OBITUARIES

Mar 10, 2020

Marvel “Chris” Norton was a devoted and beloved mother. She was a leader for her children’s cub scout and camp fire troops in the early years. She was an ardent fan of her three children’s basketball, track and cross county high school events. Neighborhood children often congregated around her kitchen in the afternoon, hoping to share in the home...

Mar 6, 2020

Zona Marie Beeman Billups Morrison was born April 26, 1939 and died March 6, 2020. Zona was born to Lenard and Lillian Beeman in Mason City, Okanogan Washington.

Zona is survived by her son Edward Billups (Joeleen) brother Hal (Loretta), daughter Shelley, nieces Bonnie Beal, Anita Boyer-Davis, Cynthia Therrien, Tracy Zemanek, and nephew Tim Duncan (Judy). All...

Mar 3, 2020

Wayne Norman Elliott, at the age of 84, passed away peacefully in the presence of his sons in Salem, Oregon on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

This kind and gentle man is survived by his sons Bryan, Bruce, and Brady Elliott, and his sister Kaye, who is married to Phil Fox. Additionally, he had seven grandchildren: Bryan and...

Mar 3, 2020

The Life Story of Dick Hollingsworth

Dick Alan Hollingsworth was born May 5th, 1956 to Bruce and Betty Hollingsworth in Coos Bay Oregon. Dick was the 6th of 8 children. Dick was 3 years old when his father passed away in a logging accident. Dick would joke telling stories of how he had to wear...

Feb 27, 2020

On February 27, 2020 at 7:56 p.m., Gladys I. (Largent) (Benford) Brown passed peacefully at her daughter’s home in Aumsville, Oregon, where Laura (daughter), Sharon (family friend), and other family members and numerous caregivers had provided love, kindness, 24/7 care, support, companionship, friendship, laughter, joy, surprise visits and lots of hand holding during her final year. Gladys had (miraculously)...

Feb 25, 2020

Beverly Ann Walburn, 82 yrs old, of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully on Feb.25, 2020.

There will be a "Celebration of Life" planned that will also be held for her, and her oldest son, Brian David Walburn, who preceded her in death on Feb.10, 2020. Both requested no funeral services be held.

Beverly was born...

Feb 19, 2020

Kenneth Leroy Kear of Van Wert, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 at the age of 98. After months of failing health, he died peacefully in his home in Salem, Oregon with his family by his side.

Kenneth was born on September 7th,1921 in Van Wert, Ohio to Ethel Kear (Atha) and Floyd Kear. As...

Feb 16, 2020

John William (Bill) Christensen, at the age of 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family in Salem, Oregon on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Bill was born in Roosevelt Utah, November 10, 1931 to William Johnson and Violet Eva Francis. He grew up with his mother and stepfather (Marion Christensen) in Vernal, Utah. He later...

Feb 15, 2020

Dorothy Dee Parker passed away on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 at her home in Salem, Oregon. Dorothy was born in Portland, Oregon on November 24th, 1933 to Herman and Ruby Esther Walters. Dorothy, the oldest of four children, lost her father at a young age. Dorothy graduated from Molalla Union High School in 1952 before marrying and starting a...

Feb 13, 2020

Yvonne Hart born April 15,1955 in turner Oregon to Beverly and Vernon Youmans. She passed away February 13, 2020 in Salem Oregon. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and family.

She was a paratransit bus driver for a lot of years and met a lot of cool people then she retired in Salem Oregon with her...

Feb 10, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the news of the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and cousin, nephew and dear friend, Brian David Walburn.

Brian had a life full of fond memories, great experiences and made the world a brighter place for all who knew him. His knowledge of cars was amazing....

Feb 7, 2020

Portland/Salem - Walter (Walt) M. Bradford was born on September 22, 1929 to parents, Dorothy (Bishop) Bradford and Clarence E. Bradford in Portland, OR. He and his Brother Clarence (Brad) grew up and attended Rigler Elementary & high school in Portland. They lived with their mom and grandma Susie, who used to always tell the boys “now, now little...

Feb 3, 2020

Mark Jenner passed away at his home in Keizer on February 3, 2020. Mark was born in Gillette, Wyoming on October 20, 1956, to Herb and Jean Jenner, both teachers. He was the youngest of three children.

The family settled in Oregon in 1957, where Mark attended West Linn High School. In April 1983 Mark’s daughter Brandy...

Jan 24, 2020

William (Bill) Tyson passed away in his home surrounded by his wife and family in Salem Oregon on Friday night January 24, 2020 after exhausting every attempt to deflect Bulbar onset ALS. He was 58.

He was born in Chicago raised in South Haven MI. Was a well-known athlete in school. Football, track, shot put, discus, and...

Jan 19, 2020

Cora Rae Hubbard of Salem, OR was born on 6/6/1926 in St. Joseph, MO. She passed away on Jan. 19, 2020.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on January 31st, 2020 at Brusies Funeral Home, 626 Broadway, Chico CA—There will be no viewing. Grave-side Services will be held approximately 12:45 p.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial...

Jan 13, 2020

Jerry graduated to heaven after an extended illness on January 13th. 2020

Jerry was born in Eugene, Oregon. October of 1939 to Ross and Mary Pryor.

She is proceeded in death by her parents Ross and Mary Pryor and 16 siblings that we know of.

Survivors include her husband, William (Bill) Compton; daughters,...

Jan 10, 2020

Born December 8, 1965 in the state of Virginia to June D Johnson and Elmo C Johnson.

James was diagnosed with a brain tumor on 01/01/2019. James was victorious for one year and nine days, the glioblastoma (brain tumor) took him from us on 1/10/2020. James passed away at his home, in the loving embrace of his...

Jan 10, 2020

Melissa Kay Northrop Smart passed away peacefully at her home on January 10, 2020 at the age of 50 with her husband at her side. She was born on January 16, 1969 on a cold and snowy day in LaGrande, Oregon. In 1970 her family moved to Salem, Oregon where she spent most of the rest of her life....

Jan 5, 2020

Wilma was born May 30, 1921 in Battle Ground, Washington, an only daughter with six brothers. She cooked for her father’s logging and sawmill crews and worked with the choker setters as a “whistle punk”, relaying instructions to the “donkey puncher” operating the steam powered winches out of sight on the landing above.

Education was important in...

Jan 1, 2020

Vera LaTourrette, age 94, died on 1/1/2020 just 10 days before turning 95. Vera was born 1/10/1925 in McLainesville, Illinois and was the youngest child of her family. Her parents were Mansfield (Mac) Atteburry and Adelaide Atteburry. She moved to Oregon after marrying Wayne Charles LaTourrette Sr. They owned a small business in Talent Oregon and lived in Ashland....