Keith Parkton

Keith O. Parkton of Salem, former resident of Creswell, passed away early morning on March 18, 2020. Keith was born in Eugene to Gordon and Vernita Parkton March 2, 1935. Keith grew up in Lowell and graduated from Lowell High…

Keith O. Parkton of Salem, former resident of Creswell, passed away early morning on March 18, 2020. Keith was born in Eugene to Gordon and Vernita Parkton March 2, 1935. Keith grew up in Lowell and graduated from Lowell High…

Peter “Pete” Gerard Carson, 68, passed away at his home in Cottage Grove on March 20, 2020 from coronary artery disease. He was born Oct. 17, 1951 at March Air Force Base, Calif. where his father was stationed as a…

On Feb. 20, 2020, Harry Earl Beleal, 74, of Creswell left this earthly life and headed to his eternal home. Earl, as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was born on Dec. 21, 1945, in Jamestown, N.D., to…

Mark Monsive, 60, of Cottage Grove passed away, from unexpected natural causes, on March 22, 2020. Mark was born April 14, 1959, in San Jose, Calif., to Eugene and Jean(Rankin) Monsive. He was a longtime resident of Cottage Grove and…

Ronald “Ron” Lee Ellis, 80, of Cottage Grove passed away March 22, 2020. He was born Oct. 27, 1939, in Armathwaite, Tenn., to parents Clarence and Reba (Payne) Ellis. Ron attended Cottage Grove High School and then went into the…

Marilee Mickel Conley, 68, of Creswell passed away on March 18, 2020. In the final moments before being taken to heaven, she was held in her children’s arms. Marilee was born on Aug. 7, 1951, in Portland to Eunice (Edwards)…

New equipment encourages interaction with classmates. CRESWELL — In February, $50,000 worth of new playground equipment was unveiled at Creslane Elementary School – equipment purchased after two years of fundraising by the school’s PTO – and students with special needs…

My community college career (ahem, a generous description for sure) ended a few months into my sophomore year. I was hired full time into my dream job and assumed I’d always have time to go back and get my degree.…

Logan Johnson, 18, is among Creswell 76 employees wearing gloves at work. CRESWELL — Keeping up with the latest Coronavirus news has been all-consuming for city leaders as they carve out top priorities for the community and try to anticipate…
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