Category Obituaries & Tributes

Joyce Ruth Burgett

March 9, 1937 — Dec. 14, 2023 Joyce Ruth Burgett passed away at the age of 86 on Dec.14, 2023 due to complications of vascular dementia. Joyce is survived by her husband Paul of Springfield, Ore., daughter Stacey Burgett of Redmond, Ore.; and daughter Heather…

James Lewis Noble

Dec. 10, 1936 — Feb. 23, 2024 James Lewis Noble, 87, a lifetime resident of Creswell, Ore. passed away in Eugene, Ore. on Feb. 23, 2024. Jim was born Dec.10, 1936 in Wabash, Ind. to William and Edith (Norton) Noble.  Jim started working for Southern…

Nancy Lee Coughlin: April 5, 1933-Dec. 29, 2023

Nancy Lee Coughlin passed away at Riverbend Hospital in the early morning on Dec. 29, 2023. Her unexpected passing resulted from complications sustained after a fall. Nancy was born on April 5, 1933, in Grants Pass, Ore. to Clifford and Georgeina Lucas and was 90…

Aaron Theabolt: March 26, 1970 – Jan. 13, 2024

Aaron Theabolt passed away unexpectedly at the age of 53 in Bozeman, Mont. on Jan. 13, 2024.   Aaron is survived by his parents, Jim and Ruth Theabolt of Creswell, Ore.; siblings, brother, Dwayne Theabolt of Eugene, Ore., and sister, Shayla Brown of Salem, Ore.;…

Marguerite “Marge” Williamson

Marguerite “Marge” Williamson passed away peacefully in her sleep Christmas day 2023 at the age of 97. Born and raised in Chicago, she met and married Bob Williamson during her first year of nurses training. They moved from Chicago, Ill. to Salem, Ore. in the…

Elizabeth Ann Grant

Elizabeth Ann Grant of Dexter, Ore. went home to be with Jesus on Dec. 6, 2023, surrounded by her family after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic and liver cancer.  She is survived by her husband Stephen Todd Jankowski; daughter Lily and son-in-law Christopher;…

Charles Franklin Goldspink

Sept. 23, 1934 – Jan. 5, 2024 Charles Franklin Goldspink, 89, of Creswell, Ore. passed away Jan. 5, 2024. Charles was born Sept. 23, 1934 in Fairfax, Okla. to parents Homer and Margaret (Ingraham) Goldspink.  He served in the United States Navy during the Korean…

Tribute: Emmalee Carder Puls Williams

Emmalee Carder Puls Williams Emmalee Angeline was born April 19, 1926. She was the first born to Clyde Carder and Anges Wilcut Carder. She grew up on Lake Creek near Greenleaf, Ore. She married Stanley G. Puls on Nov. 4, 1943 and they were together…

Vera French McCollum

On Dec. 4, 2023 the matriarch of our family, Vera French McCollum, moved on from her earthly life into eternity. At 98 years young, she left behind nearly a century full of laughter, adventure, and love.  Vera’s legacy encompassed a life of giving. She truly…