Gilbert Allen Yearous, a devoted family man, passionate forester, and lover of life, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2023, in his birthplace of Cottage Grove, Ore. Born on Nov. 18, 1928, to the late Roscoe and Nora (Hull) Yearous, he was an integral part of the community throughout his[Read More…]
Obituaries & Tributes
Tribute: Sharron Marie Kyle Matthews-Lyons
Sharron Marie Kyle Matthews-Lyons Oct. 5, 2023 Sharron Marie Kyle Matthews-Lyons passed away on Oct. 5, 2023, she was 82. She was married to Ronald Vincent Lyons, whom she adored and preceded her in death. Sharron was born in the state of Washington to parents Leslie Carmen Kyle and Iva[Read More…]
Death Notices: Week of Oct. 12
PERKINS: Dorothea Le Perkins, 89, of Cottage Grove, died Sept. 23, 2023. HILL: Jean Wannell Hill, 78, of Cottage Grove, died Sept. 27, 2023. REED: Robert “Bob” Reed, 54, of Cottage Grove, died Oct. 4, 2023. NARZIFI: Victoria Narzifi, 56, of Cottage Grove, died Oct. 4, 2023. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral[Read More…]
Tribute: Susan Johnson
Susan Johnson June 18, 1949 – Sept. 16, 2023 Susan Johnson, 74, of Cottage Grove passed away on Sept. 16, 2023. Susan was born in Yonkers, N.Y. to parents John and Doris (Caldwell) Fredericks. She grew up in Manhattan as the eldest of five children, playing stickball in the streets[Read More…]
Vernon Howard Coop: Feb. 24, 1930 – Aug. 29, 2023
Vernon Howard Coop passed away on Aug. 29, 2023 as a result of falling off a ladder at his home in Cottage Grove. He was 93. Vern was born Feb. 24, 1930, in Estacada, Ore., to Zeona Asel Coop (ZAC) and Nella Grace Holgate Coop. Shortly before, Zac and Grace[Read More…]
Tribute: Shawna Marie Kast
Shawna Marie Kast Dec. 20,1969 – Sept. 20, 2023 Shawna Marie Kast was born in Cottage Grove, Ore. on Dec. 20,1969. Shawna is survived by her mother, Deborah Cuddeback; her loving partner, Patrick Leonard; her daughter, Haylee Sanders; and her granddaughter, Charlee Sanders. Shawna graduated from the University of Oregon[Read More…]
Death Notices: Week of Sept. 21
SAFELY – Brian William Safley, 64, of Cottage Grove, Ore., died Sept. 1, 2023. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. SOLESBEE – Kathleen Marie Solesbee, 47, of Cottage Grove, Ore., died Sept. 3, 2023. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. LILLY – Bryan Lee Lilly, 62, of Eugene, Ore., died[Read More…]
Obituaries and Death Notices: Sept. 7
Patricia ‘Patty’ Ann (Harris) Phillips Aug. 16, 1954 – Aug. 23, 2023 Patricia “Patty” Ann (Harris) Phillips of Springfield passed away Aug. 23, 2023. She was 69 years old. Patricia was born Aug. 16, 1954, in Grants Pass, Ore. to Jack and Helen (Throgmorton) Harris. She grew up on the[Read More…]
Tribute: Nancy Ann Taylor
Nancy Ann Taylor Sept. 18, 1937 – Aug. 2, 2023 Nancy Ann Taylor passed away on Aug. 2, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy was born on Sept. 18, 1937 in Los Angeles, Calif. She graduated from Creswell High School in 1956 and married Dean Taylor on July 26,[Read More…]
Tribute: William ‘Bill’ Welch
William ‘Bill’ Welch Sept. 8, 1938 – Aug. 9, 2023 William “Bill” Welch passed away Aug. 9, 2023. Bill was born Sept. 8, 1938 in Rapid City, S.D. Bill was one of nine children born to Esther Sharp and Bert Welch. His younger years were spent in Rapid City, S.D.[Read More…]
