Charles Culy, 83, passed away July 6, 2016. he was born in Jacksonville Ore. at his aunt's house. He was the eldest of three children born to Louis and Rosalie Culy.The family lived on Charles's grandfather's ranch at the end of Kinney Creek on the upper Applegate river. There was no bridge across the river so they forded the river on horses. Without electricity, they used carbide for light. Charles attended the Beaver Creek School through third [...]
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Robert D. Murphy
Robert D. Murphy went home to heaven June 14, 2016. He left this earth, saying good bye to Marlene, his wife of 56 years, who was with him at his passing. He was born in Altus, Oklahoma June 8, 1932. His family left their farm in Oklahoma and moved to Hood River, Oregon in 1944. Rob attended junior high school and graduated from Hood River High School in 1951. He became a choker setter as a lumberjack and saved money to attend [...]
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Kenneth Lee Nichols & Avis Ruth Nichols
Ken and Avis Nichols were a perfect blend of generosity, common sense, faith, idependence, courage, and adventurism. They were together for 67 years and overcame hardships and poverty with an optimistic attitude. They told many funny stories about their lives starting out together. They were happy in poverty or success. They preferred success and worked hard and sacrificed to achieve it. Avis was born in Gassaway, W.Va. April 16, 1926. Her father, Lewis [...]
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John Horace Gorham
May your sail be full and your compass true.John H. Gorham, 86, of Jacksonville, Ore. passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016.John was a gardener extraordinaire, a sailor at heart, and a United States Navy veteran.He left behind his loving wife of 62 years, Kathleen; his daughter, Janet Cunningham; Greg, Daniel, and Timothy.
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Margaret "Marge" Kaping
Marge Kaping, 95, passed away peacefully June 25, 2016 at her home. She was born in Whittier, Calif. daughter of George and Ethel Langstaff. Marge had a zest for life and was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Marge worked at Lockheed Aircraft when she met her husband, Al Kaping. They were married September 14, 1946 at Wee Kirk of the Heather, Glendale, Calif. They lived and worked in South Dakota, Texas, and California before settling in Albuquerque, N.M. for 40 [...]
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Vernalee Rose Herrmann Kennedy
Vernalee "Vern" Kennedy, 64, transitioned from this life on July 3, 2016, at Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Ore. Celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016, at a private residence, 3000 Merlin Rd., Grants Pass, Ore.
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Virginia "Ginny" Lea Fuqua Morgan
Virginia "Ginny" Lea Fuqua Morgan was born the last child, the only girl, and the only redhead to Ferd and Marina Fuqua near Declo, Idaho, April 17, 1924. Mom spoke with great joy of her childhood and had fond and funny memories of her parents and brothers; her pets and farm animals; and her many friends. Her special friends were the Morgan girls who lived up the road and her chief nemesis was their middle brother Roy. He was such an annoyance that at one time she had no choice but to [...]
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Bill Cook
Bill Cook A celebration of the life of Bill Cook will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday July 24, 2016 at 250 Wilson Road in Central Point. Food will be served. Bill, also known as "Wild Bill" and "Bronco Billy" passed away at his home December 19, 2015.He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Debbie; sisters, Betty and Ruth; grandchildren, Kyle, Justin, and Ivy; and five great- [...]
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Death Notices
Robert Nevil FunkRobert Nevil Funk, 89, of Medford, Ore. passed away July 10, 2016 at Providence Medford Medical Center. Perl Funeral Home will be handling arrangements. www.perlfuneralhome.com
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Anthony "Tony" Vagnoni
Tony Vagnoni, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away into Jesus’s loving arms June 9, 2016, just before his 87th birthday.Anthony grew up in Washington D.C., the youngest of seven children born to parents Biagio and Rosa Vagnoni. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Electrical Engeneering, and served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 as a surveyor and radio operator. His first professional job was at the U.S. Bureau [...]
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Naomi Joyce Harper (Hise)
April 13, 1931 - July 4, 2016Naomi Joyce Harper (Hise) went to be with the Lord in the early morning of July 4, 2016 at her home in Battleground, Washington. Naomi was born April 13, 1931 in Eugene, Oregon to Opal (Guthrie) Hise and Harold Hise. She was the second of three daughters.Naomi was married to Donald L. Harper by Donald's grandfather, July 16, 1948 in Norton, Kansas. Naomi was a stay-at-home housewife. She loved shopping, clothes, and decorating. [...]
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Paula Liisa Schranz
Paula Schranz of Medford Ore. passed away July 1, 2016 at her home. She was born July 29, 1958 to Leo and Irja Luttio in Eugene Ore.Paula married Arnold Schranz May 31, 2002 in Medford, Ore. She had two sons, Jeremy and Ryan Hansen.Paula earned an associate degree in nursing. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and quilting.Paula is survived by her sons, Jeremy and Ryan; sister, Kathy Luttio of Alaska; brothers, Mike Luttio of Eugene, Ore. and Eric Luttio of [...]
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William "Bill" Harvey Walter
March 3, 1950 - July 12, 2016On this day, the world lost a loving man with a heart larger than he was. His three children and countless others whom he took under his wing, lost a father who encouraged, supported, and loved them. Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild who were the light of his life lost a hero. Four sisters and one brother who were blessed to have him as a constant in their lives gained strength from his presence. As a barber for over 40 years, his [...]
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Betty Jean MacGregor
Betty Jean MacGregor passed away June 26, 2016 at her home in Jacksonville, Ore. She was born July 31, 1924 in Los Angeles, Calif. to Albert and Emma Jean Schloesser. Her siblings are sister, Mercedes Vanotti and brother, Albert Lewis Schloesser.Betty attended Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles where she was voted most popular. She was married October, 1942 to William Scott MacGregor. They moved to Manhattan Beach, Calif. in 1945, Big Bear Lake, Calif. in 1956, and [...]
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JoAnne Knight Mickelson
JoAnne Knight Mickelson passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 peacefully at her home in Medford. She was born in Bridge, Ore. in August of 1926 and spent her childhood years in Coquille, Ore. before moving to Eugene, Ore. where she attended high school and met her future husband, Charlie.JoAnne attended the University of Oregon while Charlie served in the Navy toward the end of World War II, and married him upon his return. They would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary [...]
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David G. Johnson
David G. Johnson passed away peacefully July 9, 2016 at his home. He was born July 12, 1935 in Salem Ore. to Ruth and Charles H. Johnson.Dave started his college days close to home, receiving his BA from Willamette University in 1957. He then went to Stanford University where he received his MA. He taught middle school English, social studies, and journalism in Palo Alto, Calif. from 1959 to 1991.Not long after starting his teaching career Dave met Ollie. They were [...]
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Darrell Monroe Carr
Darrell Monroe Carr, 57, passed away July 10, 2016 at his home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He grew up on and farmed the family's fifth-generation Century Farm in Fern Valley east of Phoenix.Active in 4-H and FFA at Phoenix High School, he earned an American Farmer Degree. He spent many years working part-time at local farm stores while farming, and later farmed full time. He raised and sold apples and other fruits and vegetables at the Grants Pass and Medford Growers [...]
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Robert "Bob" Joseph Reed
A zest for life and living, never-ending enthusiasm and generosity of time, energy, and resources; this was Bob Reed. He was born in Eugene, Ore. May 13, 1941. He passed away 75 years later, July 6, 2016 in Eugene. Those 75 years were filled with love, happiness, and every other emotion that a human being can experience in this life.He encouraged his children to dream big and through his absolutely unconditional support, he enabled them to follow their personal and professional [...]
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Evalyn Tripp Hutzel
Evalyn T. Hutzel, 100, of Medford, Ore. passed away July 11, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Fenwick A. and Lula A. Tripp, and grew up in Detroit, Mich. She received a bachelors and a nursing degree from the University of Michigan where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority.In 1941 she married John M. Hutzel of Ann Arbor, Mich. and subsequently taught nursing at Ohio State University while her husband completed a Ph. [...]
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Death Notices
Arlie PassmoreArlie Passmore, 89, of Central Point, Ore. passed away July 13, 2016 in Central Point, Ore. Arrangements by Conger-Morris Central Point Chapel, 541-664-3361.www.congermorris.comJoan Frances ChappellJoan Frances Chappell, 77, of Ashland, Ore. passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements: Litwiller- [...]
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