Obituaries

Oct 21, 2024

Janice Joy Hutchings, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on October 21, 2024, at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon. Born on January 17, 1938, in Manhattan, Kansas, Jan lived a meaningful life, finding joy in her cherished pets and the simple pleasures of each day."

Janice's journey began in Kansas, where she found fulfillment in caring for...

Oct 14, 2024

Relinda Lee Laughlin, 66 of Grants Pass passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass.

Oct 1, 2024

Dean Atchison Walen

1952-2024

Devoted Father, much loved Friend and avid tennis and pickleball player Dean Walen reached the end of his life’s journey on Tuesday Oct. 1 st at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Hospital in Boise, ID. He died surrounded by his Buddhist sister Tracey Walen, his loving son Ben Walen, and his devoted partner Nomeca Hartwell.

He was born May 25...

Sep 23, 2024

Gene C. Kantola, 86 of Grants Pass passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at The Bridge Assisted Living in Grants Pass.

Sep 20, 2024

Cory R. Fox passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024 after a four year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). A retired firefighter, paramedic, husband, son, brother, uncle, and father of two who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Lacey, daughters Olivia and Kennedy, parents, and siblings LaNette, Derek, Brian, Matt, and Nisha.

Cory was born to...

Sep 13, 2024

Ned was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 11, 1938, to father Julius Sokol and mother Evelyn Stetina. In 1947, the parents, Ned, and his brother, Dennis, came across the country on Route 66 all the way to North Hollywood. Later, they moved to La Cresenta and to Tujunga. Ned's father died unexpectedly at age 44. Ned's mother later married...

Sep 10, 2024

Melissa Goldsmith passed away on Tuesday September 10, 2024 in Grants Pass Oregon at Magnolia Hospice House and is now with her Lord. She was 70 years old. She is now at peace and without pain from her battle with cancer. Her brother Todd, one of her caregivers and a nurse were by her side comforting her transition. Her caregiver...

Aug 29, 2024

Thomas Robert Gullock was born on June 2, 1939 to George and Ila Gullock in Glendale, California. He met his future wife, Joanna, in the 7th grade. They married in 1958, after attending El Monte High School, and had three daughters. Tom visited Grants Pass often with his parents and brother when he was in his early teens, staying at...

Aug 13, 2024

Peggy Ann Obrymski, 87 of Grants Pass passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side.

Aug 1, 2024

Dear friends and family,

We come together today to celebrate and remember the life of Joyce Elaine Messinger, her given name was Joycie. Joyce passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at her home in Provolt, Oregon, surrounded by her family. She was 85 years old.

Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Don Messinger; her mother, Altha Messinger; her brother,...

Jul 30, 2024

John Andrew Hudick (October 5, 1938 – July 30, 2024) John Andrew Hudick, beloved husband, brother, and uncle, aged 85, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael J and Katherine B Hudick. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth in Grants Pass, Oregon, his two brothers, Michael (Muriel) Hudick,...

Jul 27, 2024

Suzanne (Selig) Barnum went home to Our Lord July 27th 2024 after a lengthy illness at the age of 70 in Grants Pass Oregon. She was born in Toledo Ohio on May 17, 1954 , moved to Simi Valley Ca in 1960 and then moved to Grants Pass, Oregon 6 years ago. . She is preceded in death by her...

Jul 27, 2024

Joanna (Giovanna) Marie Gullock was born on May 18, 1940 to Victor and Mary Romano in Providence, Rhode Island. Her family settled in California in 1952, which is when she met her future husband, Thomas, in the 7th grade. For him, it was love at first sight, though he needed a growth spurt before pursuing her. They married in 1958...

Jul 25, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Graves, 90 of Rogue River passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at his residence.

Jul 15, 2024

Eileen Dorothy Halliday passed away in the early morning hours of July 15, 2024 at her home in Murphy, Oregon. 

Eileen was born in Nova Scotia, Eastern Canada on August 3, 1928. She emigrated to California in 1965 with her husband, Ronald, and in 1989, they moved to Murphy, where they remained until her death. 

Eileen is survived by her husband, Ron,...

Jul 11, 2024

Robert Herman (Bob) Heckhaus passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Grants Pass, OR at the age of 83. He was born in Flushing, NY to Herman and Virginia Heckhaus. The family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area when he was a Sophomore in High School. He met his wife Karen while attending Capuchino High School in Millbrae,...

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...