Phyllis Joan Caswell Oct. 4, 1943 – April 21, 2024 Former Yachats resident Phyllis Joan Caswell of Milpitas, Calif. passed away April 21, 2024, in Mountain View, Calif. after a short battle with cancer. She was 80. Phyllis Joan Caswell was born in Evanston, Ill. to Robert and Wanda Reitz on Oct. 4, 1943. She […]
Obituaries
Arch Hamilton of Yachats
Arch Hamilton, Yachats Jan. 5, 1951 – Jan. 22, 2024 Arch Hamilton, who found a little slice of paradise in Yachats in the 1970s and made it his home for four decades, died Jan. 22, 2024. He was 73. Hamilton was born Jan. 5, 1951, in San Mateo, Calif. and lovingly adopted by Warren […]
Leon C. Sterner, Yachats
Leon C. Sterner April 26, 1949 – Sept. 28, 2023 Leon Charles Sterner, a longtime Yachats resident who was an integral part of the community died Sept. 28, 2023 at his home. He was born April 26, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Carl A. Sterner and Eleanor C. Sterner, accompanied by a twin brother, Al. […]
Carl Miller, Yachats
Carl F. Miller, Yachats Dec. 4, 1939 – July 24, 2023 Carl F. Miller, a longtime Yachats resident who led a local theater group, was chair of a museum nonprofit and grad marshal of the 2022 La de da Parade, died July 24, 2023 after a short illness. He was 83. Carl Foster Miller was […]
Marilyn M. Brown
Marilyn M. Brown May 10, 1943 – June 28, 2023 Marilyn “Lyn” M. Brown passed away June 28, 2023 in Fort Collins, Colo. from complications of lung disease. She was 89. Marilyn June Morine was born May 10, 1934, on a farm in Putnam County, Ill. to Eva (Winterscheid) Morine and Lyle E. Morine. She […]
Nathan C. Woodruff, Yachats
Nathan C. Woodruff, Yachats March 27, 1976 – May 24, 2023 Nathan Christopher Woodruff, 47, of Yachats passed away at his home on May 24, 2023, following a valiant battle with colon cancer. Nate was born in Manteca, Calif. on March 27, 1976, to Kathryn Rogers and Rick Woodruff. He was a sweet and affectionate […]
Melvin L. Johnson, Celebration of Life, May 6
Melvin L. Johnson Celebration of Life A celebration of life will be held for Melvin L. Johnson at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, 360 W. Seventh St. Yachats. Melvin “Mel” LeRoy Johnson passed away June 27, 2020, in Selah, Wash. following a four-year battle with mesothelioma. He was 87 […]
Anthony C. Godfrey, March 5, 2023
Anthony C. Godfrey 1947 – March 5, 2023 Anthony (Tony) Charles Godfrey of Yachats passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born 1947 in Singapore of English parents. He retired in 2015 from a successful career as an international shipping freight trader. In his retirement he enjoyed volunteering at Green Bike Co-op, Yachats food […]
David Eugenio
David Eugenio May 5, 2003 — Feb. 23, 2023 It is with great sorrow that the family of David Eugenio announce his sudden passing on Feb. 23, 2023. David Eugenio was born May 5, 2003 in Los Angeles. He was the son of Marilu Flores, brother to Nanci Eugenio. He was guided by Gabino […]
Neil E. Hokkanen Jr.
Neil E. Hokkanen Jr. July 15, 1934 – July 13, 2022 Neil E. Hokkanen Jr. of Yachats died on July 13, 2022 after a short illness, two days before his 88th birthday. He was born July 15, 1934, in Portland to Neil and Florence Hokkanen. He attended Franklin High School and enlisted in the […]