Obituaries

Warren Lloyd Hanlin

Warren Lloyd Hanlin

Aug 12, 2014

Warren Lloyd Hanlin passed away unexpectedly August 12, 2014 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. He was born November 21, 1928 in Klamath Falls, Ore. He moved with his family to Medford Ore. in 1929. As a young man at the age of 17, with the written permission of his parents, Warren proudly served in the United States Navy for 3...

Taylor Michelle Williamson

Taylor Michelle Williamson

Aug 12, 2014

On Tuesday, August 12 2014, the universe lost a beautiful, free-spirited young lady. Taylor Michelle Williamson was born in August 1992 and had just celebrated her 22nd birthday. She loved to spend time with her family, friends and her dog Bowzer. She enjoyed watching movies such as Jurassic Park, Coraline, and Pineapple Express. She loved listening to music by the...

Homer Kay Kessler

Homer Kay Kessler

Aug 11, 2014

Homer Kay Kessler, 89, of Medford, OR parachuted into heaven Monday, Aug. 11, 2014. He was born April 13, 1925 in Craig, CO to Homer & Ethel Grace (Smith) Kessler. Homer and his family eventually moved to Brookings, OR where they started a family lumber company. After 13 years, Homer started his own construction company. Later he worked for South...

Ray Wencil Robinson

Ray Wencil Robinson

Aug 10, 2014

Ray W. Robinson, 80 of Medford, Oregon passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 at his home. He was born on March 4, 1934 in Deming, New Mexico to John and Myrna (Brady) Robinson. Ray married Donna Marie Coburn on August 28, 1953. He worked as a millwright for Boise Cascade for 43 years. He enjoyed gaming with his sons...

Jean Thoren

Jean Thoren

Aug 10, 2014

Jean Thoren, age 88, of Central Point, Oregon passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2014 at her residence.

Wanda Florine Bowers

Wanda Florine Bowers

Aug 3, 2014

Wanda Florine Bowers, age 83, of Medford, Oregon passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2104. Arrangements in care of Memory Gardens Mortuary www.memorygardensmortuary.com 541-773-7338.

Charles H. Ritchie

Charles H. Ritchie

Jul 22, 2014

Charles was born March 19, 1938 in Checotah, OK. to Joseph H. & Clara Edith(Lansford) Ritchie. He has seven children; Sharla Carey, Charles A. Ritchie, Charles B. Ritchie, Ronald Ritchie, Karen Phelps, Diana Edwards and Rhonda Jewett.

Marvin Gene Evans

Marvin Gene Evans

Jul 16, 2014

Marvin Gene Evans was born August 26, 1934 in Salinas, California and passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at his home in Central Point, Oregon, where he resided for the past 13 years. Marvin served in the US Navy during the Korean War as a Radio Man 1st Class. He was in the San Jose, California reserve police force...

Delbert Duane "Buzz" Shoemaker

Delbert Duane "Buzz" Shoemaker

Jul 3, 2014

Delbert Duane 'Buzz' Shoemaker, 91 of Gold Hill, Oregon passed through the veil on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at his home. A Graveside Memorial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Rock Point Pioneer Cemetery, on Highway 99, Gold Hill, Oregon.

Jewel Agnes Hanlin

Jewel Agnes Hanlin

Jun 28, 2014

Jewel A. Hanlin, 87, passed away peacefully at Rogue Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family on June 28, 2014. She was loved beyond measure by her family. She is now in the arms of the Heavenly Father. Jewel was one of twelve children. She was born to Woodson and Clara Jones on January 8, 1927 in Dallas, Ore. Jewel...

Charlotte Pauline Crandall

Charlotte Pauline Crandall

Jun 28, 2014

Charlotte Crandall, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died on June 28, 2014. She was born on February 8, 1938 in Webster City, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold & Erma Claflin. In 1957, Charlotte married Orville Crandall and together they had three children, Orville, Brenda, and Theresa, and two grandsons, Fletcher and Frank. She worked...

William Albert Corbell

William Albert Corbell

Jun 27, 2014

William Albert Corbell, 72 years of White City, Oregon passed away at home with his family around him on Friday, June 27, 2014. No services planned at this time.

Karl Robert Rickabaugh

Karl Robert Rickabaugh

Jun 10, 2014

Karl Robert Rickabaugh, of Medford, Oregon passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 10, 2014 and is now eternally home and present with the Lord. Karl was 75 years old and is survived by his wife, Devon Rickabaugh; son, Keegan Rickabaugh; and sister, Barbara McCormack (Rickabaugh). His family and friends rejoice with him even as they miss his daily insight, helping hand...

Harold Louis Icenhower

Harold Louis Icenhower

Jun 7, 2014

Harold Louis Icenhower, 75, went home to be with our Heavenly Father, June 7, 2014 at Howard Prairie Lake, Oregon. Harold was born in Oklahoma in 1939, moving with his family to Lakeview Oregon in 1944. Harold graduated from Lakeview high school, attended Bethany Bible College in Santa Cruz, Oregon State and Southern Oregon University. Harold and Dorothy were married...

Anita Osborne (Backes)

Anita Osborne (Backes)

Jun 5, 2014

Anita Backes Osborne Born July 16, 1934 in Jacksonville, Oregon to Arthur Marion Backes and Charlotte Ruth Solomon. She grew up in Jacksonville and attended Jacksonville High School, until she married Winford Dale Osborne in 1950, at the Church of the Nazerine in Phoenix, Oregon, by Rev. Henry C. Lacy. Anita spent the remaining years of her life in Medford,...

Michael Eric Thompson

Michael Eric Thompson

Jun 5, 2014

Michael Eric Thompson, 44 of Phoenix, Oregon passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.

Maria Elena Young (Perez)

Maria Elena Young (Perez)

Jun 3, 2014

Maria Young Former Brookings resident Maria Elena Young, 71, of Medford, died June 3, 2014, in Medford. She was born June 20, 1942, in Westwood, California, to Gabriel and Bertha Perez. Maria married Brian Young June 11, 1966, in San Mateo, California. Maria drove a bus for many years in Brookings. Her hobbies included reading. Survivors include her sons Brian...

Trudy Gertrude Elizabeth Mulder (Hermans)

Trudy Gertrude Elizabeth Mulder (Hermans)

May 30, 2014

Trudy Mulder, 93 of Central Point, Oregon passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014. Arrangements pending.

Bernice Wolfe Stevens (Wolfe)

Bernice Wolfe Stevens (Wolfe)

May 26, 2014

Bernice Wolfe Stevens, 91 of Grants, Oregon passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Spring Point Assisted Living in Grants Pass, Oregon. She was born on August 6, 1922 in Westville, Indiana to Guy & Lillian (Allison) Wolfe. Bernice graduated from high school and business college. She married Lewis Stevens in Waco, Texas on July 31, 1942. She worked...

Jerry L. Shults

Jerry L. Shults

May 18, 2014

Jerry Lee Shults passed away May 18, 2014 with his loved ones by his side at Rogue Regional Medical Center. Jerry was born May 15, 1942 in Medford, Ore. He graduated from Medford Senior High and was a player on the state basketball championship team in 1960. He was a standout basketball player for SOC and received his teaching degree....