A Life Steeped in the Arts
In Memory of Lois Wadsworth, 1936-2019

My mother was a gatherer of people. She could draw someone she had just met into conversation, then into friendship, almost before they knew what … Continue reading
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My mother was a gatherer of people. She could draw someone she had just met into conversation, then into friendship, almost before they knew what … Continue reading
Art Johnson died on March 10 at 94. He was one of the owners of Eugene Weekly, having bought it with his wife, Anita Johnson, … Continue reading
Sally Sheklow was a writer and a storyteller, and no one could tell her story better than she could. And tell that story she did. … Continue reading
Shandee Franke was a bright, devoutly Christian young woman with a passion for animals. She took her own life in her mother’s bathroom on Oct. … Continue reading
Sarah Fallingwater was a caring and strong-willed person who loved to explore her creative side through different artistic avenues. Fallingwater was formerly a certified nursing … Continue reading
Rodney Heckathorn, 61, died June 27, during Oregon’s first summer heatwave. Toward the end of his life he spent time living near Washington-Jefferson Park with … Continue reading
Charles “Chuck” Joseph Rintalan was a kind man whose Christian faith was extremely important to him. Homeless for around 40 years of his life, he … Continue reading
Tensions have been high during public debates for the position representing Springfield on the Lane County Board of County Commissioners. That was on display at … Continue reading
Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Plum was a kind, strong-willed person. She spoke her mind, but also cared deeply for others no matter what their situation was, … Continue reading
“She was one of the best people I have met in my lifetime,” says Elizabeth “Lisa” Fowler’s friend Janice Scott. “I just cannot believe she … Continue reading
Davie Scott Hanes, known to many as Scotty, loved the Dallas Cowboys, pizza and his German shepherd, Holly. Those who knew him describe him as … Continue reading
Eugene Winters was a friend to anyone in need, according to those who remember him. Before his death, he participated in the Frequent User Service … Continue reading
Kim Roberts Repp will be remembered by her family for her larger-than-life personality. Born and raised in Cameron, Louisiana, Repp passed away in Eugene on … Continue reading
Hazel Dai died in Eugene on Jan. 8, at 49 years old. She is believed to be the first person in Lane County to die … Continue reading