Obituaries

Pamela Pace

Pamela Pace

Jun 21, 2026

Pamela Audrey Pace (73) of Springfield, Massachusetts passed away on June 21, 2026 at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Nancy Nicholl Rogers

Nancy Nicholl Rogers

Jun 19, 2026

Nancy Nicholl Rogers (89) of West Carthage, New York passed away on June 19, 2026 at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon.

David Abblitt

David Abblitt

Jun 17, 2026

David Allen Abblitt

David Allen Abblitt, 81, of Central Point, Oregon, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. He was born on July 4, 1944, in Long Beach, California, to William Elroy Abblitt and Margaret Jane Abblitt.

David lived a life marked by service, hard work, adventure, and an unwavering devotion to family and friends. A proud United States Army...

Edward Joseph Smith

Edward Joseph Smith

Jun 16, 2026

Edward Joseph Smith, 72 of Grants Pass passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at his residence in Grants Pass.

Michael Lee Schenk

Michael Lee Schenk

Jun 15, 2026

Michael Lee Schenk (75) of San Diego, California, passed away on Monday June 15, 2026, at home in Grants Pass, Oregon. A service will be held in his honor at Eagle Point National Cemetery on Friday June 26, 2026, at 1 pm.Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.

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 playing...

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.

Any donations in his memory can be made to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, where Jay spent his career. 

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.