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Elvera "Sis" Clarke

Elvera "Sis" Clarke

Sep 18, 2019

Former Grants Pass resident, Elvera Jeanette “Sis” Clarke, age 94, of Eugene, died September 18, 2019 at a care facility in Eugene. No services are planned. Private interment at Eagle Point National Cemetery.

David Allen Gross

David Allen Gross

Sep 16, 2019

Celebrating the Life of David Allen Gross David Allen Gross, age 73, died in hospice in Merlin, Oregon, on September 16, 2019. David was born on September 18, 1945, to Lester Erwin Gross and Alva May Cammack-Archer in Pasadena, California, as the youngest of three children. David got a Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Science, was a business owner...

C. Clay Dickerson

C. Clay Dickerson

Sep 15, 2019

(Cherryl) Clay Dickerson, age 75, of Azalea, Oregon, passed away last Sunday night September 15, 2019 near his home en route to the hospital. Clay was born in Vineburg, CA July 17, 1944, first child to Clayton & Lula Belle Dickerson. They Moved to Hugo, OR in November 1945 where they bought a 40-acre ranch (later expanded to near 90...

Barbara Jeanne James

Barbara Jeanne James

Sep 14, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Jeanne James announces her passing on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the age of 80 years old. Barbara will be lovingly remembered by her children John Smith (wife Maria) of Santa Clarita, CA, Mariann James of Merlin, OR, Linda Leavitt and Victor Smith of Rogue River, OR. Barbara will also...

Stanley Michael Swartz

Stanley Michael Swartz

Sep 13, 2019

Stanley Michael Swartz, age 85, of Rogue River, died September 13, 2019 at Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. No services are planned.

Ethel Elzea

Ethel Elzea

Sep 12, 2019

Ethel Elzea passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 106 next to her daughters, Lorene and Denise Elzea. Born in 1913 she witnessed 100 years of world changes from oil lamps for light, horse and buggy for travel, and party-line wind-up telephones to computer phones, computer cars and voice activated commands to operate one’s life. She was and...

Larry C. Hill

Larry C. Hill

Sep 11, 2019

Larry C. Hill, age 89, of Cave Junction, died September 11, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are pending.

Anthony Burroughs Jones

Anthony Burroughs Jones

Sep 11, 2019

Anthony Burroughs Jones, age 75, of Cave Junction, died September 11, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are pending.

Joan Marie Miller

Joan Marie Miller

Sep 10, 2019

Joan M. Miller, age 85, of Grants Pass, died September 10, 2019 at Countryside Village Lodge. Joan was born August 4, 1934 in Geneva, New York. In 1997 she moved from Salem to Grants Pass. Survivors include four daughters Kimberly Ann Marie Lea of Salem, Oregon, Karen Lisa Abblitt of Grants Pass, Oregon, Kaurie Debra Jones of Amarillo, Texas and...

Drury Wood

Drury Wood

Sep 9, 2019

Major Drury W Wood's life began in Nashville, GA, November 5, 1923. His higher education consisted of 2 years at Georgia Technology Institute, 1941-42, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. WW II interrupted thoughts of further education, especially of the formal kind. On December 8, 1942, he enlisted in the Navy Flight Program. He was commissioned 2nd Lt. USMCR, and sent to...

Mark D. Allen

Mark D. Allen

Sep 9, 2019

Mark David Allen was born in Valley Center, California on May 26, 1980 and moved with his family to Grants Pass In 1982. He loved baseball and working and playing on his iPad. He is survived by his parents, David and Nancy; brother, Craig and wife Karla; sister, Leslie and husband, James; 11 adored nephews and nieces; and best friend...

Yvonne D. Keebler

Yvonne D. Keebler

Sep 9, 2019

Yvonne Darlene Keebler went home to Glory with her children and grandchildren by her side, on September 9, 2019. She was so very loved by all of her family and friends. Yvonne didn’t really know the difference between family and friends. If she loved you -- you were family to her. She was an only child and she longed to...

Wilma Joy Terry

Wilma Joy Terry

Sep 7, 2019

Wilma Joy Terry, age 90, of Ashland, died September 7, 2019 at Linda Vista Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending.

John Yanutik Iii

John Yanutik Iii

Sep 5, 2019

John “Johnny” Yanutik III, age 51, of Merlin, died September 5, 2019 of medical complications while riding his motorcycle. John is survived by his father John “Senior” Yanutik Jr; sister Raquel Wilder and her husband Aaron; son John “J.J.” Yanutik IV and his wife Lindsay; daughter Kailei Yanutik; grandson John “Dub” Yanutik V; nephew Christopher Wilder; and cousins Michael “Tex”...

William "Bill" Foster

William "Bill" Foster

Sep 5, 2019

William “Bill” Foster, age 91, of Grants Pass, died September 5, 2019 at his home. Arrangements are pending.

Leroy C. Willoughby

Leroy C. Willoughby

Sep 4, 2019

LeRoy C. Willoughby, age 82, of Grants Pass, died September 4, 2019 at Celia’s House. A memorial service will be at 5:00 p.m., October 5, 2019 at Edgewater Christian Fellowship.

Ivan James Nutting Jr

Ivan James Nutting Jr

Sep 3, 2019

Ivan James Nutting, age 41, of Wilderville, died September 3, 2019. He was born March 13, 1978 in Medford, Oregon and moved to Grants Pass in 1980. Ivan loved nature, the woods, gold mining and wildcrafting such as berries, and mushroom. He also loved cleaning up properties for people. He is survived by two daughters Kisha Kimberly Nutting and Aireanna...

Kathlien J. Case

Kathlien J. Case

Sep 3, 2019

Kathlien J. Case, age 72, of Grants Pass, died September 3, 2019 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.

Ronald Keith Foster

Ronald Keith Foster

Sep 2, 2019

Ronald Keith Foster, of Grants Pass, Oregon, the son of Harold Foster and Margaret Exley of Erie, Pennsylvania. Born on May 4, 1948, has passed away at the age of 71 on September 2, 2019 at 11:59am. Ron is survived by his sisters, Joan Fiesler, Judith Enstrom, Diane Matz and Alice Foster of Pennsylvania; his two adult sons, Ronald Keith...

Levina Mae Davidson

Levina Mae Davidson

Sep 2, 2019

Remembering a Loving Mother and Grandmother Levina Mae Davidson went to heaven on September 2, 2019. Levina was born on December 22, 1927, to Francis and Leta Hunt. She had one sister, who passed away at the tender age of four. Levina learned to work hard as a farmer’s daughter in North Dakota. Her family moved to Oregon in 1934....

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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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