Hammack

Biography of James Westley Hammack

James Westley Hammack, who is living on his ranch located one mile east of Lostine, has always devoted his energies to agricultural pursuits, and has met with a goodly measure of success. His life record was begun in Knox County, Kentucky, his parents being James and Elizabeth (Moore) Hammack, both of whom are now deceased, the father having passed away in 1899 and the mother in 1905. The early years in the life of James Westley Hammack were passed on the farm where he was born and in the cultivation of which he began to assist while still in his … Read more

Hammack, Stella May – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Stella May Hammack, 96, of Pendleton, died Jan. 13, 2003. She was born March 08, 1906, in Cold Springs to Augustus and Eliza Thompson Stumbaugh. Mrs. Hammack grew up in the Asotin and Imnaha areas. She and her mother often acted as house sitters for homesteaders along the Snake River and as a teenager she worked as a cook in sheep camps and on cattle ranches. In 1927, she married William Hammack of Enterprise, after which they made their home in Wallowa and later moved to Weston. Mrs. Hammack enjoyed sightseeing, going on picnics, reading, spending … Read more

Hammack, Albert James – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Rites Today For Albert James Hammack Albert James Hammack, of Deer Island, son of Mrs. Zelma Hammack of La Grande, and the late Floyd W. Hammack, passed away on Monday morning May 22, 1967 in a hospital at St. Helens following an illness of two weeks. Funeral services are being held today, Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the Lostine Presbyterian Church and Internment will be in the Lostine Cemetery. Albert was born at Lostine January 28, 1917, and graduated from the Lostine high school. He was a farmer by occupation and had lived at Deer Island … Read more

Hammock, James M. – Obituary

At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. John Prow, near La Grande, April 22, 1890, James M. Hammock, aged 75 years. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday May 1, 1890

Hammack, John L. – Obituary

Wallowa, Oregon Linz Hammack, Early Day Freighter, Passes (By Lostine Correspondent) Funeral services were held for John L. Hammack, better known as Linz at the Christian church. Rev. Earle Miller of Wallowa conducted the services. The Pall bearers were: M. Crow, Roy Edgmand, Harrison Holmes, D. H. Magill, Edgar Marvin and Edward Thompson. A quartette, Mrs. Ella McArtor, Mrs. Helen Bright, Chas. Bridwell and Melvin Crow, sang “No Night There”. And “Sweet By And By”. Mrs. McArtor sang the solo, “The Old Rugged Cross.” There were many beautiful floral pieces. Burial was in the Summerville cemetery where a number of … Read more

Hammack, Lee W. – Obituary

Lostine, Wallowa County, Oregon Lee W. Hammack, 73, 652 Capitol St. SE, died Thursday at a Salem hospital. He was born at Lostine, Oregon, to John Lindsay and Alice Irene Bohanan Hammack and had lived many years in Salem. He was a retired apartment house owner. Surviving are widow Vera; daughters Arleene V. Seeley, Salem, and Patricia Aston, Roseburg; son Ralph W., Salem; brothers Lester, Vale, and John, Ontario; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private services will be 10 am Saturday at Virgil T. Golden mortuary, internment at Restlawn Memory Gardens. Statesman, Salem, Ore., Fri., May 28, ’71, Sec 3, Page … Read more

Hammack, Floyd W. – Obituary

Lostine, Union County, Oregon Floyd Hammack, Of Lostine Dies Funeral services were held in Lostine Thursday for Floyd W. Hammack of Enterprise, who died of a heart attack Tuesday at his ranch near Lostine. He was serving his third term as county commissioner and had become a member of the Lostine school board for 20 years, prior to moving Enterprise three years ago. He was a member of the Lions Club and was active in civic works, and had been a member of the IOOF for more than 40 years. Survivors are his wife of Enterprise, six children, Lye (Lyle?) … Read more

Hammack, Harold V. – Obituary

Word has been received of the death Monday of Harold V. Hammack, 54, of Riddle and formerly Hermiston. He was born March 24, 1920, in La Grande. He is survived locally by his mother, Katheryn Martin, of Elgin. Graveside funeral services will be held at the Elgin Cemetery at 3 p.m. Saturday La Grande Observer, January 30, 1975, Page 2 Contributed by: Sue Wells Second Obituary Hammack, Harold V. Harold V. Hammack died Jan. 27, 1975 at Riddle, Ore. He was born in La Grande, Ore., March 24, 1920. He leaves to mourne him one son, Skip Hammack and two … Read more

Hammack, Marion – Obituary

Lostine, Marion Hammack Is Called To His Rest Marion Hammack died at the Enterprise hospital Wednesday, February 28, 1940. He had not been strong for several years and had been helpless since he was struck by an automobile May 6, 1938. Funeral services were held in the Christian church at Lostine, Friday, and were attended by many friends and relatives, including all county officials in tribute and Commissioner F. W. (Floyd Waitman) Hammack, brother to the deceased. A quartet composed of Mrs. M. Crow, Mrs. Charles Page, Charles Bridwell and Melvin Crow, sang three hymns, accompanied by Miss Martha Crow. … Read more

Hammack, Floyd – Obituary

Lostine, Wallowa County, Oregon Floyd Hammack Of Lostine Dies Funeral services were held in Lostine Thursday for Floyd W. Hammack of Enterprise, who died of a heart attack Tuesday at his ranch near Lostine. He was serving his third term as county commissioner and had become a member of the Lostine school board for 20 years, prior to moving Enterprise three years ago. He was a member of the Lions Club and was active in civic works, and had been a member of the IOOF for more than 40 years. Survivors are his wife of Zelma of Enterprise, six children, … Read more

Hammack, William Shelton – Obituary

Short Illness fatal to Wm. Hammack William Shelton Hammack, 74, retired teamster and lifelong resident of the Grande Ronde valley, died Tuesday evening after a short illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday in the Daniels Funeral Home, with burial in the Summerville cemetery. Rev. Gene Robinson will officiate. Burial was September 18, 1952 He was born to Ephram and Susanna Prow Hammack July 3, 1878 in the Mt. Glen District. Survivors are a number of nephews and nieces. La Grande Evening Observer September 17, 1952 Front Page Contributed by Sue Wells, Elgin, Oregon

Hammack, Amber M. – Obituary

Boise, Ada County, Idaho Funeral services for Mrs. Amber M. Hammack will be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock at the McBratney Funeral Home. The Rev. E. N. Murphy will officiate and internment will be in Morris Hill Cemetery. Idaho Statesman, Sunday, November 5, 1933. Contributed By: Sue Wells

Hammack, James A. – Obituary

James A. Hammack, 37, Lostine, died Sunday, Jan.27, 1980, at Grande Ronde Hospital following an illness. Mr. Hammack, a milker and ranch hand, was born March 31, 1942 in Enterprise. Mr. Hammack, son of the late Albert Hammack of Enterprise, is survived by his mother, Mrs. John (Marion) Soares, of Enterprise; brothers, Donald H., of Ukiah and Chester W., of Parma, Idaho; and many other relatives. Services are scheduled Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Bollman’s Chapel in Enterprise, with the rev. Lewis Frees officiating. Internment will follow at Lostine Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Mr. … Read more

Hammack, Sarah Miller Mrs. – Obituary

Far Home Calls Pioneer Woman Mrs. J. W. Hammack, one of the best known of Wallowa an Union county pioneers, died at her home at Lostine, Friday night, June 3, 1927 at the age of 84 years, 7 months and 17 days. Sarah Miller was born in Spencer County, Indiana, Oct., 17, 1842. In 1856 she was united in marriage to J. W. Hammack who passed away Oct. 15, 1912. She united with the Christian church when about 19 years of age and remained a faithful member until her death. About ten years ago she had a severe stroke of … Read more

Hammack, Alice Irene Bohannan – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Mrs. Irene Hammack, who resided in Enterprise until two months ago, passed away at the home of her son, Lester, in Jamieson, Oregon, on May 1st, at the age of 74 years. She was born at Huntsville, Ark. Mrs. Hammack had been in poor health for several months and due to her physical disability, her son, Fred, went with her to Ontario where she might be near her other children and where she would receive medical care. It was soon learned that she was a victim of diabetes and she was removed to the hospital where an amputation … Read more