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Virginia Ruth Pepiot passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on April 18, 2022. Virginia was born Nov. 23, 1931, in Longview, Wash., to Dan and Ellen Nesmith. Her father, a mill superintendent, was transferred to Vaughn, Ore.,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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.