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Greater Southern Oregon; including Josephine, Jackson, and Douglas Counties

Ross Norris Roe

Ross Norris Roe

Mar 5, 2019

Ross N. Roe was born in Canton, South Dakota on March 1, 1928 and died in Grants Pass, Oregon on March 5, 2019 at Countryside Village. Ross graduated from Canton High School in South Dakota and later graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with a communications/speech degree. He attended General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan before enlisting in the...

Donald Shipman

Donald Shipman

Mar 4, 2019

Donald Shipman, age 82, of Grants Pass died March 4 2019 at Laurel Hill Nursing Center. Arrangements are pending.

George L. Minear

George L. Minear

Mar 3, 2019

George L. Minear, age 65, of Roseburg, died March 3, 2019 at Ashley Manor. A viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., March 11, 2019 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m., March 11, 2019 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors with Pastor Russ Gibson officiating.

Laurie Lynn Sanders

Laurie Lynn Sanders

Mar 1, 2019

Laurie Lynn Sanders, age 72, of Grants Pass, died March 1, 2019 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Laurie was born August 1, 1946 in Lockport, New York to James & Marion Wheeler. At the age of ten she moved with her family to Grants Pass. She graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1964 and then attended nursing...

Marjorie Agnes Holthus

Marjorie Agnes Holthus

Feb 27, 2019

Marjorie Agnes Holthus passed peacefully on February 27th 2019 at the age of 89. “Marge” was born on June 20, 1929 to Robert William and Bella Jane McMullen in Alberta, Canada. Her young life was spent in Whitefish, Montana where she grew up as the fifth of seven siblings. It is also where she met her future husband, Ernest Dean...

Thomas "Randy" Lucas

Thomas "Randy" Lucas

Feb 26, 2019

Thomas “Randy” Lucas, age 65, of Grants Pass, died February 26, 2019 at his home. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2015. Randy was born November 3, 1953 in Newport Beach, California to Tomas & Sari Lucas. In 1963, he moved with his family to Grants Pass. While attending Grants Pass High School, he was part of the ski team....

Eugene Griffin

Eugene Griffin

Feb 25, 2019

Eugene "Geno" "B.G." Griffin, age 51, of Grants Pass, died February 25, 2019 at his home. A viewing will be from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m., March 2, 2019 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., March 2, 2019 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.

Jeanne Yvonne Balt

Jeanne Yvonne Balt

Feb 25, 2019

Jeanne Y. Balt, age 93, of Grants Pass, died February 25, 2019 at Asante Ashland Community Hospital. Jeanne was born September 14, 1925 in Bladen, Nebraska. On July 14, 1945 she married Chester Balt. In 1986 she moved form Pico Rivera, California to Grants Pass. Jeanne was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church where she was active in Christ Care....

Ruby Violet Bailey

Ruby Violet Bailey

Feb 24, 2019

Ruby Violet Bailey returned to her heavenly home on February 24, 2019 after a brief illness, at the age of 96 years. She remained intellectually and physically active her entire life before her illness. Born in Turlock, CA, Ruby was the daughter of Elvira (Johnson) and Eric Sundstrom. She grew up in Berkeley, lived briefly in the Southeastern US, and...

Karen S Horton

Karen S Horton

Feb 24, 2019

Karen S. Horton, age 71, of Grants Pass, died February 24, 2019 at her home. Karen was born November 9, 1947 in Lodi, California to A.W. & Hazel Weir. She graduated from Ygnacio Valley High School class of 1965 in Concord, California. At age 16 she married her high school sweetheart Richard Dale Horton on August 21, 1964 at Bethel...

Dorothy Lee Lopez

Dorothy Lee Lopez

Feb 24, 2019

Dorothy Lee Lopez, age 74, of Glendale, died February 24, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Dorothy grew up and attended school in Arkansas. She married and had two sons, Charles and Wayne and two daughters, Laura and Theresa. She met and married Patrick (Larry) Lopez in August of 1983. They spent many happy years as rock hounds, traveling...

Margaret L. Feetham

Margaret L. Feetham

Feb 23, 2019

Margaret LaVerne Feetham, age 90, of Grants Pass, died February 23, 2019 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Margaret was born May 9, 1928 in McMinnville, Oregon. In 1943 she moved from Nevada to Grants Pass and later graduated from Grants Pass High School. She worked most of her professional years as a secretary at various businesses in Grants Pass....

Mary Renee Hoff

Mary Renee Hoff

Feb 21, 2019

Mary Renee Hoff, age 80, of Grants Pass, died February 21, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Florence Holley Gore

Florence Holley Gore

Feb 20, 2019

Florence Holley Gore was born September 13, 1934 in Miami, Florida, to Clifford and Marguerite Holley. She attended Miami Tech High School and graduated in 1952. On June 11, 1954, she married Robert H. Gore from New Smyrna Beach, Florida. They had 2 children, Tracy Lane (b. 2-21-1957) & Vincent Scott (b. 4-2-1960) The family resided in New Smyrna Beach...

Carroll Ann Godec

Carroll Ann Godec

Feb 17, 2019

Carroll A. Godec, age 71, of Grants Pass, died February 17, 2019 at her home. Carroll was born October 18, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Grove City, Ohio High School and attended the University of Texas, Arlington. She worked in banking and credit unions as an all-around teller and account manager. She also worked as a bookkeeper for...

Michael James Martin

Michael James Martin

Feb 14, 2019

Michael J. Martin, age 61, of Grants Pass, died February 14, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center Michael was born September 14, 1957 in Chardon, Ohio. In 1961 he moved to Grants Pass and graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1975. He retired from Reddaway in 2013. Michael enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attended as many...

Marilyn Ruth Heape

Marilyn Ruth Heape

Feb 13, 2019

Marilyn Ruth Heape, age 86, of Grants Pass, passed away February 13, 2019 gently at home surrounded by her children, after a long illness, complicated by a rare blood cancer. Marilyn was born October 24, 1932 to Alice Mae Ferguson and Charles Emory Turner in Bismarck, North Dakota and grew up in Spokane, Washington. In 1959 she married Lee Heape...

Janine Yvonne Wheeler

Janine Yvonne Wheeler

Feb 12, 2019

Janine Yvonne Wheeler, age 83, of Grants Pass, died February 12, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Darryl Wayne Barnett

Darryl Wayne Barnett

Feb 12, 2019

Darryl Wayne Barnett, age 51, of Myrtle Creek died February 12, 2019 at home. Darryl was born June 1. 1967 in Myrtle Creek where he lived all his life. He graduated from South Umpqua High School. For 18 years he worked at Roseburg Forest Products. He also worked at Swanson Group and the Nickel Mine. He also helped buck hay...

Anthony "Shooter" Gilbert Rodriguez Iii

Anthony "Shooter" Gilbert Rodriguez Iii

Feb 10, 2019

Anthony “Shooter” Gilbert Rodriguez III, age 24, of Grants Pass, died February 10, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Anthony was born June 12, 1994 at St. Joseph Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2006 he moved from Phoenix to Grants Pass. He enjoyed drawing, writing lyrics, tattooing and cooking. Survivors include his parents Jennifer Gorkisch and Anthony Rodriquez II;...

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