All Obituaries

Allen Hargis was born on April 5th, 1949 to Delbert and Ireen Hargis. Al served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war from 1970 to 1972. Al was an Infantry Rifleman, spending most of his time of service in South Vietnam and Germany. He was an all around true Oregonian. He loved everything his home state had to offer. He enjoyed hunting in the mountains and fishing in the rivers. Later, Al worked mainly as a long haul truck driver, and did some commercial...

Raymond C Nendel, Jr (Buck) passed away at home on January 14th 2020. He was born in Corvallis Oregon on June 6th 1960, to Raymond & Carol Nendel.  The family moved to Waldport in 1962, where he lived for most of his life.  Ray graduated from Waldport High School in 1978.   Over the years, Raymond worked in the woods, building roads for Battles Construction. He worked on the Bonneville Dam, on a drudge to help clean up ash from the eruption of the Mt. Saint Helen’s...

Mary Riedel was born on June 7th, 1932 in Portland, Oregon to Francis and Grace. After high school, Mary became a postal worker. Mary was married to Russell and together they had a family, including their son David. During her life, she moved to live in Toledo, Oregon. Mary liked puzzles, needlepoint and crosswords. On January 14th, 2020 Mary passed away at the age of 87 years old. There will be no services

  Gary Allen Lintner, 75, from Waldport, Oregon passed away on January 9, 2020.  He was born on May 13, 1944 in Billings, Montana to Forrest and Alice Lintner.  Gary served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam era.  Following in his father's footsteps, Gary became a commercial airline pilot.  He loved to travel with old friends, making new friends where ever he went. He was an avid collector of WW II memorabilia, especially aircraft models in...

Patricia Ann Merrill of Seal Rock passed away Sunday, December 29th 2019 at the age of 78, surrounded by family and friends during her hospice care. Born March 19th 1941 in Greeley Colorado, Patricia was suddenly orphaned at the age of 3 due to a tragic car accident that killed both her parents. She then went to Montana to be raised by relatives Harold and Helen Wester. Patricia obtained formal education at Emerson University in Boston, MA. In 1963, she met and married the love of her life...

 Charles “Chaz” Hughes was born on June 19th, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio to George and Sharon Hughes. During his life, Chaz made Lincoln county his home. He was a veteran, a fisherman, and a musician. Chaz was a father of two sons. On December 28th, 2019 Chaz passed away at the age of 53 years old.  Chaz leaves behind 2 sons in their 20's.  There will be a celebration of life for Chaz on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 at 6:00 PM at...

John Lee Dougherty, longtime resident of Newport well known for his love of friends and family, passed away the evening of December 27, 2019. John was born June 2, 1952 in Salem, Oregon, the second of six children.  He grew up in the farming town of Aumsville, Oregon where his grandfather owned Highberger’s Flour & Feed Mill.  Later in life John recalled fond memories of sitting on the Mill’s loading dock after school with his grandfather, drinking soda from the...

Clifford ‘Cliff’ Lyle Scott  February 10, 1942 - December 22, 2019 Cliff Scott passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 22, 2019, an unexpected shock to his family and countless friends. Cliff was born in Spokane, Washington to Elsie May Smith and Charles Ulysses Scott on February 10, 1942.  He attended Moscow High School, Moscow, Idaho.  He then joined the Navy and served as a Millwright aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bennington,...

Gertrude Conner Gertrude Conner of Toledo passed away due to natural causes. She was born to Edward Buel and Susan Pettit Buel. As a lifelong Toledo resident, Gertrude attended school there. She also met her husband Robert Conner in Toledo, married on August 26, 1939, and raised their children Judi Yackel, David Conner, Mike Conner and Kathy Stafford. Gertrude is survived by Judi Yackel (Lyn), David Conner (JoAnn), Kathy Stafford and Billie Conner (daughter in law). She has 11...

Jack Butz was born on October 21st, 1949 in Toledo, Oregon to Curtis and Phyllis. After receiving his associates degree, Jack became a real estate appraiser. He had a family, including his son Jeremiah. During his life, Jack moved to live in Waldport, Oregon. On December 13th, 2019 Jack passed away at the age of 70 years old.