Obituaries

Oct 26, 2023

Paul Martin Huff, 68 of Williams, Oregon passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his residence.

Oct 23, 2023

 

Dorothy Jeanne Summers (92) of Grants Pass, Oregon passed away on October 23, 2023 in Grants Pass. 

A memorial service will be held in her honor on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Stephens Family Chapel at 3pm. 

Oct 22, 2023

Arrangements are in the care of Stephens Family Chapel.

Oct 15, 2023

Richard passed away on Sunday October 15, 2023 in Medford, Or

Richard, fondly known as Dick, was born to Wesley and Della Johnson on March 21, in Sacramento, Ca.  He grew up in Rio Linda, Ca and graduated from Grant High School in Sacramento.  Dick married the love of his life Wanda in 1948.  They had two sons, Rick and...

Sep 24, 2023

Harland "Kim" Watson   January 26, 1948 - September 24, 2023   Harland Kim Watson was born on January 26, 1948 to the parents of Jamie and Harland (Doc) Watson in Mendota, IL and passed on a Sunday at his home in Grants Pass, September 24, 2023.   Harland is survived by 7 siblings: Jesse, George, Ann, Richard, Mary, Lisa, and...

Sep 20, 2023

Michael was born in Coos Bay, Oregon, to William and Kelly McKeny. Michael married Tessa McKeny on July 13th, 2018. Michael's greatest joy was being a dad to Julian, Javian, and Jagger.

Michael is survived by his mother, wife, kids, and siblings: William (Lori) McKeny of Holly, Michigan, Valarie Little of Tennessee, Christy (Dan) Kimball of Grants Pass, fifteen nieces...

Sep 10, 2023

Kathryn D. Dowling, 71, of Grants Pass, OR went home to be with the Lord onSeptember 10, 2023. She was born November 14, 1951, to Francis and TommyMaselli. Funeral services will be held at Stephens Family Chapel MondaySeptember 26th at 2:00 PM.Kathy, a caring mother, devoted grandmother, sweet sister, and most faithful friend,is survived by her daughters; Kassy and Denise,...

Sep 5, 2023

Jim Frick, 70 of Grants Pass passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at his residence in Grants Pass.

Born November 29, 1952, in Santa Barbara, California.  Jim graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1970.  In 1976 he earned a bachelor’s degree in wildlife science from Oregon State University while working as a fisheries aide for the Oregon Department of...

Sep 4, 2023

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Aug 15, 2023

Kenneth Lee PearsonApril 25, 1951 -August 15, 2023

Kenny passed away at home after a short battle with cancer, and a long battle with depression.

He was born April 25, 1951 in Las Vegas Nevada to Bob and Maxine Pearson. He and his wife Cathy were together 53 years. They met when they were 14 years Qld and got together when they were 18 years old in Pismo Beach, California. They moved to Santa...

Jul 28, 2023

Marilyn Marie Pounders, age 76, of Grants Pass, OR passed away Wednesday on August 2, 2023 at The Suites Assisted Living Community. 

Marilyn was born in Petoskey, MI to Earl and Dorothy Green on September 11, 1946. She graduated from Rogue River High School in 1964 and worked at Rogue Valley Door for 28 years, retiring June 30th, 2015. 

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Jul 17, 2023

Jimmie Harold Tehan was born June 25, 1938, to Harold and Josephine (Yeager) Tehan in San Diego, CA. A sister, his only sibling, came a year later. 

Living in East San Diego during his early years, he developed a very close relationship with a neighbor girl who lived across the street. They were always together taking a streetcar to the...

Jul 14, 2023

Darold John Osterloh, 92, of Grants Pass, passed away at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center on July 14, 2023 with his daughter by his side. Born on June 10th, 1931 in Graceville, MN, Darold was the eldest of 6 boys born to John "Jack" and Leona (Rachor) Osterloh of Wilmot, SD. Darold graduated from Wilmot High School in 1949. He...

Jul 13, 2023

Eva Lee Roberts passed away peacefully at her home in Central Point on July 13, 2023 at 93 years of age. Eva was born March 5, 1930 to Charlie and Lillie Mae Hicks in Smackover, Arkansas. Eva was the oldest daughter of 11 children and learned at a young age to cook, clean, and help with the crops and serve...

Jul 9, 2023

Former Grants Pass resident Donna Simmerman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Donna was born March 19th, 1950 to Donald and Mary Long in Napa, California. She attended William S. Heart High School in the 1960's. Donna went on to have a few different career choices, from convenience store manager to secretary for an insurance company. In...

Jun 23, 2023

Thomas Charles Gohr, 82 of Jacksonville, Oregon passed away June 23, 2023 at Celia's House in Holmes Park in Medford, Oregon.

Jun 15, 2023

Carol Henderson was born Carol Turman in Oklahoma City,  Oklahoma. She later moved to Los Angeles where she met my Father, Hipolito Villa Fierro. They became the original Brady Bunch.

Here’s a story of a man named Lencho. He had three kids of his own. One of them had a square head, one was kidnapped from a tribe, the...

Jun 8, 2023

Timothy Brian Cayton was born in Auburn, California, on January 17, 1961 to Luther and Genevieve (Taylor) Cayton. A lineal Miwuk descendent of Earl and Audrey (Rey) Taylor (maternal grandparents). As a child, Tim spent endless carefree days playing with his brother Bob, Gary, Eddie (deceased), and his sister Robin in the rural areas near Auburn Rancheria. He attended Lincoln...

Jun 4, 2023

Mary Jean Griffin, 71 of Grants Pass passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Oregon.