Anna Mae Richards

A Celebration of Life for Anna Mae Richards, who died at age 86 on Feb. 27, 2007, will be held Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at her residence.

Robert ‘Lee’ Lewis

Robert “Lee” Lewis, 91, of Cave Junction, died Saturday, May 5, 2007 at a rest home in Grants Pass.

Private interment was held at Laurel Cemetery in Cave Junction. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to Laurel Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 944, Cave Junction, OR 97523 or Lovejoy Hospice, 939 S.E. Eighth St., Grants Pass OR 97526.

Mr. Lewis was born Nov. 26, 1915 in San Saba, Texas to Martin and Mary Lewis. In 1936 he moved from Arizona to Cave Junction to work on Oregon Caves and build trails in the valley area with the Civilian Conservation Corps.

On Dec. 19, 1937 in Grants Pass he married Marbel “Martelle” Maurer. For 45 years he worked in mills including Salvage Lumber Co., Moore’s Mill, and Krause’s Mill.

He belonged to Masonic Belt Lodge 18 in Kerby for more than 50 years. His hobbies were gardening, building tables and birdhouses, and hunting and fishing.

Besides his wife of nearly 70 years, Martelle Lewis, of Cave Junction; he is survived by a son, Doug Lewis, of Medford; a sister, Louise Harris, of Clovis, N.M.; a brother, John Lewis, of Knox City, Texas; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by a son, Martin Lee Lewis, in 1982.

Fred B. Farnham

Fred Bernard Farnham, 73, of Cave Junction, died Saturday, May 5, 2007 at Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass.

A family service will be held. Southern Oregon Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Farnham was born on Feb. 21, 1934 in Hollister, Calif. to Walter and Jeanette Farnham. On Oct. 20, 1979, in Carson City, Nev., he married Jeannette Moore. He worked as a Nissan auto mechanic for 50 years in California. In 1985 he moved from San Jose, Calif. to Cave Junction, where he owned and operated Fred’s Automotive for 10 years.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, and hanging out with friends. He enjoyed outdoor activities and his dogs.

Besides his wife, Jeannette Farnham, of Cave Junction; he is survived by two sons, Christopher Farnham, of Selma, and Fred Farnham Jr., of Kamiah, Idaho; and four grandchildren.

Scott Tracy

Scott Alan Tracy, 38 of Cave Junction died Sunday, April 29, 2007 at a nursing home in Grants Pass.

No service is planned at this time. Funeral arrangements are by Stephens Family Chapel in Grants Pass.

Mr. Tracy was born on Nov. 7, 1969 in Downey, Calif. to Kenneth and Mary Tracy.

He is survived by his sister, Susan Michelle Tracy, of Billings, Mont. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth & Mary Tracy.

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