OBITUARIES

Mar 24, 2026

Frank Parsons of McMinnville Oregon. Known and loved.

February 23rd 1934’ – March 24th 2026’

Son of William and Mary Parsons

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Zelda Parsons whom he loved dearly and his daughter Leah Russell.

Survived by his two daughters, Joy Tisher and Diane Cagle and his son Randy Parsons. Frank also had 11 grandchildren, over 20 great grandchildren and...

Mar 22, 2026

Marjorie (Margie) Arlene Hembree passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on November 13, 1949, in Tulare, CA to the late George Dallas and Betty Jean Carter.

Marjorie lived a life of faith and love for Jesus and love for the people in her life. She was loved by many.

Marjorie is survived by...

Mar 19, 2026

Mar 15, 2026

Andy Volk, beloved husband, father, brother, and son died on March 15th at the age of 46 at Salem Hospital with his wife Lisa, son Frankie, in-laws Noe and Rosie Pineda, and many friends by his side. Along with members of the Cruz and Reed family, who were able to be in attendance.

Andy was born in Salem, Oregon and grew...

Mar 15, 2026

Patricia Suzanne McCarthy of Keizer, Oregon passed away at home on March 15, 2026. She was 77 years old. Born May 29, 1948 to parents Lowell and Lona Springer, she was a dedicated nurse for 20 years. She was a loving wife to Daniel McCarthy and a devoted mother to Kimberley Darlington and Bradley McCarthy. She also leaves behind four...

Mar 7, 2026

Michael passed away peacefully in his home in Salem, Oregon with his wife and daughters by his side after a six-month battle with metastatic colon cancer. Michael was 75 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Debra, daughters Melissa Boeck (husband Gerrit) and Erin Wheelis, as well as grandchildren Emily Louderback (husband Caden), Elijah Boeck and John Thomas Boeck. He...

Mar 6, 2026

John Philip Pratt (“Jeff”), age 83, died at home in Salem, Oregon, on March 6, 2026, as a result of prostate cancer.

He was born on December 26, 1942, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Mary Laurel Pratt (née Whittaker) and Jay Charles Pratt.

Jeff graduated from Woodstown High School in Woodstown, NJ, in 1960, after which he joined the U.S. Army. He was...

Mar 3, 2026

Phyllis Jean Kaliher, age 81, was born on October 28, 1944, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was called home to Jesus on March 3, 2026, in Salem, Oregon.

She was the beloved daughter of Price Redwin Peniston and Vada Virginia Hanna Peniston, and the second of three children. Throughout her life, Phyllis called many places home, including Idaho, California, and Oregon,...

Feb 28, 2026

As we remember our brother Jeff, we gather to celebrate a life that was rooted in love, purpose, and unwavering dedication.

For 25 years, he wasn't just a girls basketball coach - he was a mentor, a role model, and a steady voice of encouragement. Jeff didn't just teach plays or drills; he taught confidence. He taught resilience. He taught young...

Feb 25, 2026

Larry Kniskern, born Lawrence Thomas Kniskern on April 21, 1939 to Alice and Leon Kniskern in New York, passed on February 25, 2026 at age 86.

Larry is survived by his wife Lilly Beth Kniskern, daughter Robin Tague and son Craig Kniskern as well as siblings Shirley Kniskern-Wilson and Beverly Powers, daughter in law Jacci Kniskern and step daughter Kathryn Susbauer.

Larry...

Feb 20, 2026

Mary was born in the rugged small town of Rawlins in the high mountain dessert of Wyoming where she was raised by her parents Mary Janet and Wesley Corbett. There she met Ralph Rounds and they would marry at a young age. She followed him to Long Beach Ca. while he finished his navy career and she, her education. They...

Feb 20, 2026

Zakai Motley was born in Portland, Oregon, at St. Vincent Hospital on June 15, 2012, weighing 10 pounds, 14 ounces, to his parents, Katie Schultz and Countee Motley.

He grew up in a loving home with his mother, older brother Elijah, and many beloved pets along the way - especially Kingston. Zakai loved his family deeply. He was truly a mama’s...

Feb 19, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jose Delfin

November 20, 1960 – February 19, 2026

Jose Delfin, 65, of Salem, Oregon, passed away of natural causes at his home on February 19, 2026.

He was born in Manila, Philippines, on November 20, 1960, to Victoria and Jes Delfin. At the age of six, the family moved from the Philippines to Chicago, beginning his lifelong path...

Feb 10, 2026

Larry Allan Kiles passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on October 3, 1949 in Angola, Indiana, to the late Leland and Lela M. Kiles. Larry lived a life marked by a strong work ethic, and a charismatic wit that left an impression on everyone he knew or met.

Larry is...

Feb 6, 2026

Brandon Michael Kurzenberger died February 6th, 2026 at the age of 44. He was born Super Bowl Sunday January 24, 1982 in Portland, Oregon and graduated from West Linn High School in 2000 and University of Oregon in 2006.

Brandon's early years were full of adventure and he lived with an energy few could keep up with. He loved snowboarding, philosophy,...

Feb 5, 2026

Darryl Kent Milner was born on April 13, 1963, in Boulder Colorado, to Sherrill and Betty Milner of Natchitoches, Louisiana. He passed away on February 5, 2026.

Darryl grew up in Southern California and graduated from Los Angeles Baptist High School. He later made his home in Salem, Oregon, where he worked for the Oregon State Department of Revenue beginning in...

Feb 5, 2026

Dale Patrick Bray, 64, of Salem, Oregon passed tragically and unexpectedly on February 5th, 2026. He had a profound impact on every life he touched. Born in Santa Ana, California on June 26th, 1961 he moved around with his family for his fathers career in the Marine Corps. Eventually his family settled in Salem, Oregon where he learned his trade...

Jan 31, 2026

Darrell Edward Michel, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026.

Darrell was born on February 22, 1940, in Nampa, Idaho, and lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and service to others. In 1958, he married the love of his life, Lue Michel, whom he met while attending Gem State Adventist Academy. Together they built a strong and...

Jan 27, 2026

Carol Jean Sellers was born in 1954 in rural Southern California to William and Lorraine Haithcoat. She was raised in the Southern California area with her younger brother Dale. Carol joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a teenager and years later in 1974 married her husband Wayne Sellers in the Los Angeles Temple. They would...

Jan 25, 2026

Darrel Richard Shadbolt passed away in Salem, Oregon on January 25, 2026 into the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour. Darrel was born on May 12, 1953 to Milo and Annie.

As a young man he moved to Roseburg, Oregon where he attended Garden Valley Christian Assembly. It was there that he met Sue Berry. They married in 1977 and...