Obituaries

Mar 19, 2011

William "Bill" Carey Sr., 68, of Selma passed away March 19, 2011 at Fair View Transitional Health Center in Grants Pass. Private family services will be held at later date. He was born on July 10, 1942 in Picher, Oklahoma to Oscar and Thelma Carey. Bill served in the United States Navy for almost 15 years and then Civil Service...

Mar 18, 2011

Larry M. Joplin, 69, of Wilderville passed away March 18, 2011 at his home A celebration of his life will be held at a later date at Shan Creek Community Bible Church. Interment with military honors will be held on Friday, April 1st, 11:00 AM at Eagle Point National Cemetery Contributions: Shan Creek Community Bible Church, 6101 Riverbanks, Road, Grants...

Mar 18, 2011

Bill "Willie" Latimer, 74 of Jacksonville passed away March 18, 2011 at New Dawn Senior Care in Jacksonville, Oregon. Private services will be held at a later date.

Mar 16, 2011

Betty Marie Hotchkiss, 92, of Grants Pass passed away March 16, 2011 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center in Grants Pass. She was born on March 1, 1919 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Joseph and Elizabeth Puchle. In January 1940 in Detroit, Michigan she married Norman E. Hotchkiss Sr., he preceded her in death in 1975. Betty was a true...

Mar 14, 2011

Cynthia L. Orr, 63 of Grants Pass passed away March 14, 2011 at Rogue Valley Medford Medical Center. She was born on March 4, 1948 in Illinois. Service InformationFriday, March 18th, 2011 10:00am, River Valley Community Church

Mar 12, 2011

Mary "Pat" Leone Pope, 88, of Grants Pass passed away March 12, 2011 in Grants Pass. Contributions: Rogue Valley Humane Society She was born on February 8, 1923 in Decatur, Arkansas to Rector and Minnie Patterson. She attended school up until the 8th grade. At age 14 she left home to be independent. She married Paul Pope on March 17,...

Mar 11, 2011

Mary Alice Leuppie, 98, of Grants Pass passed away March 11, 2011 at her daughter's residence in Grants Pass. Services will be held at a later date in Buffalo, New York She was born on February 23, 1913 in Pueblo, Colorado to Walter and Jennie Rogers. At an early age her family moved to Buffalo, New York. On June 19,...

Mar 9, 2011

Sheila Pauline Graham, 58, of Grants Pass passed away March 9, 2011 at her home Celebration of her life will be held Saturday, 3:00 PM at Stephens Family Chapel in Grants Pass. She was born on October 2, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska to Fred and Mildred Parducci. On June 19, 1973 in Omaha she married David Graham who survives. In...

Mar 7, 2011

Walter Daniel Blood March 31, 1942 - March 7, 2011 On Monday March 7TH after fighting a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Dan arrived into the waiting arms of our Lord and Savior. He leaves behind his adoring wife Kathy and four children, Richard, Danail, Lianne Blood and Suzanne Sannar, who loved him dearly. Survivors also include, 4...

Mar 7, 2011

Kenneth Gilbert Moore, 84, of Grants Pass died Monday, March 7, 2011, at The Heritage House Adult Foster Care Home in Grants Pass. No services are planned He was born on December 30, 1926 in Pomona, California to Charles and Wanda Moore. He served in the United States Navy Air Force from March 15, 1944 served in the South China...

Mar 6, 2011

Nina "Kaye" Creech, 65, of Applegate passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011 at her home from COPD. At her request no services She was born November 5, 1945 in Brighton, Colorado to Howard and Alma Long at home. She was one of thirteen children. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1962. In 1977 she married Don Creech in Chico,...

Mar 6, 2011

Barbara Ann Tackett, 65, of Grants Pass died surrounded by family in her home on March 6, 2011. Celebration of her life will be held Sunday, March 13th 1:00 PM at Rogue River Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was born on December 30, 1945 in Culver City, California to Cecil and Patricia Bauer. She attended High School at East Central High...

Mar 4, 2011

Ray H. Elliott, 86, of Grants Pass died at Fair View Transitional Health Center on March 4, 2011. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 19th 1:00 PM at the Grants Pass Elks Lodge #1584. Ray was born on October 24, 1924 in Silverton, Oregon to Hubert and Emma Elliott. He graduated from Silverton Union High School in...

Mar 3, 2011

On the morning of March 3, 2011, long time Grants Pass resident and cabinet business owner, Doug Wilkie took the hand of his Lord Jesus and stepped into Eternal Rest. His loving memory will be held in the hearts of his wife, Marjie; his parents, Harriet and Carl Skounborg of Chico, California; his sisters, Chris Perske, Gail Bertagna, Sharyn Belkofer,...

Mar 1, 2011

Lillian Ann Snell, 86, of Grants Pass died at her home on March 1, 2011. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, March 16th 2:00 PM at Stephens Family Chapel with Pastor Ken Bern Officiating. Private Interment has been held at Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Oregon. Lillian was born on April 24, 1924 in Denver, Colorado...

Feb 25, 2011

Daniel Carl Stone, 78, of Grants Pass died February 25, 2011 at Providence Medford Medical Center. No services are planned Contributions in lieu of flowers: Providence Hospice, 2033 Commerce Drive, Medford, Oregon 97504 For online condolences and Tributes please visit stephensfc.com. Arrangements by Stephens Family Chapel Daniel was born on December 24, 1932 in Apollo, Pennsylvania to Isaac and Katherine...

Feb 24, 2011

Feb 23, 2011

Luther B. "Lu" Lynch, 86 of Grants Pass died February 23, 2011 at his home. No services are planned, private Interment at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Grants Pass Lynch was born July 5, 1924 in Fresno, California. The great depression caused his family to move many times during the 30's and he thus attended 15 different grade schools in California,...

Feb 22, 2011

Mary Louise Bell, 63 of Grants Pass passed away on February 22, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held Monday, February 28, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Stephens Family Chapel Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 AM at Stephens Family Chapel, interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Contributions in Mary...

Feb 22, 2011

Tamra "Tami" Ann Jones, 47 of Grants Pass passed away on February 22, 2011 at her home. A private family ceremony will be held later this year at Tamra's favorite place Tamra was born on September 8, 1963 in Gardena, California to Gay and Pat Jones of Grants Pass. She moved to Grants Pass in 1998. In addition to her...