All Obituaries

Jerry Gilbreath was born on March 25th, 1955 in Monrovia, California to Rufus and Lois. After high school, he became a hotel work working in maintenance. Jerry had a family, including his son Thomas. During his life, Jerry moved to live in Toledo, Oregon, where he stayed for the rest of his life. On December 14th, 2020, Jerry passed away at the age of 65 years old. 

Steve Beck passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, December 14, 2020. Steve was born to Robert and Edith Beck on August 31, 1955 in Castro Valley, CA. Steve grew up and lived in California for much of his life, until moving to Portland, Oregon with his wife Susan, 20 years ago. Steve and Susan fell in love with Newport 17 years ago and moved there from Portland and started their insurance agency. He was dedicated to their insurance business and went way beyond the scope of his...

Lura Whiteside was born on September 28th, 1963 in Los Angeles, California to Donald and Shirley. After school, she became a grocery clerk. Lura had a family, including her son Christopher. At 57 years old, Lura passed away on December 10th, 2020.

  On December 8th, 2020, this world lost one of it's most beautiful, gentle, caring, fun loving souls, my mother Joan Johnson. She died peacefully at home. It was her fervent wish to be at home overlooking her beloved ocean. And to have her beloved dog/companion Levi at her side. Growing up in Southern California near the ocean, she always wanted to once again live near the ocean which brought her to Waldport. Joan has lived in Waldport Oregon for 32 years. Moving to...

Obituary Ethel Myers (9-14-1927) On December 8, 2020, Ethel Bell Myers, who lived in and brought joy to whomever she touched in Newport, OR and its surrounding areas for the past 15 years, passed peacefully away at age 93.  Ethel was often seen walking in and out of the shops in Nye Beach with her little silky terriers, who got to know all of the shop owners.  Most especially, however, Ethel was dedicated member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church and its sister church in Waldport,...

Our beloved Mark Cameron Campbell was tragically taken from us on December 6, 2020 and now we focus so that we can celebrate Mark's life.  His life was filled with stories and experiences.  Mark moved to Waldport, Oregon from Alaska 24 years ago, enticing family to join him.  He was a man who wore many hats.  He was as friend to many, a loving husband to Christine, father to Erin Campbell, bonus dad and affectionately known as "Mark Daddy" to Tara Bruce...

Danny was born in Portland to the late Daniel and Marie O’Donnell and raised on the Oregon coast. After graduating from Waldport High in (1967), Danny enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Navy Seabees as a cook. He ended his tour of duty in 1972 on the USS Higbee being honorably discharged a few weeks after the ship took enemy fire during the Vietnam War. Danny worked for the Forest Service from 1972-1992 starting as a seasonal firefighter, taking his first permanent position as a...

Eric Brown, 22, was born on March 6, 1998 in Anchorage, Alaska. He was born to Scott Brown (Siletz, Oregon) and Angela Brown (Eagle River, Alaska). Eric went to be with the Lord on November 26th, 2020. Eric grew up in Alaska, but was fortunate enough to spend many vacations here in Oregon with his grandparents. Family was a huge part of Eric’s life, and he spent as much time as possible with his loved ones. If Eric was not with his family, they could rest assured he would text or call...

Candace Latimer was born April 10, 1946 in Tillamook, Oregon to Jack Woodrow Lawrence and Lena Roberta (Hays) Lawrence. During her life, she was a bank teller. Candance was married to Richard Latimer. On November 25th, 2020 Candace passed away in Tidewater, Oregon at age 74 years old.

Elaine Shimer was born on April 25th, 1955 in San Bernardino, California to Percy and Gladys. After high school, she became a banquet manager. Elaine was married to Robert, who passed on before her. During her life, Elaine moved to live in Newport, Oregon, where she stayed for the rest of her life. On November 25th, 2020 Elaine passed away at the age of 65 years old.