All Obituaries

JODY ANN PAYNE, born November 30, 1936 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Father, Earl Lloyd Thomas. Mother, Beulah Mae Cheeks. Passed away on August 29, 2023 of heart failure.  Jody had a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology. She worked for Lincoln County School District for 15 years testing children for learning difficulties. She also worked in Fontana, CA for 10 years as a teacher and speech pathologist. She was recognized by her colleagues as a consummate professional. Jody put her heart...

Sanford "Sam" Palo was born on April 10, 1938. Sam was a theater operator running his own business. He was married to Teresa who passed before him. During his life, Sam moved to live in Waldport, Oregon. On August 18, 2023 Sam passed away at 85 years old. 

Troy Howard was born on March 19, 1979 in Corvallis, Oregon to Leonard and Karen. After college, Troy became a fisherman for his career. During his life, Troy moved to live in Toledo, Oregon which he made his home. On May 17, 2023 Troy passed away at 44 years old.   

Kathleen “Kitty” Mary Bushman Sept. 27, 1946 - March 30, 2023 Kathleen “Kitty” Mary Bushman, of Lincoln City, Oregon, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on March 30, 2023 at Newport Hospital due to complications of heart failure. She will be greatly missed by her husband Gordy Bushman; children, Bridget Bushman and Melissa Cary and her husband Sean; and her grandchildren, Kathleen, Noah, Maegan and Ryan. She is preceded in death by her youngest daughter,...

Frank David Parker, Sr.  December 18, 1951- March 12, 2023 Frank David Parker, Sr. "Dave" was born in Hood River, Oregon to Douglas and Rosella Parker. The family later moved to California as his father was a newspaper publisher owning newspapers in Oregon and California. Dave was involved with newspaper functions as a teenager. He was a pressman and helped with page set up, page break down and reducing the used lead into molds. Dave attended Helix High School near San...

Judith Ann Ashard December 22, 1942 – January 6, 2023   Passed away from pneumonia in Newport Oregon. Jerry and Judy bought a 20 acre farm in Newport where she was an avid Arabian horse breeder, trainer and loved to compete in many regional horse shows in the PNW. She raised La Serena and went on to win the Canadian Nationals Top Ten in haler and performance. She also received the Legion of Merits in Scottsdale Az. Judy loved working with the 4-H. She worked at the Family...

Claudette Kahman 07/21/38 – 01/03/23 Claudette Kahman was born in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Pasquilina on July 21, 1938. After receiving her Associate's degree, Claudette became a grocery store owner. Claudette was married to her husband Robert who passed on before her. During her life, Claudette moved to live in South Beach, Oregon where she made her home.  Our beautiful mom passed away on January 3, 2023 at age 84 years old. Her greatest treasure...

Robert Eugene Mathias II was born on February 15, 1963 in Lancaster, PA to Patricia and Robert I. He graduated from Solanco High in Quarryville, PA in 1981. Bob grew up in Pennsylvania and lived in Maryland, Florida, Colorado, Washington, Georgia and Oregon. He was married and divorced with three children and four grandchildren. For his career, Bob worked in construction and welding. He loved the ocean, fishing and boating. Bob also enjoyed camping, hiking, travelling, and attending...

David Barnett November 1, 1955 – December 8, 2022 David William Barnett, 67, of Newport, Oregon left us peacefully December 8, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. David was born November 1, 1955 in Elmira, New York to Elsie and Conrad Barnett. He was raised in Cortland, New York where he has family and many close friends. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 46 years, Sheryl Barnett, three children; Shalene (Israel) Bynum of Waldport, OR, James (Brittany) Barnett of...

Mary Rowena Cox was born August 24, 1933 in Spokane, Washington to Rowena Cox and Paul Cox. As a young lady, Mary was a skilled and recognized horsewoman in the northwest. She raised and trained the love of her life, her horse Image. Together they won many trophies over many years. Mary was as good with children as she was horses and worked as a nanny.  Later in life after moving to Oregon, she showed off her kitchen skills cooking at Gracies Sea Hag. Younger family members remember...