Gary Borchman gained his heavenly wings on November 26, 2023. He was born in 1954 in Detroit, Michigan. Gary was the son of Lorraine and Leonard Borchman, although the majority of Gary’s life he spent with his loving foster parents, Agness and Henry Weathers, in Bridge, Oregon. Gary was a lifelong resident of Coos County, Oregon. Gary married the love of his life, Jo Anne Claiborne-Borchman on August 23, 1996. They were married for 27 wonderful years. Gary was blessed with a...

Loran Carl Wiese, May 20, 1944-November 18, 2023 A stellar example of what a community-minded person should be passed away on Saturday, November 18, at his beloved home in Coquille. Loran was born in Prairie City, Oregon in 1944 and lived in Milton-Freewater for most of his young life. After high school graduation, Loran joined the Army and spent three years stationed in San Francisco and South Korea. After serving his country, he attended Eastern Oregon College in La Grande where he earned...

Judith Diane Marsh passed away on November 8, 2023. A bright artistic light went out that day, but fortunately for those who knew and loved Judy, her spirit will live on forever.  Judy was born in Canada to John and Nan Karlsson. The family relocated to Culver City, CA when Judy was ten. Judy graduated from high school and attended college in West Los Angeles. After getting married, Judy moved to Montana where she had her two boys, BJ, and Josh. After several years, Judy then...

Carole Ann was born in Taft, California on September 17, 1946, to Donald “Glen” and Delma Lee “Peggy” Davis. Her sister, Colleen Diane Davis would arrive just 15 months later. Carole and Colleen were incredibly close until Colleen’s passing in September 1997. Carole graduated from Taft Union High School in 1964. After high school she met and married her first husband, Kenneth Riedemann with whom they shared a daughter, Tracy. In 1965, Carole started her career...

Gloria Ann Wiley, 90, of Broadbent, passed away November 1, 2023, in Myrtle Point, Oregon. She was born on November 11, 1932, in Portland, Oregon. Gloria was a humble, selfless, and caring Christian woman who dedicated her life to her family. She married James Paul Wiley on November 15, 1953, and together they raised their four children on the family farm in Broadbent, which was established in 1864. Gloria was a hardworking wife of a farmer and a loving mother and grandmother. She shared...

Myrna Joy Hoover was born January 18th, 1938 in Coquille, Oregon and passed away November 1, 2023 in Coquille at the age of 85. Myrna was the daughter of Bart and Stella Gasner and grew up in Riverton and Norway. Myrna graduated from Myrtle Point High School in 1956. After High School she met her future husband, Terry Hoover. Myrna and Terry were married for over 61 years. Together they had two children, a son Barry and a daughter Wendy. Myrna worked at Security bank for many years...

Gayle Patricia Thompson June 26, 1941 – October 27, 2023 Gayle realized the fullness of grace when she went home to be with her Savior, surrounded by her children, October 27, 2023, at the age of 82. Her life was full and rich, having loved many and been loved by many. She treasured life and people and never knew a stranger. Her family was her passion and that extended to her many friends. Fiercely independent, Gayle had a ready hug, big smile, listening ear, easy laugh and a sassy,...

Ramon (Ray) Brongil was born February 6, 1954 in Tacoma WA to John and Pauline Wertz Brongil. The dimpled blue eyed boy soon displayed an affinity for sports. He set records starting in Junior High in shot put and went on to wrestling and football. He loved music and played percussion. After graduation in 1972 from Lincoln High School in Tacoma, he attended Whitman College on a football scholarship. From there his desire for adventures took him to Southern California where he worked...

Mearl McDaniel Jr. was born in April 1942 in Waterloo, Iowa to Mearl Sr. and Mildred McDaniel. The family moved three years later and made Powers, Oregon their home.  Mearl graduated from PHS and married childhood sweetheart, Linda Anderson. The couple raised three ambitious children, David, Terri, and Tony.  Mearl worked through most of his life as a logger in the Oregon woods where he felt most at home with a chainsaw over his shoulder and sawdust on his boots.  Mearl...