Obituaries
Justin Spier
Sep 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Justin Ray Spier, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose vibrant spirit and deep love for family and the outdoors touched all who knew him. He passed away on September 17, 2025.
Born on May 15, 1979, in Salem, Oregon, to Vicki and Don Spier, Justin spent his formative years...
Richard Ray Reneau
Aug 8, 2025
Richard Ray Reneau, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Born June 9, 1946, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to Thelma (Hostetler) and Claude Reneau. He was the youngest of their 4 children.
Richard graduated from Canby High School in 1964. After graduation, Richard joined the U.S. Navy to serve our country for...
Joyce Maxine Littau
Aug 27, 2025
Joyce Maxine Littau, 84, of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025.
She was born on February 28, 1941, in Hollister, California, to Wayne E. Cheney and Dorothy A. White. On October 7, 1967, she married Herbert Littau in Salem, Oregon, and together they built a family rooted in love.
Joyce proudly served in the United States Navy for one...
Jay Warren Crooks
Sep 22, 2025
Jay Warren Crooks, a lifelong resident of Albany, Oregon, passed away on September 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and creativity. Born on March 24, 1951, in Eugene, Oregon, Jay was the beloved son of Jay Morris Crooks and Shirley Isabel Stelzer. As a young man, he traveled across the United States as a member of a boys...
Janice James
Sep 21, 2025
Janice James, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Lebanon, Oregon, at the age of 76. Born on August 15, 1949, in Tacoma, Washington, Janice was the beloved daughter of Roberta and Don. She spent her early years in Tacoma, where she developed a love for learning. In 1960, her family relocated...
Larry Alan Legg
Sep 19, 2025
Larry Alan Legg passed peacefully on September 19th, 2025.
Larry was born on October 22, 1941 to Frank and Pearle Legg. He grew up on their family farm in Philomath Oregon and graduated from Philomath High School in 1960.
Larry spent most of his adult life as an Antique, Gold, Silver & Collectible dealer at his local Corvallis business, The Gold Dust....
MaryLou Buchheit
Sep 12, 2025
Mary Lou Buchheit (Sthamann) was born on September 16, 1932, and left this life on September 12, 2025. She was born in Perham, Minnesota. Her parents were Charles and Gertrude Sthamann. Mary Lou and her family moved to Oregon when she was 10 years old. She was a loving wife to Paul "Bing" Buchheit who preceded her in death on...
Rosalie Ann (Wood) Evans
Sep 9, 2025
Rosalie Ann (Wood) Evans went lovingly into the arms of Jesus on September 9, after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Florence, OR to Austin and Mary (Kallunki) Wood the youngest of three children with many years between her and her siblings. Rosalie grew up in Florence and graduated from Siuslaw High School in...
Claud Ernest Mattox
Sep 9, 2025
Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Claud Ernest Mattox went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He left this world surrounded by his loving family. Claud was born to Earl Leon and Eva Ruth Mattox on November 24, 1933, in Jacksonville, Florida. The family lived in the Jacksonville area, where Claud attended Robert E....
Judith Griffith
Sep 8, 2025
Judith Anne Griffith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, entered her heavenly home on September 8, 2025, in Salem, Oregon. She was 87 years old.
Born on July 3, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas, to Hezekiah H. Boyd and Pearl Kerr, Judith’s life was filled with a love for God, family, and the beauty of creation....
Virginia McCammon
Sep 1, 2025
Virginia McCammon, a woman of quiet strength and boundless generosity, passed away on September 1st, 2025 in Philomath, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and creativity that touched countless lives. Born on August 8, 1937, in Heppner, Oregon, to Mary Irene (Nutten) Dykstra and Cloy Wellington Dykstra, Virginia grew up in a home filled with warmth and resilience,...
Donald Craig Seward
Sep 1, 2025
Donald Craig Seward. Born March 20 th 1954 in San Francisco California.
Don and the love of his life, Lana B., have been partners for 38 years. He was the son of Elaine Augustson and Richard Seward. His siblings are David Seward and Polly Seward-Thomas. He graduated from Sir Frances Drake High School in 1972. He has lived in California, Texas...
Victoria Madry
Sep 1, 2025
Victoria Renee Madry, an animal lover, court reporter, and member of the Corvallis community, passed away on September 1st, 2025. She was 87.
Born on February 11, 1938, in Barren, Wisconsin, Victoria was the daughter of Cecilia Hain and Otto Moen. Raised with Midwestern values and a deep appreciation for nature, she carried those qualities with her throughout her life. Her...
Leora K. West
Aug 29, 2025
Leora K. West passed away peacefully August 29, 2025 in Salem Oregon. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Frank. E. West, as well as her parents Samuel Wagner & Florence Julia (Jones) Wagner, and her 4 older brothers: Russell, Marlin, Ronald, and Willard. She is survived by her 4 adult children: Julene West, Duane West...
Brenda Lee Watts
Aug 28, 2025
Brenda was born in Salem, Oregon on July 10th, 1967 to William Asher and Louise Margaret Mansfield; the last of six children. At five she moved to Caldwell, Idaho, where her mother passed a year later. Her father moved the family to Twin Falls, Idaho, where she had a happy and fun childhood. At 14, Brenda moved to Scio, Oregon...
Lois "Jolene" Ellard
Aug 27, 2025
Lois “Jolene” Ellard, 72, passed away on August 27, 2025, in Portland, Oregon.
Jolene was born on November 5, 1952, in Arco, Idaho, to Maurice and Clover (Palmer) Haney. She grew up in Arco and attended school there before eventually settling in Oregon. She lived in McKenzie and later in Burns, where she made her home from 1990 until 2019. In...
Phillip Priestley
Aug 25, 2025
Phillip Leonard Priestley, 79, of Lebanon, Oregon, passed away on August 25, 2025.
He was born December 18, 1945, in Grants Pass, Oregon, to Roland and Jeanne (Burdick) Priestley. Phillip grew up in Grants Pass with his siblings Paul, Diana, Jewel, and Gail, and graduated from Grants Pass High School.
For the past 25 years, Phillip made his home in Lebanon. He...
Mary Ann Rhodaback
Aug 25, 2025
Mary Ann Rhodaback, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and community member, passed away on August 25, 2025. Born on June 27, 1938, in Salem, Oregon, to Gloria (Weddle) Heater and Douglas Heater, Mary’s life was rooted in the values of family, service, and quiet strength.
A proud graduate of Oregon State College, Mary earned her degree in Secretarial Science in 1960....
Jason John Elsey
Aug 23, 2025
Jason John Elsey, lovingly known as “JJ,” passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 52. He was born on November 11, 1972, in Portland, Oregon, to Danny Elsey and Susan Haider.
Jason was a devoted father to his daughter, Rilea Smith, with whom he shared a deep and special bond. Rilea was truly his “daddy’s girl,” and no...
Ryker Thomas Pittam
Aug 17, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we remember Ryker Thomas Pittam, whose vibrant spirit and boundless curiosity touched the lives of all who knew him. Born on September 17, 2005, in Salem, Oregon, to Angelia Deon Pittam and Otis Blaine Smith, Ryker grew up with a deep appreciation for nature, creativity, and connection.
A graduate of Albany Options School, Ryker proudly...
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