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Bonnie Merlee Blacksmith

Bonnie Merlee Blacksmith

Feb 15, 2013

Bonnie Merlee Blacksmith, age 67, of Grants Pass, died Friday, February 15, 2013 surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Bonnie was born October 2, 1945 in Medford, Oregon. On March 13, 1981 she married Ronald Kent Blacksmith. She worked for First Student School Bus...

Billie Jean Anthony

Billie Jean Anthony

Feb 14, 2013

Billie Jean Anthony, age 80, of Cave Junction, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. No services are planned. Southern Oregon Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to the IV Lions Club, PO Box 369, Cave Junction, Oregon 97523. Billie was born November 22, 1932 in South Gate, California. She...

Hubert O. "Skip" Brecount

Hubert O. "Skip" Brecount

Feb 14, 2013

Hubert O. “Skip” Brecount, age 84, passed away on February 14, 2013 at his home in Grants Pass after a long illness. Private services will be held at a later date. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. He was born on August 30, 1928 in San Diego, California to Hubert and Blanche Brecount. He had two...

B.J. Brummett

B.J. Brummett

Feb 14, 2013

B.J. Brummett passed away February 14, 2013 at the age of 94. He was born in Childress, Texas March 27, 1918 to Leonard & Lela (Fenner) Brummett. In the late 1930’s his family moved from Childress to Wilmington, California. There he met the love of his life Julia Elizabeth Mabee. They were married in Las Vegas September 1, 1940. He...

Larry Neal Willard

Larry Neal Willard

Feb 12, 2013

Larry Neal Willard, 76, of Rogue River, died Feb. 12, 2013, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born Jan. 23, 1937, in North Los Angeles to Kirk McLain Willard and Violet Anita Taylor. He attended schools in Reseda, Calif., and married his sweetheart, Daureen Finney, on May 4, 1957, in Canoga...

June Christie

June Christie

Feb 12, 2013

June Christie, age 81, of Grants Pass, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Forest Glen Senior Residence in Canyonville. No services are planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. June was born June 2, 1931 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to Lester & Pearl Elder. At a young age, she moved with her family to Klamath Falls,...

Helen Eileen Schmidt

Helen Eileen Schmidt

Feb 11, 2013

Former Grants Pass resident, Helen Eileen Schmidt, age 93, of Clackamas, Oregon died Monday, February 11, 2013 at The Fountains Assisted Living Facility in Happy Valley, Oregon. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grants Pass with grandson, Pastor Michael Lyda, Youth Pastor from Chicago will be officiating. Interment will...

Nick Alan Marshall

Nick Alan Marshall

Feb 10, 2013

Nick Alan Marshall, age 56, of Selma, died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at his home. A celebration of life will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Takilma Community Building. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Nick was born November 5, 1956 in Texas City, Texas to William & Doris (Scholl) Marshall. He graduated...

Margaret Ryan "Peggy" Buker

Margaret Ryan "Peggy" Buker

Feb 10, 2013

Margaret Ryan “Peggy” Buker, age 90, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Spring Village. Services are pending. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Peggy was born July 9, 1922 in Spokane, Washington with her family living in Sandpoint, Idaho at the time. She attended the University of Montana and Whitman College as double...

Sophia "Sally" Sherman

Sophia "Sally" Sherman

Feb 8, 2013

Sophia D. Sherman, age 91, of Rogue River, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at Morrow Heights. A viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2013 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Private interment will be at Woodville Cemetery. Sophia was born May 30, 1921 in...

Joseph "Joe" Chankin

Joseph "Joe" Chankin

Feb 8, 2013

Joseph “Joe” Chankin, age 75, of Grants Pass, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at his home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity. Joe was born March 5, 1937 in...

Mary Margaret Corthell

Mary Margaret Corthell

Feb 8, 2013

Mary Margaret Corthell, age 83, of Merlin, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at Three Rivers Medical Center. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Hull & Hull Chapel with Pastor J.P. Comyford officiating. Private mausoleum entombment will be at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may...

Sandie Sue Crockett

Sandie Sue Crockett

Feb 7, 2013

Sandie Sue Crockett, age 65, of Crescent City, California died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Crescent City. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Del Norte Fisherman’s Wives Association, 240 Arnett Street, Crescent City, California 95531....

Alan Eugene Roberts

Alan Eugene Roberts

Feb 7, 2013

Alan Eugene Roberts, age 62, of Grants Pass, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at his home. A private family celebration of his life is planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Alan was born June 27, 1950 in Texarkana, Arkansas and the family moved to Grants Pass when he was two years old. He graduated from...

Michael Edward Barrett

Michael Edward Barrett

Feb 7, 2013

Michael Edward Barrett, age 61, of Grants Pass, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Three Rivers Medical Center. No services are planned. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Michael was born February 24, 1951 in Inglewood, California. He served in the United States Army Intelligence Division. He lived in Oregon for the past six years and moved...

Gladys Caroline (Mcalister) Ting

Gladys Caroline (Mcalister) Ting

Feb 4, 2013

Gladys Caroline (McAlister) Ting, age 88, of Grants Pass, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at Highland House. An open house gathering of family and friends will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at her granddaughter’s home, 1346 E Park Street, Grants Pass. Private interment will be held in Reedsport, Oregon at a later date....

John Thomas "John Boy" Hayes

John Thomas "John Boy" Hayes

Feb 4, 2013

John Thomas “John Boy” Hayes, age 71, of Grants Pass, died Monday, February 4, 2013 at his home. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors with Pastor Gene Simmons officiating. A gathering with refreshments will immediately follow at the funeral home. John was born January 7, 1942 in St....

Allis Lorene Collins

Allis Lorene Collins

Feb 1, 2013

Allis Lorene Collins, age 96, of Grants Pass, died Friday, February 1, 2013 at Spring Pointe. A viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2012 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. A funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2013 at Hull & Hull Chapel with Pastor Mark Skudstad officiating. Remembrances may...

Harold (Harry) Alfred Hagen

Harold (Harry) Alfred Hagen

Jan 30, 2013

Harold (Harry) Alfred Hagen of Grants Pass Oregon passed away on January 30, 2013. He was born on January 25, 1926 in Glencoe Minnesota. Harry is survived by his wife Eugenia (Jean) Hagen, his seven children and their families: Becky Hagen Couture (Rick) of Flagler Beach Florida, Pat (Deb) Hagen of Cedar Rapids Iowa, Mike (Barb) Hagen of Temple Texas,...

Gary Lee Nichols

Gary Lee Nichols

Jan 30, 2013

Gary Lee Nichols, age 74, of Grants Pass, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center. A celebration of life will be from 1:00 p.m. to closing, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at J D’s Sports Pub, 690 Redwood Highway in Grants Pass. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Gary was born February...

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This is a collection of obituaries for Grants Pass, OR, Cave Junction, OR & Josephine County. With services throughout Oregon that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.