Obituaries

Annjeanett Brown

Annjeanett Brown

Mar 6, 2009

Annjeanett Brown, 46, of Wolf Creek passed away Friday, March 6, 2009 at her home. Services will be held at a later date. Annjeanett was born on July 23, 1962 in Sonora, California to Martin and Edna Burris. She moved to Wolf Creek, Oregon from Modesto, California where she had lived most of her life in June of 2006. Annjeanett...

Terry Thurn

Terry Thurn

Mar 6, 2009

Terry “The Jester” Wayne Thurn, 53 of Grants Pass passed away Friday, March 6, 2009 at Royale Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Grants Pass, Oregon No services are planned Terry was born on September 24, 1955 in Albany, Georgia to Wayne and Evelyn Thurn. Terry’s schooling included Sturgis, S.D., Wichita Falls, Texas, Taipei, Taiwan, Big Springs, Texas and Grants...

David R. C. Frantz

David R. C. Frantz

Feb 25, 2009

David R. C. Frantz, 38 of Gold Hill passed from this life Wednesday February 25, 2009 in Grants Pass. A memorial service was held Monday March 2nd at Grace Baptist Church in Rogue River. David and his twin sister Amy were born September 5, 1970 to Raymond and Bernice Frantz in Grants Pass Oregon. David graduated from Rogue River High...

John  Edward Hamlin

John Edward Hamlin

Feb 22, 2009

John Edward Hamlin, 56, of Grants Pass died Sunday February 22, 2009 from cancer at his residence where he was being cared for by his niece Lacy, in Grants Pass. No services are planned Born on April 11, 1952 in Grants Pass, Oregon to John and Helen Hamlin. John attended Grants Pass area schools. He worked for many years in...

Steven  Michael Annis

Steven Michael Annis

Feb 19, 2009

Steven Michael Annis, 58, of Merlin passed away February 19, 2009 at his home. Services with Military Honors will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009, 3:00 PM at Eagle Point National Cemetery Steve was born on August 16, 1950 in Santa Monica, California to Miland and Nanette Annis. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Steve...

Brett York

Brett York

Feb 16, 2009

Brett York, 43 of Grants Pass passed away Monday, February 16, 2009 at his home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 19th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Stephens Family Chapel. A celebration of Brett's life will be held on Sunday, February 22nd, 2:00 PM at Redwood Christian Church. Contributions: Grove Christian Camp in care of Redwood...

Geraldine  Ruth Robinson

Geraldine Ruth Robinson

Feb 14, 2009

Geraldine Ruth Robinson, 80, of Grants Pass died Saturday February 14, 2009 at Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass. No services are planned Born on April 11, 1928 in Wyandotte, Michigan to George and Bertha Reichow. She married Mark James Robinson who preceded her in death on July 15, 2001. She worked as a Nurse for over 25 years...

Clarence  Gerald Hamm

Clarence Gerald Hamm

Feb 13, 2009

Clarence Gerald Hamm, 78, of Grants Pass passed away Friday, February 13, 2009 at his home Military Services will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 2:00 PM Eagle Point National Cemetery. Clarence was born on June 15, 1930 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Clarence R. and Helen Hamm. He served in the US Navy from October 27, 1947 until...

Stella  May Drake

Stella May Drake

Feb 9, 2009

Stella May Drake, 90, of Grants Pass passed away Monday, February 9, 2009, at Fair View Transitional Health Center in Grants Pass. No services are planned Stella was born on January 11, 1919 in Decatur Illinois, daughter of Hubert and Viola Corothers. Married to Luther Drake who preceded her in death. Stella was a secondary school teacher for forty-three years...

Wiley Livesay

Wiley Livesay

Feb 7, 2009

Wiley Livesay, 93, of Grants Pass died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Stephens Family Chapel. A funeral service will begin at 11:30, with Milton Hayes, elder, officiating. Private Interment will follow at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens. He was born Oct. 15, 1915, in Mooresburg, Tenn., to Thomas and Matilda...

Mary  Peggy Helgeson

Mary Peggy Helgeson

Feb 3, 2009

M. Peggy Helgeson, 69, of Grants Pass died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Highland House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center. Helgeson was born March 25, 1939, in Oakland, Calif., to John and Mabel Steele. She graduated from Holy Names Catholic...

Norman  Scott Evans

Norman Scott Evans

Feb 3, 2009

Norman Scott Evans, 54, of Grants Pass died on February 3, 2009 at his home in Grants Pass. No services are planned Contributions in lieu of flowers: Norman Evans Memorial Fund at any branch of Umpqua Bank. Born on February 24, 1954 in Palo Alto, California to Lyle and Ulloa Evans. Norman graduated from Awalt High School (Now named Mountain...

Zaurene  Delin Meath

Zaurene Delin Meath

Feb 2, 2009

ZauRene Delin Meath , 45, of Grants Pass died on February 2, 2009 at her home in Grants Pass. Memorial Services will be held , Tuesday February 10, 2009, 10:00 AM at First Christian Church with Pastor Keith Heck of the Gospel Rescue Mission officiating. Contributions in lieu of flowers: Gospel Rescue Mission PO Box 190 Grants Pass, OR 97528-0015...

Edith  Eldora Bercea

Edith Eldora Bercea

Jan 28, 2009

Edith Eldora Bercea, 85, of Grants Pass died Jan. 28, 2009, at Ashley Manor. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at Calvary Lutheran Church. One of 12 children, she was born April 28, 1923, in Ashland, Wis., to Ed and Emma Ellingsen. On Nov. 8, 1952, in Las Vegas, she married Aurel Bercea, who survives....

A.  J. Yeats

A. J. Yeats

Jan 27, 2009

A.J. "Jay" Yeats, 73, of Grants Pass died Jan. 27, 2009, at his home. He was born Dec. 27, 1935, in Bridgeport, Texas, to Alva and Dora Yeats. He served in the Navy for 20 years and was honorably discharged. On Jan. 13, 1959, in Warner Haven, Calif., he married Donna Rainboth, who survives. After retiring, they moved to Grants...

Anthony  Vincent Freitas

Anthony Vincent Freitas

Jan 27, 2009

Anthony Vincent Freitas, 34, of Grants Pass died suddenly on January 27, 2009 in Grants Pass. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, 11:00 AM at Stephens Family Chapel with Anthony̢۪s good friend Elder Max Hull of Edgewater Christian Fellowship officiating. Born on January 10, 1975 in Yreka, California to John and Linda Freitas. He attended Edgewater Christian...

Phyllis  M. Runals

Phyllis M. Runals

Jan 27, 2009

Phyllis M Runals was born in Oberlin, Ohio on December 11, 1946. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 27, 2009 at her home in Grants Pass. Phyllis devoted her life to helping others. Her home was always open to all, and she always put others first. Her bright sunny spirit will be missed by everyone that knew...

Joshua  Daniel Emery

Joshua Daniel Emery

Jan 23, 2009

Joshua Daniel Emery, 17, of Grants Pass died Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Grants Pass. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Shan Creek Community Bible Church, with Guy Shields, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens....

Silas  Benjamin Emery

Silas Benjamin Emery

Jan 22, 2009

Silas Benjamin Emery, 20, of Grants Pass died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident in Grants Pass. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Shan Creek Community Bible Church, with Guy Shields, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens. He was born April 1, 1988, in...

Keith  S. Todd

Keith S. Todd

Jan 20, 2009

Keith S. Todd, 75, of Grants Pass died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at Three Rivers Community Hospital. A celebration of his life will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Church with Ron Hayworth, pastor, officiating. Contributions may be made to Calvary Church of Grants Pass, 2193 Midway Ave., Grants Pass, OR 97527. Todd was born Dec. 8, 1933,...