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Virginia Lee Melquist

Virginia Lee Melquist

Dec 11, 2019

Virginia Lee Melquist, age 84, died December 11, 2019 at her home. She was born in Seattle, Washington on July 11, 1935. Virginia was a social butterfly, always very friendly and caring of others around her. She had many friends she loved to keep in touch with, talking about life and sharing some of her amazing stories. Virginia had a...

Zoe Ann Bills

Zoe Ann Bills

Dec 10, 2019

Zoe Ann Bills, age 85, of Williams, died December 10, 2019 at Redwood Terrace. No public services are planned.

James Button

James Button

Dec 10, 2019

Former Grants Pass resident, James “Jim” Button, age 67, of Canyonville, died December 10, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Private services will be at Eagle Point National Cemetery.

Marion Virginia Nutter

Marion Virginia Nutter

Dec 10, 2019

Marion Virginia Nutter, age 68, of Cave Junction, died December 10, 2019 at Providence Medford Medical Center. A celebration of life will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Fountain of Life Church, 451 S Junction Avenue, Cave Junction.

Brad Mcclure

Brad Mcclure

Dec 9, 2019

Brad McClure, age 69, of Cave Junction, died December 9, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Carol Mcmorrine Combs

Carol Mcmorrine Combs

Dec 7, 2019

Carol M. Combs, “ Granny” of Cave Junction, OR, passed away December 7, 2019, in Grants Pass, OR. She is survived by two brothers. Granny’s surviving family members include daughter Kathi Hammer, Petersburg, AK, three grandchildren Carissa (Jay) Recchio, Maplewood, MN, Jake (Kacey) Hammer, Petersburg, AK and Jens (Jocelyn) Hammer, Banks, OR. Eight great grandchildren, six nieces and 4 nephews....

Arbra A. Corriea

Arbra A. Corriea

Dec 6, 2019

Arbra A. Corriea, age 99, of Grants Pass, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at The Suites. She was born Arbra Sonnomia Ames to Chester Rolland and Sonnomia Margaret (Peay) Ames on April 15, 1920 in Provo, Utah. Arbra and Tony were married October 29, 1966 in Long Beach, California. In 1972, the family moved to Grants Pass from Bellflower, California....

Chuck Marchant

Chuck Marchant

Dec 5, 2019

Charles Albert Marchant Jr. (Chuck), age 83, of Grants Pass died Thursday, December 5, 2019, in Grants Pass, Oregon. Chuck was born November 30, 1936, in his home in Aitkin County, Minnesota. In the early 1940s, his family moved out west and settled in Kerby, Oregon. His graduating class of 1954 was the first to attend Illinois Valley High School all...

Gregory Michael Chase

Gregory Michael Chase

Dec 4, 2019

Greg was an avid bicyclist, outdoorsman, sports fan, and beloved family member. He loved to be outside in nature and enjoyed spending time mountain bike riding, playing disc golf, hiking, swimming, fishing, camping, bird watching, skiing, boating, etc. - basically, any activity that involved the outdoors and/or water, he enjoyed doing. As an avid bicyclist, Greg loved to ride his...

Alfred Karger

Alfred Karger

Dec 1, 2019

Alfred Karger, age 73, of Selma, died December 1, 2019 at his home. No services are planned.

Arlene M. Ortis

Arlene M. Ortis

Dec 1, 2019

Arlene M. Ortis, age 82, of Grants Pass, died December 1, 2019 at Regency Care. Arlene was born October 19, 1937 in Klamath Agency, Oregon. She is survived by brother Bob Fields and wife Maria Pilar-Fields; and nieces Shirley Ortis and Joan Ortis. Her parents Cliff & Corinne Fields preceded her in death. No public services are planned.

Salvatrice Calafiore

Salvatrice Calafiore

Nov 29, 2019

Salvatrice (Dorothy) Adorno Calafiore For ninety years earth was blessed to have Dorothy helping to shape it and change it like only she could. On November 29, 2019 Dorothy went home to be with her Savior; her mother and father and her beloved and deeply missed daughters – Anna Day and Angelina Calafiore who God called home much sooner than...

Betty Elizabeth Hyatt

Betty Elizabeth Hyatt

Nov 28, 2019

Betty E. Hyatt, age 92, of Grants Pass, died November 28, 2019 at her home. Betty was born November 21, 1927 in San Jose, California to Charles & Rosa Borello. She spent her childhood in San Jose before marrying Leslie Hyatt who was serving in the United States Navy. They moved to Virginia and had three children before settling in...

Jeanine L. Dennis

Jeanine L. Dennis

Nov 28, 2019

In Loving Memory Jeanine L. Dennis March 3, 1929 – November 28, 2019 Jeanine was a loving wife, mom and grandma to nine children, 20 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She is survived by all the above, except one granddaughter. Her husband of 64 years, Arthur L. Dennis predeceased her in 2016. Jeanine enlisted in the USAF in 1949 before meeting...

Agnes Baker-Pilgrim

Agnes Baker-Pilgrim

Nov 27, 2019

Agnes Baker-Pilgrim, age 95, of Grants Pass, died November 27, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.

Ronald W. Fiske

Ronald W. Fiske

Nov 26, 2019

Ronald W. Fiske, age 86, of Grants Pass, died November 26, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., November 30, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center in Grants Pass. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at https://alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/

Carol Jeanne Pauli

Carol Jeanne Pauli

Nov 26, 2019

Carol Jeanne Pauli, age 73, of Grants Pass, died November 28, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Private services will be held.

David E. Newman

David E. Newman

Nov 26, 2019

David Eugene Newman, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, was born on October 18, 1929 and passed away at home on November 26, 2019. He was one of three children born to Ernest Ivan Newman of McMinnville Oregon and Minnie Wint Newman of Jell City Indiana who met and married in Los Angeles California. David was born in Long Beach...

Sean Phillis

Sean Phillis

Nov 23, 2019

Sean Phillis, age 48, of Grants Pass, died November 23, 2019 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Services are pending.

Glenna Marcene Zarbano

Glenna Marcene Zarbano

Nov 21, 2019

Glenna Marcene Zarbano, age 88, of Roseburg, died November 21, 2019 at her home. Glenna was born October 1, 1931, in Tilton, Iowa to Kenneth & Helen (Sterrett) Haines. On September 6, 1947, she married Tony Zarbano in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and together they had five children. In 1997 they moved to Roseburg, Oregon. Glenna was an involved and...

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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.
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