All Obituaries

Karla Grabenhorst was born in Portland, Oregon to Carl and Etta in 1938. After college, Karla became a surgical technician in health care. She was a surgical tech for North Lincoln Hospital for over 30 years. Karla was married to Gene and together they had a family. During her life, she moved to live in Lincoln City, Oregon. On October 1, 2021 Karla passed away at 83 years old. Karla is preceded in death by her husband, Gene. She is survived by her daughter Kiki. 

Diane Pinkerton was born in Astoria, Oregon on March 7, 1943 to Vern and Bernice. After high school, Diane served in the U.S. Armed Forces. For her career, Diane became a bookkeeper for warehousing. Diane was married to Robert, and together they had a family. During her life, Diane moved to live in Lincoln City, Oregon. On September 29, 2021 Diane passed away at 78 years old. Diane is preceded in death by her husband Robert and parents Vern and Bernice. She is survived by her son Justin. 

Ray Drayton, a life long resident of Lincoln City, passed away September 25, 2021 in Lincoln City, OR at the age of 84.  Ray was born in Portland, OR January 25, 1937 to Ray and Sarah Drayton of Rose Lodge, OR.  He grew up in Rose Lodge on the farm and attended the Rose Lodge School and graduated from Taft High School in 1955.  Ray was a workaholic. He drove log truck for a while then dump truck and lowboy for Oceanlake Sand and Gravel.  He started Ray Drayton...

Richard Olson was born to Roy and Edna in Mason City, Washington on June 26, 1937. After high school, Richard became a crane operator for construction. During his life, he moved to live in Otis, Oregon. On September 21, 2021 Richard passed away at 84 years old. Richard his survived by his daughter Shawn. 

Carl Smith was born in El Centro, California on March 15, 1949 to Robert and Polly. After high school, Carl served in the U.S. Armed Forces. For his career, he became a merchant sailor for imports and exports. Carl was married to Cynthia and together they lived in Lincoln City, Oregon. On September 17, 2021 Carl passed away at the age of 72 years old. Carl is survived by his wife Cynthia. 

Sylvia Blakely was born in Long Beach, California on January 26, 1943 to Orville and Pearl. After high school, she became a floor manager for hospitality. During her life, she moved to live in Lincoln City, Oregon. At 78 years old, Sylvia passed away on September 17, 2021. Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents Orville and Pearl. She is survived by her niece Christine. 

Robert Denning was born on July 25, 1941 in Fresno, California to Marlo and Ruth. Robert served in the United States Armed Services. He completed his Bachelor's degree and became an executive in finance. Robert was married to Linda Smith and together they lived in Otis, Oregon. Robert Marlo Denning, 80, of Lincoln City, Oregon passed away on September 12, 2021. 

Ruth Thornsbrough was born on August 7th, 1929 to Harry and Susan in Cayuga, Indiana. After high school, she became a secretary for a school. Ruth was married to Tom and together they had a family including their daughter Cindy. Tom passed on before her. During her life, Ruth moved to live in Bend, Oregon. On September 10, 2021 Ruth passed away at the age of 92 years old. Ruth is survived by her daughter Cindy. She is preceded in death by her husband Tom and parents Harry and Susan. 

Jose Roldan was born in Brooklyn, New York to Felix and Emerita on August 15, 1963. After high school, he became a construction worker. During his life, he moved to live in Otis, Oregon, where he stayed for the rest of his life. On September 20th, 2021 Jose suddenly passed away at 58 years old. He is survived by his daughter Marcell. 

Ruthanne Taylor was born on September 18, 1943 in Fort Huachuca, Arizona to Leopold and Francis. After college, Ruthanne worked in customer service in commerce. During her life, she moved to live in Willamina, Oregon. On September 9, 2021 Ruthanne passed away at 77 years old. She is survived by her brother, Alex.