All Obituaries

Gerald Richard Bolan, 62, of Lincoln City, Oregon passed away on January 24th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Gerald was born on July 26th, 1960 to parents Gerald George Bolan and Cynthia Lou Willman in Salem, Oregon. Gerald graduated from Kemmerer High School in Kemmerer, Wyoming. On October 22nd, 1977, Gerald married his wife, Deanne Bolan, in Kemmerer, Wyoming. They raised three children together: Starla (Brandon) Wise, Dallas Bolan, and Cody (Celia) Bolan. In his working...

Lloyd Douglas Ankeny Nov. 3, 1937 ~ Jan. 2, 2023 Lloyd Douglas Ankeny was born November 3, 1937 in Oakland, California to Douglas and Sarah. Lloyd served in the U.S. Armed Forces and went to school for a Master's degree. For his career, he became an executive for a technology company. Lloyd and his wife, Marlene, have made Lincoln City their home since 1983. Lloyd passed away peacefully in Lincoln City, Oregon on January 2, 2023.  A celebration of Lloyd's life...

Richard Lee Osbahr November 28, 1930 - December 7, 2022 Richard Lee Osbahr was born on November 28, 1930 in Persia, Iowa to Henry and Margaret. During his life, Richard served in the U.S. Armed Forces in Korea. After receiving his Associate's Degree, Richard became a salesman in customer service. Richard moved to live in Depoe Bay, Oregon which he made his home. On December 7, 2022, Richard passed away at 92 years old. Military services will be held at The...

Kathleen Parker was born on November 4th, 1954 in Hood River, Oregon to Douglas and Rosella. After graduating from Sheridan High School, Kathleen attended the University of Kentucky. Kathy worked many years at the Kentucky University as a health care worker.  She encouraged others to read “When God Winks” and loved watching the hummingbirds in her yard. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge, loved writing poetry and arts and crafts. On November 22, 2022 Kathy passed away...

William H. Gifford 1945 ~ 2022 Last month, God called one of his angel’s home. On Nov. 19, 2022, Bill Gifford went to heaven, to join his loved ones that passed before him.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends that shared his love and friendship for many years. William was born in Seattle, Washington in 1945, but grew up mostly in Southern California.  He graduated from Sweetwater High School in National City, California in 1963.  Bill spent many...

Misty LeeAnn Williams It is with a very heavy heart that I announce the passing of my beautiful daughter Misty LeeAnn Williams. Misty passed on November 4, 2022. Misty is loved by so many. Our lives will never be the same. She was and will always be a beautiful, kind, and amazing person. Misty was a friend to everyone she met, and she tried to help everyone she could. I am so grateful to have had her in my life and only wish I had more time with...

James Patrick Barry Jr. April 16, 1945 ~ Nov. 3, 2022 Jim was born in Bremerton, Washington to his parents,  James and Louise Barry, on April 16, 1945. He passed away from cancer on Nov. 3, 2022. He lived in Washington until retiring after almost 40 years with Boeing. After retiring, he and his wife Sherril moved to Lincoln City. He is survived by his wife, Sherril, of almost 56 years; two sons and their wives, Sean and Staci and Kevin and Rachel. Jim has two sisters, Robin and...

Viola "Jane" Loudenback August 2, 1929 – November 2, 2022 Jane was surrounded by loving family when she passed. Born in Stillwater, OK to parents William and Blanche Ham. She married Albert on November, 20th 1945 in Texas. Jane lived in Newport, OR for 62 years with her husband and raising 5 kids. She was a member of First Christian Church in Newport. She loved to sew, knit, and crafts. As she grew older, she loved to play games- especially Bingo. Her parents, siblings,...

Joan Marlene Christopher, age 83 died at her home in Otis, Oregon on September 26, 2022. She was born in Fannettsburg, Pennsylvania to Norman Mort and Mabel (Heckman) on December 5, 1938. Joan was preceded in death by her parents Norman and Mabel Mort; her sister Betty Lacher and her brothers, Tom, and Fred Mort. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Keefer of Otis, Oregon, her son, Keith Waters of McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, 4 Grandchildren, 12 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great...

Alice Jeanette Pennington was born on December 15 1931 in Britton, South Dakota. She passed away in her sleep on September 17, 2022 in Lincoln City, Oregon. Alice had 4 children: Marty Pennington from Prinevile Oregon, Darlene Bond of Lyons Oregon, Joyce Pennington of Otis Oregon and Jon Pennington of Lebanon OregonAlice had 14 grandkids and 18 great grandkids. She was very loved by many and will be missed by all. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's/Dementia research and lung...