Obituaries

John Puma

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Constance McBride

May 10, 2026

Constance Jane McBride (93) passed away on May 10, 2026 in Shady Cove, Oregon.

Joy Patricia New

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

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

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.