Obituaries

Aug 13, 2025

Robin ReNay Petersen (Palmer), age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in Medford, Oregon. She was born on July 15, 1955, in Bandon, Oregon, to her parents Stanley and Jane Palmer.

In 1959, Robin and her family moved to Medford, Oregon where her father accepted a job with Safeway, a company her mother would also join and retire from....

Aug 13, 2025

Lynnea Ann Moorman, 83 of Central Point, Oregon passed way Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Rogue Valley Manor, surrounded by her loving family. They are especially grateful to the Memory Support staff who took great care of her during her final years.

She was born on June 16, 1942, in Portland, Oregon to Joseph Bayard Young and Dorothea Elynor Weedon....

Aug 13, 2025

Aug 10, 2025

Bruce Sundrud was born in East Ely, Nevada, on January 1, 1946, to Norris K. Sundrud and Lillian R. Sundrud. He grew up at the Club 50, a restaurant and tavern combination run by his parents, on a lonely road between Ely and McGill, Nevada.

He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, graduating with a bachelor’s degree and then a...

Aug 1, 2025

Francis “Paul” Ellis, age 88, of Medford, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00AM at Memory Gardens Memorial Park Chapel, 1395 Arnold Ln., Medford, OR 97501. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul’s name may be directed to the National Kidney Foundation.

Paul was born...

Jul 31, 2025

Mark William Byron Benson, Born June 13th, 1957, in Gilroy, CA passed away on July 31st, 2025. He was the beloved son of Dean and Judy Benson.Mark graduated from Medford High School in 1975 and from SOC, now known as SOU, in 1979. He began working at Weeks and Orr Furniture when he was 16, delivering and assembling furniture, later...

Jul 30, 2025

“Joy” as she was called passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 93 in Prescott, Arizona. She was born April 23, 1932, in Portland Oregon to Oliver and Hazel Ingle. The Ingle family moved from Portland, Oregon to Bend, Oregon in 1945 where Joy graduated from high school. In her junior year of high school, she received...

Jul 30, 2025

With deep sorrow and eternal love, we announce the passing of Zane Allen Pickett, age 54, of White City, Oregan, passed away on July 30th at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Medford, Oregon.

He was born on March 19, 1971 in Lafayette, Indiana. Zane worked as a professional painter for many years. Outside of work, he enjoyed fishing and hiking.

Zane is...

Jul 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carmen Cano Calderon, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Carmen was born on September 4, 1958 in San Joaquin, California. Carmen resided in Mendota during her childhood and early adult years. Carmen left us on July 22, 2025, at the age of 66 in Central Point,...

Jul 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Gary McTevia on July 21, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.

Gary was born on July 16, 1947, in Glendale, California. At the age of 13, he and his family moved to Oregon, where he would reside for the rest of his life. He attended Medford schools and...

Jul 19, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Phyllis Lorraine Buck-Brown, she departed this life on July 19, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on February 3, 1948, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, to the late LeRoy and Carrie Buck (the first born). She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend.

Phyllis lived a life defined by kindness,...

Jul 15, 2025

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Jamal was a rare and remarkable soul. His strength, charisma, and quiet confidence left a lasting impression on everyone who crossed his path. Jamal lived with purpose and strength, guided by his deep faith and devotion to God, family, and friends. His loyalty was unwavering, his presence steady, and his heart full of grace....

Jul 5, 2025

Attie passed away July 5th, 2025 peacefully in her sleep next to her Momma, Monica Johnson after her wonderful night with Family,

Attie was born in Medford Oregon on August 7th, 2016, to Monica Johnson and Alex Ingrassia.

Attie was full of life despite her and her mother’s disabilities. Nothing got in their way. She woke up ready every morning with a...

Jun 30, 2025

Larry Stalions; Lesa Afseth/Wooton, Nada Afseth/Gross, and Theron Afseth, husband and three children of Sonja Stalions, wish to notify friends of her peaceful passing in her home on July 30th, 2025. She was born November 1, 1937, to generous and loving parents, now deceased – Casper and Ruth Oimoen, and her guardian angel sister Delores who died at the tender...

Jun 15, 2025

With deepest sorrow and eternal love, we share the passing of Renee Helene Kirstein, beloved daughter, sister, and a beautiful radiant soul, who left this world far too soon on June 15, 2025.Renee was born on December 23, 1998, to Diane Jaster and the late Gerald Kirstein (November 17, 1949 – May 12, 2022). She is survived by her devoted...

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...

Jun 2, 2025

The youngest of three boys, Gene was intelligent, industrious and precocious, repairing and selling bicycles to his peers as a pre-teen. Recognizing quality even at that age, he cut up his mother’s sable fur coat and used the pelt for seat covers. And yes, it’s true, as a boy he really did accidentally burn down his grandfather’s large dairy barn....

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...