Obituaries
John Puma
Jun 8, 2026
John Manuel Puma (84) of San Jose, California passed away on June 8, 2026 at his home in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Sharel Lynn LeMasters
Jun 6, 2026
Sharel L. LeMasters, 73, of Gold Hill, Oregon, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in 1952 to Glen Dale Elmore and Rose (Sullivan-Elmore) Little. Sharel spent her life bringing warmth, laughter, and kindness to everyone she met. She was deeply loved and was known for her generous spirit, her bright smile, and...
Patricia Etzold Etchells
Jun 6, 2026
Patricia Etzold Etchells (77), of Teaneck, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday June 06, 2026, at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon. Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.
Barbara Lowe
Jun 1, 2026
Barbara Lee Lowe (88) of Los Angeles, California, passed away on Monday June 01, 2026, at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon. Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.
William Otis Corley Jr
Jun 1, 2026
William Otis Corley Jr (89) of Tulare, California passed away on June 1, 2026 at Morrow Heights Assisted Living in Rogue River, Oregon.
Mary Shelton
May 31, 2026
Mary Marie Shelton (97) of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 31, 2026 at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon.
James Theodore Santa Maria
May 31, 2026
James Theodore Santa Maria (88) of Blythe, California passed away on May 31, 2026 at his home in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Hector Zepeda
May 29, 2026
Hector Richard Zepeda passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026 at his home with his wife by his side, after a short battle with cancer and a longer battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Hector was born January 11, 1946 in Los Angeles to Jenaro and Herminia Zepeda.
After graduating from Lynwood High School in 1963, Hector enjoyed his Rock Star years...
Ramona Lee Bennett
May 29, 2026
Ramona Lee Bennett (71) of Oakland, California passed away on May 29, 2026 at Celia's House in Medford, Oregon.
Jennifer Lynne Green
May 28, 2026
Jennifer Lynne Green (69) of Whittier, California, passed away on Thursday May 28, 2026, at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon. A Memorial Mass will be held for Jennifer at St. Anne's Catholic Church on June 11, 2026 @ 8:30am.Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.
Jay Kendall
May 27, 2026
Jay Roy Kendall (79) of Iowa City, Iowa passed away on May 27, 2026 at his home in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Barbara Gay Hilker
May 25, 2026
Barbara Gay Hilker (88) of Joliet, Illinois, passed away on Monday May 25,2026, at her home in Williams, Oregon.Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.
Sherrill Hardgraves
May 24, 2026
Sherrill Anne Hardgraves (67) of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on May 24, 2026 at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Norman Reid Eyster
May 23, 2026
Norman Reid Eyster (71) of Los Angeles, California passed away on May 23, 2026 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Oregon.
John Patton
May 20, 2026
John Larry Patton (83) of El Paso, Texas, passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2026, at his home in Cave Junction, Oregon. Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.
Constance McBride
May 10, 2026
Constance Jane McBride (93) passed away on May 10, 2026 in Shady Cove, Oregon.
Joy Patricia New
May 9, 2026
Joy Patricia (Slocum) New passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026.
She was born on May 18, 1939, in Middletown, New York, one of six children born to Simon (“Slim”) Slocum and Lucille (Eckerson) Slocum. She is survived by her siblings Tom Slocum of Santa Barbara, California; Beverly Gibbs of Northumberland, Pennsylvania, and her husband Eben; and Don Slocum of Mayer,...
Marilou Crowell
May 8, 2026
Marilou Crowell (68) of Oakland, California, passed away on Friday May 08, 2026, at her home in Rogue River, Oregon. Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.
Paul Richard Kay
May 7, 2026
Paul Richard Kay (90) of Tacoma, Washington passed away on May 7, 2026 at his home in Grants Pass, Oregon.

