Glenn D. Sherod, a lifelong resident of Wallowa County, was tragically killed in a railroad accident on March 14, 1951. His memorial service took place on March 17 at the Christian Church, attended by many mourners. Sherod, born on March 17, 1891, was a dedicated rancher and is survived by his wife, Hilma Plass, two daughters, a grandson, and other family members. He was laid to rest in the Wallowa cemetery, with local community members serving as pallbearers.
Tony L. Sherod, aged 74, passed away on November 19, 1953, after being bedridden for a month. He was raised in Wallowa County and previously owned a property in Middle Valley. Funeral services were conducted on November 21 in Albany, attended by his wife, Laura Heskett Sherod, their two sons, Vincent and Willie, and his brother, Earl H. Sherod.
William Sherod, born on February 28, 1849, in Tennessee, is a prominent businessman in Wallowa County, Oregon. After early experiences in Kansas, he pursued farming before moving to Oregon in 1881. He successfully transitioned from sheep raising to establishing a mercantile business in Wallowa in 1898. Married to Jennie Eads, he has four children, two of whom are deceased. Active in the community and a member of the I.O.O.F., Sherod is known for his integrity and commitment to public welfare.