Obituaries

Feb 17, 2026

Karolyn Gold DiBetta passed away on February 17th, 2026, at the home of her sister in Merlin, Oregon. She was born August 25th, 1947, in Santa Ana, California to Howard Gold and Myrtle Lynd. She had two brothers, H Douglas and Donald L, and a sister, Darlene K (Bettencourt). After she graduated from Leigh High School in San Jose, California,...

Feb 12, 2026

Gail Maureen Federico (72) of Medford, Oregon passed away on Thursday February 12, 2026 at her home in Gold Hill, Oregon. Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.

Feb 11, 2026

Cherri Ann Chancey (78), of Grants Pass, Oregon passed away on Wednesday February 11, 2026, at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon. Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.

Feb 10, 2026

JoAnn Worth (Sims), a beloved mother, grandmother to the highest degree, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Williams, Oregon, on February 10, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on April 12, 1936, in Kansas City, Kansas, JoAnn spent her early years in the city of San Francisco, California, before moving to San Carlos as a teenager...

Feb 10, 2026

Ila Lawrence (83) passed away on February 10, 2026, at Oak Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care in Grants Pass, Oregon. Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.

Feb 10, 2026

Thelma Patricia Spalding (91) of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on Tuesday February 10, 2026, at Regency Care of Rogue Valley in Grants Pass, Oregon. Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.

Feb 10, 2026

James Willard Simpson (94) of Oakland, California passed away on February 10, 2026 at Roseburge VA Medical Center in Roseburg, Oregon.

Feb 8, 2026

Rutha Ann (Poindexter) HuffmanRutha Ann (Poindexter) Huffman, born May 7, 1947, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2026.

Ann was first married to Sammy Mason. Together they had two children, James David Mason and Carolyn Ann Mason.In 1971, the family moved to Grants Pass from California, where Ann made her home and lived for...

Feb 7, 2026

Parvindokht Jalilehvand (90) of Qazvin, Iran passed away on February 7, 2026 at Grandma's Haven Adult Foster Home in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Feb 5, 2026

Fred Lyle Pearson (91) of Cedar Rapids, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday February 05, 2026, at his home in Phoenix, Oregon. Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.

Feb 2, 2026

Ralph Paul Prescher (84) of New York City, New York passed away on February 2, 2026 at Celia's House in Medford, Oregon.

Feb 2, 2026

Mary Adella Turner (83) of Wapanucka, Oklahoma passed away on February 2, 2026 at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Jan 30, 2026

Phyllis Roberta Mezan (84) of San Diego, California, passed away on Friday January 30, 2026, at Applegate House of Grants Pass in Grants Pass, Oregon.Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.

Jan 30, 2026

Terra Ann Ragland, age 41, passed away leaving behind a legacy of strength, determination, and deep compassion for others. Terra approached life with extraordinary drive and resolve. She consistently challenged herself, often taking on what seemed impossible, not because it was easy, but because she was determined to grow, achieve, and master her goals.

Terra was committed to education and...

Jan 30, 2026

Jan 29, 2026

Linda Marie Gann (61) of Modesto, California passed away on January 29, 2026 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Jan 29, 2026

Karen Fay Anderson (71) of Spencer, Iowa passed away on January 29, 2026 at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Jan 29, 2026

Kirsten Marie Girardi, 64 of Grants Pass passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Jan 25, 2026

Lee Lane Watkins (78) of Butte, Montana passed away on January 25, 2026 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Jan 24, 2026

Joseph A O'brien (82) of Portsmouth, New Hampshire passed away on January 24, 2026 at Kinsington at Redwood Park in Grants Pass, Oregon.