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Pauline Clark

Pauline Clark passed away peacefully on June 23 at the age of 67. She was born Vera Pauline Clark on June 6, 1953, to Paul and Eunice Clark in Eugene, but always went by her middle name, Pauline. She lived…

Paul Birch

Paul Birch, affectionately known as “Bump,” passed away suddenly but peacefully on June 28, 2020 at home, with his wife, Patty, by his side.  Bump leaves behind his son, Justin, his “Little Buddy” and his cherished stepdaughters, Heather and Gillian.…

Teen missing from Drain

Taylor Cosby, missing 15-year-old from Drain DRAIN – Deputies are seeking information as to the whereabouts of a missing 15-year-old from Drain.  On Thursday, July 2 deputies were contacted regarding 15-year-old Taylor Cosby who has been missing since June 25.…

No LTD bus service July Fourth

CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO There will be no Lane Transit District (LTD) bus or RideSource paratransit service in observance of Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. The LTD Customer Service Center located at 1080 Willamette St. will also be closed on…

Death Notices

BEEBE – James Edward Beebe, 65, of Springfield, Oregon, died June 16, 2020. Arrangements by Alpha Cremation & Burial Services in Eugene. JOHANSEN – Beryl Madeline Johansen, 94, of Springfield, Oregon, died June 19, 2020. Arrangements by Major Family Funeral…

Milestones

WELCOME TO OUR WORLD  Stephanie and Chad Furlong welcomed Cora Isabel Furlong to the world on June 24, 2020 at 1:29 p.m. She was 8 pounds, 15 ounces and 21 inches long. Cora is the couple’s fourth daughter. Stephanie, formerly…

Clella ‘Jeri’ Tompkins

Clella Laverne Tompkins, 96, was better known by friends and family as Jeri. She was born April 29, 1924, in Lebanon, Missouri, to Isaac and Nannie Blackman.  She was preceded in death by her husband Hurshel, along with five brothers…

Patricia Mellott

Patricia was born on September 5, 1936, in Roseburg, Oregon, to Patrick and Florence Plueard. She passed away at the age of 83 on May 6, 2020, of cardiac arrest. She graduated from Roseburg High School. She married Don Alden…

William ‘Will’ Lee Neil

William “Will” Lee Neil, 53, of Yoncalla, Oregon, passed at home June 19, 2020, of cancer. Will was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on August 13, 1966, to parents Steve and Linda (McCormack) Neil.  He graduated from Yoncalla High School…

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