In Memory of Former JVPD Officer Billy Snow

It is with great sadness that the family announced the passing of former JV Police Officer, Billy Snow. Billy was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.  He is survived by his children Gary and Cheryl (Scott); Granddaughter Merissa (Brandon); Grandson AJ (Tammy); Great-Granddaughter Iris, Great-Grandson Oliver, his brother Hank, and sisters […]

By |2024-03-13T17:33:24-07:00March 12th, 2024|Obituaries|0 Comments

Sam Hamilton

April 24, 1955 – November 20, 2023

Sam Hamilton passed quietly, surrounded by family, at his home in Jacksonville, Oregon on November 20, 2023. Sam was a dedicated husband, a technology wizard, a movie aficionado, and a loyal and generous friend to too many people to count.

Sam was born on April 24, 1955, in Misawa, Japan. […]

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Robert “Bob” Leland Dorr

February 12, 1945 – October 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Leland Dorr, born February 12, 1945, Chicago, IL passed from life on October 27, 2023, in Medford, OR, after years of living with Frontotemporal Dementia.

Robert graduated from Arcadia High School, Arcadia, CA, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA and Cal State, Long Beach, CA.

Past president of: Kiwanis Club, […]

By |2023-11-03T10:50:15-07:00November 3rd, 2023|Obituaries|Comments Off on Robert “Bob” Leland Dorr

John Dodero – by Erika Bishop

December 9, 1946 – September 30, 2023

On September 30, Jacksonville lost a passionate man and a beautiful soul. John Dodero, long-time Jacksonville resident and studio potter passed away after a battle with lung cancer. John was 77.

As a community, we were fortunate to have John as a neighbor and a caretaker of our hamlet. John […]

By |2023-10-26T10:07:39-07:00October 26th, 2023|Obituaries|1 Comment

Sarah R. Calhoun

January 9, 1952 – June 20, 2023

Sarah Rebekah Calhoun, 71, recently of Medford, Oregon and formerly a long-time resident of Oakland, California, died suddenly of natural causes at her home on June 20, 2023.  She was born to Donald and Elizabeth Calhoun on January 9, 1952 at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where her parents were serving […]

By |2023-10-06T16:57:00-07:00October 6th, 2023|Obituaries|Comments Off on Sarah R. Calhoun

Beverly Maxine Hopkins

June 20, 1938 – September 9, 2023

Beverly Maxine Hopkins, 85, of Yakima, Washington, passed away on Sunday, September 9, of causes connected to old age.

Maxine was born in Walla Walla, Washington on June 20, 1938, and grew up on a ranch in the Blue Mountains with her sisters. They moved to Jacksonville, Oregon where she […]

By |2023-09-14T10:59:51-07:00September 14th, 2023|Obituaries|Comments Off on Beverly Maxine Hopkins

Gretchen Howard

It is with great sadness that the family of Gretchen Clarke Howard announces her unexpected passing on June 30, 2023, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. She was born in Eureka, California on March 6, 1949 to Clarence (Bud) Clarke and Jane (Clarke)Walsh and grew up with her two older sisters, Carol and Susan, at the family […]

By |2023-07-11T15:03:07-07:00July 11th, 2023|Obituaries|Comments Off on Gretchen Howard

Stephen S. Smith

May 25, 1940 – April 22, 2023

Stephen S. Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community volunteer, passed away on April 22, 2023, at the age of 82 in Jacksonville, Oregon. Born on May 25, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, Stephen was the oldest of three brothers and lived a remarkable life filled with love, service, and […]

By |2023-06-08T14:04:00-07:00June 8th, 2023|Obituaries|Comments Off on Stephen S. Smith

Chuck Butler – 70 Years in the Car Business – Ashland, Oregon

May 24, 1939 – May 21, 2023

Born Charles LeGrand Butler, Jr., to Charles and Jane Butler (née Unger), of Buffalo, New York, Chuck Butler passed away peacefully at home in Ashland, Oregon, on Sunday, May 21, 2023, just three days before his 84th birthday, with his beloved wife, Linda Butler (née Hull), holding his hand, […]

By |2023-06-07T09:52:21-07:00June 2nd, 2023|Obituaries|Comments Off on Chuck Butler – 70 Years in the Car Business – Ashland, Oregon

Patricia Kathleen Bakke

January 8, 1963 – April 5, 2023

On April 5, 2023, Pattie Bakke passed away peacefully at age 60 after a short battle with cancer. Pattie is survived by her four children, Jesse, Jeremy, Josh, and Grace.

Born in Manhattan Beach, California in 1963, Pattie grew up with a love of theater and dreams of being famous. […]

By |2023-04-28T19:29:36-07:00April 28th, 2023|Obituaries|Comments Off on Patricia Kathleen Bakke

Carmen Leta Cabler

1937 – 2023

Surrounded by her loving family, Carmen Leta Cabler passed away peacefully February 6, 2023. Born in 1937, Carmen was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville – graduating from Jacksonville High in 1955 where she met first husband Jim and became a cheerleader. Daughter to Arthur Davies, a charter member of the Timber Barons, and […]

By |2023-04-19T14:42:29-07:00April 19th, 2023|Obituaries|Comments Off on Carmen Leta Cabler

In Memory of Dirk Siedlecki: Jacksonville Loses a Consummate Volunteer – by Jacksonville City Councilors Mike McClain and Steve Casaleggio

On January 31, Jacksonville lost an icon when the mainstay of the Jacksonville Historic Cemetery, Dirk Siedlecki, passed away after a short illness. How this Long Island, New York man ended up in Jacksonville and developed a passion for and commitment to our historic Cemetery is an inspiring story and worthy of celebration.

Dirk was born […]

By |2023-03-02T09:26:05-08:00March 2nd, 2023|Now, Obituaries|2 Comments

Reflections on Bill Branham – by Lions Club Member Jim Davidian

Bill Branham died on Monday, November 21, 2022, after a short illness, two months short of his 100th birthday. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 9, at 2:00pm, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2000 Oakwood Drive in Medford and all are welcome.

The Lions Club was a great part of Bill Branham’s life for […]

By |2022-11-29T17:40:56-08:00November 29th, 2022|Obituaries|Comments Off on Reflections on Bill Branham – by Lions Club Member Jim Davidian

James Windfield Lewis

May 8, 1945 – August 8, 2022

James Windfield “Jim” Lewis died at his home in Jacksonville, Oregon on 8 August 2022. He was born to Frederick Windfield Lewis and Dixie Mae Brown in Wray, Colorado on May 8, 1945. Growing up in a mobile military Navy family he identified as being from Colorado but became […]

By |2022-09-09T12:02:57-07:00September 9th, 2022|Obituaries|Comments Off on James Windfield Lewis

Dolores “Dee” Evers

Dolores Evers, better known as “Dee” to her many friends and acquaintances, passed away from natural causes on July 16, 2022 at the age of 92 at her home in Medford, Oregon. She was surrounded by loving friends and family and the caring staff of Northridge Senior Living. Dee was born in Brooklyn, New York. […]

By |2022-09-06T15:33:40-07:00September 6th, 2022|Obituaries|Comments Off on Dolores “Dee” Evers

The Remarkable Mr. Lewis – by Brad Bennington

In these modern times, many of us have found that our capacity to experience that which used to inspire has been lessened. The exaggerated “this and that” with the daily hyperbole of all that the internet can bring has taken a toll on our ability to be impressed. It is perhaps for that reason that […]

By |2022-09-13T16:43:49-07:00September 1st, 2022|Featured Stories, Obituaries|Comments Off on The Remarkable Mr. Lewis – by Brad Bennington

Herstle Jones

May 27, 1969 – June 30, 2022

David “Herstle” Jones III died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on June 30, 2022. He lived heroically for seventeen joyful months after his diagnosis of glioblastoma brain cancer.

Herstle is survived by his wife Kelly, his daughter Kiana, and his son Holden. He is also survived by his father […]

By |2022-07-08T17:45:59-07:00July 8th, 2022|Obituaries|2 Comments

Roy Striley: Sensitive D. I.

A Tribute by Roger Ekins

A “sensitive drill instructor” may sound like an oxymoron, but Roy Raymond Striley was a most wonderful contradiction: simultaneously sweet as honey and tough as nails. Since his passing on May 1st, at the age of 72, Jacksonville has not been quite the same. Funeral services were held May 5th at […]

By |2022-06-30T14:09:00-07:00June 9th, 2022|Obituaries|Comments Off on Roy Striley: Sensitive D. I.

Firewise Garden Dedication to Michele Brown-Riding

Michele Brown-Riding was an amazing person with vision, passion, commitment, and dedication to the City of Jacksonville. Michele passed away on June 22, 2021. She was involved in Jacksonville’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) as Coordinator with responsibility for basic and ongoing training for CERT members, coordinating callouts, tracking volunteer hours, collaborating with other Rogue […]

By |2022-05-02T11:05:26-07:00May 2nd, 2022|Event News, Garden, Now, Obituaries|Comments Off on Firewise Garden Dedication to Michele Brown-Riding

Alan Horobin

September 16, 1926 – March 26, 2022

Alan Horobin passed away early in the morning an hour before sunrise just after breakfast on March 26, 2022. He was 95 years old and lived an amazing life. He was the only member of his family to be born in America. His father worked as a foreman for […]

By |2022-05-06T15:57:06-07:00May 6th, 2022|Obituaries|Comments Off on Alan Horobin

Mira Bisof Wingfield

1927-2022

Mira Bisof Wingfield passed away, in her home, on April 13, 2022, at the age of 95. She had her daughter Leah Wingfield and son-in-law Steve Clements by her side. Blue, her favorite Dalmatian, made sure that the gates of dog heaven were open for her, where she is now serving up steaks and bones […]

By |2022-05-02T19:08:22-07:00May 2nd, 2022|Obituaries|Comments Off on Mira Bisof Wingfield

David Eugene Sergent

1928 – 2022

David Eugene Sergent died peacefully on Good Friday surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Born in 1928 in Missoula, Montana to Leonard and Mary Sergent on the eve of the Great Depression, David and his four siblings grew up in impoverished financial circumstances, but in a family rich in love and loyalty.  He […]

By |2022-05-02T17:32:03-07:00May 2nd, 2022|Obituaries|Comments Off on David Eugene Sergent

Robin Lee Nilsson

Robin Lee Nilsson, age 67, died on November 4, 2021, of complications from cancer.

Robin was born in 1954 in Palo Alto, California. She grew up in Los Altos, California with her parents Rosemary and Robert Senne, and her sister Sherrye. Inspired by books and science, after graduating high school in 1972 Robin attended UC Davis, […]

By |2022-04-22T08:36:51-07:00April 22nd, 2022|Obituaries|Comments Off on Robin Lee Nilsson

Bill Wayne Hardy

May 20, 1929 – February 9, 2022

Bill Wayne Hardy, 92, of Jacksonville OR, passed away on February 9, 2022.

Bill was born in Glendale, California, on May 20, 1929, to Wesley and Eleanor Hardy. Bill honorably served in the Korean War, with the Army. He […]

By |2022-03-03T13:01:55-08:00February 15th, 2022|Obituaries|Comments Off on Bill Wayne Hardy

David Wilson

November 25, 1934 – January 25, 2022

David Wilson was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He left us suddenly on January 25, 2022, and his loved ones will endeavor to continue his legacy by living lives of honor and integrity.

Dave was born in Pomona, California on November 25, 1934, to Edward and Frances Wilson. […]

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Mary Patricia Nelson

January 5, 1939 – September 28, 2021

Mary Nelson went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2021, with her husband Carl by her side. Mary was born on January 5, 1939 to Reynold H. and Veronica M. Meyer (nee Brookbank) in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Moving quite often with her family, she met Carl in […]

By |2021-11-08T10:54:53-08:00November 1st, 2021|Obituaries|Comments Off on Mary Patricia Nelson

Donald J. Cady

November 20, 1939 – September 16, 2021

Donald J. Cady was born in Madelia, MN and graduated from high school in Hector, MN, class of ’57. Following graduation, Don met his sweetheart and love of his life, Eloise Tuman, prior to military enlistment, and they wed on August 18, 1959. Five days later, Don was sent […]

By |2021-10-28T14:04:09-07:00October 28th, 2021|Obituaries|Comments Off on Donald J. Cady

Mary Ann Byrne

Mary Ann (Nance) Byrne, 88, passed away August 31, 2021, at her home in Jacksonville, Oregon.

Born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Gladys and Frederick Nance, she was the youngest of four children, joining her two older sisters and one brother. She had many fond memories of her childhood saying, “Our family was fortunate to have […]

By |2021-09-29T16:26:00-07:00September 29th, 2021|Obituaries|Comments Off on Mary Ann Byrne

Douglas Bernard Favell

10/7/1953 – 6/14/2021

Doug was born to Eugene Hunter Favell and Winifred Carol Lamm Favell in Klamath Falls, OR where his family founded the Favell Museum. Doug went to college in Ashland and studied business. He lived in Dallas, TX and Lake Shastina, CA before settling down in 1988 to live the rest of […]

By |2021-09-10T10:08:26-07:00September 10th, 2021|Obituaries|Comments Off on Douglas Bernard Favell

A Ride Through Jacksonville and New Beginnings – A Story Told by Soren Olsen (Sam)

In Memoriam – Soren Olsen (1944-2021)

Hi, my name is Sam Olsen. I want to thank many friends and neighbors who inspired me and made the quality of life, and my ride through Jacksonville, memorable and rewarding. Several days ago, I fell in my bathroom and was unable to get up. Eventually an ambulance was called […]

By |2021-08-31T12:41:17-07:00August 31st, 2021|Obituaries|Comments Off on A Ride Through Jacksonville and New Beginnings – A Story Told by Soren Olsen (Sam)

Mark Burkhalter and the Acquisition of Panorama Point – by Larry Smith

In Memoriam – Mark West Burkhalter (1946-2021)

Back in the mid 1990s, while out hiking the Jacksonville Woodlands with my wife, Linda, we noticed an old mining road branching off of the main Rich Trail and winding up to the top of what was to become dubbed “The Knoll” or “Panorama Point.” At an elevation of […]

By |2021-08-31T12:34:33-07:00August 31st, 2021|Obituaries, Trail Talk|Comments Off on Mark Burkhalter and the Acquisition of Panorama Point – by Larry Smith

Darla Kay Baack

1958 – 2021

Darla Baack was born in Marengo, Iowa to Shirley and Marvin Baack. She was the youngest of three children and grew up on a number of farms in Iowa County, Iowa. Her father was also the local sexton, so she spent numerous hours helping to groom local cemeteries. From a young age, she […]

By |2021-07-07T13:57:02-07:00July 7th, 2021|Obituaries|Comments Off on Darla Kay Baack

Michele Brown Riding

October 5, 1952 – June 22, 2021

Michele Brown Riding passed away on June 22, 2021, at her Salt Lake City home.

She was born October 5, 1952 in Fairbanks, AK to Dale. W and Mildred W. Everill, and was raised in Salt Lake City, UT. Michele attended St. Mary’s and Judge Memorial Catholic High Schools where […]

By |2021-06-24T16:37:05-07:00June 24th, 2021|Obituaries|Comments Off on Michele Brown Riding

Eric James Wroblewski

1969-2021

Eric, 51, of Jacksonville, was born October 19, 1969 in Norwalk, CA to Ted & Lynn Wroblewski. Eric lost his hard-fought battle with alcoholism in April 2021. Eric was raised in the area, having lived in Phoenix, OR in the early 1970’s and in Jacksonville starting in 1975. He played Little League in the Rogue […]

By |2021-06-14T16:55:09-07:00June 14th, 2021|Obituaries|Comments Off on Eric James Wroblewski

Michael R. Charles

On April 22, 2021, Michael R. Charles passed away suddenly of cardiac arrestat the age of 71. Michael was born in San Francisco to Robert and Lee Ann Charles and grew up in South San Francisco and Millbrae. He graduated from Mills High School in 1968 and attended Sonoma State.

Mike loved his family, friends, music, […]

By |2021-05-07T17:41:34-07:00May 7th, 2021|Obituaries|Comments Off on Michael R. Charles

A Tribute to Margaret Lyon – by Mike McClain

Sensational Seniors – February 2021

Margaret Lyon was born in Wray, Colorado on October 5, 1937 and left this world in Jacksonville, Oregon on December 27, 2020. After attending school for twelve years in Wray, Margaret headed off to the University of Colorado in Boulder where she majored in English and French. She would laugh remembering […]

By |2021-02-22T12:24:39-08:00January 5th, 2021|Now, Obituaries, Sensational Seniors|Comments Off on A Tribute to Margaret Lyon – by Mike McClain

Sew Long, Dear Friend – Marge Wall

March 10, 1934 – December 25, 2020

We’re going to miss our delightful downtown office neighbor who passed away on Christmas Day. As owner of Country Quilts, she brightened our patchwork of a town with her cheerful presence and friendly conversation.

RIP, Marge.

~The Review Team

By |2021-02-01T09:24:55-08:00February 1st, 2021|Obituaries|Comments Off on Sew Long, Dear Friend – Marge Wall

Samantha Pauline Powers

June 8, 1984 – October 21, 2020

Samantha Pauline Powers passed away on October 21, 2020 surrounded by her family and friends.  Samantha was born on June 8, 1984 and lived in Vacaville, CA until moving to Jacksonville, OR in 2011 with her family.

Samantha was born with Williams Syndrome, a genetic disorder that resulted in medical […]

By |2020-12-03T13:13:03-08:00December 3rd, 2020|Obituaries|Comments Off on Samantha Pauline Powers

Virginia “Ginny” Hicks

October 30, 1955 – November 11, 2020

Virginia “Ginny” Hicks passed away at home on Nov. 11, 2020, after a six-year battle with lung cancer.

Ginny was born in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to Christine Fowler and the Rev. Manuel Fowler. She and her older brother, Charlie Fowler, grew up in the Fairfax, Virginia, area and Ginny graduated […]

By |2020-11-17T14:29:46-08:00November 17th, 2020|Obituaries|5 Comments

Jacqueline Cauble

November 27, 1932 – October 7, 2020

Jackie was born in Redding, California on November 27, 1932 to Jim and Maureen Rountree and she left this world on October 7, 2020 to be with her Savior, The Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Donald, her three children, Chris Beames (Jim), […]

By |2020-11-17T14:24:15-08:00November 17th, 2020|Obituaries|Comments Off on Jacqueline Cauble

Richard A. Boucher, Jr.

January 11, 1956 – September 20, 2020

Richard A. Boucher, Jr., passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 in his home surrounded by love and family. He was born January 11, 1956 to Richard A. Boucher, Sr. and Dolores Margaret Boucher (Lotze) in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He has left an abundant legacy of generosity, love, intelligence, wit, and […]

By |2020-11-17T14:22:40-08:00November 17th, 2020|Obituaries|Comments Off on Richard A. Boucher, Jr.

Antonius Laenen

December 20, 1939 – August 23, 2020

Antonius (Tony) Laenen was the only child of Stephanus Matheus Laenen and Hildegard Hoche born Dec. 20, 1939 in Den Haag, Netherlands. He was raised in Buffalo, NY and Fort Pierce, FL. He enlisted in the Navy and became a member of the VX-1, Experimental Squadron and was assigned […]

By |2020-10-01T11:28:11-07:00October 1st, 2020|Obituaries|Comments Off on Antonius Laenen

Robert “Trapper” Geer

October 18, 1961 – August 13, 2020

Robert Bruce Geer, known as “Trapper” by friends, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2020, at home in Jacksonville, Oregon. He was born October 18, l961, at Fort Rucker, Alabama, to Lee Wall Geer and the late Lt. Col. William A. Geer, Jr.

Trapper […]

By |2022-01-06T08:30:35-08:00October 1st, 2020|Obituaries|Comments Off on Robert “Trapper” Geer

Bo Atkinson

March 31, 1930 – August 2, 2020

Robert “Bo” Atkinson passed away on August 2, 2020 at the age of 90 in Medford. Bo was born in Winnsboro, SC. After high school he attended Presbyterian College where he graduated with a degree in education. He joined the Army out of college and did two tours in […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:38-07:00August 28th, 2020|Obituaries|Comments Off on Bo Atkinson

Elizabeth S. Pursell

May 4, 1925 – July 9, 2020

Elizabeth S. Pursell passed-away on July 9 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center; she was 95-years-old

Elizabeth May Shrout was born May 4, 1925 in Independence, Missouri to Thomas Jefferson Shrout and Bernice Idalee Shrout. She was the youngest of four children and the only girl. She was raised on […]

By |2020-08-28T15:31:53-07:00August 28th, 2020|Obituaries|Comments Off on Elizabeth S. Pursell

Special Pioneer Profiles – In Memoriam: Viola “Vi” Davis – A Bundle of Energy”- by Carolyn Kingsnorth

March 8, 1925 – June 9, 2020

A “bundle of energy” was one of the ways friends and co-workers described Viola “Vi” Mary Busse Davis, longtime Jacksonville resident, businesswoman, and volunteer who passed away June 9, 2020. For years, Vi was known as a Jacksonville “go-to person.”

Born in Seguin, Texas on March 8, 1925, to Erwin […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:40-07:00July 27th, 2020|Featured Stories, Obituaries, Pioneer Profiles|Comments Off on Special Pioneer Profiles – In Memoriam: Viola “Vi” Davis – A Bundle of Energy”- by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Tribute to Liz Pursell – by Jeanena Whitewilson

Liz Pursell was respected by all who knew her for her honesty, willingness to help friends and neighbors, as well as her attention to detail with local projects. I first met Liz years ago when I became involved with Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts, an annual event to raise funds for the expansion of Jacksonville Community […]

By |2020-08-02T12:21:47-07:00July 27th, 2020|Featured Stories, Obituaries|1 Comment

Dr. Seth Raymond Weintraub

September 22, 1939 – Thursday, May 7, 2020

Dr. Seth Raymond Weintraub, 80, of Jacksonville, Oregon, died peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his family, after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born September 22, 1939 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Seth received his BA degree from Marietta College in Ohio. […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:42-07:00May 29th, 2020|Obituaries|Comments Off on Dr. Seth Raymond Weintraub

Robert “Bob” Eugene Stevens

Jacksonville – Robert “Bob” Eugene Stevens, 92, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Providence Hospital in Medford following a bout with pneumonia.

Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joyce Anita (Everson) Stevens, his sons, Ritchie (Julie) and Nathan (Juliet) and 4 granddaughters.

Born and raised in Medford, he was the son of Fred and […]

By |2020-09-30T14:15:45-07:00April 5th, 2020|Obituaries|1 Comment
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