Category Obituaries & Tributes

On the evening of April 13, 2021, Robert “Bob” Wilson, 66, at his home in Cottage Grove, succumbed to his seven-year battle with cancer, with his loving wife by his side. Bob (Bobby to his close friends) was born October 29, 1954 in Murphy, N.C.…

Jeffrey Leroy Smith, 61, of Creswell, Ore. passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2021. Jeff was born on August 16, 1959 to Raymond and Shirley Smith. Jeff drove a log truck for over 35 years and most recently for Koos Trucking. He loved music, animals…

Mary Kay Voorhees, 73, passed away, after battling a brief illness, on April 11, 2021, at Riverbend Hospital with her son and daughter by her side. She was born on September 27, 1947, in Wenatchee, Wash. to Leon and Ellen Babcock. Leon served in the…

Hannah Rebecca Jonas, 33, of Creswell, Ore. passed away April 16, 2021. Hannah was born to David N. Jonas and Shelley D. Patton on September 29, 1987 in Eugene, Ore. She was a stay-at-home mother to her 4 children. Hannah enjoyed gardening, cooking, taking care…

Olsa Scott was born Oct. 20, 1936 to parents Oscar and Alfhild Alexander. She was born in Bronnoysund, Norway and came with her family by ship at the age of 11. She is a Hitler survivor.  She was married to Harold Scott who passed away…

Jerry Newcomb, age 86, passed away at ElderHealth and Living, Springfield, Ore. He was born in Glenwood, Ark., to a farming family. At age 7, his family moved to Calif., seeking a new means of employment. They lived in Grass Valley for several years where…

Mary Grace Young, 80, died on March 18, 2021 in Springfield, Ore. She was born in a small town in Humboldt County, Calif. to Jack and Emma (Felt) Albee. She married her husband of 47 years, Glenn Edward Young, on March 21, 1964 in Eureka,…

Sherry was a delightful human being who always put a smile on your face. Her quick wit and mildly bawdy stories brought laughter to all. Ever the lady she was charming, captivating and very proud of her appearance. Sherry treasured her home and her accomplishments.…

Harriett “Eileen” (Harpole) Burkeen, 93, passed away April 17, 2021. Eileen was born July 6, 1927 in Elmira, Ore. to Marvon and Rosetta (Marsh) Harpole, who both preceded her in death. When only 3 months old the family, including a brother, Howard, moved to the…