OBITUARIES

Jul 27, 2018

Ronetta Belle Watkins was born to parents Robert and June Garrett in Salem, OR on February 27, 1939. Roni attended Hayesville, Parrish, and North Salem High School. Roni married her high school sweetheart in September of 1957. Roni and Carl “Doug” Watkins were married over 60 years. They were blessed with four children; Kori Muth, Dana Wells, Wendy Brandt,...

Jul 15, 2018

Robert (Bob) Hay, 71, passed away from kidney failure on July 15, 2018. Bob was born to Russell Walden Hay and Gertrude Banks Hay in Antigo, WI in 1946. His family moved west at a young age. Bob attended both Alsea and Eddyville schools.

Bob joined the United States Navy in April, 1967. He was a machinist...

Jul 7, 2018

Linda Ann Lambert, 75, died on July 7, 2018 of COPD related illness. Born in Twin Falls, Idaho, Linda’s family moved to Corvallis, Oregon in 1943 and then on to Dallas, Oregon in 1949. Upon graduation from Dallas High School in 1960, she moved to Southern California to pursue a career in acting. Attractive and musically gifted, she completed...

Jul 6, 2018

Edward Paul Hostetler, 77, died peacefully in his sleep in Salem, Oregon on July 6, 2018 from complications following a fractured hip.

Edward was born July 14, 1940, to Paul Edward Hostetler and Sophia Falk Hostetler in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduation from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Ohio, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1959. He served...

Jul 3, 2018

Gary Dean Rundell, 66, of Woodburn, lost his battle with cancer Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

Gary was born on August 5, 1951 in Dodge City, Kansas to Ralph Willis Rundell and Shirley Mae Campbell. Gary worked at Boyer's Steel in Canby and at Wafer Tech in Vancouver. He also served in the U.S. Army.

Gary...

Jun 27, 2018

Jun 21, 2018

Mary Fauncein McLarry, 85, of Salem passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018.

Mary was born on September 13, 1932 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Jess and Alice McLarry. Mary entered the Roman Catholic Order of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur in 1950. She received a Master’s Degree in Liturgy from the University of Notre Dame...

Jun 18, 2018

Sharon Smith, 60, of Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on June 18, 2018. She was with her loved ones at the time of her passing.

Sharon was born February 28, 1958, in Kanas City, Missouri to Junior and Beverly Collins. She worked many years at Salem Hospital where she excelled at her work by being...

Jun 17, 2018

Wanda was a witty, kind, spiritual, musical, beautiful person with wanderlust and zest for life. She loved people and showed it, from remembering everyone’s names to visiting the sick and elderly in care homes.

Wanda Marie Swenson was born to Hjalmer Augustus Swenson and Alvira Elizabeth LeMon Swenson in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1922. She grew up in...

May 17, 2018

Maj. Kenneth Russell Boyd II "Russ" came into this world July 22, 1943. He passed into the loving arms of his Savior on May 17, 2018. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, and graduated with a Master's Degree in Business from Bowling Green State University in 1966. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps that same year, and served until...

May 13, 2018

Connie Smith, age 75, fell asleep in death, Sunday May 13, 2018, after enduring the results of leukemia for eleven years. Her memorial will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 975 Mildred Ln SE, Salem, OR Tuesday may 22, 2018 at 7pm.

Connie was born, January 10, 1942, in Ashland, Ohio to Harlan and...

May 6, 2018

Roberta Jacinth Sorn, 61, of Salem, passed away Sunday May 6, 2018 after battling cancer for five years.

For Salem area friends, a celebration of life service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home, 134 Missouri Avenue S, Salem, Monday May 14, 2018 at 11:00AM. A private burial will be held at Alder Slope cemetery in Enterprise,...

May 5, 2018

Jody LaRoy Arthur passed away at his home in Creswell, OR on May 5, 2018. He was 56.

Jody was born on January 2nd, 1962 to Miles & Sharyl Arthur in Albany, OR. He attended school in Lebanon, OR. Jody joined the U.S. Army in 1980 & spent time in Korea & Germany.

Jody had...

May 1, 2018

Julie was born in Yakima, WA to William and Janet Epton. Growing up in Bellingham, WA she graduated from Sehome High School in 1983. Moving with her family to Salem, OR attended Chemeketa Community College graduating with a A/S degree in 1990. Transferring to Willamette University she graduated with honors in 1992 receiving a B/S in Sociology with a...

May 1, 2018

Our vibrant little boy passed peacefully at home on May 1, 2018. He lived a life full of adventures and learning, surrounded by those who adored him. He brightened the lives of those lucky enough to meet him.

He was always determined and ambitious with all of the little things he did. Celebrations and encouragement were always...

Apr 30, 2018

Gene Francis Tipsword of Jefferson, Oregon is no longer with us. He slipped the earthly bonds of life in the early morning hours of April 30, 2018.

Gene resided at his home in the rural Jefferson area these last forty-five years with his wife Edie Tipsword, raising three children along the way.

Gene was so...

Apr 26, 2018

Brendan Allen Tingue, 18, of Keizer, Oregon, formerly of Albany, Oregon, died April 26, 2018.

Brendan was born on March 11, 2000 in Albany, Oregon to Julie Scott and Allen Tingue. He was 18 years old. He was a senior at McNary High School in Keizer, Oregon.

Brendan was a kind person, who enjoyed making...

Apr 26, 2018

Apr 24, 2018

Donald Lee Bearde, 76, passed away at home on April 24, 2018.

He was born in Pekin, Illinois and he served int eh Air Force for 21 years.

He is survived by his wife Melody, son Doug, daughter Kristi, grandaughters Taylor, and Isabella as well as two stepsons, two step daughters, and 5 step grandchildren....

Apr 19, 2018

Rhonda Mulder, 50, died unexpectedly but peacefully of undetermined natural causes on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Rhonda was born in Salem, Oregon, where she spent most of her life. She was a graduate of South Salem, High School and the University of Oregon.

Rhonda enjoyed family get togethers for birthdays and holidays, camping and skiing...