Obituaries

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Jul 13, 2025

David Duane Fish passed away peacefully, of natural causes, on July 13, 2025.

David was born on March 19, 1951, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Lawrence and Frances Fish. He joined a pack of brothers (Bob, Mike, and Jerry) and began a life of adventure. With three older brothers, it goes without saying that there was always something to do....

Jul 13, 2025

James "Jim" Norman Scott, 93, of Albany, Oregon, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025.

Jim was born in Salem, Oregon, on February 5, 1932, to James Otis Scott and Mildred Scott. He proudly served his country in the Korean War as part of the U.S. Army Chemical Corps before pursuing higher education. He earned a bachelor's degree in Fish and...

Jul 7, 2025

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Jun 27, 2025

Robert James Baker, 80, passed away on June 27, 2025. Robert is preceded by his wife Marsha Baker, his parents Robert and Rose Baker, and his daughter Rose Marie Baker.

Robert was born Feb. 26, 1945, in Salem to Robert and Rose Baker. He graduated from Central High School in 1964 and was part of the Central Panthers Football Championship team...

Jun 24, 2025

Jun 15, 2025

Dorothy Yvonne Davies, 98, of Monmouth, Oregon, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025. Born in Naches, Washington, on November 29, 1926, to John Emerson Sappe and Dorothy Yvonne Sappe, she was raised in Central Washington's Yakima area and in Eastern Oregon.

Dorothy left school after the 11th grade to get married, later returning to earn her GED - a testament...

Jun 14, 2025

January 19, 1953 - June 14, 2025

Michael Dean Murphy

Mike Murphy was born on January 19, 1953, in Dallas, Oregon, to Paul and Frieda Murphy. He grew up in Independence on the family farm, one of four siblings. He passed away on June 14, 2025.

Mike graduated from Central High School in 1971, where he played football and wrestled. He later attended...

Jun 10, 2025

Jun 9, 2025

Stephanie Ann Askew, 66, gently passed into the arms of her Lord on June 9, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on February 11, 1959 in San Diego, California. Stephanie lived in Seattle, Washington and Helena, Montana before settling in Independence, Oregon where she was raising her granddaughter Alissa.

Stephanie was pre-deceased by a young grandson and...

May 20, 2025

May 10, 2025

Julie Lynn Elkins, 64, born September 8th, 1960 in Wolf Point, Montana and passed away on May 10th, 2025 in Independence, Oregon. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 13th, 2025 at Bethal Baptist Church, 5220 Center Street NE Salem, Oregon 97317

Apr 23, 2025

Dale Wayne Coreson, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Independence, Oregon, on April 23, 2025, following a courageous nine-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer.

Dale was born on May 25, 1950, in Hood River, Oregon, and spent his early years in Parkdale, Oregon, helping on the family farm and later owning an apple orchard in that same...

Apr 12, 2025