All Obituaries

A graveside service for Betty Marie Messenger, 92, of Coos Bay, will be held at 10 am, Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Coos River Cemetery.  Betty was born January 24, 1931 in Eureka, California, to Robert Emerson Barnes and Louise Kamela (Hanson) Barnes. She passed away peacefully September 6, 2023.  Betty met her handsome Marine Corp. husband, Harold F. Messenger while she was working in a small café in Camas Valley, Oregon. They were married after a short courtship in...

Sandra S. Odum 75, of North Bend died September 28, 2023 in North Bend. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of North Bend Chapel. 756-0440. www.coosbayareafunerals.com 

On September 3, 2023, our family said goodbye to its heart and soul; our mother, our grandmother and a friend to all whose lives she touched, Bertha Marie Cooksey, rejoined her lifelong sweetheart, Edward, in Heaven. Bertha passed with peace and grace in her home, surrounded with love and family at the age of 86. Although she will be deeply missed every day, she has blessed all who have known her with memories to cherish, words of wisdom to live by, and shown them unconditional love,...

Martha Jean (Trolard) Schneider, loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, passed away unexpectedly, at home September 21, 2023. A public celebration of life will be held at 9:00 am, Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2238 Pony Creek Road in North Bend. A private graveside will be held at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay. Martha was born in North Bend, Oregon to Nell and Paul Trolard on December 15, 1958. She was one of seven children. She...

A celebration of life for Patrick “Pat” Houck, 68, of Coos Bay, will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his son’s home at 91187 Cape Arago Hwy in Charleston, Oregon, on the lower beach property. Pat was born May 17, 1955 in Portland, Oregon to Bruce and Paula (Haberlein) Houck, the fifth of six children. He passed away peacefully August 30, 2023, surrounded by his wife, Tricia and their three children, Liberty, Curtis, and Carrie. Pat loved his large family,...

A memorial service for Verna Charlene (Patee) Phillips,80, of Coos Bay, will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, October 4 at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay, with pastor Trevor Hefner, of Family Life Center Church of God, officiating. Verna, aka Charlene, was born April 3, 1943 in Tarkio, Missouri, the youngest of 7 children to Detlef H. Patee and Zelma Marie Patee. The family moved to Coos Bay, Oregon when she was an infant. She passed away September 25, 2023 in Coos Bay,...

A memorial mass for John “Jack” Bushmaker, 84, of Coos Bay, will be held at 11 am, Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250 16th Street in North Bend. A recitation of the rosary will precede the service at 10:30 am and a reception will follow the service. A public visitation will be held from noon to 5:00pm, Friday, September 29,2023 at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay. John “Jack”, “Bushy” Bushmaker was born...

Joanne R. Verger 93, of Coos Bay died September 22, 2023 in Coos Bay. A celebration of life service will be announced and held at a later date under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com 

Peter Williams was an incredible son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many and will be missed dearly by all. Peter was born on June 1, 1960 to Rex and Ellie Williams in Ft Worth, TX. He brought a light hearted and easy going, but intentional energy everywhere he went and cared deeply for all those he loved. He was constantly supportive and a wonderful encourager of following your dreams. He was very close to his sisters, Erin and Julie; brothers-in-law, Kenneth and Dewey; nieces and...

Gayleen Marie Smith, 63, of Coos Bay, passed away September 8, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com