All Obituaries

Emma Billie Luckini born 1/9/25 to Herb and Rose (Lutz) Stevenson in Norwood, Colo. She passed away peacefully 2/21/21 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Newport, Oregon.  Billie as she was known was loved by all that knew her, a true friend to everyone. She was strong, independent, tough as nails and the most caring, loving person you could know, always there to help- volunteering countless times.  Billie loved their outings with these friends, the fall Eastern Oregon camp out, the men...

Yvonne Gibbs was born in Concord, California to Trafton and Vira on June 26th, 1944. After high school, Yvonne became a management leader for real estate loans. Yvonne was married to Lewis, and together they lived in Newport, Oregon. On February 19th, 2021 Yvonne passed away at 76 years old. 

Matthew Endler was born on August 12th, 1963 in Fresno, California to Paul Endler and Patricia Walburg Endler. After school, Matthew became a janitor for a school. He was married to Wanita, and together they lived in Newport, Oregon. On February 18th, 2021, Matthew passed away.   

Golda Hill was born on February 10, 1923 in Piggott, Arkansas to James and Della. She was married to Dock Dempsey Hill on June 16, 1939. On February 17, 2021 Golda passed away in Toledo, Oregon. There will be private family services on February 22nd. 

Donald R. Jenkins passed away after a lengthy illness with his family at his side. He was born in Quincy, Illinois to Hercules and Edith Jenkins. Don grew up in the village of Columbus, Illinois where he attended a one room schoolhouse through the fourth grade. He spent his summers riding his bike on the nearby country roads of Adams County, fishing local streams and ponds, and avoiding many chores by practicing the piano. His mother, the local postmistress was his first music teacher. He...

With faith in God’s love and grace, the children of Jean Arlene (Downey) Garrett announce her peaceful passing, age 85, on January 30, 2021 at her home in Logsden, Ore. Mom suffered a heart attack in April 2020 and in the weeks between Christmas Eve and her death, she had steadily withdrawn from this world and turned towards the next.     Jean was born in Siletz on June 27, 1935 to Mae (Adams) and Roy Downey. She was the middle daughter of 13 children and was raised on...

Anna Hill was born in Grimes, Iowa to Frank Kozial and Ada Kozial on March 5th, 1922. After school, Anna became a homemaker. She was married to Niilo Hill who passed away before her. On January 22nd, 2021 Anna passed away.    I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took God's hand when I heard the call; I turned my back and left it all.   I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or...

 Wallace “Duke” Edward Rider, age 83, peacefully passed away on January 7, 2021. He was born June 3, 1937 in Mill City Oregon to Wilfred Alvin Rider & Lillian Farman Rider. His family moved to Powers where Duke attended school and worked in the lumber industry with his father. In 1954 they moved to Newport where Duke graduated in 1955.     Patricia “Pat” Ann Gillard, age 84, also peacefully passed away 2 weeks later on January 21, 2021. She was...

Today, heaven gained another angel. Michael William Spencer died as a result of a car accident on January 20, 2021. He was a member of the CTSI (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians) #2089; He was also a member of the Newport Lighthouse Vineyard Church in Newport. Michael was born September 11, 1988 to Virginia Martin and Jack Spencer. The couple split and Virginia married Richard Slonecker. Although Richard did not adopt the children, he became dad to all of them. Michael met the love of...

Luquina Tanksley was born on January 13th, 1938 in Marlow, Oklahoma to Chapel and Opal. After receiving her Associate's degree, she became a secretary for a temporary agency. Luquina had three daughters, Paula, Stacey, and Pamela. During her life, she moved to live in Newport, Oregon. On January 18th, 2021 Luquina passed away at 83 years old.