Mount Union Stories: Luella Lee (1918-1926)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about the death of an 8-year-old Toledo girl who died the day after Thanksgiving 1926 after a brief illness with pneumonia.
Obituary: Tyler Allen Smouse (2007-2026)
Tyler went home to Heaven on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was born in Corvallis, Oregon, on Sept. 20, 2007, to Misty Steele and Travis Smouse. Tyler grew up in both Wren and Philomath, where…
Mount Union Stories: Margaret D. Newton (1858-1927)
Published as it appeared on May 14, 1927, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 3, Column 4. Philomath Woman Died — Mrs. Margaret Deliah Newton, wife of A. B. Newton of Philomath, died at 11:30 yesterday…
Obituary: Thomas Clyde Hering (1949-2026)
Thomas “Tom” Clyde Hering of Philomath lost his courageous battle with cancer at his home on May 6, 2026. Tom grew up in Corvallis, graduating from Corvallis High School and attending Linn-Benton Community College. He served in the U.S. Marine…
Mount Union Stories: Susan Jane Hennessey (1891-1928)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Susan Jane (Keyes) Hennessey, who died at age 39 in Portland and is buried near family members in the northeast section of Mount Union Cemetery.
Mount Union Stories: Susan Catherine Conner (1843-1929)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about 86-year-old Susan Conner, a longtime Benton County resident who died in 1929, while living with a daughter in Salem.
Death Notice: Charles Morris Holstine (1948-2026)
Charles Morris Holstine, 77, of Philomath, died Sunday May 3, 2026. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the McHenry Funeral Home’s Tribute Wall.
Mount Union Stories: Bennett T. Jones (1858-1930)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Bennett T. Jones, who lived in the Philomath vicinity for three decades leading up to his death at age 72 during the summer of 1930.
Mount Union Stories: Isaac Meats (1812-1886)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about 74-year-old Isaac Meats, an Englishman who emigrated to the United States in 1842 and eventually settled in Oregon.
Mount Union Stories: Rebecca Simpson (1864/65-1889)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Rebecca Simpson, who died at age 24 from consumption, a disease known today as tuberculosis. Her husband died of the same disease at age 32 in 1884.
Death Notice: Thomas Kenneth Gassner (1947-2026)
Thomas K. Gassner, 78, of Blodgett, died April 5, 2026, in Redmond, Oregon. A memorial service is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Blodgett Community Church (21160 Old Blodgett Road). Interment will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April…
Mount Union Stories: James C. Keezel (1857-1890)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about James C. Keezel, who died at age 33 in 1890 while working on the College of Philomath’s new building in 1890.
Mount Union Stories: David Garred (1846-1893)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about 47-year-old David Garred, who died in 1893 in a wagon accident while traveling from near Marys Peak to Philomath.
Obituary: Rachel Diane Williams (1977-2026)
Obituary: Rachel Diane Williams, a Philomath native, passed away Feb. 28, 2026, after a battle with cervical cancer. She was 48.
Service Notice: George Edward Shroyer Jr. (1939-2025)
A celebration of life gathering in memory of George “Georgie” Edward Shroyer Jr. will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Marys River Grange Hall. Shroyer, 86, died Sept. 3, 2025, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Corvallis.…
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