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.
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...
Heather Renee Leach
Oct 4, 2025
Heather Renee Leach, 37, of Reedsport, Oregon, passed away on October 4th, 2025 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
Born in Coos Bay on May 2, 1988, to Lynda Lou Starke and the late Gary Dale Leach.
Heather's heart belonged first and foremost to her loyal dog, Cade. He remains surrounded...
Gail Louise Dawson
Sep 13, 2025
Gail Louise Rhea Dawson, of Reedsport, Oregon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 13th, 2025. Gail was born on November 14, 1949, in Eureka, California, to Charles Raymond Rhea and Evelyn Louise Beesley Miller Rhea Rourick.
Gail grew up in Marysville, Linda, and Olivehurst, California, where she attended Marysville High School before continuing her...
Colleen Mary Foltz
Sep 4, 2025
Colleen, the school psychologist for the Reedsport School District, escorted a new student on a tour of the Reedsport Community Charter School. The first stop was the school office where Colleen told the young man, “This is where you will find the helpers!” The student then received an all-inclusive tour of classrooms, student union, library and more. The most...
James Storm Parrick
Sep 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of James Storm Parrick
March 7, 1951 - September 2, 2025
James Storm Parrick, proudly known as Chief Stormcloud, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and member of the Cherokee Nation. He passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 74.
Born in Eureka, California,...
Linda Lee Gillem
Aug 27, 2025
Linda Lee (Harris) Gillem
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Linda Gillem, on August 27, 2025 the age of 69. She passed away in the hospital after complications from a cancer treatment.
Born in Preston Idaho on December 2, 1955 to Ronald and Lorean Harris. Linda grew up in Vale,...
Steven M. Holden
Aug 22, 2025
Steven Holden, 63, of Reedsport, Oregon, passed away on August 22, 2025. He was born in Vancouver, Washington, on May 29, 1962, and spent the majority of his life in Reedsport. He worked for many years as a welder and was known for his strong work ethic and craftsmanship. Outside of work, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and...
Janice Christine Jessup
Aug 18, 2025
Janice Christine Jessup (née Beuneman)
June 3, 1945 – 2025
Janice Christine “Jamie” Jessup passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Reedsport, Oregon. She was 80.
Born in Santa Cruz, California, Jamie was the only child of Moline and Jan Beuneman. A striking young woman, she briefly modeled before marrying...
Robert Davis Markland
Aug 13, 2025
Robert “Bob” Davis Markland, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Wednesday, August 13th , 2025 after enjoying a day of fishing with friends in Southern Oregon. He was born on January 17th ,1953 to Janet (Barnard) Porch and Donald Frank Davis in St. Louis, Missouri.
Due to his father's occupation, Bob and his family...
