Obituaries

Jun 10, 2025

Robert Lee Nelson Sr. (Bob) passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by family. A longtime resident of Phoenix, Oregon, Bob lived a life centered around the family he loved deeply. His sharp sense of humor kept us smiling, even in his final days. Born on November 25, 1930, Bob grew up in Southern Oregon, where...

May 27, 2025

William (Bill) Allen Robbins was a man who believed in sharing God’s love. He embodied the belief that “The purpose to human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others”. ~ Albert Schweitzer

Bill was a man of faith, integrity, and kindness. He cared about others and was always willing to help those in need....

May 3, 2025

Charlotte was born on October 23, 1951, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Medford, Oregon, to Loren and Frances Edwards. She lived her first six years in Ashland, Oregon, until 1958 when her family moved to Auburn, Washington, where her father found employment. She went through the Auburn School system until she graduated from Auburn High School in 1969. From there, she...

Apr 24, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Arthur “Art” Kakalow – A True Original Arthur Michael Kakalow passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2025, at the age of 82. Art lived boldly, laughed often, and left a legacy of stories, love, and unforgettable haircuts.Born to Michael and Pauline (Nee Kypreos) Kakalow in New Haven, Connecticut on July 20, 1942—mere minutes after his...

Apr 8, 2025

Doris Ellen Law, age 94, of Jacksonville, Ore., peacefully passed away on April 8, 2025 at Pioneer Village Senior Living. A private Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on May 29, 2025 at Eagle Point National Cemetery, 2763 Riley Road, Eagle Point, OR.Doris was born on March 9, 1931 in Piedmont, Ala., to Charles Thomas and Julia Mae...

Mar 29, 2025

Gerlev "Pete" Pedersen passed away on March 29, 2025. Born March 7, 1949, in Newman, California, he lived a full life marked by numerous associations, enduring connections and meaningful relationships.Pete was the beloved husband of Tammy Herbers and together they created a happy home in Central Point, Oregon. Preceded in death, Pete was cherished by his parents Tage 'Ted' and...

Mar 26, 2025

Gene Arnold Rosecrans, the sixth child of Charlie and Millie, was born on March 6th, 1933.He was married to Shirley (Bunch), who preceded him in death two years ago. Together, they had five children, and also nine grandchildren. Gene and Shirley were also great and great-great grandparents - which made them great grandparents in the truest sense of the word.While...

Mar 12, 2025

Christiane Solange Kelley, beloved family matriarch, passed on to her Lord’s waiting embrace on March 12th, 2025. After a diagnosis of Stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2020, Chris resolved to remain as enthusiastic about life as ever, visiting with friends and attending social events she loved, while keeping a full schedule with family near and far.

Chris was born and raised...

Mar 10, 2025

Eileen was born on March 31, 1945 in Coeur d’Alene Idaho to Gene Carroll and Ella Bealer. She passed away on March 10, 2025 in Medford, Oregon and 3 days before her 60th wedding anniversary to Jim. The family along with her brother Marvin and sister Gloria moved from Spokane WA to Roseburg OR in the early 1960’s. On March...

Mar 10, 2025

John bravely fought his battle with cancer. While we are deeply saddened by his loss, we take comfort in remembering the many wonderful moments shared with him. John was a remarkable person—an avid hiker and marathon runner who had a deep love for the outdoors.

His passion for life extended to his grandkids, of whom he was immensely proud. John’s love...

Mar 1, 2025

Glennda Albert Allen and Linda Albert Cowden's mother passed away peacefully at the age of 97, on March 1, 2025. Mother lived her life on her own terms. Seh was an independent thinker, living her life by the code of hard work. We grew up in a clean, well-organized home, filled with lots of love and discipline. It has been...

Feb 27, 2025

Richard Scott Hamilton was born on June 2, 1937 to Cyrus Scott Hamilton and Frances Louise (Johnson) Hamilton. Dick's father and grandfather were pear orchardists So, his childhood was a good farm life, with four sisters and a little brother. Dick excelled at athletics and held a track record for low hurdles at Crater High for many years. He was...

Feb 21, 2025

Gary Ronald West, 86, of Central Point and Jacksonville, Oregon, passed away on February 21, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.Gary was born in Medford, Oregon to Fred R. West and Ethel (Pursel) West. He graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1957 and became a journeyman meat cutter in 1959, Gary is survived by his wife of 66 years Dee Ann...

Jan 24, 2025

Oct 23, 2024

Ronna Louise Davis departed this world to be with her precious Lord Jesus in Heaven on October 23rd, 2024. She was 78 years old. Ronna was born to Lois Grace and Ronald Stein Olfson on January 13th, 1946 in Longview, Washington. As a young girl, Ronna loved to play in the filbert orchards around her home and spend time with...

Oct 22, 2024

James Emil Gabriel (Jim), age 70, resident of Florence, passed away while visiting his daughter in Phoenix, Oregon on October 22nd, 2024 of congestive heart failure. Jim was quite a character. He got along with everyone. He loved to make people laugh. He loved telling jokes. He also helped out anyone who needed it, in any way he could. Born...

Oct 14, 2024

Susan Singbusch, beloved wife & mother, passed safely into the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 14th, 2024, after a few months of struggling with a variety of health issues. Susan was born on August 9, 1952 in Santa Monica, California to her loving parents Jim (d. 1999) and Betty (d. 2013) Clements. She was raised in...

Jul 27, 2024

Velma Raye Arnold, a beloved nurse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, in Medford, Oregon, at the age of 96. Born in 1927 in Gary, Indiana, to Earl M. and Nettie Keeney, Velma lived a life dedicated to caring for others. She graduated from Merrillville High School in 1946 and went on to complete her...

Jul 16, 2024

On July 16, 2024, Susan Louise Tolner passed from her earthly home into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend. Susan was a Jill of all trades, most notably learned from her dad. She attended cosmetology school, became a phlebotomist, and then maintained a career as a...

Jun 24, 2024

Lee Howard Greene December 22, 1951 - June 22, 2024 Lee Howard Greene, a computer and technology consultant and volunteer in many community organizations, died suddenly at his Medford home June 22, 2024. Born in Englewood, New Jersey to Leonard Greene and Myrna Bermann Greene, he grew up in Paramus, New Jersey, where he attended schools and graduated from Paramus...