Byron “Von” Priest of Auburn, Wash. passed away Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022, at the age of 81. After several months of declining health, Byron died peacefully with his beloved wife Donna and family by his side.  Byron was born May 26, 1940 in Monticello,…

Darrell Lee Thayer, 78, of Creswell, Ore. passed away May 25, 2022. Darrell was born March 16, 1944, in Eugene, Ore. to parents Delbert and Mable (Hunter) Thayer.  He graduated from Creswell High School in 1962 and he served in the United States Army from…

Thomas William Potter of Pleasant Hill, Ore. passed away on April 15, 2022 at the young age of 74.  Tom was fearless, intimidating but also generous and gregarious. Tom would never hesitate to give you the shirt off his back, offer you a meal or…

Kevin David Ashley, a software engineer and resident of Cottage Grove, Ore., passed May 25, 2022 after battling cancer at the age of 61. His brother, Colin, was by his side.  Kevin was the son of Doreen Ashley, currently residing in Kent, England, and Dennis Ashley,…

Nancy Lynn Trautman passed away on April 26 after a decade-long battle with cancer. She passed at home surrounded by her loving family. Nancy is survived by her husband of 50 years Herb Trautman and her four children Matthew Trautman, Andrew Trautman, Beth Atkerson and…

Connie Marie Smith of Cottage Grove, Ore. passed away on May 25, 2022.  She was born Dec. 1, 1954 in Cottage Grove to the parents of Gilbert and Lorraine Yearous, lifelong residents of Cottage Grove. She is survived by her loving partner of 32 years,…

SWEARINGIN-DILL –Daia Denise Swearingin-Dill, 53, of Drain, Oregon passed away May 23, 2022. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. 

Tommy William Hooker, 87, of Springfield, Ore., passed away on April 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born July 19, 1934 in Upland, Calif., to Thomas & Mary Hooker. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mary (Randazzo) whom he married on…

Lucille ‘Lucy’ M. Eckstine, 89, of Cottage Grove, Ore., passed away May 24, 2022. “Her poor little heart gave out.” Lucy was born May 25, 1932 in Oak Creek, Colorado to parents Casey and Mayme (Blandford) McElhinney. She graduated from high school and married James…