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Raymond (Ray) Sefchick

Raymond (Ray) Sefchick

Oct 30, 2012

On October 30, 2012, Grants Pass lost a local treasure. Raymond (Ray) Sefchick passed away at the Fairview Transitional Health Center. While Ray never gained fame in local politics or charity work, he was nevertheless a bright spot on the hearts and minds of countless people living and working in Grants Pass. He came to the city back in the...

Ali Reza Madjdi

Ali Reza Madjdi

Oct 30, 2012

Ali Reza Madjdi died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at his home in Grants Pass. He was 49. Ali was born Dec. 27, 1982 in Arak, Iran to Atta & Esmat Madjdi. He attended schools in Arak. He lived in Spain before coming to the United States in 1986. Ali lived in Tacoma, Wash. before moving to Santa Cruz, Calif., his...

Beatrice Mary Souza

Beatrice Mary Souza

Oct 29, 2012

BEATRICE MARY SOUZA, of Cave Junction, Oregon died Monday, October 29, 2012, at age 67 in Grants Pass, Oregon. A mass will be conducted at St Patrick of the Forest Catholic Church in Cave Junction at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 10, 2012 with a gathering to follow. Her ashes will be sent home to Hawaii where her nieces and nephews,...

Edward James Converse

Edward James Converse

Oct 29, 2012

Edward James Converse, age 73, a fourth generation resident of Wolf Creek, Oregon, locally known as 'Jim' or 'Wolf Creek Jim', passed away Monday, October 29, 2012, in Albany, Oregon, the victim of lung cancer. His daughter, Vera Converse and brother, Paul T. Converse were at his bedside. Jim was born September 19, 1939 to Paul C. and Florence J....

Don Rossman

Don Rossman

Oct 28, 2012

Don Rossman, age 75, died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Norris Manor in Grants Pass, from complications of Alzheimer’s. No services have been planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Don was born May 14, 1937 in Faribault City, Minnesota, to parents Everett and Marcella Rossman , who preceded him in death. Don attended college in...

Patricia Ruth Calvert

Patricia Ruth Calvert

Oct 28, 2012

Patricia Ruth Calvert “Mimi”, age 82, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Applegate House of Grants Pass. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, November 9th at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ on Savage Street. Private interment will be at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens. Patty was born Patricia Ruth McMasters on August 3,...

Burton C. "Newby"

Burton C. "Newby"

Oct 27, 2012

Burton Clinton Newby, age 87, of Grants Pass, Oregon passed away on October 27, 2012. Newby was born on July 18, 1925 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. He was raised during the Great Depression. His father, Clinton Newby, died before Newby was born. His growing up years were spent on the farm in Kentucky, where they grew tobacco, corn, wheat and alfalfa....

Noel M Manchester

Noel M Manchester

Oct 25, 2012

Noel M. Manchester, age 97, of Williams, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. A viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2012 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Hull & Hull Chapel. Interment will be at Rose Hills...

Robert J. Martin

Robert J. Martin

Oct 25, 2012

Robert J. Martin, age 73, of Rogue River, had a massive stroke on Tuesday, October 23rd, and passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Medford. Robert Joe Martin was born in Pleasanton, Kansas on April 7, 1939 to Paul H. Martin and Leta Belle Gammon Martin, the second of five children including brother’s Bill, Jim and Ron, and sister...

Brandon Anthony Gunder

Brandon Anthony Gunder

Oct 22, 2012

Brandon Anthony Gunder, age 28, of Cave Junction, died Monday, October 22, 2012 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. A celebration of life will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Assembly of God Church in Cave Junction. A potluck gathering of family, friends and music, all the things that Brandon loved the most, will...

Raymond B. Abbott

Raymond B. Abbott

Oct 21, 2012

Raymond B. Abbott, age 92, of Grants Pass, died Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center. A celebration of life will be at 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2012 at Jerome Prairie Bible Church. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Raymond was born July 21, 1920 in Long Beach, California to Raymond...

Mary Lea Morton

Mary Lea Morton

Oct 20, 2012

Mary Cushman Morton, age 73, of Grants Pass, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Three Rivers Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was alert and responded to each 'I love you' with 'I love you too.' A celebration of life was held. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements. Mary was born...

Clydus Mae Knight Williams

Clydus Mae Knight Williams

Oct 20, 2012

Clydus Mae Knight Williams, 74, of Grants Pass, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at her home. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2012 at Jerome Prairie Bible Church (2564 Walnut Avenue, Grants Pass) with Pastor James Downing officiating. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to...

Alta Mae Gainer

Alta Mae Gainer

Oct 20, 2012

Alta Mae Gainer, born February 13, 1949, lost her fight with cancer & passed away, peacefully, on October 20, 2012. She now has joined her partner of 18 yrs., Michael Bray. She had a positive spirit & attitude with a great love for her family, friends & her home of 30 years in Grants Pass, Oregon. The family is planning...

Francis Charles Pfander

Francis Charles Pfander

Oct 19, 2012

Francis Charles Pfander, age 93, formerly of Grants Pass, died Friday, October 19, 2012 at his home in Medford, OR. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday October 24, 2012 with Pastor Sharon Besler officiating. Private interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Francis was born on...

Dennis "Deny" Wayne Reynolds

Dennis "Deny" Wayne Reynolds

Oct 18, 2012

Dennis 'Deny' Wayne Reynolds May 3, 1948 - October 18, 2012 Dennis Wayne Reynolds, born May 3rd, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio passed on peacefully on Thursday evening, October 18th, at the age of 64 at his home. He was diagnosed with cancer in May of this year and though he did his best to stay positive and win the fight,...

Ruth G. Robbins

Ruth G. Robbins

Oct 17, 2012

Ruth G. Robbins, age 87, of Grants Pass, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at her home with her children Cheryl and Gary at her side. At her request no services are planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Ruth was born December 7, 1924 in Gann Valley, South Dakota to Joe Grace & Florence Chadwick...

Doris Beverly "Fair" Brady

Doris Beverly "Fair" Brady

Oct 16, 2012

Doris Beverly “Fair” Brady, age 95, of Azalea, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at her home. No services are planned. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Lovejoy Hospice, 939 SE 8th Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526. Doris was born July 20, 1917 in Battle Ground, Washington to George Fair and...

Margaret E. Linderman

Margaret E. Linderman

Oct 16, 2012

Margaret E. Linderman, age 93, of Rogue River, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Rose Cottage Adult Foster Care. A viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon, Friday, October 19, 2012 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Foots Creek Chapel, 913 Foots Creek Road....

Michael Ernest Hagen

Michael Ernest Hagen

Oct 16, 2012

Michael Ernest Hagen Our beloved father, husband, brother, Poppi, uncle, cousin, father-in-law, brother-in-law and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in Grants Pass. A devout family man, an all-star athlete, an avid outdoorsman, and a cowboy at heart, Michael will truly be missed by all who knew him. Michael was born the oldest of three children to...

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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.