Pridgen, Edith Patricia – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Edith Patricia Pridgen, 82, of La Grande, died Aug. 17 at her home. A full obituary will be available later. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. The Observer – August 20, 2008 ________________________________ Edith Patricia “Pat” Pridgen, 82, of La Grande, died Aug. 17 at her home. A graveside service begins at 10 a.m. Monday at the Island City Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Island City City Hall. Pat was born Jan. 12, 1926, to William Albert and Jesse Farrell Smith in Baker City. She was educated in Baker City and … Read more

Dr. LeRoy Dallas Pridgen

Private 1st Class, Medical Corps. Born in Harnett County; son of D. Lavega and Mrs. Mary E. Pridgen; husband of Mrs. Mildred Pridgen. Entered service Oct. 3, 1917, at Dunn, N.C. Sent to Camp Jackson, S. C. Transferred to Camp Doorfield, Fla., from there to Camp Gordon, Ga. Commissioned 1st Lieut., Dental Reserve Corps, after discharge. Mustered out at Camp Gordon, Ga., Feb. 7, 1919.