All Obituaries

Loretta Hamilton was born on May 28th, 1952 in Kearney, Michigan to John and Dorothy. After high school, she became a homemaker, and was married to Gary. Together Loretta and Gary lived in Toledo, Oregon, and raised their family. At 66 years old, Loretta passed away on January 11th, 2019. 

Stephen Biernacki was born on February 13th, 1968 in Riverside, New Jersey to Richard and MaryAnn. After high school, he became a commercial fisherman for a fishing boat. Later, he became the captain of the fishing vessel Mary B II, a  42 foot crabber. During his life, he moved to live in Newport, Oregon, where he stayed for the rest of his life. On January 9th, 2019 Stephen passed away in a boating accident at the age of 50 years old. A vigil was held with over 100 friends,...

Jimmy Yowell was born on October 21st, 1931 to William and Floy in Caruthersville, Missouri. After high school, Jimmy served in the United States Armed Service. Once he was honorably discharged, Jimmy moved into Sales and Management in steel. Jimmy was married to Geraldine, and together they had a family including their daughter Karen. Geraldine passed on before Jimmy. At 87 years old, Jimmy passed away on January 8th, 2019. 

Sylvia Higuchi was born in Leiston, England on August 26th, 1928 to John and Phoebe. After college, Sylvia became a homemaker, married to Takaharu who passed on before her. Together they had a family, including their son Jon. During her life, Sylvia moved to live in Waldport, Oregon where she lived for the rest of her life. On January 8th, 2019 Sylvia passed away at the age of 90 years old. 

James Lacey was born on November 18th, 1970 in Summit, New Jersey to Thomas and Alice. After high school, James became a fisherman for the fishing industry. During his life, he moved to live in Newport, Oregon with his wife. On January 8th, 2019 James passed away in a tragic boating accident.  A vigil was held with over 100 friends, family and community members gathering at Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site Wednesday night to pay tribute to the who men died when the Fishing Vessel...

Katherine Owens was born on December 15th, 1942 to Carl and Florence in Vancouver, Washington. After high school, Katherine became a cook and server for a restaurant. Katherine had a family, including her daughter Tami. During her life, Katherine moved to live in Newport, Oregon, where she stayed for the rest of her life. On January 6th, 2019 Katherine passed away at the age of 76 years old. 

Dennis Jones was born on April 10th, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to Lowell and Elvera. After high school, Dennis served in the United States Armed Service, before being honorably discharged. He then got a job in wastewater management for the city. Dennis was married to Alaina, and together they lived in Lincoln City, Oregon. On January 4th, 2019 Dennis passed away at the age of 75 years old. 

Clifford Buchanan was born on September 6th, 1933 in Kodiak, Alaska to Clifford and Phoebe. He served in the armed services, before being honorably discharged. After college, Clifford worked for Public Gas & Electric in California. Clifford was married to Bonnie, and together they lived in Newport, Oregon. On December 29th, 2018 Clifford passed away at the age of 85 years old. 

Margaret M. Smith June 18, 1920 — December 27, 2018 A Celebration of Life Margaret (Merchant) Smith, 98, longtime resident of Wasco, Sherman County, passed away peacefully the evening of December 27, 2018 at Samaritan Pacific Hospital in Newport following a brief illness, with both of her children at her bedside. Margaret Florence Merchant was born June 18, 1920 on Juniper Butte, near Terrebonne, Oregon to William Vern and Anna Lee (Martin) Merchant in her midwife Grandmother...

David Diller was born on August 24th, 1956 in Salem, Oregon to Charles and Darlene. After high school, David became a truck driver for transportation. During his life, David move to live in Newport, Oregon, where he stayed for the rest of his life. At the age of 62 years old, David passed away on December 25th, 2018.