Obituaries

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 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...

Apr 11, 2024

Janean Kay White, 59 of Grants Pass passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her residence in Grants Pass.

Apr 6, 2024

The life of Benjamin Francis Watts began on December 17, 1928 and ended on April 6, 2024 when he passed at the Age of 95.

Ben was the youngest of six children born to Ben and Mary Watts.  Ben was born in the house his father built on the corner of Highway 238 and Water Gap Road.

Ben started his education at...

Apr 6, 2024

Paulette arrived on a bright August day in San Francisco on Tuesday the 21 in 1945. This is one week after the iconic picture of the sailor kissing the young women signifying the end of the war with Japan. Her father was in the service so was not present at the hospital for the arrival of his first child but...

Mar 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Georgann Ty Proctor, who left this world on March 29, 2024. Ty was born on February 7, 1946, in Grants Pass, Oregon. Her parents were George and Eleanor Proctor, and she had one brother, Peter Proctor.

 

Throughout her life, Ty touched the hearts of many and considered the special people...

Mar 23, 2024

Patrick A. Swogger Sr. (71), beloved Son, Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on March 23, 2024. He entered this world on February 11, 1953, born to Wayne Swogger and Wilma McCann . Patrick married Katheryn Wakeland on March 13, 1971 in Grants Pass. Patrick served in the Army from 1971-1980. He is survived by...

Mar 18, 2024

Dawn Renee Parkhurst, 59, of Grants Pass OR, died of a cardiac event on the morning of March 18, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. Born in Palo Alto, CA to Marvina Arbuckle and Dave Bentz, and step-father Donald McKenzie. She spent her younger years in Palo Alto surrounded by beloved extended family, before moving to southern Oregon with her immediate family...

Mar 16, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William James Biggs, a loving husband, devoted father, and esteemed veteran of the United States Navy. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio on February 4, 1939, William passed away on March 16, 2024, at his home in Grants Pass, Oregon, at the age of 85.William's distinguished career in the Navy spanned...

Mar 12, 2024