Death Notice: Leona Helen Voeller, 90, The Dalles

 Leona Helen Voeller, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on September 9th, 2023.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of her arrangements.

Death Notice: Etta Mae Haynes, 94, The Dalles

Etta Mae Haynes, age 94, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on September 20th, 2023.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.  

Death Notice: Scott Allen Bastin, 60, Los Angeles, CA

Scott Allen Bastin, age 60, a resident of Los Angeles, CA, passed away on September 14th, 2023.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Grace Maxine Lutz, 102, Hood River

Grace Maxine Lutz passed away on September 21st, 2023 at Providence Brookside Manor in Hood River, Oregon.  Grace was born on February 12th, 1921, and was 102 years of age at the time of passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

Death Notice: Jerry House, 56, Hood River

Jerry House passed away on September 17th, 2023 at his home in Hood River, Oregon.  Jerry was born July 14th, 1967, and was 56 years of age at the time of passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

Obituary: Matthew “Matt” Grier, 41, The Dalles

Matthew “Matt” Grier passed away September 12th, 2023 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon. Matt was born on January 4th, 1982, and was 41 years of age at the time of passing.

Matt was born and raised in The Dalles, Oregon, and that is where he built his family.

Matt is now in Heaven beside his father Micheal Grier, his mother Linda Grier, his grandma Lilly and many other loved family members. Matt will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 13 years Kayla Grier, his oldest daughter Kaelee Grier, her fiancé David Conley, and his four other children Johnmichael, Lillyanna, Jenson, and Layke Grier. He is also survived by his sister Rebekah Grier and her husband Shaun Griffin who misses him already. He will also be missed dearly by his sidekick dog Belle, and other friends and family who loved him.

For most of Matt’s life, he worked as a mechanic, eventually owning his own shop. He loved riding dirt bikes, building and playing with RC cars, spending time gardening, and many other outdoor activities. Matt loved spending any time he could with his children, especially riding around in his bobcat with Jenson, playing in the creek with Johnmicheal, watching Lilly ride a dirt bike for the first time, cuddling with Layke watching Paw Patrol, and spending time with his road dog Kaelee.

The viewing for Matt will be held on Wednesday, September 20th at Andersons Tribute Center located at 204 East 4th Street in The Dalles, Oregon from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. for close friends and family. A celebration of life will be held in the future, but the date, time, and location have not been decided upon; details will be announced by his wife Kayla Grier.

Any condolences, flowers, or financial help can be directed to Matt’s wife Kayla Grier, or his oldest daughter Kaelee Grier. Please help in keeping Matt’s memory alive by sharing memories of him on Facebook, and telling any stories you have of him to his wife and children. Matt will be greatly missed, and his memory will live on in so many people.

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: Nathan "Nate" Ernest Arthur, 89, Hood River

Hood River, OR. September 19, 2023 - Nathan "Nate" Ernest Arthur passed away peacefully in his home with loving family by his side on September 14, 2023, at the age of 89.  He was born to Ernest "Erb" and Grace (Burnett) Arthur on April 8, 1934, in Brownsville, Texas. 

            Nate moved to Hood River in 1944 with his family which included his three brothers and one sister. He attended Odell Grade School and graduated from Wy'east High, where the friends he made there remained his close friends throughout his life. He loved sports and excelled in baseball and in later years was an avid handball player.  He enjoyed playing poker, watching sports, especially Nascar, watching old westerns and "The Three Stooges". He liked motorcycles, camping, and driving in the mountains with his family and friends, and was a long-time member of The Elk's and Eagle's Clubs.  

            Nate married Bernice Heaton in 1953 and together they raised five children.  He was a hardworking man, supporting his family as a service station owner and mechanic, chip truck driver, and heavy equipment operator in the construction of The Dalles and Bonneville Dams. 

            Nate was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, his beloved son Ronald, "Bud", and son-in-law, Randy Bell.  He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Bernice "Bitsy",  daughters; Peggy Arthur and partner Mike May;  Susie Bell;  Karen Timm (Dwight); Lori Fortune (Gene); five grandchildren, Becky, Michele, Megan, Andrew, and Kelli, nine great-grandchildren, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. 

            Nate was a generous man, humble and kind with a gentle soul.  He kept those he loved entertained with his humor and silly songs. He filled our hearts with love and gave us cherished memories that we will hold dear forever. 

            A "Celebration of Life" will be held for Nate on Saturday, September 30th at 11:00 at the Wy'east  Fairgrounds  Community Building.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

Laurence “Larry" L. Taylor III, 81, The Dalles

Laurence “Larry” L. Taylor III passed away on September 17, 2023, at Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon.  Larry was born July 7, 1942, and was 81 years of age at the time of passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

Death Notice: Susan Ann Lewallen, 85, The Dalles

Susan Ann Lewallen, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on September 16th, 2023. She will be Buried at Willamette National Cemetery.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Betty Jean Wolfe, 88, The Dalles

Betty Jean Wolfe, age 88, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away September 9th, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery on 18th St in The Dalles, OR, on September 23rd, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.  

Death Notice: Joanne Ethel Smith, 85, The Dalles

Joanne Ethel Smith, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on September 12, 2023.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Matthew “Matt” Grier 41, The Dalles

Matthew “Matt” Grier passed away on September 12th, 2023 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon.  Matthew was born January 4, 1982, and was 41 years of age at the time of 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: Marjorie Louise Routson, 96, Hood River

Marjorie Louise Routson passed away on September 10, 2023, at Hawks Ridge Assisted Living in Hood River, Oregon.  Marjorie was born January 3, 1927 and was 96 years of age at the time of passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

Death Notice: Harvey Eugene Banker, 84, The Dalles

Harvey Eugene Banker, age 84, passed away on September 11th, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Moose Lodge in The Dalles, OR, on September 23rd, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home are in the care of his arrangements.

Death Notice: LeRoy Melvyn Hayes, 85, Goldendale

LeRoy Melvyn Hayes passed away September 11th, 2023 at his Goldendale home surrounded by family.

LeRoy was born September 6, 1938, and was 85 years of age at the time of passing.  Services are planned for 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 15th, 2023 at Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel.  Graveside Committal will follow at The Goldendale Mountain View IOOF Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington. 

Death Notice: Perry Louis Barber, 90, The Dalles

Perry Louis Barber, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on September 10th, 2023.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Virginia Macomber, 94, Hood River

Virginia Macomber passed away on September 9, 2023 in Hood River, OR. She was born November 20, 1928 and was 94 years of age at the time of her passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

Death Notice: Cindie Lee Crofton, 63, Dufur

Cindie Lee Crofton, age 63, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away on August 24th, 2023.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.  

Death Notice: James Olin Proffitt, 85, The Dalles

James Olin Proffitt, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on September 7th, 2023.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: David Poland, 57, Goldendale

David Poland passed away September 4th, 2023 at Klickitat Valley Health in Goldendale, Washington.

David was born on October 20th, 1965, and was 57 years of age at the time of his passing. Services are pending under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington (509) 772-2636.