White, Judy Wallis. Union County, Oregon Obituaries. Published by AccessGenealogy.com. Copyright 1999-2013, all rights reserved.
Fatal Hunting Accident Lester McAnish, 31, farmer of the Alicel neighborhood was instantly killed Tuesday when his gun accidentally discharged and he received a charge of buckshot in the breast. It is thought he was crawling through the brush, dragging the gun by the muzzle. He was alone at the time and his body was found late that evening by a searching party. Oregon Trail Weekly North Powder News Saturday, October 22, 1927
Union, Union County, Oregon Nancy Delilah Mayfield, of Union, a native of Union county and a resident here all her life died Friday after a short illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist church at Union. Rev. G. A. Fortune officiating. She was born at Elgin, April 17, 1881. Her survivors are her five children, Mrs. C. R. Wright, Mrs. W. D. Hagey, Lynn and Gene Mayfield, all of Union, and E. E. Mayfield of Springfield. She also leaves 13 grandchildren and great grandchild; there are also four brothers, Andrew, Joseph, Ed and Robert Land, one sister, … Read more
Elgin, Union County, Oregon Mayfield Murdered Monday Morning Shot With Rifle While Asleep; Coe Held On Open Charge John Mayfield, a long time resident of the Elgin vicinity was murdered at an early hour Monday morning at the home of A.J. Coe, between Imbler and Cove. According to reports, Mr. Mayfield was killed with a rifle, the bullet entering his lower jaw, and going out near the top of his head. A J. Coe, at whose home Mr. Mayfield was staying, is being held on an open charge pending the coroner’s inquest, which was held Wednesday evening at 7:30 at … Read more
Word has been received of the death of W. S. Mayberry at his home in Weiser, Idaho. Mr. Mayberry was employed as principal of the Wolf Creek school, but resigned before the holidays on account of ill heath. He had been a sufferer from rheumatism for some time. Mr. Mayberry is survived by several grown children. North Powder News Saturday, January 22, 1921
E. F. May of this city received the sad news this week that his grandson, Leonard E. May, son of A.B. May of Gaston, had died Monday, Dec. 17, of appendicitis. The young man was 17 years of age, having been born in North Powder in 1911. Oregon Trail Weekly North Powder News Saturday, December 22, 1928
La Grande, Oregon Glen Herbert May, 95, of La Grande, died May 7 at Grande Ronde Hospital after a long illness. At his request, there will be no funeral service. A private memorial service will be held later. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Glen was born Oct. 24, 1912, to Arther Soles and Ethel Edna Hamlin May in La Grande. Glen’s family were pioneers to the Grande Ronde Valley in 1863, arriving by covered wagon. Glen’s grandfather, David May, owned property in the area known as May Park. Glen attended La Grande schools and was a lifelong … Read more
Died in La Grande, Friday morning, Oct. 13, 1899, David B. May, aged 84 years and 5 months. Mr. May was among the pioneers of grande Ronde, having made his home in this valley continuously since his arrival here in 1863. For many years Mr. May was one of the highly respected residents of the Cove. After the death of his wife who was also one of the well known and highly respected pioneer residents of Union county, Mr. May removed from Cove to Union. During the past few months his health began to rapidly fall, and he came to … Read more
Andrew Mattson Drowned in Grande Ronde River Andrew Mattson, who came to this city last Thursday from Portland to work on the new railroad, was drowned in Grande Ronde river about 13 miles below this city Wednesday afternoon. When Mattson reached the railroad camps, after leaving Elgin, he was crazed from the effects of liquor. He did not recover as expected he would, from that condition and became totally insane. Two messengers came to town about noon Wednesday and reported the matter to the authorities, who dispatched a special officer to bring the unfortunate man to town. At 5:30 p.m. … Read more
La Grande, Oregon Spencer Fredrick Mastrude Spencer Fredrick Mastrude, 84, of La Grande died Feb. 14 at a local care home. A funeral is planned for 11 a.m. Monday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Mr. Mastrude was born April 29, 1922, to Fredrick and Agnes (Lozier) Mastrude in Joseph. He was educated in both Joseph and La Grande and graduated from Enterprise High School. He worked with his father, farming and ranching for a few years, then did some work in the logging industry. He later went to work in heavy construction, mostly as a cat skinner. He married … Read more
Death of Mrs. Eliza Masterson The death of Mrs. Eliza Jane Masterson occurred at her home in this city Wednesday, November 23, 1905. Deceased had been ill for over a year and during that time had withstood untold suffering, but always with great fortitude and patience. Eliza Jane Violet was born in Logan county, Kentucky, December 27, 1820 and was therefore 84 years, 10 months and 25 days old at the time of her death. During her girlhood days she moved to Missouri, in which state she was united in marriage in 1840 to William Masterson. She crossed the plains … Read more
We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Alice Masterson, wife of Dan Masterson of Middleton (?), Boise valley which occurred Oct. 19. Mrs. Masterson was a daughter of our esteemed fellow citizen W.R. Minon of Forest Cove and was well known and highly respected by many citizens of this county. Mountain Sentinel Saturday October 28, 1876
La Grande, Oregon Phyllis Marie Marx, 56, of La Grande, died July 29 at her home. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, and viewing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the chapel. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery following the funeral service. Phyllis was born on July 1, 1951, the daughter of Beryl and Dorothy (Silvey) Brookshire in Prineville. The family lived in Mitchell before moving to Union, where she graduated from high school. She worked in the bakery at Albertsons for 14 years. On April 4, … Read more
Union, Union County, Oregon Union Young Man Departs This Life Newell Martins son of Mr. and Mrs. John Martins died suddenly in Union Tuesday night. He had been for a car ride early in the evening and after arriving home had a coughing spell which resulted in his death some ten minutes later. Mr. Martin had been ill for some time and had returned only a short time ago from Portland where he had received treatment. He was apparently much improved in health. He was a prominent young citizen of Union having lived at that place the greater part of … Read more
Cove, Union County, Oregon At the Cove, September 24th, Mrs. William Martin. The deceased was the mother of W.E. Martin, of this city. Eastern Oregon Republican, Saturday September 29, 1892
Formerly of Cove Thomas Kipling Martin, 20, of North Bend and formerly of Cove, died June 4. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Bend. Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Kip was born May 5, 1988. He spent the first half of his school years in Cove. There he was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the scouting program. In Cove he participated in every possible school sport and the many outdoor activities available in the area. He … Read more
Thomas G. Martin, a young man well known here died last Friday morning at the residence of his brother-in-law, Jas. H. White. Some years ago the young man passed through a severe attack of diptheria since which time he has never enjoyed perfect health. His death was very sudden and a great surprise to many who did not know he had been ill. The day before he had complained some of a cold and Dr. Day was summoned to attend him but nothing serious was apprehended. His death is supposed to have been from heart failure. The funeral took place … Read more
Mrs. L. J. Martin, died in this city Sunday morning at 1 o’clock. A post morten examination conducted by Dr. Honan and Chipman showed death was caused by cancer of the intestines. Mrs. Martin moved into this valley from Illinois, with her husband and family fifteen years ago. Her husband died shortly after arrival. The interment will take place in the Union cemetery. Undated newspaper clipping Contributed by: Larry Rader
Cove, Union County, Oregon At Cove, Friday, December 21, the wife of Emil Martin. The funeral occurred Saturday. Eastern Oregon Republican Wednesday, December 26, 1894
Death Claims Aged Citizen David W. Martin, 95 Years Old, Calmly Passes Away The death of David W. Martin, occurred Saturday, Sept. 16, at the home of his grandson, John Young, north of this city. Deceased was born in Berkley county, Virginia, Oct. 25, 1809, and at his demise had reached the rip old age of 95 years, 10 months and 21 days. In the late 60’s, he came to Oregon and settle in the Willamette valley where he was well and favorably known and resided there until 1903, when he moved to this section, making his home with his … Read more
La Grande 1918-2004 Marjorie Luciele Martens, 86, of La Grande died June 1. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum. Mrs. Martens was born March 28, 1918, to Ray and Ellen Ross Alexander in Union. She married Clark Martens. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Kris Martens of Lake Oswego; a sister, Marceile Droke of Union, and other relatives. Her husband, a sister, Agnes Rogers, and a son, Niles Martens, all died earlier. Memorials may be made to the Blue Mountain Humane Association in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St. Observer – … Read more