Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William John Morris Jr. of Grants Pass, Oregon, who passed away at the age of 70, on March 1, 2023. He leaves the following 10 children: John A. Nealy, Hotchkiss, Colo.; James M. Nealy, Grants Pass; Richard E. Nealy, Cave Junction; Cecil King, Dryden; Ruth Nealy, Grants Pass; Jess L. Nealy, Bremerton, Wash.; Mrs. Lewis Booth, Pionia, Colo.; Oliver R. Nealy, Buhl, Idaho; Oscar B. Nealy, Cave Junction; Woodrow Nealy, Grants Pass. For many of those years he was the only physician and surgeon in the valley. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. John M. Spence [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, October 4, 1900] Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. September 29, 1948 - Died, in this city, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1901, Melcom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. February 16, 2023 Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. His wife Martha Johnson Webb died June 5, 1945. CAVE JUNCTION One person was injured in a mobile home fire reported at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday at 138 N. Old Stage Road, according to the Illinois Valley Fire District. Mrs. Sparlin was the daughter of Lewis Hays, of Applegate, Ore., and an old resident of this county, having lived here since 1865; a highly respected and estimable woman, the mother of nine children, six of whom are now living. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elaine Maria Metz of Grants Pass, Oregon, who passed away on February 4, His partner had left him apparently well a short time previously, and when he returned Johnson was lying on the floor of their cabin, lifeless. Survivors include the widower, Rollie D., Salt Lake City; four brothers, Frank Perry, Salt Lake City; Walter, John and George Perry, all of Grants Pass; and a number of nieces and nephews. [Source: Unknown unknown, January, 1939; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] Mr. Leonard suffered a severe heart attack two weeks ago and was rushed to the hospital where it was thought he was progressing satisfactorily, and his family had hoped to have him home before long, but he went to sleep Wednesday night and never woke up. WebGrants Pass,OR Obituaries. of Gold Hill and Mrs. Elsie Harker of Prineville. Jennie H. Yarbrough Hull & Hull Funeral Home Obituaries He was the son of Samuel T. White and Lucinda Woodcock. David Christensen Obituary - Grants Pass, OR OBITUARY David Lane Christensen November 3, 1943 February 26, 2023 IN THE CARE OF Chapel of the Southern Sun Digital Media All Rights Reserved. Geneseo, Receive a notification when services are updated. She came with her family to Oregon as a girl and spent the full rich years of her life in Josephine County. W. D. Turner, Another Roseburg Brakeman, Lost Right Leg In Accident at Merlin Monday To publish a customized paid obituary, call Cassie at (541) 474-3714 or email them at obits@thedailycourier.com. Graveyard services were under the auspices of the I. O. O. F. lodge with burial at the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Meredith Groves officiating. Viewing will take place at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors today from 2 to 5 p.m. A memorial service will be at Redwood Christian Church at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Born March 10, 1885, her birthplace was near Boise, Idaho. Parriott, killed recently while working at the Rogue river bridge, and those of J. S. Kelley, who died in a barn on the Severson place near town, were sold at auction on Saturday by order of the county treasurer. Doc Parriott A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 11th 2023 at [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 1, 1900] There is no photo or video of William John Morris Jr..Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 15, and in trying to regain it missed his hold and became tangled in the breakebeams [sic]. The deceased was nearly seventy years of age, having been born August 23, 1842. Death was attributed by the coroner to cerebral hemorrhage or heart failure. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, November 1, 1900] Mr. Pefferle was a former resident of the valley for many years making his home near takilma. Grants Pass resident Richard Anthony Forcier, 73, passed away peacefully on Feb. 5th 2023 in Medford, OR. //-->, Send questions, comments or suggestions about this site to, 409 S.E. He graduated from Oregon State University in 1955. Sign up for service and obituary updates. 18, A. F. & A. M. conducted the funeral services at the graveside. Mr. Naucke was an Odd Fellow, having joined Kerbyville Lodge No. He was born in Kerby June 19, 1875, the son of Michael and Ellen Daily McBriety. No. 7th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526-3003 | P.O. Bill Sauer Passes The town of Wilderville is named for him. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Conger Funeral parlors in Medford with burial in Siskiyou memorial cemetery. Josephine Andrew Skeeters, 79, Talent, died Sunday, June 13, after an illness of 15 months. Several club members contributed generously to this. (Doc) Yarbrough of this city and a daughter Mrs. R. E. Breeding of Eagle Point. He was a veteran of World war one aged 77. [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, December 6, 1900] Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. December 31, 1948 - He was a member of the Elks lodge, members of which acted as pallbearers. Chas. Jesse L. Knighten Oregon pioneer died last week Shasta, California. Jennie Sibley Weston and her children:Phillip Henry Weston - George Ephraim Weston Brothers and Sisters; surviving are Peter and Hans of Minnesota. Having lived in Humboldt County for the past 14 years, Mr. Squire homesteaded on property at Thompson Creek in Illinois Valley after he was discharged from the US Army. Obituaries at funeral.com In 1901, he moved to Spokane Washington, where he married Anna Grimmett. Private concluding services followed at Ocean View Cemetery in Eureka, Ca. Years ago he owned what is now the L.W. 18. He was found, partly dressed, in his bed room Friday morning. Takes own Life Not to Be Burden Mr. and Mrs. Berkner, who recently took possession of the fountain and lunch counter at Badden's bakery, expect to be gone about three weeks, and until their return, Kenneth Berkner will be in charge. They want to express their sincere thanks to their many friends who are helping them carry on. There is no photo or video of Elaine Maria Metz.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Leave a Through the years of the club's activities she had ever in mind the one hope for mutual improvement, culminating in the providing of a community club house. Funeral arrangements were made by Hull & Hull funeral home. March 31. Josephine County, other records. He will be fondly remembered for his aversion to white creamy foods, such as mayonnaise, sour cream, and alfredo sauce (with the only exceptions of pizza cheese, whipped cream, and ice cream). Write your message of sympathy today. [Source: Unknown newspaper, April 10, 1947; Contributed by Sally Yarbrough] A. Myrick, aged 3 months. Would you like to offer Elaine Maria Metzs loved ones a condolence message? Prominent Valley Man Passed Away Edward J. Lind was well known in the Illinois Valley, having lived at the Lind home for years. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He married May White May 2, 1906 in Josephine county Oregon. The young man had been sick for some time with pneumonia which developed into consumption. He thrived on doing projects around their 5-acre property for many years. H-Z at Genealogy Trails [Mountain Democrat (Placerville, CA) Feb. 26, 1898; Contributed by Robyn Greenlund] In addition to Mrs. Bell surviving children are Mrs. Delia Smith, Wiley E. and Jesse Knighten all of Klamath Falls; Mrs. May M. Wimer, Wallowa Oregon; Elorice L. Knighten of Redding Ca. Mr. Knighten was well known in the valley where he had lived for 10 years before moving to Grants Pass. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. ReadMore, 1 hurt in mobile home fire in Cave JunctionCAVE JUNCTION One person was injured in a mobile home fire reported at 6:07 p.m. Tuesday at 138 N. Old Stage Road, according to the Illinois Valley Fire District. cemetery. Death Takes H.M. Yarbrough George H. Gray officiating. Tombstone Project search cemetery transcriptions for E. B. McAllister, brakeman on a special freight, was killed early Tuesday morning at Dimmick siding, just west of Grants Pass by falling beneath the wheels of his train. Southern Oregon Cremation Services [Rogue River Courier (Grants Pass, OR) Thursday, January 3, 1901]