Obituaries

Clara Ethel Desimone

Clara Ethel Desimone

Feb 7, 2011

Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away Monday, February 7, 2011, at age 97. Ethel was born on August 30, 1913, in Kalispel, Mont., to Ralph and Clara Kirkland. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ethel is survived by her son, Lloyd (Gilda) DeSimone; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and close friend, Laurie Carter....

Pearl Helen Downing

Pearl Helen Downing

Feb 5, 2011

Pearl Helen Downing, 90, of Lake Stevens, Washington, died on Saturday, February 5, 2011 in Marysville, Washington. She was a resident of Lake Stevens for 10 years. Previously, she resided in Medford, Oregon for 27 years. She was born September 1, 1920 in Chehalis, Washington, the daughter of George and Emmy Hanks and lived in Ryderwood, Washington. She married Ermel...

Barbara Pauline Rolie

Barbara Pauline Rolie

Feb 2, 2011

On February 2, 2011, with family by her side, Pauline Rolie went to be with the Lord. Pauline was born on May 14, 1931, in Inglewood, Calif., to Clarence Lee Hardy and Hattie Ruth Bray. At the age of three, she moved with her family to Jacksonville, Ore., where she attended Jacksonville schools. While attending Jacksonville High School, she met...

Richard John Morris

Richard John Morris

Jan 26, 2011

Richard John Morris, 72 of Central Point, Oregon passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Providence Medford Medical Center. A Memorial services was held for him on Tuesday, February 7, 2011 at Memory Gardens Chapel.

Leona Beatrice Carpenter

Leona Beatrice Carpenter

Jan 24, 2011

Leona Beatrice Carpenter, 81 of Ashland, Ore passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011 at Medford Rehabilitation Center. No services planned by family.

Helen Marie Shrode

Helen Marie Shrode

Jan 24, 2011

Helen Marie Shrode, 92 of Eagle Point, Ore. passed away at her home on Monday, January 24, 2011. No Services will be held.

Lila Marion "Mac" Mcdowell

Lila Marion "Mac" Mcdowell

Jan 20, 2011

Lila (Mac)Marion McDowell of Shady Cove, passed away January 20, 2011. Born Feburary 16, 1920 to Walter and Elva(Pittman)Elliott in Rio Grande County, Colorado. The third of eight siblings. The family moved to Mosca, Colorado where she obtained her first 12 years of schooling, graduating from Mosca High in 1938. She graduated from Minnequa School of Nursing in Pueblo, Colorado...

Orin Gilbert Bartholomew

Orin Gilbert Bartholomew

Jan 10, 2011

Orin G. Bartholomew, 91 of Central Point, Ore. passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 at Providence Medford Medical Center. He was born on July 21, 1919 to Walter and Adele (Addie) Bartholomew in Connell, WA. Orin joined the Army for World War II and after discharge moved to the Rogue valley in 1946 where he married Muriel G. Piatt...

Opal Allene Lees

Opal Allene Lees

Jan 2, 2011

Opal Allene Lees, 88 of Central Point, Ore passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at her home. She was born to Homer Hollis and Ruby Jane (Dotson) Brown on February 11, 1922 in Caruthersville, Missouri. She graduated from Central Point High School in 1941. Opal married Clyde Wilber Lees on July 19, 1947 in Reno, Nev. They raised 5...

Gordon Otto Maurer

Gordon Otto Maurer

Jan 2, 2011

Gordon Otto Maurer, 73 of Medford, Ore., passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011, with loved ones by his side. Gordon was born to the late Clarence and Enid Maurer, October 5, 1937, in Mitchell, S.D. The Maurer family moved to Southern Oregon in 1952. Gordon proudly served in the United States Army prior to being married to his wife, Margaret...

Jim Chenault

Jim Chenault

Dec 28, 2010

Jim Chenault passed away on December 28, 2010, at the age of 65. Jim started his journey on earth in Morrilton, Ark., on December 12, 1945. He moved to Santa Maria as a young child and attended Santa Maria schools. He graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1963. He later moved and spent the remainder of his life in...

Clarence Dale Harris

Clarence Dale Harris

Dec 17, 2010

Clarence Dale Harris passed away unexpectedly at his residence on December 17, 2010 in Medford, Oregon. A service will be held at 3pm on December 30, 2010 at Table Rock Fellowship, 3610 North Pacific Highway in Medford, Oregon. Clarence was born on December 17, 1958 in Weirton, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Bernard. He...

David Carl Grantland

David Carl Grantland

Dec 15, 2010

David Carl Grantland On December 15, 2010, we lost David Carl Grantland, a cherished son, husband, brother and friend. David was born on April 2, 1980, in Medford, Oregon. He graduated from Phoenix High School, where he was a varsity soccer player for four years, making it to the State Championship his sophomore year. He was always very active socially...

Carol Alene Moody

Carol Alene Moody

Dec 12, 2010

Carol Moody, 78, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010, in Phoenix Ore. She was born in Medford, Ore., on September 15, 1932, to Thomas and Verda Edsall. She is survived by brother, Alvin Edsall, of San Diego, Calif.; and sister, Bernice Florey, of Eagle Point, Ore. Carol graduated from Medford High School in 1950, and then married Mel Rose....

Gordon Eugene Robinson

Gordon Eugene Robinson

Dec 11, 2010

Gordon Robinson joined God on Saturday, December 11, 2010. He was born on January 2, 1930, in Klamath Falls, Ore. He served in Nigeria as a missionary for the Southern Baptist Convention for 25 years. Gordon is survived by his wife, Rose; children, Stephanie and Johnny; and three stepsons, Michael, Scott and Jeffrey. Services will be held on Friday, December...

Janice Clare Pierce

Janice Clare Pierce

Dec 8, 2010

Janice Clare Pierce, 66 of Rogue River, Oregon passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at her home. No services to be held.

Rowdy David Hairston

Rowdy David Hairston

Dec 6, 2010

Born in Rupert, Idaho, to Davy and Sharon Hairston. Rowdy is now walking with Jesus. He was an avid volunteer for Friends of the Animal Shelter. He was also involved in the therapy dog program at Rogue Valley Medical Center. He is survived by his service dog and constant companion, Tyson; son Tyler Lee; father, Davy (Mickie); mother, Sharon; sisters,...

Doris Eleanor Morris

Doris Eleanor Morris

Dec 3, 2010

On Friday, December 3, 2010, in Redding, Calif., our family and friends tearfully but joyously released our precious wife, mom and grandma, Doris Eleanor Morris, from our worldly embraces into the eternally loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus. She was 86. Doris had suffered a lengthy period of incapacitation due to a series of strokes. Doris was born...

Virginia M. "Peggy" Uchytil

Virginia M. "Peggy" Uchytil

Dec 2, 2010

Virginia "Peggy" M. Uchytil, 80 of Medford, Oregon passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at her home. Arrangements pending.

Niles Arthur Thomas

Niles Arthur Thomas

Dec 2, 2010

Niles Arthur Thomas, 91 of Jacksonville, OR passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Pioneer Village Assisted Living. He was born to Sydney Arthur and Laura Whitehead Thomas on December 12, 1918 in Lewiston, NE. Niles married Irene Violet Watlz on November 13, 1937 in Butte, MT. He worked at a mill wright in the timber industry in Montana,...