Danny "Dan" R. Loop, 63, passed away at home unexpectedly on January 2, 2021. Dan was born in Tucson Arizona to Keith and Edna (Wray) Loop. He would eventually meet and marry the love of his life Connie Jeager. They spent many wonderful years together and eventually settled in Reedsport. Dan was very committed to be prepared for any kind of disaster and was a long time leader and educator with CERT. He taught classes on how to prepare for emergencies and always gave freely of...

Robert "Bob" Halbrook, 77, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Aidan Senior Living in Reedsport. Bob had a passion for anything that had to do with spending time riding out on the dunes. A celebration of his life will take place next summer.

Florence, OR – Judeen Rosemarie McIlhagga, 78, passed away at Riverbend Hospital on Sunday, October 25, 2020.  Judeen was very outgoing yet very private and per her wishes, no services will be held.   Judeen was born on May 03, 1942 to David and Alvina Flath, she was the second child and first daughter to David and Alvina.  Judeen’s family moved from California to Oak Grove, Oregon when she was young.  Judeen attended Concord Elementary School and...

"Kathleen A. (Kathy) Schultz, of Reedsport, passed away suddenly on September 21st.  Daughter of John McAdam and Louise (nee Schippers), deceased.  Loving wife of James R. (Jim) Schultz, also deceased.  Kathy was a long-time resident of Reedsport, volunteering for many activities since moving to the town in 1973, in addition to her work as a legal secretary and medical receptionist.  Kathy is survived by her daughter, Michelle O'Connell, son-in-law Ted, and...

Rodney Wallace Brandon, loving father, grandfather, and all-around Big Dog, died on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2020.  Rod, an avid hunter, fisherman and conversationalist is survived by his brother Alan and two sons, Troy (Carrie) and Eric (Laura) and grandson Avery.  The son of Jack and Marjorie, Rod was born February 25, 1947 and grew up in Reedsport, Oregon.  A talented athlete, Rod and his relay teammates set and continue to hold the state track record for the...

Kenneth A. Silva 6/10/1953 - 5/26/2020 Born in Scotia, CA. in 1953. Both of his parents Eugene A. (Tony) Silva, and Roselle Silva proceeded him in death. He leaves behind three sisters.  Linda Overstreet, Carol Hanson, and Sharon Short.  Three nephews.  Wiley Montgomery, David Overstreet, and Chris Silva, and also A Large and Loving  "Blended Bonus Family." Daughters Lorie, Karla, April,& Molly.  Sons Dallas and Jessie He Will Be Forever Missed and...

Cheryl Lee Whitley of Elkton, Oregon, was born on February 15, 1947, to Geneiva and Jesse Vaughn of Metropolis, Illinois. Around ten years later Geneiva married Gene Peck, who became Cheryl’s beloved stepfather. Cheryl lived for a time in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she developed a life-long enchantment with the plateaus and beauty of the high desert before moving to southern California.  Cheryl married her husband, Bill, almost 53 years ago. They raised two sons, Shannon and...

Florence-Elizabeth H. Morgan (Sullens) 85, longtime Reedsport resident passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Elizabeth moved with her parents from Germany to Grants Pass, Oregon in 1950. She is survived by 2 grown children, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Elizabeth moved to Reedsport in 1969. She worked as a floral designer for more than 30 years. She was a lifetime member of the Catholic Church. You are welcome to make a donation to a charity of your choice in her name. A...

Gardiner-Richard A. Ekelund, 73, passed away at Bay Area Hospital on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Per his wishes no services will be held. Dick was born on January 4, 1947 in Aitkin, Minnesota to Clifford and EllenMarie Ekelund, he was the second son to Cliff and Ellen. In 1964 he moved to Oregon with his good friend Glenn Mackey, he eventually went back to Minnesota in 1968 to marry Shirley Johnson and he brought her back to Reedsport, Oregon. He spent his working career with International...

Ray Lee Lowery, 79, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on February 19, 2020. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 26th at Dunes Memorial Chapel from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral service to follow conducted by Travis Durgeloh of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Following the funeral service burial will take place at Reedsport Masonic Cemetery where he will be laid to rest next to his beloved parents, Odie and Georgia. A reception in his honor will be held at...