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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
O BITUARIES
Lucille Morgan Spell Reeves
Aug. 7, 1923 – Jan. 17, 2015
MACON, Miss. – Lucille Morgan Spell Reeves, 91, died
Jan. 17 at Noxubee General Hospital Macon, Miss. A funeral
service was held Jan. 22 at the Chapel of Cockrell Funeral Home
in Macon, followed by interment in the family lot at Oddfellows
Cemetery.
Mrs. Reeves, a Macon native, was born Aug. 7, 1923, to Wil-
liam Elmo and Jimmie Thompson Morgan. She was a graduate
of Macon High School and attended Mississippi State College for
Women. While in college, she met and married Keith Spell of Lake
Cormorant, Miss., who was a student attending Mississippi State
University. After a short time in Bakersfi eld, Calif. during World War
II, the couple returned to Macon and made their home there.
Early on, she worked at various offi ces in the Macon area, includ-
ing those at the Borden Plant, and at Moore and Woods Commission
Co. She fi nally arrived at the Macon Beacon newspaper, where she
soon rose to be the Editor of Society News, a position she held until
her retirement over 25 years later.
Active in community and local civic organizations, she was in-
volved in the Macon Pilot Club and the Daughters of the American
Revolution. One of her primary sidelines with the DAR was gene-
alogical research through the old county records. Her involvement
with the Noxubee County Historical Society led to her publishing
their newsletter, The Bulletin. As busy as she was with her various
jobs and organizations, she was always proudest of having taught
several local people to read using the Labauch method.
She was also an active member of Elon Baptist Church, where
she was a Sunday School teacher as well as the church pianist.
After her husband’s death in 1972, she married Pete Reeves in
1974. Together in retirement, they spent many happy hours travel-
ing, fi shing and socializing with friends at their camp house near the
river outside of Macon. She also now had time to enjoy her talents as
a gardener, fl oral designer and painter. What she enjoyed most of all,
though, was the time she was now able to spend with her “grands.”
Survivors include her sons, Keith (Shirley) Spell, Jr. of Macon,
Jim (Beth) Spell of John Day, Larry (Lucy) Reeves of Alpharetta,
Ga., and Bill (Carolyn) Reeves of Jackson, Miss.; nine grandchil-
dren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Academy, P.O.
Box 231, Macon, MS 39341; Noxubee County Historical Soci-
ety, c/o Anderson Thomas, P.O. Box 68, Shuqualak, MS 39361;
Young Life Ministries, P.O. Box 831, Canyon City, OR 97820;
or a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Cockrell Funeral Home
of Macon, 310 Jefferson Street, Macon, MS 39341.
Gary Waterhouse
July 8, 1939 – Jan. 18, 2015
REDMOND – Gary Waterhouse,
75, of Prairie City, died Jan. 18 at St.
Charles Medical Center in Redmond.
A celebration of life potluck will be
held at noon, Saturday, Feb. 7, at the
Strawberry Grange Hall in Prairie City.
Doors will open at 11 a.m.
Mr. Waterhouse was born July 8,
1939, in Medford, and raised in Lakev-
iew.
In 1961, he earned his bachelor’s
degree in architectural design from Oregon Technical Institute
in Klamath Falls.
His career accomplishments included design engineer for
the City of Eugene from 1965-1969; broker/owner with Red
Carpet in 1969; and real estate in Springfi eld in 1984.
On Jan. 6, 1982, he married Joy Humphrey.
The couple moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where he was the
owner of a home building and remodeling business.
After retirement in 1999, they moved to Mansfi eld, Mo., and
then to Prairie City in 2006.
He served as Prairie City mayor from June-December 2014.
Survivors include his wife, Joy; children, Greg, Cindy and
Cheri; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; stepchildren,
Gerald, John, Teresa and Debra; six stepgrandchildren; and four
stepgreat-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Talents and Trea-
sures of Prairie City, through Joy Waterhouse, P.O. Box 905,
Prairie City, OR 97869.
Evelyn Lois Cates
May 7, 1925 – Jan. 25, 2015
Evelyn Lois Cates, 89, died Jan.
25 at her Mt. Vernon home, sur-
rounded by family. A memorial ser-
vice will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
31, at the Mt. Vernon Community
Center.
Mrs. Cates was born on May 7,
1925, in Leese, Wash., the fourth
daughter of Ranger and Ema Leese.
Raised on a ranch in eastern Wash-
ington, she rode her horse six miles
each way to a one-room schoolhouse. When the tempera-
ture was colder than 20 degrees below zero, she was al-
lowed to stay home, but otherwise rode to school each day
passing no other houses on the way.
In 1941, she met and married Donald N. Cates, a young
logger who was working near her family’s ranch. They
married in Omak, Wash., on Aug. 22, 1942, and made their
first home in Disautel, a small logging community.
In 1944, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in World
War II. His ship was based in San Pedro, so she moved to
San Francisco, and became a journeyman welder in a ship-
yard. After the war, they returned to Omak, where their son,
Roy, and daughter, Linda, were born.
The family moved to Mt. Vernon in 1951. She was a
homemaker and mother, while he worked for many years
as a logger. Later, they bought Crossroads Service Station
and Crossroads Cafe in Mt. Vernon. After that, she worked
for the U.S. Postal Service for 19 years, in Mt. Vernon and
Prairie City, and then was the dispatcher for AAA Thunder-
bolt Fire Service for 13 years.
She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, and
was named “Mother of the Year” at the Auxiliary’s moth-
er-daughter banquet in Mt. Vernon. The couple were grand
marshals of the Cinnabar Mountain Rendezvous in 1996.
She was a noted good cook and never happier than when
serving a good meal to her large extended family. She had a
natural green thumb and always raised a big vegetable gar-
den, sometimes feeding the whole neighborhood. She loved
baseball, especially the World Series. In the early years, she
was a loyal fan of the Mt. Vernon high school basketball
team, and later, attended all the games of her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren, from T-ball to state tournaments.
Survivors include her husband of over 72 years, Don
Cates; son, Roy (Evelyn) Cates of Mt. Vernon; daughter,
Linda (Tom Murray) Cates of Nelson, N.H.; granddaugh-
ter, Chris (Ken) Phillips of Fruitland, Idaho; grandsons,
Mike (DeAnne) Cates of Filer, Idaho, Bryan Cates of Mt.
Vernon, Brad (Krystal) Cates of Mt. Vernon and Will Mur-
ray of New York City, and many great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Memorial
Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845.
Leonard E. Oster
May 16, 1937 – Jan. 8, 2015
PORTLAND – Leonard E. Oster, 77, formerly of John
Day, died Jan. 8 at Park Forest Care Center in Portland. No
services will be held.
Mr. Oster was born May 16, 1937, in Madras, the young-
est son of L.E. “Red” and Fannie Oster. He attended school
at the one-room school in Frenchglen. He spent his young-
er years in the Burns area, before the family relocated to
the Dayville area, where he graduated from Dayville High
School. It was there he met and married his high school
sweetheart, Kathleen Cant.
They lived in the John Day area for many years. They
moved to Baker City, where they raised their family.
He retired from Ellington Timber Company, after super-
vising the construction of miles of logging roads. He also
had a saddle shop for over 35 years, catering to the working
cowboy with saddles in many states and Australia.
He was a member of the John Day Elks Lodge for over
50 years.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; daughters, Luann
(Ed) Cook and Linda (Brian) Oster-Bainnson; granddaugh-
ters, Brynne and Elyah Oster-Bainnson, all of Portland; a
brother, Clarence Oster of Richland, Wash.; several broth-
Loreene Bates
ers- and sisters-in-law; and nieces and nephews.
Loreene Bates, 80, of Prairie City, died Jan. 17 at her daugh-
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arlie and
ter’s John Day home. Services are pending.
Jess.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Mountain
Memorial donations may be made to the Grant County
Hospice or a kidney donation charity, through Driskill Memori- Ranch and Rodeo Museum, 241 E. Main St., John Day, OR
al Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.
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Vera Hensley
July 2, 1923 – Jan. 20, 2015
Vera Hensley, 91, died Jan. 20 at her Canyon City home.
Services are pending.
Mrs. Hensley was born July 2, 1923, in Sallisaw, Okla., to
Jesse and Dora (Davis) Shelton. She attended Vale High School.
On Dec. 22, 1941, she married Vinton Frank Hensley in Pay-
ette, Idaho. She worked as a waitress for many years, as well as
many jobs locally before retiring.
She enjoyed taking long drives in the mountains, attending
church activities, helping others and spending time with fam-
ily and friends. She was a member of Bible Way Community
Church for many years.
Survivors include her son, Larry (Sue) Hensley of Salem;
daughter, Aloma Hensley of Ontario; grandsons, Doyle, Dean
and Monte Watson of Ontario; Jenifer Hensley and Angela
Bond, both of Salem; and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vinton Hensley;
and brothers, Red, Albert, Jerald and Wayne Belisle.
Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Memorial Chap-
el, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.
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Lucy Anna Lynn Kincaid
Mike and Laura Kincaid of Green-
ville, Calif., announce the birth of their
daughter, Lucy Anna Lynn Kincaid,
at 1:18 p.m. Jan. 15 at Banner Lassen
Medical Center in Susanville, Calif.
She weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce, and
was 19-1/4 inches long.
She joins brother, Brayden 6, and
sister, Paytin, 3.
Grandparents are Debbie Kincaid of
Susanville, Kevin Kraft of Camarillo,
Calif., and Cheryl Hoefl er of Prairie City. Great-grandmother
Audrey Martinson lives in Santa Barbara, Calif.
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Blaine Benjamin Kendall
Oct. 26, 1943 – Jan. 16, 2015
BEND – Blaine Benjamin Kendall,
71, of John Day, died Jan. 16 at St. Charles
Medical Center in Bend.
Mr. Kendall was born Oct. 26, 1943,
in Ontario, to Benjamin and Carol (South-
ard) Kendall. He attended schools in Wil-
low Creek and Vale until 1960 when the
family moved to Prairie City. He graduat-
ed from Prairie City High School in 1962.
In 1965, he married Virginia “Ginger”
Johns. He worked as a log truck driver in
the Pilot Rock and John Day areas.
In 1970, the couple moved to Cordova, Alaska, where they had
two children, and where Blaine pursued a career in commercial fi sh-
ing. The family moved back to John Day in 1977, but continued to
fi sh in Alaska every summer for many years. After that, he owned
log and lumber trucks until his retirement.
He was an avid hunter, fi sherman, golfer, and trap shooter. He
especially loved camping with his family.
Survivors include his wife Virginia (Johns) Kendall of John Day;
daughter Wendy (Rich) Hague of Cheney, Wash.; son Dustin (LaK-
isha Clark) Kendall of Portland; brother Thomas (Judy) Kendall of
Spokane Valley, Wash.; sisters Donna (Reed) Nielsen of Rexburg,
Idaho, Elaine (Gary) Fergen of Palmer, Alaska, and Linda (Wilfried)
Stoppa of Lauterburg, Germany; two granddaughters; and 20 nieces
and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grant County junior
golf program or a charity of one’s choice through Driskill Memorial
Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845.
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