Cove Oregon

Jones, Edna X. – Obituary

Funeral Held Here For Edna X. Jones Funeral services were held Wednesday for Edna X. Jones, 68, who passed away at her home on Saturday, April 30. The retired telephone company employee died after a short illness. Services were conducted at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in La Grande with Rev. William S. Woodman officiating. Burial was at the Cove Cemetery. Arrangements and services were under the direction of Dempsey’s Funeral Chapel. She was born in Cove on October 9, 1897 and had lived in Union County her entire life. Survivors include one brother, Tom Jones of Haines, Ore.; two sisters, … Read more

Gibson, J. L. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon J. L. Gibson, Cove Pioneer, Passes Monday at Hom A pioneer of 1883, J.L. Gibson, Cove, died at his home March 23 4 a.m. after a lingering illnes five months duration. Hardened arteries causing neuraligia of the head at his advanced age caused his death which came peacefully in his sleep. James Logan Gibson was born in Nesho, Mo., July 29,1851 and had he lived until July he would have been 85 years of age. When a young man he went with his parents, to Texas and was married in 1876 to Mollie E Plummer. They, … Read more

Ferguson, Duane Wesley – Obituary

Union, Oregon Duane Wesley Ferguson, 75, of Union, died April 14 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A private family service is planned, and burial will be at the Union Cemetery. Mr. Ferguson was born Nov. 4, 1931, to Emery Wesley and Marie (Sanford) Ferguson in Hilgard and was raised in Eastern Oregon. He enlisted in the Army, serving in Korea and Vietnam. On Jan. 31, 1952, he married Paulette Marie Térése Lallmand in France. His military career took them to various places, including Missouri and North Carolina. After an honorable discharge, the family moved first to La Grande and then … Read more

Houx, Mrs. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Aged Cove Woman Dead Cove, Ore., Dec. 27. – Mrs. Houx, an aged resident of Cove, died at her home at midnight last night. The deceased was over 70 years of age and leaves a large family of relatives. La Grande Evening Observer Monday, December 27, 1915 Page 5

Biography of Jas. Hendershott

JAS. HENDERSHOTT. – Mr. Hendershott, who became known to the state as a member of our legislature in both branches during the years 1866-72, is now residing upon a beautiful and well-improved farm upon the gently sloping lands described as a “territorial paradise,” lying east of Hendershott’s point, near The Cove, Oregon. He is engaged in farming and fruit-raising, and in the culture of fine stock and poultry. His is a farm somewhat rare on this coast, where a flock of pea fowls may be seen. His residence is described as ‘palatial,” and is known as “Forest Home.” His mode … Read more

Williams, Adele R. Lewis Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Adele R. Williams, 79, a longtime Baker City resident, died Dec. 17, 2000, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. Her funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Coles-Strommer Funeral Home, 1950 Place St. Father John R. Jasper of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral will officiate. Interment will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitations will be today until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Williams was born April 27, 1921, in Baker County to Percy and Thelma (Peterson) Lewis. She received her education in Baker County, and married Chester O. Williams on May … Read more

Peffley, (Villa) Etta – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Graveside funeral services for the late Miss Etta Peffley of 623 Catherine Street will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Cove Cemetery, Cove, Ore., with the Rev. Emrys P. Thomas of the First Congregational Church officiating. Funeral Notice Graveside funeral services for the late Miss Etta Peffley of 623 Catherine will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1971, at Cove Cemetery, Cove, Ore., with Rev. Emrys P. Thomas of the First Congregational Church officiating. Groseclose Garden Chapel, funeral directors, JA 5-8550. Walla Walla Union-Bulletin (WA), Sunday, 30 May 1971, pg. 5 Contributed by: Brooke … Read more

Smith, Robin Joyce – Obituary

Cove, Oregon Robin Joyce Smith, 64, a third-generation resident of Cove, died Nov. 11 at her home. A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Union United Methodist Church. Private burial was held at the Cove Cemetery. Robin was born on Oct. 16, 1943, to Jay M. and Guyene J. (Fuller) Martin in McMinnville. She graduated from Cove High School with the Class of 1961 and in 1962 graduated from Yakima Business College. On May 24, 1968, she married Stephen B. Smith in Cove. Over the years she worked for the Yakima Potato Commission, La Grande First … Read more

Belden, Augustus A. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Augustus A. Belden, veteran of the Civil war, died at the home of his daughter at 6210 58 Ave., S.E. Portland, Oregon, September 5, 1921. He suffered from a stroke of paralysis over a year ago. Increasing weakness for four weeks caused from a fall resulted in capillary pneumonia, which was the immediate cause of his death. Mr. Belden came from a long line of English pioneers. His first ancestry traceable being Sir Francis Belden who landed in England with William the Conqueror and was knighted by him for bravery. The first families in this country … Read more

McCallister, Fred W. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Funeral Held At Cove Today Funeral services for Fred W. McCallister, a resident of Cove the last two years, were held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. A. Antles. Burial took place in the Cove cemetery with Snodgrass and Zimmerman in charge of arrangements. Mr. McCallister was born Nov. 28, 1878 and was 55 years, 11 months and 22 days of age. He is survived by his sister. He passed on yesterday morning of paralysis following a long illness. La Grande Evening Observer Wednesday November 21, 1934 Page 3 … Read more

Sanders/Saunders, J. N. Judge – Obituary

The many friends of Judge Sanders, of this city, were greatly shocked to hear of his death which occurred in Salem a few days ago. He leaves a wife, four sons and two daughters to mourn his death. Hon. J. N. Saunders, ex-county judge of this county, died in Salem, Ore. on the 14th instant. Cove Ledger Thursday December 29, 1898

Martin, Emil – Obituary

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

Haefer, Agnes (Simonis) – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Agnes Haefer, 81, Cove, died Monday at Valley View Manor. Mrs. Haefer was born Feb. 20, 1897, in North Powder, the daughter of Mathias and Matilda (Harrison) Simonis. She was a member of the Cove Calvary Baptist Church and had resided in Cove for the past 60 years. Survivors include her son, Carson H. Haefer, Cove; brothers Ernest Simonis of North Powder, Laurence Simonis of Milwaukie, Ore.; sisters Eunice Smith of North Powder, Ellen Timpy of Union and Ethel Follett of Elgin; a grandson, Roger Haefer, Portland; and two great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral services … Read more

Biography of Joseph Shoemaker

JOSEPH SHOEMAKER, Deceased. – To the substantial and industrious citizen whose name initiates this paragraph we are pleased to grant this review of his life’s career as a memoir to his faithfulness and integrity, while he was employed in the upbuilding and advancement of the interests of his chosen county. He was a man of good ability and possessed of a moral worth which made him one of the highly respected members of society. He was born in Wayne county, Ohio, on March 31, 1834, being the son of John and Susan Shoemaker. The father was a Dunkard preacher and … Read more

Hallmark, William Lewis – Obituary

Cove, Oregon William Lewis Hallmark, 86, of Portland and formerly of Cove died June 14. Mr. Hallmark was born July 29, 1919, in Cove. He graduated from Cove High School and helped run the family store. On Dec. 24, 1937, he married Winifred Mae Slauson, and attended Oregon State University and Eastern Oregon Normal School. He studied engineering and put himself through school by working for the Forest Service. He celebrated his 21st birthday while fighting a forest fire. In 1942 he began working for Willamette Iron and Steel as a draftsman in the shipyard. After the war he became … Read more

Gray, George Grant – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon George Gray Is Called Beyond Grim Death Angel Takes Another of County’s Respected Pioneers Death took another of Union county’s respected pioneers yesterday when George Grant Gray died at his residence in Lower Cove at 2:15 o’clock in the afternoon. Burial will be at the Summerville cemetery tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. The body will be at the residence from Monday evening until 1:30 p. m. Tuesday at which time it will be taken to Summerville where funeral services will be held. Mr. Gray was born in Granger County, Tennessee, April 10, 1840 er’s family, in 1853, … Read more

Miller, Dallas Richard – Obituary

Cove, Oregon Dallas Richard Miller, 66, of Cove, died April 18 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cove Sportsman’s Club, followed by a potluck dinner. Arrangements are under the direction of Loveland Funeral Chapel. Mr. Miller was born Dec. 19, 1940, to Lester and Ida (Hunter) Miller, one of a set of twins. He attended school in Cove, graduating from high school in 1959, then joined the Navy. After his discharge from the Navy, Mr. Miller held various jobs until he became a farmer. He married Irene Lampkins Jan. 15, 1966, … Read more

Childers, Avon B. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon Avon Childers, 73, Cove, died Saturday at the Veterans Hospital in Portland. He was a retired farmer and logger. Mr. Childers was born April 16, 1905 in Dent County, Missouri, to James and Lura Lou (Anderson) Childers. He served with the armed forces during World War II. Survivors include sons, Arthur Boone Childers, Cove, and James Bennet Childers, Seattle; nephews Bob Childers, Cove, and John Lawrence, Beaverton; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by a brother, James M. Childers, on May 15, 1977. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Summerville … Read more

Miller, Henry C. – Obituary

Cove, Union County, Oregon COVE, Jan. 6. (Special) – Henry C. Miller, 65, of Portland, a brother of George Miller of this place, and Charles Miller of Burns, died suddenly at his home in Portland Friday, Dec. 30. Two nephews, John Miller and Lynn Chadwick were called from here to Portland. The funeral services were held at the Summerville chapel, the W. H. Bohnenkamp company in charge and interment was made in the family lot at Summerville, the Rev. Mr. Pollard officiating. Mr. and Mrs. George Miller left here two weeks ago to spend the remainder of the winter in … Read more

Conley, Nettie – Obituary

La Grande, Union County, Oregon Nettie Conley of La Grande died Wednesday at the La Grande Nursing Center just 25 days short of her 100th birthday. Born Sept. 8, 1885, near La Grande, Mrs. Conley was the daughter of Charles and Martha (Childers) Golden. The Childers were a pioneer family who came to the valley in 1863 in a covered wagon. On July 18, 1902, she married Archie Conley at Union. They farmed at Phrys Point in Cove for several years. The Conley’s owned and operated one of the first combines brought into the Cove area. Her husband died on … Read more