Obituary: Debra J. Wilson, a longtime Ashland resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 27, at Celia‘s House Hospice in Medford. Her memorial and green burial was held Thursday, Oct. 3, at The Forest Conservation Burial Grounds, Willow-Witt Green Burial Area.
Obituary: Ramona Ann Bounds had a zest for life and left an impression on all who had the pleasure to meet her. She was an avid gardener, Elvis Presley fan, rock hound, world traveler, and for many she was simply “Nana.”
Obituary: Jean Morgan proved to be the brightest, most supportive, encouraging deeply loving person. She was well known for her work in special education and made valuable contributions as an elementary teacher in the Medford school district. There will be a service to celebrate her life at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at First Presbyterian Church in Ashland.
Obituary: Pierre Andre Fournier died Sept. 3. Pierre became Papa to seven grandchildren and Great Papa to three. Pierre was known for his wild sense of humor and incredible tenacity.
Obituary: The Rev. Dr. Bert Axel Anderson Jr. died Aug. 13 at the age of 95 at Celia’s House in Medford. Bert Anderson directed Atelier, a popular playwrights’ and actors’ workshop that provided a free venue for dramatic readings of new plays by local playwrights in Ashland. A memorial service will be held for Bert at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 N. Second Street, Ashland.
Obituary: Nelson Davis peacefully passed away on Aug. 7 surrounded by his family. Over the decades, Davis helped countless businesses and community members erect buildings, houses, decks and more.
Obituary: Clayton Samuel Gordon Jr. passed away peacefully on Aug. 19 at the age of 101. Clayton Gordon enjoyed volunteering at the downtown information booth together with his wife, Betty. He encouraged visitors to drink from the infamous Lithia water fountain in the Plaza.
Obituary: Amanda Louise (Butler) Pyle, 80, a longtime Rogue Valley resident and elementary school teacher, passed away Sept. 3 at Celia’s Hospice House in Medford. Teaching was not a “job” for Amanda — it was a passion. She is especially remembered for involving students in creative projects and also for giving every one of them a hug as they left her classroom at the end of each school day.
Obituary: Ann Brown, also known as Yoga Robiya, was born in Atlanta in 1927. She saved enough money to take a sabbatical and travel to India, where she met the spiritual teacher Osho Rajneesh and became his disciple. She died Aug. 14 at Celia’s House Hospice in Medford.
Gregory Michael Stanek, born June 28, 1962, passed away on July 31, 2024, at the age of 62. There will be no formal service. Greg will be laid to rest at the Stanek Family burial site in Ashland Cemetery.
Pursuant to Article X, Section 2(c) of the Ashland City Charter, the Ashland City Council will hold a public hearing on October 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.,in the Council Chambers,
The Bear Creek Salmon Festival is returning with plenty to learn, see and experience at Ashland’s North Mountain Park Nature Center on Saturday, Oct. 12. Now in its 17th year, the festival celebrates the seasonal cycle of Pacific northwest salmon species, environmental stewardship and community.
An exuberant crowd of an estimated 1,000 people lined Ashland’s Main Street Saturday morning, cheering and applauding the 14th annual Southern Oregon Pride Parade. The street was filled with color and motion as participants pranced, danced and sang, recapturing the energy of Pride Parades of the past.
Ron Rusnak: Lithia Park is not a sports center. Lithia Park is Ashland’s heart, known for nature, culture, education, art and, at times, patriotic enthusiasm.
Obituary: Debra J. Wilson, a longtime Ashland resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 27, at Celia‘s House Hospice in Medford. Her memorial and green burial was held Thursday, Oct. 3, at The Forest Conservation Burial Grounds, Willow-Witt Green Burial Area.
Obituary: Ramona Ann Bounds had a zest for life and left an impression on all who had the pleasure to meet her. She was an avid gardener, Elvis Presley fan, rock hound, world traveler, and for many she was simply “Nana.”
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