Donald Edward McCarren
May 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Don McCarren. Don was born on May 5, 1934, and peacefully passed away on May 26, 2026.
Don enjoyed living life to the fullest. He often made up his own rules and enjoyed testing boundaries. He enjoyed humor and was good-hearted. He loved it when others, including strangers, would say,...
Kathye Ann Bailey
Apr 26, 2026
Kathye was born in Danville, VA, following the birth of her older sister Nancye Louise Owens. Kathye was born to Mr. & Mrs. William Richardson. Her Parents later divorced. Her Mother remarried Donald Gilbert, who later adopted the girls as his own. Kathye proceeds her parents in death.
Kathye graduated high school and married the love of her life, Richard Bailey....
Diane Elaine Kaufmann
Apr 18, 2026
Diane Elaine Kaufmann, née Mast, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on October 21, 1942, in North Bend, Oregon, Diane lived a life marked by dedication both to her family and her community.
An alumna of Reedsport High School, Diane furthered her education at Southwestern Oregon Community College and the University of Oregon. Her lifelong...
Gary Bowers
Apr 14, 2026
Gary Bowers was born in Cumberland, Wisconsin on August 6, 1953, to Howard and Clara Bowers and died on April 14, 2026, at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Walter McLain, Larry Bowers, and Roger Bowers.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Joanna; sons Paul, Michael, John Bowers, and...
Mary Kathleen Kakuschka
Mar 31, 2026
Mary was born 100 years ago on December 22, 1925 in Rising Sun, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Margaret (Wood) Dolan. She was the first of eleven children. She spent most of her childhood on a farm in Rising Sun where she loved school in the one-room schoolhouse, Mass in the tiny Catholic Church there and helping her uncle Victor who...
Donna Sylvia Allen
Mar 17, 2026
Donna Sylvia Allen, born on November 18, 1963, in Coos Bay, Oregon, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, at her home in Reedsport, Oregon. She was surrounded by family during her final moments, embodying the warmth and love that defined her life.
Donna dedicated much of her career to working as a casino dealer, a profession in which she found...
Richard George Romans
Mar 16, 2026
Rich was born March 1, 1952, and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he graduated from Western High School in 1970. He worked in various hotels before retiring from the Teamsters Union in 2012. For the past 13 years, he resided in Winchester Bay, Oregon, where he enjoyed his retirement fishing, crabbing, golfing, and living by the water's edge.He will...
Detta J. Thurber
Mar 7, 2026
Detta Thurber passed away on March 7, 2026, at her home with her son by her side. She was 93 years old and had been looking forward to celebrating her 94th birthday. She was cared for by several devoted caregivers who loved her dearly and celebrated with her each year on her birthday. They would have a spectacular birthday party...
Carol Jean Welch
Mar 5, 2026
Carol Jean Welch passed away at Aidan Senior Living in Reedsport, Oregon on March 5th, 2026. Any related or responsible parties to Mrs. Welch are asked to call Dunes Memorial Chapel at 541-271-2822.
Jack Himebaugh
Mar 1, 2026
Jack See Himebaugh, age 80, passed away on March 1, 2026.
He is survived by his children, Michael Author Himebaugh and Jackie Michelle Himebaugh-Reagor; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chesler Author Stanley Himebaugh and Blanche Virginia Spooner-Himebaugh.
Ralph Howell
Feb 24, 2026
Ralph Howell, a devoted family man with a heart as big as the outdoors he loved, passed away on February 24, 2026. A Christian whose faith shaped his kindness and steady spirit, Ralph lived a life rooted in service, humility, and quiet strength.
Ralph grew up in a lively, adventure-filled household with four brothers and four sisters, sharing stories, laughter, and...
Kay Edith Stumpf
Jan 18, 2026
The world became a richer place on June 18, 1935 at 6:30 am when Kay Edith McCampbell was born in Oakland, Ca to Charles and Edith McCampbell, the 4th of 7 children. She went to several different schools, graduating from Richmond Union High School in January 1953 in Richmond, Ca. She changed her name to Kay Edith Stumpf after marrying...
Robert Allen Street
Dec 19, 2025
Robert “Bob” Allen Street, 75, of Reedsport, Oregon, passed away on December 19, 2025.
Bob was born on December 5, 1950, in Portland, Oregon, to Robert and Evelyn Street. He was raised in Portland before moving to Reedsport in 1967 to live with his uncle and aunt, Harold and Mary Warren. Bob graduated from Reedsport High School in 1969 and shortly...
Robert Lee Gravitt
Nov 8, 2025
Reedsport — Robert Lee Gravitt, 76, born in Ranger, Texas, passed away November 8, 2025. His death was the result of suicide, and his family shares this with the hope of encouraging greater awareness and support for mental health. Mr. Gravitt served in the Vietnam War as a U.S.Marine and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in...
Marilyn Fleming
Nov 2, 2025
Marilyn Fleming of Winchester Bay passed away Sunday November 2nd. Survived by daughter Cathy Johnson, son Greg Fleming, her Grandkids and Great Grandkids.
Preceded in death by her husband Jim, youngest son Mark and a lot of her family and friends. She was 93 and a half, not many could keep up.
She was born...
