Wallowa County Oregon Obituaries Collections – Page 15 of 54

Ownbey, Jesse – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Jesse Ownbey Came To Oregon In 1845 Pioneer Who Died Recently Took a Homestead North of Enterprise Jesse Ownbey, whose funeral was held in Cove, August 27, was one of the historical band of pioneers to cross the plains even before the “days of 49.’ Which started the gold seekers in their mad rush for California. He first crossed the plains in 1845, then being 21 years old. He was born in Buckhannon County, Missouri, July 10, 1824. After his first trip to Oregon he remained in the far west for two years, returning to the … Read more

Ownbey, Clifford A. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Ownbey Service Planned Friday Funeral services for Clifford A. Ownbey, former resident of Enterprise and Wallowa County, will be held Friday morning, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Bollman Chapel. Joe Jewett will officiate with internment in the Enterprise Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Aldine Redd of Grants Pass, Marven Clayton and Beverly Clayton, both of Orange Calif.; son Blondel Ownbey, in Nevada; sisters, Alta McFetridge of Enterprise, Hattie McFetridge of Salem and Myrtle Hearing of Portland; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Source: Wallowa County Chieftain, September 19, 1974 Page 5 Contributed by: Sue Wells

Ostrander, John – Obituary

John Ostrander died Monday June 13, 1932, at the Enterprise hospital, of cancer of the stomach. He had lived in the upper valley many years but little was know of his life and family connections. He was about 67 years old and it is believed was born in Indiana. He was married but separated from his family, and had a sister in the east. Funeral services were held at Joseph Monday. The Enterprise Chieftan, June 16, 1932, p. 2 Contributed by: Loreen Wells

Ostrander, John – Obituary

John J. Ostrander who for the past thirty years has made his home in this vicinity passed away Monday from infirmities caused by old age. He was 77 years of age. Mr. Ostrander was born at Norwalk, Connecticut and had traveled considerable before arriving in this country to make his home. He followed the profession of painter and paper hanger for many years. He has made his home for some time past at the Sheets hotel in this city up until his death. Funeral services were held Wednesday with Rev. S.E. Smutz in charge of the services and the remains … Read more

Osborne, Eliza – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Mrs. Laco D. Osborne, former resident of this county, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1937, at Seneca, in the forest belt some distance west of Baker. Funeral services were held at the Booth chapel Sunday and burial was in the Enterprise cemetery, with Rev. Lloyd W. Halverson of the Presbyterian church officiating. Auntie Eliza Sturm was born in Meadowville, West Virginia, Oct. 31, 1882, and was married to Laco D. Osborn at Elkins, West Virginia, July 5, 1898. After coming to Oregon they lived in Enterprise several years when Mr. Osborne was logging for the East Oregon … Read more

Ortman, Maude – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Maude L. Ortman passed away at the Wallowa County Nursing Home on August 10, 1978, where she had been a resident for 4 ½ years. Born March 21, 1893 at Enterprise she was the daughter of Samuel and Ella Litch. On September 8, 1915, she was married to William J. Ortman in Enterprise. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1959. She was a homemaker, a member of the Enterprise Community Church, Wallowa Valley Chapter # 50 OES of Enterprise, PEO Chapter R, and Emerald Rebekah Lodge # 119. The Mother Ortman Assembly of Rainbow … Read more

Ollis, Leola – Obituary

Leola Ollis, 92, of Everett, Wash., died August 21, 1995, in Sultan, Wash. She was born April 2, 1903, in Senia, North Carolina. She had lived in Lostine for 25 years before moving to Everett in 1962. Mrs. Ollis is survived by her son Richard Ollis and his wife Donna; her daughter Coralee Souther and her husband Len; daughters-in-law Wanda Ollis and Fauna Ollis; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her sons Ben and Estel Ollis and a grandson Paul Tippet. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 24, 1995, at 1 p.m. at … Read more

Oliver, Henry William – Obituary

Henry Oliver Dies At Milton Home Henry William Oliver, 85, a former school teacher and Seventh Day Adventist minister in Wallowa County, passed away Monday, Feb., 23: at his home in Milton following a long illness. He had resided in Milton for about ten years and had lived in Oregon since 1884. Mr. Oliver was born near Memphis, Tenn., on Aug. 10, 1863. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Adventist church in Milton and burial was in the College Place cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jessie Oliver at the home; two sons, J. Paul Oliver … Read more

Oliver, Charles R. – Obituary

Word was received here yesterday that Charles R. Oliver, a Wallowa (black mark through line and unable to read) California, last Friday, December 24. Deceased was a brother of B.B. Oliver of Wallowa and H.W. Oliver of this city, and was born December 14, 1866, in Scotland County, Missouri. Several years ago he left this state and has since resided in California, yet had made occasional visits to relatives in this county. Surviving are his widow, two daughters, a son and several grandchildren, all residing in California. In addition to the brothers above mentioned, is another brother, A.V. Oliver of … Read more

Olds, George R. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon George R. Olds died on January 22, 1988 at the Veterans Medical Center in Portland. He was born February 15, 1924 at Buffalo, Wyo., son of George and Agnes (Anderson) Olds. On May 7, 1950 he was married to Helen Hollas at Billings, Montana. He was a lineman for Pacific Power and Light. Survivors include his wife, Helen of Enterprise; on son, Donald Olds of Fountain Green , Utah; four daughters, Sharon Price of Milton-Freewater, Patsy Reynolds of Anchorage, Alaska, Nancy Lathrop of La Grande and Shelley Curtis of Baker; and 12 grandchildren. Memorial services were … Read more

Noland, William “Bill” Harold – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon William (Bill) Harold Noland, 83, of Enterprise, died Nov. 2 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. A 2 p.m. memorial service will be conducted Saturday at the VFW Post 4307 Hall in Enterprise, with private burial in the Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Noland was born Feb. 2, 1923, in Boise. At 16 he left school to join the Civilian Conservation Corps for a year. He returned to high school in Idaho but left again during his senior year to join the Air Force in December 1941. He received his high school diploma while in the military. As … Read more

Nobles, James – Obituary

James B. “Jim” Nobles passed away May 30, 1999, at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, at the age of 70. Jim was born December 26, 1928 in Enterprise. He was a ranch/farmer and the farm was a century old in 1998. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #1829, honorary member of both the 4-H and FFA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and his grandchildren. Survivors include Gladys; son J.D. Nobles and family, Trisha, Lacey and Branden, of Ninidchick, Alaska; daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Tim Gilbert and family, Dena Miller, Donnie Rynearson and Tim Jr., of Joseph; daughter … Read more

Newell, Eliza Jane Stubblefield Mrs. – Obituary

Imnaha, Wallowa County, Oregon Imnaha Pioneer Passes In Idaho Mrs. Eliza Jane Stubblefield Newell, next to oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Stubblefield, pioneer settlers in Wallowa county, passed away in a hospital at Boise, Idaho, January 3. Funeral services were held at Montour, Idaho, and burial was beside her husband, who died 18 years ago. Eliza Jane Stubblefield was born in Carroll county, Arkansas, January 23, 1870, and was married to Charles Newell and they came west in 1886. they lived with her parents on Horse Creek, lower Imnaha, for a time and their daughter, Laura was born … Read more

Negus, Flora L. – Obituary

Wallowa, Oregon Flora L. Negus, 90, of Pendleton died Monday, June 11, 2007, at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. A Mass of Christian burial is tentatively set for Saturday, June 16, at 1 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in John Day, Interment will follow at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Canyon City. Her survivors include Kathleen Negus of Wallowa. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Vernon High School Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Darlene Muzzy, 308 E. Main, John Day OR 97845. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Wallowa County … Read more

Nash, Infant Son – Obituary

Eagle Valley News The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nash died very suddenly a few days ago. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday September 5, 1889

Murphy, Hilma Elizabeth Rich – Obituary

Hilma Elizabeth Rich Murphy, 79 of Wallowa, died at Enterprise on Sunday, March 24, 1996. A funeral mass will be held at 11 A. M. Wednesday at the Catholic Church in Wallowa with interment at the Wallowa Cemetery. Mrs. Murphy and her identical twin sister, Wilma, were born Jan. 7, 1917, in Wallowa to Fred and Mary (Goebel) Rich. She attended school in Wallowa and Joseph and graduated from Wallowa High School. She married Frank James Murphy on Feb. 10, 1940. She enjoyed being a homemaker and made many friends during her 29 years as the OLCC agent on Main … Read more

Morrow, Jackson L. – Obituary

Jackson L. Morrow passed away at Salem on April 29,1984. He was born February 11, 1896 at Heppner son of James William and Katie Rea Morrow. On July 23, 1917 he was married to Irene Johnson at Portland. He was a WWI veteran, a life member of Harmony Lodge No. 12 AM & AM, a 50 year member of the American Legion. He moved from Joseph to Salem in 1977. Survivors include two sons, S.W. Morrow of Portland, and S.L. Morrow of Longview, Washington; a sister, Mrs. M.V. Sutherland of Salem. Funeral services and interment of remains will be held … Read more

Morelock, James – Obituary

James Morelock Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday Funeral services for James P. Morelock, who died unexpectedly early Monday morning, will be held a 1:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Snodgrass and Zimmerman mortuary. Dr. Henry Marcotte, of the Presbyterian church will officiate. The Stanley lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Wallowa, of which he was a life member, will have charge of the grave services at the Summerville cemetery. Mr. Morelock was a native of Union county. He was born in Summerville Sept. 23, 1872 and was 65 years, one month and 9 days of age. He resided in … Read more

Moore, Charles – Obituary

Accidently Killed Chas. Moore, a herder in one of Sam Litch’s sheep camps in Wallowa county, accidentally shot and killed himself this week. The camp is situated 25 miles northeast of Enterprise and the unfortunate man was found a short time after the accident by friends. A coroner’s jury was called and after investigating the case, concluded that the affair was purely accidental. Elgin Recorder Friday June 15, 1906

Mitchell,Delbert K. – Obituary

Lostine, Wallowa County, Oregon Delbert K. Mitchell, native of Lostine, died July 8, 1981, in a hospital in Springfield, where he had lived since 1930. He was 86 years old at the time of his death. Born Dec. 11, 1894c in Lostine, he was married to Beatrice Roberts in Seattle. He had been a rancher near Springfield and was a member of the Christian Church, attending both First Christian Church, in Springfield and Jasper Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Beatrice, a sister Jennie Murphy of Springfield and a niece Mrs. Henry (Jean) Allyn of Richmond, Cal. Funeral services were … Read more