Oct. 11, 1987 — March 21, 2025 Tommy (Thomas Alfred Hurrell Jr.) made an unexpected transition from this world at age 37. His departure leaves an absence that simply cannot

Oct. 14, 1947 — Feb. 24, 2025 Phyllis Ann Norris, a cherished resident of Ashland, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her home on February 24, 2025, at the age of

March 15, 1945 — Feb. 21, 2025 World-famous playwright Gerald P. Murphy died while undergoing a heart catheterization at Providence Hospital in Medford, Oregon on Feb. 21, 2025. A proud

Amanda served nearly 30 years as a teacher in Phoenix and Talent elementary schools, primarily in second- and third-grade classrooms.

Obituary: Suzy Vann, a resident of Ashland, passed away on March 12 in Portland, Oregon, after a courageous battle with cancer. Family camping trips to Pinecrest, California, hiking the local Ashland trails, and family voyages to Europe and Scandinavia were highlights of her life.

Obituary: Sugeet Posey passed peacefully on his 83rd birthday, Jan. 5. He was a volunteer and passionate supporter of Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at SOU and Britt Festival classical concerts, a lover of cats and dogs and the occasional human, an irascible movie critic and the owner of a seriously quirky sense of humor. A memorial service will be held May 25 in Ashland.

Obituary: Roy Ira Sutton II, 94, unexpectedly passed away on March 22 at his Ashland residence. After retiring to Ashland, he became increasingly active in the community as a performer in local theater, as a classic films instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at SOU, chairing the board of Siskiyou Violins, and as a musical events producer for the Mountain Meadows retirement community and other venues. A celebration of life service will be held April 26

Obituary: The big, strong heart of Richard F. Martin, owner of D&S Harley-Davidson, stopped on March 8, at home, surrounded by family. He was 89. He hated funerals, so we won’t put him through one. Instead, we’ll have a memorial ride — cars welcome — at the dealership April 19.