All Obituaries

Devon Christopher Negethon Sr., 52, of Newport, OR died April 30, 2022 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Devon was born on June 1, 1969 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Devon moved to and grew up in Phoenix, AZ as a young child. As an adult, Devon lived in Missoula, MT for many years and recently relocated to Newport, OR. He is survived by his fiance Cheryl Ballas and three children, Demi Cathlene (Negethon) Englert, in Phoenix, AZ Courtney Michelle Negethon, in Missoula, MT and Devon...

Stuart Wertman was born on July 29, 1956 in Elmira, New York to Charles and Lila. After college, Stuart became an automotive repair and maintenance mechanic. Stuart was married to Linda and together they lived in Waldport, Oregon, On April 29, 2022 Stuart passed away at 65 years old. 

Clare P. Johnson died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Sea-Aire Assisted Living in Yachats, OR. She was 98 years old just 5 days short of her 99th birthday. She died of natural causes. Clare was born on May 1, 1923 in Schenectady, New York to Leon and Jennie Posdena. She met the love of her life, Earl Johnson, at a roller skating rink when she was 17. They were married a year later on November 15, 1941. To do their part for the war effort, in 1944 Clare and Earl...

Alan Forbes La Porte September 11, 1943 – April 25, 2022 Alan Forbes La Porte (78), beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2022 in Waldport, Oregon. Alan was born on September 11, 1943 in Oakland, California to the late Lynn R. and Acenith I. La Porte. He graduated from El Cerrito High School in 1961. He served three years in the U.S. Navy. In 1980 he married Linda Rae Bacon with their 3 children by their side. Alan retired from AT&T in...

Marlene Sandbo left this earth on April 24, 2022. Her final wish was that her husband of 41 years and three children be by her side and thanks to the loving support of the staff of Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis she had her wish. She left us too quickly but knowing she is out of pain gives us peace. Diagnosed with cancer just 9 short days before her death, she spent her last week in the hospital talking of all those who were being left behind and making sure that...

James Gordon Myers August 18, 1948–April 18, 2022 James “Jim” Gordon Myers passed away peacefully April 18, 2022, at the age of 73. Jim was born in Portland on August 18, 1948, to Gordon and Helen Cox Myers. He was born on his Dad’s birthday and the two of them celebrated together every year. He grew up in Portland and graduated from David Douglas High School in 1966. He worked in juvenile corrections for 27 years with the State of Oregon. In 1997, he moved to...

Carolyn Crane Hitchman January 20, 1932 – April 18, 2022 The world lost a beautiful, smart, funny, compassionate, talented and wonderfully creative woman on April 18, 2022. She was fairly healthy and spry and living at home until the last day of her life. At the age of 90 her sense of humor and concern for others was on full display as she lay in the hospital surrounded by family and friends, even knowing her own death was near… “My whole plan to never die is not working...

Phyllis Hoover was born on May 22, 1941 in Malin, Oregon to Arnold and Minnie. She graduated from Warden Washington High School. Phyllis became a business owner, owning and operating Chili Bowl Tavern from 1972 to 1975. Then she became the owner and operator of Hoovers Bar and Grill in South Beach, Oregon from 1978 to 2022. Phyllis was a member of the Newport Eagles, American Legion, and an avid bowler of the no name team. She always had a puzzle on the table, loved books and baking....

Brentley Edward Williams was born March 17, 1946 of Robert Williams and Joyce Dourghty in Portland Oregon.  Reverend Brent Williams 76, passed away at South Beach Manor in Newport, Oregon April 16, 2022.  He was raised with his older brother and sister, Timothy Wayne Williams and Penney Hinz.  His fondest childhood memories included spending weekends with his family on the Oregon Coast in Seaside. Upon graduating from Reynolds High School, Portland, Oregon, he enlisted in...

Bud Schaff May 30, 1929 – April 10, 2022 Bud peacefully passed away at home with his family on April 10th. He was 92 years old, and a long time resident of Toledo. Bud was born to Frank and Alice (Bell) in Raymond, S.D. He was second born of 6 children, and lived on a grain farm. His first job was a Farm Hand. He graduated from Raymond High School in 1948, serving as Vice President of class of six students. On January 3, 1951 Bud enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in active...