Obituary: Nelson Ray Martin

Nelson Ray Martin died in a motorcycle accident on July 15, 2020 near Rowena, Oregon.  Nelson was born on December 2, 1977 in Hood River, Oregon and was 42 years of age at the time of his death. 

His untimely death leaves much heartache; there are two services that all are invited to be a part of. A gathering is planned from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 24th at Anderson’s Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031). During this gathering family and friends will have the opportunity to write a special note, paste special picture or place a memento on Nelson’s casket which will be cremated with him.  if you are unable to be present for Nelson’s gathering and would like to have your note or picture placed with Nelson you can email it to; ATC@gorge.net  *we would need prior to 4pm on Friday*

A Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 25th at Anderson’s Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031).  Graveside Rites & urn committal will immediately follow at Idlewilde Cemetery. 

Being mindful of the COVID pandemic and State of Oregon executive orders only 50 attendees are allowed indoors and 100 attendees outdoors social distanced with face coverings  -  all of Nelson’s services will be shared via Anderson’s Facebook Live page.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Nelson Ray Martin

Death Notice: John A. Anthony

John A. Anthony, age 95, resident of The Oregon Veterans Home, passed away July 10, 2020.  Arrangements in care of Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home and plans are being made for burial with Military Honors at Willamette National Cemetery. 

Death Notices: Gene Tetherow Byers, Gary Lee Clark

Gene Tetherow Byers, age 87, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 14, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  There are no public services planned. 

Gary Lee Clark, age 72, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 15, 2020.  Burial with Navy Honors will be held 1:30 Friday July 24, 2020 at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notice: Michael Anthony Carrillo

Michael Anthony Carrillo, age 70, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 10, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  Services will be held at a later date, information will be on SLP website once details are available. 

Death Notice: Irene M Remington

Irene M Remington, age 65,  a resident of The Dalles, Or. passed away at her home July 7 , 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Phyllis Jean Jones

Phyllis Jean Jones, age 89, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away July 3, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, information will be on Spencer, Libby & Powell website once details are finalized. 

Death Notice: Jeannette Jean Avera

Jeannette Jean Avera, age 78, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away June 30/2020.

Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  A family directed  Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Death Notices: Vickie Lynn McDowel, Grant Charles Robbins, Catherine Elizabeth Colvard, Wilbert Harold Custard, Vicky Lynn Russell, Guy Anthony Thornton

Vickie Lynn McDowel, age 52, resident of Washougal, Oregon passed away near Rufus, Oregon June 16, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  A family directed service is being planned and details will be on Spencer, Libby & Powell Website once finalized. 

Grant Charles Robbins, age 85, resident of Bend, Oregon, passed away June 25, 2020.  Funeral services will be held  11:30 AM Thursday July 2, 2020 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall.  Burial will follow at 1:30 PM at  IOOF Cemetery (Parklawn) , Three Mile Road , The Dalles, Oregon. 

Catherine Elizabeth Colvard, age 89, resident of Portland, Oregon, previously long time resident of The Dalles, passed away June 28, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Wilbert Harold Custard, age 87, resident of The Dalles, previously of Rickreall, Oregon passed away June 28, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  Funeral services and burial will be held in Crescent, OK the date tbd. 

Vicky Lynn Russell, age 68, resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away June 24 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Guy Anthony Thornton, age 73, resident of Wasco, Oregon passed away June 26, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

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Death Notice: Harold Warren Bratton

Harold Warren Bratton, age 67, resident of Dallesport, Washington, passed away June 26, 2020.

Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Death Notice: Janet Lucille Christoffer

Janet Lucille Christoffer passed away on June 25, 2020 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon.  Brenda was born on August 30, 1938 and was 81 years of age at the time of her passing.  Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Alice Jeanette Schafroth

Alice Jeanette Schafroth, age 91, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 17, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral home in care of arrangements.  The family will hold services at a later date. 

Death Notices: Delbert Martin Cesar, Jack Earl Fetter, John Curtiss Fulton

Delbert Martin Cesar, age 90, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 17, 2020. Private services are scheduled. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Jack Earl Fetter, age 90, resident of Moro, Oregon passed away June 18, 2020.  Arrangements are pending and will be posted on Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home website once finalized.  

John Curtiss Fulton age 79, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 21, 2020.  Viewing will be held from  2:00 pm  - 6:00pm  Thursday June 25, 2020 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home.  Graveside services with Pastor Jim Hazlett officiating will be held 10:00 am  Friday June 26, 2020 at Three Mile Cemetery.

Obituary: John Curtiss Fulton

John Curtiss Fulton

John Curtiss Fulton passed away June 21, 2020 at the age of 79.  John was born June 5, 1941 to Gard and Maxine (Kortge) Fulton in The Dalles Oregon.  He had four daughters with Glenda Alexander Fulton and in 1988 married Ruth Tibbets, his childhood sweetheart.

In his lifetime John was a family man, farmer, friend, cowboy and pilot.  He formed many lifelong relationships.

Later in life he attended Gateway Presbyterian Church renewing and forming friendships.  John loved flying, always taking pictures which he shared with many.  He kept a watch on the happenings and was referred to as the “Eye In The Sky”.  John also rode his motorcycles traveling to Alaska and dipped his toes in the Arctic Ocean.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Gard and Maxine, his uncle, World War II Pilot Captain Robert C. Fulton, his cousin, Vietnam Pilot Major Kermit (Kit) Fulton, his daughter Michelle Lynn Fulton and his step son Gregory Walker.  

He is survived by his wife Ruth of 32 years, his sister Judy Elston, his children Katie Anthony, Judy and Mike Urness, Jenni and Will Ford, stepchildren Elizabeth Walker and Grayson Walker, grandchildren Jillian McCormick Danielson and Diana McCormick Sinclair, Sarah and Sam Anthony, John Ford and his wife Ashley, Judy and Ruthie Ford, Charlie and Mackenzie Urness and great granddaughter Karlye Dornan. 

A graveside service will be held at Three Mile Cemetery on Friday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m.  

Death Notices: Asa O. Jenson, Beverly A. Ebdon

Asa O. Jenson, age 89, a former resident of The Dalles, Dufur and current resident of Canby, Oregon passed away June 16, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral home in care of arrangements.

Beverly A. Ebdon, age 99, a resident of The Dalles, Or., passed away at a local care facility June 17, 2020. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Richard G. “Rick” Wigginton

Richard G. “Rick” Wigginton passed away on June 13, 2020 at his home in Mosier, OR. Rick was born on June 25, 1959 and was 60 years of age at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Jean L. Watson Emerson

Jean L. Watson Emerson

Jean L. Watson Emerson was welcomed into heaven June 12, 2020 at the age of 87 years and 1 day, with her loving husband of 50 years, C. Floyd Emerson, at her side.  

Jean, the daughter of Merrill and Ruth Watson, was born June 11, 1933 in Runville, Pennsylvania.  Her hobbies included square dancing as a young girl and recipes and cooking as an adult.  Jean was well known for her beaming smile, sweet and vivacious personality and her strong love of family.  She served God and her faith in many ways; playing the important role of supportive pastor's wife to Floyd, organizing prayer chains, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, playing piano for worship and various other leadership roles in the church community.

In addition to Floyd, Jean is survived by her daughter Janet McMaster, son in law Brian and grandson Travis; sister Edith Mackereth; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and 6 brothers (Maurice, Albert, Walter, Pete, David and Tom).

A public viewing will be held at Anderson’s Tribute Center – Celilo Chapel (204 E. 4th Street The Dalles, OR) on Friday, June 19 from 9AM - 3PM by appointment.   Please contact Anderson (541-296-2600) to schedule an arrival time.  A private viewing for family will be held 3PM - 5PM.  A private burial service for the family will be held on Saturday, June 20th at the Odd Fellow Three Mill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial donations be made to UCC Congregational Church in The Dalles OR or Heart of Hospice (C/O Anderson’s Tribute Center 204 E. 4th Street The Dalles, OR 97058).

The service will be live streamed (see www.andersonstributecenter.com for details).  Friends are encouraged to leave a note or message of condolence for family at www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.   

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. 

Death Notice: Dixie Belle Gouge

Dixie Belle Gouge passed away on May 24, 2020 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon.  Dixie was born on January 5, 1926 and was 94 years of age at the time of her passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

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Death Notices: Elizabeth Josephine Paulson, David Ford Neikirk, Donald Lee Hendershot II, Debra Lee Luth

Elizabeth Josephine "Betty Jo" Paulson (Chastain), age 95, died on June 8, 2020, at home.  Spencer, Libby & Powell is in care of arrangements.  A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Kelly Cemetery, Old Wapinitia Road, Maupin OR.

David Ford Neikirk, age 78, resident of Mosier, Oregon passed away June 14, 2020.  David will be laid to rest in a private family service. 

Donald Lee Hendershot II, age 59, resident of Mosier, Oregon passed away May 31, 2020.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Debra Lee Luth, age 67, resident of Maupin, Oregon, passed away June 12, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  

     Our family is suffering the unexpected loss of a wife of Marvin Luth,  mother of Leslie New, Russell Shafer,  Kris Shafer and Candi Lee Grover, grandmother,  and beloved friends.  The family is accepting donations to cover funeral expenses and provide Debra the ceremony she deserves.   A family directed Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 Friday June 19, 2020 at 1211 E 12th St  The Dalles,Or.  Donations may be submitted to Rivermark credit union.

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Death Notices: Charles Lee Melvin, Suzann Adele Alsup, David Erickson Calvin

Suzann Adele Alsup, age 89, resident of Tygh Valley, Oregon passed away June 6, 2020.  Private services will be held at a later date.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

Charles Lee Melvin age 86, resident of Maupin, Oregon passed away June 7, 2020.  Graveside services with Military Honors will be held 2:00 PM Saturday June 20, 2020 at Kelly Cemetery, Old Wapinita Road, Maupin, Oregon.  Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

David Erickson Calvin, age 82, resident of Dallesport, Washington, passed away June 3, 2020.  At David's request there are no services planned.  Spencer, Libby & Powell in care of arrangements. 

Death Notices, Alene Mary Thille, Kristen "Kris" Wayne Metzker

Alene Mary Thille, age 72, resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away June 4, 2020.  A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Spencer, Libby & Powell Gathering Hall, followed immediately by a gathering at Sorosis Park for story telling time.  Bring a chair and food if you want; cake and coffee will be provided. 

Kristen "Kris" Wayne Metzker age 46, resident of Arlington, Oregon passed away May 31, 2020. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A family directed graveside service is planned for Saturday June 13, 2020 at 10:00 am.