Obituaries

Apr 13, 2024

Ellis Noe Cookman, born on January 15, 1957, in California, but raised amidst the creeks and forests of Azalea, Oregon, passed away on April 13, 2024. Ellis was the fourth of four boys in his family, preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Mary Cookman, and his older brother Evan Cookman.He is survived by his loving wife, Janean Cookman,...

Apr 13, 2024

(Ellen) Marie Baldwin, 76 of Grants Pass left this earthly plane on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her residence in Grants Pass, in the arms of her daughter with her husband nearby. She is survived by her husband, Geoff, her daughter, Dawn De Harmony, her grandson Brycen Allen and her brother Bob Haynes. Marie grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and...

Apr 11, 2024

Peter Neilsen Good was born June 6, 1938 in Glen Cove, N.Y. to Earl Good and Mildred (Baldwin) Good.  He died April 11, 2024.In 1944 Peter's Kindergarten teacher wrote of a then 5 year old boy:                                      Peter has all the qualities of...

Apr 11, 2024

Janean Kay White, 59 of Grants Pass passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her residence in Grants Pass.

Apr 6, 2024

The life of Benjamin Francis Watts began on December 17, 1928 and ended on April 6, 2024 when he passed at the Age of 95.

Ben was the youngest of six children born to Ben and Mary Watts.  Ben was born in the house his father built on the corner of Highway 238 and Water Gap Road.

Ben started his education at...

Apr 6, 2024

Paulette arrived on a bright August day in San Francisco on Tuesday the 21 in 1945. This is one week after the iconic picture of the sailor kissing the young women signifying the end of the war with Japan. Her father was in the service so was not present at the hospital for the arrival of his first child but...

Mar 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Georgann Ty Proctor, who left this world on March 29, 2024. Ty was born on February 7, 1946, in Grants Pass, Oregon. Her parents were George and Eleanor Proctor, and she had one brother, Peter Proctor.

 

Throughout her life, Ty touched the hearts of many and considered the special people...

Mar 23, 2024

Patrick A. Swogger Sr. (71), beloved Son, Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on March 23, 2024. He entered this world on February 11, 1953, born to Wayne Swogger and Wilma McCann . Patrick married Katheryn Wakeland on March 13, 1971 in Grants Pass. Patrick served in the Army from 1971-1980. He is survived by...

Mar 18, 2024

Dawn Renee Parkhurst, 59, of Grants Pass OR, died of a cardiac event on the morning of March 18, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. Born in Palo Alto, CA to Marvina Arbuckle and Dave Bentz, and step-father Donald McKenzie. She spent her younger years in Palo Alto surrounded by beloved extended family, before moving to southern Oregon with her immediate family...

Mar 16, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William James Biggs, a loving husband, devoted father, and esteemed veteran of the United States Navy. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio on February 4, 1939, William passed away on March 16, 2024, at his home in Grants Pass, Oregon, at the age of 85.William's distinguished career in the Navy spanned...

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Mar 7, 2024

Mark Allen Evans (69) passed away at his residence in Grants Pass on March 7, 2024.

Mar 7, 2024

Edward George Jacob Sr was born in Mount Vernon, New York on January 1, 1952 to Marjorie Enke and George Jacob. His life began with a bang by being the first baby born in Mount Vernon in 1952.Edward grew up in Pelham, New York and remained there and in Connecticut for much of his life. He worked for New England...

Mar 4, 2024

Albert Jacob Garman "Punky" (Al) 91, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2024 in Grants Pass, Oregon. Albert was born October 10,1932 in Balta, North Dakota. Al grew up and worked on his family farm in North Dakota until the mid 1950s when he moved to Los Angeles, CA. He took up residence in a Los Angeles boarding...

Feb 29, 2024

Asa Manzoni, of Grants Pass, OR, passed away on February 29,2024. A celebration of Life is being held at Stephens Family Chapel on April 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM. 

Feb 28, 2024

Richard Sergio Sacco passed peacefully in Grants Pass, OR on February 28, 2024 after a battle with advanced frontal temporal dementia.  He was 81 years old.  He is survived by his daughter, Alisa Irwin (John), his brother, Anthony Sacco, Jr., and many cousins: Richard Nielsen (Laverne Lund), Tina Nielsen-Felos (Tony), George Nielsen (Sharon), Karen Nielsen Weiss (Gary); Maryanne Ghilarducci Suzanne (George), Charlotte...

Feb 28, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Asa Alesandro Manzoni, born on November 23, 1991 and passing on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.He leaves behind his mother, Jill Manzoni, his two sisters, Tiffini Manzoni and Abigail Manzoni, his niece and nephew, and other extended family members, all of whom are having difficulty with the thought...

Feb 28, 2024

Constance Jo Hathaway passed away in Grants pass, OR, on February 28, 2024. Arrangements are being handled by Stephens Family Chapel. 

Feb 20, 2024

George Thomas Guevin, 83, passed away peacefully in his home in Grants Pass, OR on February 20, 2024. 



George was the son of Paul and Gladys Guevin, born on March 13, 1940 in Newport, RI. He attended Bullard Havens Technical School in Bridgeport, CT to prepare for a career in printing. After apprenticing for a couple of years he enlisted in...