Obituaries & Tributes

Vincent Bennet Bernucci: Nov. 13, 1930 — Sept. 7, 2024

Vincent Bennet Bernucci was born on November 13th, 1930 in San Francisco to Louis Bernucci and Sylvia Shelton. They left him at the Little Children’s Aid orphanage, where he was placed into the care of his foster parents, Guido and Nancy Cresci.  Vince had many great memories of his San[Read More…]

Tribute: Barbara Hooker

Barbara Hooker of Cottage Grove passed away August 29, 2024, at the age of 94. Barbara is survived by daughter Connie Rowlett of Cottage Grove, son Steve and wife Annie Shepard of Creswell, daughter Karen and husband Brian Bell of Bend, granddaughter Candice Shepard of Cottage Grove, sister Gloria Cawrse,[Read More…]

Herbert Dean Ball, PhD: Oct. 28, 1928 — Aug. 15, 2024

Herbert Dean Ball, PhD, died of heart failure and kidney cancer on August 15, 2024 at The Pete Moore Hospice House. It is with a touch of Herbert’s signature wit that we share his obituary, which he meticulously crafted himself before passing. Known for his remarkable writing talent and thoughtful[Read More…]

Larry Calvin Thomas: 1954 — Aug. 13, 2024

Larry Calvin Thomas passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love. Born in 1954, he started down a path that would shape his life and touch the hearts of those around him for years to come.   After proudly[Read More…]

Death Notices: Birch, Bouchard

James Lee Birch, 64, of Cottage Grove, died July 29, 2024. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. Maurice Bouchard, 85, of Eugene, died July 26, 2024. Arrangements: Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium & Cemetery.

Death Notices: Week of Aug. 8

James Lee Birch, 64, of Cottage Grove, died July 29, 2024. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. Maurice Bouchard, 85, of Eugene, died July 26, 2024. Arrangements: Sunset Hills.

Death Notices: Week of Aug. 1

Robert L. “Bob” Raymond, 92, of Cottage Grove, died June 21, 2024. Service: Aug. 17, 11 a.m. at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel.  Deniese Sylvia Hamilton, 54, of Cottage Grove, died July 7, 2024. Celebration: American Legion, Cottage Grove on Sunday, Aug. 4, 1 p.m. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. Franklin[Read More…]

Death Notices: Week of July 25

DEATH NOTICES Orville Dee Withrow, 88, of Yoncalla, Oregon, died July 14, 2024. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. James Cecil Bradley, 88, of Eugene, Oregon, died July 14, 2024. Arrangements: Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium & Cemetery.  Jesse Lee Rodgers, 48, of Eugene, Oregon died July 16, 2024. Arrangements:[Read More…]

TRIBUTE: Barbara Sly

Barbara Sly May 17, 1949 — July 3, 2024 Barbara Jo Sly was born on May 17, 1949, in Vallejo, California, and passed away July 3, 2024, in Eugene, Oregon, after a battle with cancer. As a girl, Barbara grew up in Springfield, camping with her family, being a big[Read More…]

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