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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

William “Bill” Christoferson, a life-long Eugene/Creswell, Oregon resident passed away on July 11, 2024 of dementia. He was a “I can do that” guy; a journeyman carpenter and welder, a hunter, good athlete, husband, uncle, brother, son, and friend. Born in Rochester, Minnesota his parents…

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…