Mary Cowan Sullivan
Nov 8, 2012
Mary Cowan Sullivan Feb. 14, 1917 - Nov. 8, 2012 Mary Cowan was born on Valentine's Day in Bisbee, Ariz., to James and Mary Kelly Cowan. After her father's death, the family, including brother Patrick, moved to Butte, Mont. Mary's mother became ill, so they were placed in an orphanage in Helena, Mont., until their uncle, John Kelly, adopted them....
Helen Ramirez
Nov 6, 2012
Helen Ramirez, 66, of Albany died Tuesday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital. Helen was born and raised in Albany and attended Albany Union High School. She married Jerry Lee Ramirez on Monday, Dec. 26, 1966, in Reno, Nev. She enjoyed camping and was an animal lover and very much enjoyed her dog, "Jack." Helen was a devoted wife, mother and...
Wilhelmina Denbesten
Nov 6, 2012
Wilhelmina DenBesten, 99, died Tuesday morning at the Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House following complications from a fall near her home in Albany. Born Wilhelmina Vandermyde in Montana, she married William DenBesten in 1936 and settled on a farm in southwest Michigan until 1982. She then moved with her daughter, Clare, to Norwich, Conn., for 12 years, and has resided in...
Vanice Arnette Patton
Nov 1, 2012
Vanice "Arnette" Patton, 73, of Albany died in her home with family surrounding her and her grandson Kyle holding her hand. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. The second of six children, Arnette was born in Vilonia, Ark., to Herman and Beulah Newman. In 1950, the family moved from Arkansas to Oregon, after a...
Richard Thomas Munson
Oct 27, 2012
Richard Thomas Munson, 72, of Albany died Saturday, Oct. 27, at Samaritan Evergreen Hospice. Richard was born in Burns to Albert and Doris (Hotchkiss) Munson. He grew up in Burns and enjoyed working as a cowboy on his uncle and cousins' ranch. He graduated from Burn High School and Oregon State University with an engineering degree. Soon after graduation, he...
Jedediah Matthew Lyons
Oct 23, 2012
Jedediah Matthew Lyons, 40, died Tuesday. Jed was born in Burlingame, Calif., and moved to Albany when he was 5 years old. He lived the majority of his life in Oregon, moving to Nevada eight years ago. Oregon's clean, cool air and hundreds of friends and family made the Pacific Northwest an easy choice that ranked among his all-time favorite...
Richard Franklin Draper
Oct 15, 2012
Richard Franklin Draper Feb. 24, 1929 -Oct. 15, 2012 Richard Franklin Draper, 83, of Albany died Monday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Richard was born in Pleasanton, Calif., to Rozel and Ida (Rock) Draper. He moved to Oregon with his family and began building homes with his father and brothers in the Albany area. Richard served as a Merchant...
Robert "Rob" Lee Davis
Oct 11, 2012
Robert Lee "Rob" Davis, 52, of Albany died Thursday surrounded by his family at his home. Rob was born in Albany, the son of Jeff and Neva Davis. He had a deep love for his family and friends, which was apparent to all of those who knew him. He worked at Probuild in Tangent. Rob's interests included tinkering with motors,...
James Howard Mixell Jr
Oct 1, 2012
James Howard Mixell Jr., 55, of Jefferson died Monday at the Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House. He was born in Elmhurst, Ill., the son of James H. Sr. and Patricia A. (Caruso) Mixell. He worked as a truck driver for many years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. At his request no public services will be held. AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling...
Donald Lee Landrum
Oct 1, 2012
Donald (Don) Lee Landrum was born December 27th 1936 in Lampasses Texas died October 1st 2012 in Albany, OR. He graduated from Springfield High School, and joined the Navy serving 4+ years. Don retired after 25+ years as a crane operator for Hamilton Construction. He was a member of the Eagles, American Legion, and National Air-Racing Group (NAG). Don is...
Alma E Hobbs Russell
Sep 26, 2012
Alma E. Hobbs Russell, 87, passed away Wednesday at her home. Alma was born to James and Cora Scofield in Joes, Colo., the youngest of seven children. When the boys were grown, James and Cora moved Alma and her sister to Oregon. She graduated from Albany High School in 1943. During a visit back to Colorado, Alma was swept off...
Natalie Ann Glass
Sep 23, 2012
Natalie Ann Glass, 35, passed from this life to the next in Newport in a recreational accident. She was born in Stockton, Calif. As a child, Natalie enjoyed fishing, camping and having rock fights with her two older brothers. Natalie "Nat" was focused on sports through her high school years and graduated from Ashland High School. She then attended Oregon...