All Obituaries

Glen Griffith, 89, of Prineville, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on March 23, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1936, in Baker, Oregon, to Frank and Zella Griffith. He grew up both in eastern Oregon and in Utah. He graduated from high school in Union, Oregon in 1956, and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served from 1956-1960 based out of Quonset Point, Rhode Island. He married Betty Aldrich on November 8, 1957, and they were married for 57 years until her ...

Cynthia “Cindy” Lorraine Hadduck passed away on March 18, 2026. She was born March 20, 1956 to Rev. James Sr. and Mae (Garrett) Wilson in San Bernadino, CA. She was the fifth of six children that included Jerry, Janice, Linda, Karen and James Jr. (Jupe). Cindy spent her childhood years in southern California and Bend, Oregon. She graduated from Bend High School in 1974. After high school, Cindy attended West Coast Bible College in Fresno, California where she met and fell in ...

Larry Kieth Murray, age 79, of Prineville, Oregon, passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born on January 30, 1947, in Dallas, Oregon, to Phillip and Katherine Murray, who preceded him in death. Larry graduated from Dallas High School in 1965 and went on to serve his country in the United States Coast Guard. He built a long and dedicated career as a cable technician, working for Crestview Cable Communications for 30 years. Known affectionately by many as “the cowboy cable guy” or ...

Emily Marie Gagermeier of Prineville, Oregon, passed away unexpectedly March10, 2026.  Emily was born August 7, 2001, in Prineville, Oregon.  She attended elementary school in Prineville before moving to bend in 2011. She graduated from Mountain View High School in 2019 and went on to attend COCC, earning her certification as a Massage Therapist.   For the past four years, Emil worked at Slater Chiropractic – with folks she lovingly referred to, as her second ...

Ruth Jo Anne Ralls, 79, of Prineville, Oregon, passed away on Sunday March 8, 2026. Ruth was born on September 8, 1946, in Moorhead, Minnesota, to Florence and Bert Mason. She lived in Sabin, Minnesota until 1952 when her family moved to Oregon. She graduated from Springfield Senior High School in Springfield, Oregon in 1964. Ruth served in the United States Navy from January 1967-January 1970 and was stationed in Massachusetts. Ruth worked for the United States Postal Service in Redmond, ...

Linda Marlene Sprecher, 78, of Prineville, Oregon, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Prineville, Oregon. She was born on December 17, 1947, in Canby, Oregon, to Clint and Ruth (Hepler) Pressel.  Linda grew up in Oregon City and attended Oregon City High School. She was a devoted wife and stay-at-home mother, while also working part-time as a florist and as a sales consultant for home cooks.   She was known for her red hair, sense of humor, gift of hospitality and her love of ...

Lawrence “Dan” Gibson, 73, of Prineville, Oregon, passed away on February 7, 2026. Dan was born on September 12, 1952, in Oregon City, Oregon, to Harry Gibson and Elnora (Branstuder) Gibson. He graduated from Gladstone High School in 1972, where he distinguished himself as an exceptional and multi-talented athlete. On the wrestling mat, Dan competed in the 178-pound weight class and built an impressive record throughout his high school career. He earned Most Valuable Player ...

Becky Ann Schroeder was born in The Dalles, Oregon on May 23, 1947, to Harlan and Arlene Schroeder. Becky was raised in the small logging community of Kinzua, Oregon. Becky attended Kinzua Grade School and Wheeler High School, where she graduated in 1965. After high school, Becky attended the Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon. After College Becky moved back to Fossil, where she worked for the District Attorney’s Office. On September 9, 1967, Becky married David ...

Gerald R Crain, known to many as Jerry, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at the age of eighty-eight. He was born to Roy and Hazel Crain in Prineville, Oregon, where he spent his entire life. When Jerry was eight years old, his family moved to the Ochoco Logging Camp, where his father worked as an equipment operator building roads through the rugged terrain in the Ochoco Mountains. Jerry developed a deep love for the Ochoco’s, and often shared stories filled with fond ...

Carlene Damer was born on January 22, 1943, to Clyde and Earlene Holliday in Tuscan, Arizona. She was the oldest of five children that included Sharon, Ron, Darrell and Ken. The family relocated to Grant County, Oregon, in 1947. Carlene went to school in Mt. Vernon and completed her studies at Mt. Vernon High School in 1961, where she was a varsity cheerleader for several sports teams. Carlene married Guido Damer on July 24, 1961, in Lovelock, Nevada. Together they had three children, ...