All Obituaries

A celebration of life for Kenneth J. Snoddy Jr. , 80, of Coos Bay will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12 :00 PM at the Bay Area Church of the Nazarene 1850 Clark St. North Bend. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com 

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Nancy Ann Dixon, 88, of North Bend, will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Bel – Air Colonial Funeral Home, 762 NE 10th Street in Madras, Oregon. Nancy was born on February 23, 1937 in Astoria, Oregon to Albert and Karolina ( Carrie ) Barendse. She passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026  in North Bend from a long illness.  Nancy spent the last 30 plus years living with her stepson Randy and his wife Kathy ...

Gloria Anne Peterson, formerly Gould, née Smith, of Coquille and North Bend, passed away suddenly at her home in Sublimity on November 4. She was 90 years old. Gloria was born in Alert Bay, British Columbia on February 17, 1935, to Virgil and Mattie Smith. Like many others seeking work during the Depression, the Smith family moved quite a bit, Gloria’s father taking jobs in Washington and on her family’s peanut farm in Georgia before moving back to Washington, then to ...

Orval "Floyd" Smith, 80, of Coos Bay, passed away February 22, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Rovalle Elaine Irion Reiber was born in Marshfield, Oregon on December 16, 1934 to Anna Gorbutt Irion and Ira Irion. She died peacefully on January 9, 2026 in North Bend, Oregon at the age of 91. Memorial Services are planned for March 21st, 2026 at the Heritage hall at Marshfield High School at noon.  Rovalle had a challenging childhood, her parents divorced when she was two and her mother died when she was eleven. Rovalle moved in with her mom’s best friend Alma George and her ...

Dean Lawrence, 67, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born and raised in Oregon, Dean made his living in road construction, putting in late nights and long hours building the roads that bring people home all over the state.  He loved his family and knew how to make his time with his children and grandkids special and memorable. He loved to be loud, to tell stories, and to crack jokes.  Dean could often be found ...

Karen Lee Franklin was born in North Bend, Oregon, January 29, 1959 to Madeline Fellows and James Johnson. Karen had three siblings, Randy Johnson, Tammy Johnson-Andrew’s and Jayne Johnson Irvin. Karen was the middle child. She was a proud lifelong member of her community, she grew up attending North Bend Schools as a Bullpup and later on as a proud Bulldog, forming friendships and memories that lasted a lifetime. She later married Tim Pugh and welcomed her only daughter, who became ...

Pastor Ivan Lee Sharp Sr. 99, of Coos Bay died February 23, 2026 in Coos Bay. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Ocean View Memory Gardens 1525 Ocean Blvd NW Coos Bay followed by a memorial service Saturday, March 7, at 3:00 PM at the Lighthouse Temple PC of G 91529 Cape Arago Highway Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com 

Evert M. Bailey, 86, of Coos Bay died March 1, 2026 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a later date. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com 

Janet Chard, 66, of Myrtle Point, passed away February 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, creativity and unwavering independence. One of her greatest joys in life was her 1970 Chevy truck. She cherished taking it to car shows, meeting new people and sharing stories with fellow enthusiasts. Janet managed a successful business, dabbled in real estate and worked in a floral department. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Her memory will live on by the friendships ...