Obituaries

Jul 9, 2024

Grants Pass resident Keith Nehf passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024 surrounded by family.

Keith was born in Dinuba, California to Clarence and Dorothy Nehf. Keith graduated from Dinuba High School in 1970. He went on to be a meat cutter for 33 years. 

He married Cathy Worden on April 26, 1975, and together they raised four children, Tammy, Mari, Ben...

Jul 8, 2024

Jul 5, 2024

Christine Travis (also known as Crazy Grandma), 75, beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Friend, was laid to rest on July 5, 2024. She entered this world on June 2, 1949, in Sonora, CA, born to Robert Kirkpatrick and Marilyn Loveland. She always had a pet right by her side (many dogs and many more cats). She never missed...

Jul 5, 2024

Barry aged 71 was born Thursday April 30, 1953 and departed this earth Friday July 5, 2024. Barry was born in Portland, Oregon, the eldest of three siblings, Barry had two younger sisters, Karen and Denise. In the summer of 1956, the family moved to Southern California, so his father, Bill could pursue a career for his family. They loaded...

Jul 4, 2024

Ashley Heather Mendes, beloved wife, mother and daughter passed away suddenly on July 4, 2024, at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon.

 Ashley is survived by her husband Sebastiao, son Sebastiao Jr., mother Carol Hambleton, father Rob Hambleton and his wife Mary, brother Wesley Hambleton, Grandfather Bob Hambleton and his wife Betty along with lots of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws...

Jul 4, 2024

Ernest "Ernie" Grady Woolf (92) of Comanche, Oklahoma passed away on July 4, 2024 in Grants Pass, Oregon. 

No services will be held, but you can look for him in rainbows and he will be close to you. 

Jul 3, 2024

Kathy Swanton, 82, beloved Friend, Sister, and Aunt was called to her eternal resting place on July 3, 2024. She entered this world on May 28, 1942 in Coosbay, OR, born to Thomas and Faye Swanton. She is survived by her Sister along with many Nephews and their families, as well as a Niece. She was a great friend to...

Jul 2, 2024

Michael Leroy Aber was born on August 28, 1948 in San Francisco, California to Kenneth and Dorothy Aber (Wasson). He graduated from Crestmoor High School and attended Diablo Valley Community College. Michael faithfully served his country in the Navy for ten years, and married Karen Aber (Kennord) on February 15, 1975 in Vallejo, California shortly before being discharged. 

Michael had a...

Jul 2, 2024

Keith Arnold Reynolds (54) of Kingston, New York passed away at Asante Rogue Regional Hospital on June 2, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held in his honor at a later date. 

Jun 29, 2024

On June 29, 2024 Christine Mae Catania, born in San Jose, Ca.,a resident of Gold Hill Oregon for almost 25 yrs, passed away at home, she was 71. She was a Twin Sister of Patricia, whom we lost in 2021, a Sister and an Aunt to many neices and nephews that all loved and adored her, and she them. She...

Jun 12, 2024

Carolyn Jean Cotter (81) of McMinnville, Oregon passed away at her home in Grants Pass on June 12, 2024. 

Her Funeral Service will be held at Stephens Family Chapel on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am for those who wish to attend. 

Jun 10, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Robert Lee Vencill, born February 8, 1944 in Grants Pass, Oregon and died peacefully on June 10, 2024 in Asante Rogue Hospital in Medford, Oregon (due to heart complications) with his soulmate, Linda at his side. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Olene Vencill.

Lee is survived by the...

May 31, 2024

May 28, 2024

Dennis Grater, 76, beloved Brother, Son, and Father, was called to his home in heaven to be with his Lord and savior on May 25, 2024. He entered this world on May 14, 1948 in East St. Louis, IL, born to Walter and Helen Grater. He is survived by his father Walter Grater; mother Helen Cornwell-Grater; sister Sharon Thomas; sister...

May 9, 2024

PATSY JO "PAT" WOLFF (SCHURTER), age 87, wife of Harry Wolff, passed away at an adult foster home in Grants Pass on May 9, 2024.  Pat was born on February 4, 1937 in San Bernardino, California to Maynard & Hazel Schurter. She graduated from Colton High School in 1954.  She was married to Harry in 1962.  They lived in Bloomington,...

May 6, 2024

Mrs. Sharon Louise Oliver (Dahl) passed away peacefully in her home on May 6, 2024, at the age of 82 in Medford, Oregon. She was born on June 25, 1941, in Scobey, Montana.Sharon was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her siblings: Art Dahl of Three Forks, MT, Diane DePue of Libby, MT, Bennie Dahl of Bremerton, WA,...

Apr 28, 2024

Renee A. Peterson passed away peacefully in her home on April 28, 2024 and into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Renee was born to Alta Stamm/Montgomery and John Albert Clark in Yacolt, Washington on May 27, 1933. In college she majored in theology and music. Growing up in a musical family, she loved music and God. Her family...

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...