Obituaries

Gary Allen May

Gary Allen May

Feb 12, 2026

Gary Allen May, 60, of Independence, Oregon, passed away on February 12, 2026.

Born November 30, 1965, in Eugene, Oregon, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Gary spent his career serving others. He worked at Agri-Tech and HP before becoming a Business and Employment Specialist with the Oregon Employment Department, where he helped individuals and businesses in his community find opportunities and support....

Joe Guajardo Ramos

Joe Guajardo Ramos

Jan 10, 2026

Joe G Ramos was born July 1st, 1949, In Lubbock, Texas and passed away January 10th, 2026 at his home in Independence, Oregon at the age of 76. Joe Ramos' partner of 33 years was Susie Brouse.

Joe had 8 children: Joe Gembala, William Gembala, Julie Gembala, Elvira Ramos, Ara Brouse, Heidi Miller, Aaron Miller, Jesse Brouse-Ramos and Allison Brouse-Ramos....

Doris H. Dyer

Doris H. Dyer

Dec 20, 2025

We honor the life of Doris Anne (Henderson) Dyer, 89, who passed away on December 20, 2025. Born in Plentywood, Montana, on January 14, 1936, to Leonard and Helen Henderson. Doris was raised in Myrtle Creek, Oregon where she graduated from Myrtle Creek High School. Her love of learning led her to become a proud alumna of Oregon State University...