Grant County

15 Recent Obituaries

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  Ralph Orr

  October 9, 1929 - March 12, 2024

  County: Grant CountyCity: Praire City

  Ralph Gordon Orr, known to all as “Gordon,” departed this life on March 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy as strong and enduring as the Oregon timberlands he loved. Born in Halfway, OR on October 9, 1929, to Ralph and … 

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  John Coombs

  September 24, 1933 - March 9, 2024

  County: Grant CountyCity: Praire City

  John Walter Coombs, aged 90, of Prairie City, Oregon, passed away on March 9, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1933, in Prairie City, Oregon, to Henry “Harry” John Coombs and Marie Elsie (Bradly) Coombs. John’s life will be … 

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  Louise Nelson

  September 20, 1934 - March 8, 2024

  County: Grant CountyCity: John Day

  Louise Nelson passed away on March 8, 2024, in Corvallis, Oregon. Born in Powers Lake, North Dakota on September 20, 1934, she was the second of three children to Otto and Martha Moe. Louise enjoyed cheerleading for the Powers Lake … 

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  Margaret Schatz

  March 14, 1947 - March 6, 2024

  County: Grant County

  Margaret Estella Schatz (Tout) passed away on Wednesday, March 6. She died with her family at her bedside. She would have been 77 on March 14th, 2024. Margaret was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her grandchildren were such an … 

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  Phyllis Turner

  November 10, 1942 - February 4, 2024

  County: Grant CountyCity: John Day

  Phyllis Ann Turner 81 died Sunday February 4, 2024, at her home in John Day. She was born to Ellis Elsworth Turner and June Fern (Woodcock) Turner on November 10, 1942. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm … 

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  Gerald Willard Nanegos

  April 14, 1951 - January 1, 2024

  County: Grant County, Umatilla CountyCity: John Day, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Praire City

  Gerald “Gerry” Willard Nanegos, 72 of Prairie City, Oregon died on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day, Oregon.  Gerry was born in Pendleton, Oregon on April 14, 1951, to Willard Gerald Nanegos and Margaret White.  … 

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  Devin Taylor Elliott

  November 29, 1987 - January 25, 2024

  County: Grant CountyCity: John Day

  Devin Taylor Elliott, 36, of John Day, Oregon passed away at his residence on January 25, 2024. A Private Family Memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the … 

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  Perle Anne Langenfeld

  September 28, 1954 - January 17, 2024

  County: Grant CountyCity: Mt. Vernon

  Perle Anne Langenfeld, 69, of Mount Vernon, passed away at her residence on Jan 17, 2024. There are no services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the charity of your choice, … 

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  Berch Chalmers Watson

  March 11, 1942 - January 10, 2024

  County: Grant CountyCity: Long Creek

  Berch Chalmers Watson, 81, of Long Creek, passed away at his residence on Jan 10, 2024. A Memorial Service will be announced in the spring. Memorial contributions can be made to The Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department through Driskill Memorial … 

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