Obituaries

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.

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.

Teza Hampton

Teza Hampton

May 11, 2026

Teza A. Hampton passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on January 28, 1961, Teza spent the majority of her life in Grants Pass, OR, where she built a legacy of faith, creativity, and love.

Teza was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and dedicated her life to serving the Lord. Her faith was at...

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.

Leslie Albright

Leslie Albright

May 5, 2026

Leslie Gene Albright (78) of Hugo, Oregon passed away on May 5, 2026 at his home in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Damion Justin Hernandez

Damion Justin Hernandez

May 2, 2026

Damion Justin Hernandez (52) of Lakewood, California passed away on Saturday May 02, 2026, at his home in Grants Pass, Oregon. Arrangements under the care of Stephens Family Chapel.

Deston Russell

Deston Russell

May 2, 2026

Deston Archie Russell (78) of Portland, Oregon passed away on May 2, 2026 at Trustwell Living at Suncrest Place in Talent, Oregon.

Susan Kievit

Susan Kievit

May 2, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Kievit, aged 82, who left us on May 2, 2026, in Grants Pass, Oregon. Born on May 30, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, Susan grew up in Dearborn and graduated from Fordson High School. In 1983, she embarked on a new chapter of her life in California, eventually finding...

James Albert Goguen

James Albert Goguen

Apr 28, 2026

James Albert Goguen (76) of Cambridge, Massachusetts passed away on April 28, 2026 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Sheri Prose

Sheri Prose

Apr 28, 2026

Sheri Jo Prose of Williams died at home on April 28, 2026. She was 58 years old. Sheri was born to Thomas Ridge and Eileen Ridge on April 11, 1968, in Mountain View, Ca.Sheri recently found faith in Jesus Christ and is now in His presence. What an incredible blessing!Sheri is survived by her husband, Dwayne (Sparky) Prose, having been...