OBITUARIES

Dec 8, 2023

Jerold Eugene Egner, known to everyone as Gene, was born on November 4, 1941, in Lebanon, Oregon to Charles Egner and Melba Uber Egner.

Gene graduated from the University of Nevada (Reno) with a degree in accounting and he worked as a CPA.  He even owned his own business for several years.  He retired from the State...

Dec 3, 2023

Our beloved Husband, Brother, Father, and Friend Thomas Stanley Marley passed away peacefully at his home in Jefferson, Oregon on December 3, 2023 in the company of his darling wife of almost 61 years, Myrna Rae Marley.  Thomas had just celebrated his 82 nd birthday on November 17 th .  In his words, he never thought he’d live so...

Dec 1, 2023

Sue-Lane was born on May 29, 1935, in State College, PA to G. Franklin Miller and Helen V. Barner Miller and was raised in State College with her older brother Jerrod (Jerry) L. Miller.

She met the love of her life, Jesse Alvin Moore, at a work Christmas party. The two fell in love and were married...

Dec 1, 2023

Nita J Baker, 97, passed away on December 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born at home in National City, CA on October 8, 1926, to Vera & Robert Spargur. She was the 4 th of five siblings.

At sixteen her father was transferred to Odgen, UT which changed their lives forever. Nita met her...

Nov 25, 2023

Tina Stare Denisco took her last breath on November 25, 2023, in Salem, OR. She was 39 years old.

Tina was born on September 17, 1984, in New York City to the parents of Dragica and Vinko Stare.

Tina was an amazing, caring, and loving mother who gave herself fully for the well-being of her...

Nov 19, 2023

Delores “Dee” Edwards, 88, died November 19, 2023, in Salem, Oregon from ovarian cancer.

Dee was born May 7, 1935, the last of nine children, to John Ward and Sarah Elizabeth Graves in Kennewick, Washington.  She grew up in a loving Christian home in Kennewick where the family owned a successful car dealership.

From a...

Nov 13, 2023

James “Spud” Dillingham was born in Boise, ID on May 30th 1951 and passed peacefully on November 13, 2023, after being diagnosed with brain cancer. He moved to Portland Oregon when he was 14 years old, and he graduated from David Douglas High School in 1969. Spud made a name for himself in Salem Oregon’s restaurant and bar industry,...

Nov 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah Leiolani Morrison, beloved wife of Gabe Morrison and devoted mother of Malia and Aubrie, on November 11, 2023 in Salem, Oregon. Sarah was born on June 20, 1975 in Lihue, HI, and was a hematology/oncology lab technician. She was a loving wife and mother who was loyal...

Nov 11, 2023

In loving Memory of Sarah Leiolani Morrison-

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah Leiolani Morrison, beloved wife of Gabe Morrison and devoted mother of Malia and Aubrie, on November 11, 2023 in Salem, Oregon surrounded by the love of family and friends at her side.  Sarah also leaves behind her family...

Nov 11, 2023

Lorn was born in Park River North Dakota on May 30th 1939 to Parents John and Helma Johnson. He leaves behind his wife Barbara Johnson and children- Lori Bethel (husband Hank), Jennifer deFrance (husband Shawn), Debbi Bratsch (husband Greg), Rick Johnson (wife Ana), Rose Thaddeus, Fawn Gastonguay (husband Tom) Milan Pond (wife Clair).

Lorn leaves behind multiple...

Nov 5, 2023

Mary Ellen Mirestes (Luyet), 74, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on November 5, 2023, with her family by her side.

Mary was born November 27, 1948, In Memphis, Tennessee to Gus Mirestes and Betty Jones Warhurst.

February 20, 1966, she was married to her Husband, Raymond Luyet for 57 years.

Oct 27, 2023

Early in the morning on Friday, October 27th, 2023, Gary Jones, age 68, passed away peacefully. He was born to Cameron and Ellen Jones on February 20th, 1956 in Nampa, Idaho.

Gary grew up in Weiser, Idaho, where he graduated from Weiser High School in 1974. Gary had many hobbies which included baseball, hunting, fishing, water sports,...

Oct 25, 2023

Geraldine Nielsen Thomas, 85, also known as Gerrie, passed away peacefully at her home, in Salem, Oregon on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 with her daughters Teri, Stacie, and Kelly by her side.

Gerrie was born on September 30, 1938 in Mt. Sterling, Utah to LaMarr J. Nielsen and Blanch McBride Nielsen. She was the oldest of two...

Oct 25, 2023

Kathryn Marie (Haskins) Schmidt, 96, passed away peacefully with her kids by her side, on October 25, 2023.

Kathryn was born on May 16, 1927 to John and Myrtle Haskins in Philomath, Oregon, and spent her childhood in Philomath, Coos Bay, Everett, Washington, and Vancouver Washington, where Kathy graduated from Vancouver High School in 1946.

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Oct 25, 2023

Betty Eloise Monette White passed away on October 25, 2023, at age 90, in Salem, Oregon.

She was a loving and devoted wife to Dr. John D. White for 65 years, and cherished mother to Beth, Julie, and James. She was also a proud grandmother to Sam, Bonnie, Jamie, Katie, Daniel, John, and Ben.

Born...

Oct 25, 2023

James Bowie Staron, beloved father,grandfather, friend, and all-around good guy, passed away on October 25th, 2023 in Salem, Oregon. He was born on September 19th, 1966 in Texas, and was the beloved father of Amber Dunham and father in law of Jeremy Dunham beloved grandfather to Conner (10) Mayson(8) Bently (6) Jayda (3) Jeremy (2).

James was...

Oct 22, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Sandra Kay Nicholson. Born in Salem, Oregon on November 19th, 1979. She died at the age of 43 on October 22nd, 2023. Her death was sudden and unexpected. She left behind surviving immediate family members, husband Tony Nicholson 56 years, son Joshua Jacox 24 years, son Brandon Nicholson 15, and stepdaughter...

Oct 16, 2023

Dr. David Dunbar

Dad was born on February 12, 1937 in Daireaux, Argentina to Franklin and Helen Dunbar.

He grew up living in Argentina, Uruguay, Peru and Oregon.

Dad had a passion for languages and culture as well as teaching and influencing lives. In fact, his dissertation was written in English and Portuguese...

Oct 16, 2023

On October 16, 2023, Charles (Chuck) Stalnaker, age 78 left this world to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

Chuck was born in Bridgeport Indiana on April 16, 1945, to Forrest and Pearlie Stalnaker. He grew up in Indianapolis until he joined the Navy at age 17.  He served in Vietnam and spent 21 years...

Oct 10, 2023

Our dear Rosemary (nee Bickell) Scott passed away peacefully on October 10 after a battle with cancer.

Raised in the Catholic faith, she was confident to be joining Jesus in her eternal home.

Born in Salem, Oregon to Floyd and Gertrude Bickell. Preceding in death by her parents, sister Lorraine and brother Laurence and Billy...