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2A • COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • OCTOBER 3, 2018 RECORDS DEATH NOTICES DROEGE—H. William “Bill” Droege, 87, of Cot- tage Grove, died Sept. 27, 2018. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. COOPER—Gene C. Cooper, 82, of Cottage Grove, died Sept. 21, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sat- urday, Nov. 3, at the VFW, Post #3473, 3160 Hillside Dr., in Cottage Grove. Arrangements by Smith- Lund-Mills Funeral Chap- el. BIRTH POTTER—Lindsey and Lane Potter of Cottage Grove welcomed a baby boy on Sept. 26, 2018, at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center-River- Bend. Nancy (Nichols) Hanks 1936-2018 Nancy (Nichols) Hanks of Cottage Grove passed away on September 27, 2018. She died unexpectedly aft er a brief battle with cancer. She was 81. She was born October 30, 1936 in Stamford, (Jones County) TX to Eugene Modense and Hattie La Verne (McClellan) Nichols. Nancy was raised in White Settlement, TX. She grad- uated from Brewer High, White Settlement, TX in 1955. Nancy married Bobby Gene Hanks on September 21, 1956. She was an active member of the Brewer High School Alumni association. She attended many Brewer High School re-unions over the years with her lifelong (~75 years) friend and fellow Brewer High School graduate Nancy Harbaugh of Elkton, OR. Go Bears! Nancy or better known as “Nanu” for those close to the family was a cook, a waitress, a cashier, a dog groomer and her most cherished profession was a mother, grandmother and great grandmother for over 60 years. Nancy was a military wife and mother that saw her relocate her fi ve kids many times over the years. Her stops were in Texas, Mississippi, Guam, Arizona, Florida, South Carolina, Alabama and her most beloved and ev- erlasting home in Oregon. She was proud to call Texas her home state. Nancy enjoyed reading, dancing, country music, everything about Texas, camping, playing games with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids over the years, watching Soap Operas and Th e Westminster Dog Show and had a special place in her heart for her dogs and her grand dogs. She was always sneaking her dogs and her grand dog’s treats and they were forever grateful. All of her kids and grandkids have fond memories of her as a mother, grandmother and grandbaby and grand dog sitter over the years. As adults we are all grateful for her love and support over the years. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Hanks of 52 years in 2009 and her parents Eugene and La Verne Nich- ols. She is survived by her fi ve kids and three brothers. Brothers Ernie Nichols, Bedford, TX; Danny Nichols(Laurie) of Mans- fi eld, TX and Dickie Nichols (Connie) of Colleyville, TX. Son Nicky Hanks (Wanda) Eugene, OR, the prankster born on her 21 st birthday. Daughter Cynthia Babcock, Brooklet, GA, Th e Southern Belle. Daughter, Ginger Ramey (Chris), Cedar Rap- ids, IA, Th e Baker and Mom’s sounding board. Daughter Don- na Smith (Jody), Elkton, OR, Th e Giver. Daughter Linda Earls, Roseburg, OR, Th e Youngin. Nancy also has 13 grandkids, 14 great grandkids, numerous nieces and nephews across the coun- try and numerous grand dogs. A celebration of life for family and close friends will be scheduled later. In lieu of fl owers please make a donation to ei- ther your local Animal Shelter or to your local Literacy Council. Arrangements in the care of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, OR. Vada Fayrene Barkemeyer 1931-2018 Cheryl Rene’ Herriott “Cherie 1948-2018 Cheryl Rene’ Herriott “Cherie”, 70 of Cot- tage Grove, Oregon passed away Septem- ber 26, 2018. She was born March 5, 1948, in San Francisco, CA to James H. and M. Frances (Ellis) Crawford, Jr. Cherie gradu- ated from Mills High School, Millbrae, CA and attended Skyline College. She was a cashier for Safeway, a Veterinarian Technician, an AT&T oper- ator and was owner/operator of a liquor store. Cherie loved her kids, grandkids, family, extended family and all animals. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Cherie married John “Jack” Thomas Herriott on May 11, 1968, in San Francis- co, CA. She is survived by son Robert Todd (Robin) Herriott, Aloha, OR, daughter Jacqueline Rene’ (Todd) Baird, Spring- fi eld, OR, brothers; Jim (Sandy) and Joe (Rohnda)Datzman, sis- ter Marn (Jack) Horn, sister Jeanie (Chuck) Robertson, 3 grand- children; James, Samuel and Daniella. Cherie was preceded in death by her spouse Jack Herriott in 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Life Flight, the Humane Society, Serenity Lane or Cot- tage Grove VFW Post #3473. Arrangements by Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel,123 S. 7th St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Doris Pauline Miller 1922-2018 Doris Pauline Miller of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 24, 2018. She was 96. She was born in Orland, California on May 1, 1922 to parents Matthew and Frances (Wilson) Kirkpatrick. Three generations of Kirkpatrick’s arrived in Creswell in 1929 in a family freight wagon of possessions, with ten mules and they settled in upper Bear Creek. Doris graduated from Creswell High School in 1939 and attended two years at Eugene Business College. Doris married Clarence Miller in Twin Falls, ID. She worked one day a week at the outlying schools as a secretary for 22 years. “She knew hundreds of kids and their parents, and enjoyed the people so much, I am sure she will be remembered fondly.” Doris liked to cook, can, and knit. She liked to sew and even made all her mother’s clothes. “Mom was a holdover from a time when ships were made of wood, men made of steel, and women were made of titanium.” She was a member of the Dorena Grange since 1960. Doris is survived by her son Harvey (Sue) Miller of Cottage Grove, OR; brother Gerald Kirkpatrick of Marcola, OR; sister Ruth Knox of Mountain View, ID; grandsons Roger Sutton and Clark Miller, 4 great granddaughters, and 6 great- great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence Miller, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Our family would like to thank Sacred Home Health and Hospice for all the loving care they gave our mom. The family asks that you adopt a pet, enable hospice, or hug your mom. “Yar, Harvey Miller and family.” A celebration of life will be on a later date. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove, Oregon. Please send your condolences on the online obituary at smithlundmills.com Vada Fayrene Barkemeyer of Cottage Grove died on September 17, 2018. She was 87. She was born in Smithville, OK on April 3, 1931 to parents Harlin and Vergie Lorene (Sullivan) Green. She was a homemaker but worked during the 50’s and 60’s in the potato fi elds. She loved gardening and canning, cooking, and juicing her grapes. She enjoyed her fl ower garden. She loved the beach, collecting rocks, and she loved playing and sledding in the snow. She was always willing to help anyone who needed it. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of Victory Country Church. Fayrene married Bill Barkemeyer in Klamath Falls, OR in January 1950. She is survived by sons, Larry (Rita) Barkemeyer and Paul (Donia) Barkemeyer of Cottage Grove; son, Steven Barkemeyer of Astoria, OR; daughter, Denise Barkemeyer; 3 sisters, 4 brothers, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday October 6, 2018, at the Delight Valley Church of Christ, 33087 Saginaw Road E., Saginaw, OR with a potluck to follow. A private graveside burial was held on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Fir Gove Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel, 123 S. 7 th St., Cottage Grove, OR Curtis Benson Deatherage 1952-2018 Curtis Benson Deatherage, 66 of Cre- swell, Oregon passed away September 27, 2018. He was born September 25, 1952, in Roseburg, OR to Benson and Ethel (Harri- son) Deatherage. Curt had recently retired after 30 years of operating his business, Curt Deatherage Auto Electric, in Creswell. He was a talented photographer who won many photography awards. He was a published author, and he wrote a column called “It Hap- pened in Oregon” for the Creswell Chronicle. He also published a book, “Lumber Icons,” which documented his extensive research and photography of wigwam burners in the Western United States. He was a lifelong fan of auto racing, serving as a historian for the Cottage Grove Speedway and sponsor for several local drivers. He operated the Cottage Grove BMX track for many years as well. Curt was interested in many things of the paranormal and conspiratorial variety--he took annual trips with family to the gates near Area 51, and he had a huge collection of literature regarding the assassination of JFK. He was a member of the Cottage Grove Historical Society and put on several presentations for that group. In his youth, Curt was a Boy Scout, and he reached the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a lover of dogs, especially his ever-present dalmatian and dachshund companions. Curt was widely known in the community for his gen- erosity and kindness. His biggest joy in his later years was spending time with his only grandchild, Ian. Curt is survived by his life partner Susan Bullard of Creswell, OR, mother Ethel Deatherage of Cottage Grove, OR, daughter Vel- vet and son-in-law Alexander Miscione of Irvine, CA, sister Marie Deatherage of Seabrook, WA, sister Sarah Koss of Longview WA, brother Dennis Deatherage of Cottage Grove, OR and grandson, Ian Miscione of Irv ine, CA. He was preceded in death by his father (Bernice) Benson Deatherage. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Commons at www.cancercommons.org A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM on October 9, 2018, at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, 123 S. 7th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Please wear your favorite racing T-shirt. 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