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Joe Chapman of Tenmile
Joe Chapman of Tenmile passed away on Oct. 11, 2025, with wife Pat, sons Kelly, Joe and his wife Karen, Richard and his wife Kathy, Keith and his wife Marci, his sister Margaret, and granddaughter Telina all at his side. He was 87.
Ruth R. Mock of Yachats — “Fiddlin Ruth”
Ruth R. Mock, a world traveler and a guitar and violin music publisher and instructor who delighted the Yachats community as “Fiddlin Ruth” for 10 wonderful years, passed away July 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, N.M. surrounded by music and visits from her children and grandchildren.
Marie Jones of Newport
Marie Jones July 31, 1952 – Sept. 12, 2025 Marie Jones of Newport passed away Sept. 12, 2025, following a six-month long battle with brain cancer. Marie was born July 31, 1951, in Ontario, Ore. to Bill and Ann Elfering and grew up with her five siblings on a farm in the small town of Vale. She graduated from
Rebecca L. Bloch of Yachats
Rebecca L. Bloch of Yachats May 1, 1958 – Sept. 15, 2025 Rebecca Lynn Bloch was born in Los Angeles, Calif. on May 1, 1958, to Joe and Janis Thompson and passed away Sept. 15, 2025. She was 67. She had two brothers and two sisters. Rebecca was the last surviving member of that family. Rebecca moved to Kansas
Sandra Lee Dunn of Yachats
Sandra Lee Dunn, Yachats July 18, 1948 – Aug. 14, 2025 Sandy Dunn, who had a significant federal land management career in Alaska before moving to Yachats where she was influential in city activities for decades, died Aug. 14, 2025, after a short illness. She was 77. Sandra Lee Dunn was born July 18, 1948, to Bill and Betty
Cynthia Jane Meier of Waldport
Cindy Meier of Waldport, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin passed peacefully on July 8, 2025.
Patrick C. Darold of Waldport
Patrick C. Darold passed away on June 10, 2025, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, at the age of 75. He was born July 17, 1949, in Eugene and raised in Waldport.
William L. Turkaly of Waldport
William (Bill) L. Turkaly, Waldport Oct. 31, 1965 – July 5, 2025 William Lee Turkaly of Waldport, passed away July 5, 2025, following a sudden and brutal illness. He was 59. His wife, Cheri Brubaker, and his son, Jake, were by his side. They will always love him and will miss him forever. Bill was born Oct. 31, 1965,
Duncan B. Jones, Newport
Duncan B. Jones, Newport April 28, 1992 – July 4, 2025 Duncan Baxter Jones died at home in Newport on July 4, 2025, following a long illness. He was 33. Born on April 28, 1992, in Newport, Duncan lived a life full of a variety of activities and fun. He was a talented athlete and participated in youth sports including
