James Stephen Basey Sr
Jul 24, 2015
James Stephen Basey Sr., 88, of Albany passed away on Friday at his home. James was born in Prineville to Steven and Margaret (McCullough) Basey. He grew up in Prineville and served in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he married Marie "Claire" Bosse in Prineville on Oct. 5, 1947. They moved to Albany in 1974 and James worked for...
Richard Lee Vanorden
Jul 18, 2015
Richard L. "Dick" VanOrden, 83, of Corvallis passed away on Saturday at his home. Richard was born in Ryderwood, Washington, and later moved to Reedsport where he graduated from high school. He attended Linfield for one year before serving his country during the Korean War as an Air Force radio technician on the flight lines. After his service he graduated...
Patrick J. Kearney
Jul 14, 2015
Patrick J. Kearney of Albany, born April 2, 1939, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 14, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Cairo; and was a devoted and kind father to his children, son John Kearney, and daughters Denise Kearney and Barbra Linsenbigler; and beloved stepfather to son Aaron Golub and daughter Moria Golub. He also was a loved and...
Darla Kay Hymes
Jun 26, 2015
Darla Kay (Schultz) Hymes of Harrisburg passed away in her sleep on June 26, 2015. Darla was born in Eugene on Sept. 11, 1966, to Rod and Kay Schultz. Darla graduated from Churchill High School in 1984, and then attended Warner Pacific College for two years. She graduated from LCC in 1987 earning her LPN degree. Darla married Tom Hymes...
William Perry Olsen
Jun 26, 2015
Gone from us that smiling face, The cheerful pleasant ways, The heart that won so many friends In bygone, happy days. A life made beautiful by kindly deeds A helping hand for others needs To a beautiful life, comes a happy end He died as he lived, everyone's friend. William Perry Olsen "Oli" was born in Oak Park, Illinois, to...
H. W. Norris Jr
Jun 25, 2015
H.W. "Dub" Norris Jr. Jan. 13, 1944 - June 25, 2015 SSG H.W. "Dub" Norris Jr., 71, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully at the Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House in Albany on June 25, 2015. SSG Norris was born on Jan. 13, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to H.W. SR and Georgia Norris. In 1964, he joined the armed forces and served over...
Jack Allen Taisey
Jun 24, 2015
Jack Allen Taisey May 10, 1930 - June 24, 2015. Jack Allen Taisey passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Jack was born in a log house in Hauser Lake, Idaho, to Paul and Irene Taisey. The family moved to St Maries, Idaho, when he was 6. This is where he became an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Jack was...
Leona Mae Lyon
Jun 21, 2015
Leona Mae Campbell Lyon Aug. 14, 1929 - June 21, 2015 Leona was born on Aug. 14, 1929, to Walter and Myrtle Campbell in Merino, Colorado. Her parents moved the family to Jefferson in 1936. Leona graduated from Jefferson High School in 1947. She married Dwayne Lyon on Oct. 15, 1950, and they raised their three sons on a family...
Anthony "Tony" Brian Miner
Jun 19, 2015
Anthony "Tony" Brian Miner Aug. 12, 1959 - June 19, 2015 Tony was born and raised in Sweet Home to James M. and Dorothy (Dickinson) Miner. He graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1980. After high school Tony worked for Willamette Valley Rehab in Lebanon and Sunshine Industries in Sweet Home. Having lived in various places around Linn County,...
Jacqueline Sue Bowser
Jun 16, 2015
Jacqueline Sue Bowser, 58, of Lebanon passed away on Tuesday at her daughter's home. Jacqueline was born in Albany to Jack and Leona (Ricke) DeWall. She grew up in the Albany/Lebanon/Foster areas and attended West Albany High School. She married Donald Richter in June of 1975; they later divorced. She later married Kevin L. Bowser on July 29, 1995, in...
Belen Duran Arevalo
Jun 14, 2015
Belen Duran Arevalo, 89, of Albany passed away on Sunday at Timberview Care Center. Belen was born in Mumford, Texas, the daughter of Juan Pablo and Antonia (Lara) Duran. She married Anacleto M. Arevalo on March 31, 1947, in Kingsville, Texas. They moved to Jefferson in 1964 and later settled in Lebanon in 1978. Belen enjoyed her family, grandchildren, her...
Blanche Rose Avery
Jun 13, 2015
Blanche Rose Avery will be in our hearts forever as a loving mother and mother-in-law; caring grandmother, great-and great-great grandmother; loyal sister and kind aunt. All will miss her laughter, friendship and loving ways. Blanche, 94, of Albany, took the hand of an angel and her soul lifted on her heavenly path on Saturday, June 13, at her home. Blanche...
Richard Elder Pharis
Jun 2, 2015
Dec. 21, 1928 - June 2, 2015 Richard "Dick" E. Pharis, 86, of Albany died on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Richard was born in Albany to Ben H. and Janet A. (Elder) Pharis. A lifelong resident of Albany, he graduated from Albany High School in 1947. After high school, Dick joined the military and served honorably in the 224th Regiment,...
Mary Folsom
May 30, 2015
Mary Folsom Dec. 15, 1924 - May 30, 2015 Mary Folsom 90 of Albany, passed away on Saturday while surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Airlie, Oregon to Margarite and Edward Bose. She married Kyle Folsom and was a full partner in Folsom Farms on Folsom Road in Albany. Mary is survived by children Kylene Mary Folsom,...