1926-2016A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Williams Community Church, Williams, Ore.Please sign the guest book at: www.registerguard.com/legacy
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Norma Louise Elder Moreland
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George Roger Hall
January 21, 1952 - May 3, 2016Roger "Rog" Hall passed away May 3, 2016 at the home of his brother, Mark and sister-in-law, Sue in Vancouver, Wash. He was surrounded by his loving family. Many friends and loved ones mourn his loss. Roger was born January 21, 1952 in Klamath Falls, Ore., the eldest son to Nancy (nee Arney) and Roger "Bunky" Hall.Rog attended Riverside Elementary School through sixth grade. In 1964, his Dad was transferred to the Medford, Oregon [...]
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Death Notice
Frederick Wayne BlackwellFrederick Wayne Blackwell, 79, of Medford, Ore. passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. Arrangements in care ofRogue Valley Funeral Alternatives 541-770- 6505.
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Death Notice
Shirley L. SmullinShirley Smullin, 83, of Grants Pass, Ore. passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at her home. Arrangements by Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel 541-664-3361.www.congermorris.com
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Charles "Chuck" Edgar Pitts
March 27, 1976 - April 20, 2016Charles "Chuck" Pitts, 90, passed away Aprl 20, 2016, watching the birds, squirrels, and critters on his beloved Elk Creek. Chuck was born and raised in southern California.After serving four years in the United States Navy during World War II, he, his wife Pauline, and daughters, Pearl and Paulette moved to southern Oregon and settled on his ranch on Elk Creek Road in Trail. He raised cattle and horses and worked in the woods [...]
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Kevin W. Phillips
Kevin "Uncle Beba" Phillips passed away peacefully June 9, 2016 in Medford, Ore., surrounded by his family. Kevin was born May 26, 1977 in Roseburg, Ore. to Dr. Stephen and Donna Phillips.A beloved son, brother, and uncle, Kevin was gifted in gracious, large-hearted giving. No one was overlooked in his presence, and his friendship was quick and undying. He had a heart bent toward justice, by which his life was shaped around coming to the aid and defense of others. Humbled and [...]
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Lenore Lee Sauer
May 18, 1952 - June 15, 2016Lenore Lee Sauer passed away at Rogue Regional Medical Center after a 2-year struggle with cancer. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend.Lenore lived her entire life in the Rogue Valley. She spent more than 30 years as a devoted and caring special education teacher in elementary schools throughout southern Oregon touching the lives of countless children and families. Lenore also belonged to several sewing and craft [...]
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Frederick W. Blackwell
Frederick W. Blackwell, 79, of Medford, Ore. passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. Fred grew up in Indiana and graduated from Indiana University.Fred received his M.S. in Mathematics from Stanford University and his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. He was a researcher at The Rand Corporation and later a professor of computer science at California State University in Sacramento. He also taught in Europe for Boston University. He did [...]
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Death Notices
Paul George GratonPaul George Graton, 91, of Medford, Ore. passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements by Conger-Morris Medford 541-772-7111.www.congermorris.comJerry William WorthingtonJerry William Worthington, 77, of Medford, Ore. passed [...]
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Charles "Chuck" G. Retzer Sr.
Charles "Chuck" Retzer Sr., 75, of Medford, Ore. passed away peacefully at Providence Hospital June 24, 2016 surrounded by family. He was born in Oakland, Calif. July 6, 1940.Chuck graduated from San Leandro High School and joined the United States Air Force where he served in San Antonio, Texas for four years. He then continued his education in fire science. Chuck married Karen Clark June 17, 2000; they were married for 16 years.Chuck worked as a fireman and was [...]
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Carol L. Lisker
Carol Leanore Lisker, 72, passed away peacefully June 26, 2016 at her home in Jacksonville, Ore. Carol was born January 13, 1944 in Providence R.I. to Arnold and Viola (Archambault) Lisker.Carol is survived by her husband, Ron Lusareta; her sister, Judy; her children, Nina and Frank; and her grandchildren.A private funeral will be held.
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Death Notices
Melvin A. WinkelmanMelvin A. Winkelman, 89, of Medford, Ore. passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at his home in Medford. Arrangements are by Abbey Funeral 541-773-7117.Richard "Dick" P. DunnRichard Phillip Dunn, 84, of Central Point, Ore. passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his home. Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary in care of arrangements.www. [...]
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Norma Mary Ellis
Norma Ellis, formerly of Yreka Calif., passed away peacefully June 5, 2016 in her apartment in Medford Ore. Norma was born November 5, 1927 in Hilt, Calif. to Benvenutto and Lucia (Marin) Cappello, emigrants from Provincia di Treveso, Italy.She grew up the youngest of five siblings in this Fruit Growers Supply mill town, worked in the General Store while in high school, and made many memories she spoke of fondly throughout her life.She married Orin James [...]
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Death Notices
Frank E. HitesMr. Hites, 96, of Medford, Ore. passed away Tuesday, June, 28, 2016 in Medford. Arrangements in care of Conger~Morris, Central Point, 541-664-3361.www.congermorris.comBetty Jean MacGregorBetty Jean MacGregor, 91, of Jacksonville, Ore. passed away Sunday, June, 26, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements in care of Conger~Morris, [...]
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Carl "Pete" Erwin Vogel
December 30, 1923 - June 25 2016Pete was my husband for 68 years and I will tell you about his life.He was born to Mattie Eberline and Edward Carl Vogel in Brandon Colorado, the youngest of four children. Like many of our generation the family moved to California, then to Oregon, settling in the Griffin Creek area of Medford in 1929. His father wanted to move on in 1935, but his mother stayed and without Ed they learned the work ethic early. The youngest two [...]
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Janelle E. Franklin
Janelle E. Franklin, 66, of Central Point, Ore. passed quietly in her sleep the afternoon of June 18, 2016 with her husband of 47 years at her side after a short and brave battle with cancer.Janelle was born November 26, 1949 in Portland, Ore., the daughter of Malcolm and Coral Owens. She attended James Madison High School, and stayed active in the Portland Chapter of Jobs Daughters, serving as a Bethel Officer and member of the court. She would go on to graduate high school in [...]
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Efton T. Little
Efton T. Little, passed away June 25, 2016 in Medford, Ore. He was born August 7, 1924 to Marvin and Cleo Little in Boise, Idaho.Efton proudly served in the United States Army during WWII and was awarded four Bronze Stars. Efton worked as a sawmill superintendent for Sierra Pacific where he later retired.He enjoyed fishing with his grandson, Christopher, son Mike, and friend Bob Holbrook; hunting with Mike, Christopher, and son-in-law Gene; crabbing with our [...]
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Ruth Dorothea Clay
Ruth Clay, 92, a long-time resident of Central Point, Ore. passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at a Medford nursing home. She was born September 12, 1923 in Utica, S.D.She grew up with two brothers and two sisters on the family farm, in a house without electricity or running water. Instead of seeing that as a disadvantage, she often said that when the Great Depression came along, "We scarcely felt it at all, because we had everything we needed on the farm."After [...]
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Melvin A. Winkelman
May 1, 1927 - June 27, 2016Melvin "Mel" Andrew Winkelman departed his earthly life from the comfort of his home June 27, 2016 after a nearly three-year battle with Myelodyplastic Anemia Syndrome (a bone marrow cancer). He was born May 1, 1927 in Sacramento, California, the first of three children of Albert Bonnheim Winkelman and Emma Marie Leslie Winkelman. From age ten, he was raised by his paternal grandparents.Mel graduated from Sacramento Senior High [...]
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Robert Sonne Quinney
Robert Sonne Quinney passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. Also known as "Q," "Big Q," and "Q Ball," he was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather.Bob was born November 12, 1943 to Erma and Grant Quinney in Inglewood, Calif. He was an All-State in football, basketball, and baseball, and was a member of the only class to win football, basketball, and baseball state championships in the same year. Bob went on to play basketball at Brigham Young University, then [...]
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