All Obituaries

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear brother Russell Ivan Stallings who passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, OR. Russell was born to Cecil Bowden (Bowdy) Stallings and Arlene Estelle Stallings of Coos Bay, Oregon July 23, 1950. Russell was blessed with a large loving family and genuinely enjoyed the outdoors and had a love for nature which included hiking and mushroom picking. He loved animals and people and enjoyed visiting with anyone he...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Bev, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, friend and confidant, on February 16, 2021.  Bev was preceded in death by her husband, Earl G. Hempstead.    Bev was born September 7, 1948, on her family ranch in McPherson County, South Dakota.  Following the passing of her father, Bev boarded a train to Oregon with her Mother, "Gunde", where they both came to live for the rest of their...

Elnora Lillian Leaton was born August 13, 1927 in Winfield, Kansas to Thomas and Daisy Kiser, the youngest of 7 children.  She passed away April 5, 2021 in Coos Bay at the age of 93.  Elnora moved with her family to Oregon when she was 10.  She married Thomas Roy Leaton, Jr. October 4, 1945 and they were married for 56 years.  He died in 2001.  While their 3 children were being raised, she was a homemaker and bookkeeper for Leaton Logging.  Later she worked...

Rev. Val Rich was born August 16, 1947 in Long Beach, California to Walter and Beth Rich. Scripture tells us that very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, the women came to the tomb. The tomb was empty. Jesus’ body was not there. The angel said, “He is not here, He has risen.” (The first Easter.) Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, on April 4, 2021 (Easter Sunday), Jesus welcomed Pastor Val into Heaven! What a special homegoing...

Laura E. Hilton 86, of Myrtle Point died March 30, 2021 in Coquille. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service-Bay Area. 541-269-2851. www.coosbayareafunerals.com 

Betty (Roth) Parrish, loving wife and mother passed away peacefully in her home in Roseburg, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Betty was 77 years old. Betty was the daughter of Rex and Verna Roth and grew up in Coquille. Betty was a fourth generation Oregonian of the Coquille Valley. Betty grew up on a ranch that belonged to her family for generations and was a Dairy of Honor in the Coquille valley. During school at Coquille High School Betty was a member of the band and played the saxophone....

Richard W. Adamec 73, of North Bend died April 5, 2021 in North Bend. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com 

George Arthur Way, 76, of North Bend, passed away on April 9, 2021 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www.coosbayareafunerals.com.  

Jane I. Saxton 79, of Coos Bay died April 6, 2021 in Bandon. At her request, no public services will be held. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com 

Anthony "Tony" G. M. Salazar 57, of Coos Bay died April 3, 2021 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a later date. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com