James (Jim) Vance Hankins was born in South Gate, California to Noble and Violet Hankins in 1947. The Hankins Family soon moved to Coos Bay. Jim graduated from Marshfield Senior High school Class of 1956. He became a ceramic tile contractor demonstrating high skills and his artisitic abilities, while enjoying the people that he dealt with while helping them building new homes and remodeling. In 1966 he began a long career as a long shoreman, again enjoying the people and varied places and skills associated with the work. He specialized in crane operation, a skill that demanded great concentration and depth peception. He was always ready to drop everything and rush to tie up ships as he saw them coming up the bay. He described long shoring as “The Best Job Ever”. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, rock hounding, beach combing, camping, and traveling - especially cruising.

Jim was predeceased by his parents and two brothers Bob and Ron.

Jim is survived by his wife Elizabeth; Children: Terri Mallison and husband Tom, Don Hankins, Barbara Braun, Mike Hankins and wife Ambyr and son-in-law Chris Braun. Eight grandchildren and one great grandson; Jay and wife Renee, KT, Austin, Fillian, Alex, Eliza, Cassie, Sam and great grandson Graham.

Thank you to all the residents and staff at Life Care for caring about him. Many thanks to family and friends who visited.

Cowboy is headed to the last roundup in the sky.

Mildred Inez Blondell, 82, of Coos Bay, passed away April 6, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

A memorial service for David S. Crawford, 78, of Coos Bay who died March 20, 2026 in Coos Bay will be held Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Connections Community Church 3491 Broadway Ave. North Bend under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

A memorial Mass for David L. Booth, 85, of Coos Bay who died February 14, 2026 in Coos Bay will be held Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 2250 16th St. North Bend under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

Gordon Lee Christopherson, 73, of North Bend, passed away on April 10, 2026 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Cecil Kent Elkins, 82, of Coos Bay died April 9, 2026 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

Jerry Lester Jenkins, 84, of Coos Bay, passed away April 6, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

Celebration of Life, Jane Beard Pierson, age 77, Myrtle Point, May 2, 2026 at 1pm, Oregon State University Extension Facility - 631 Alder St, Myrtle Point.

Norma A. Shreckengost, 64, of Coos Bay died March 31, 2026 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at later date. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

Olive Chapman, 85, passed away on January 19, 2026. A memorial service will be held on May 29th at 2pm at Roseburg National Cemetery (Historic), 1770 W Harvard Avenue Roseburg. There will be a memorial get together afterwards (tba). Please contact Nicole Heim at 541-281-9221 or Dennise Dilling at 541-297-4204 for more details and notification on attendance.

Levah May Worley, 83, of North Bend, passed away on April 9, 2026 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Dear Family and Friends,

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of my beloved husband of 51 years. Douglas William Schade who died peacefully on January 18, 2006 in Roseburg at the age of 83. Doug was a wonderful man and a friend to many.

Doug was born in South Bend, Washington on September 19, 1942. When he was 6 years old he moved to Coos Bay. When he was 19 years old he went into the Navy (1961). Doug enjoyed life - fishing, fishing, fishing, hunting, hiking, four-wheeling, and traveling across the U.S. and Alaska.

Helga Schade is currently planning Celebration of Life at the Ko-Kwel Casino & Resort in North Bend on June 6, 2026. Doors open at 2:00pm and will start at 3:00pm. Dinner will be at 4:30pm. Please RSVP -  text 541-294-6246, by May 22, 2026.

A celebration of life gathering will be held for Michael L. Fisher, 70, of North Bend, on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 4-9 p.m. at the Back Alley Grill at North Bend Lanes, 1225 Virginia Avenue in North Bend. Refreshments will be served. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of David George Laird, 80, of North Bend who died February 19, 2026 will be held Saturday, May 16, at 1:00 PM at Emmanuel Episcopal Church 400 Highland Ave. Coos Bay. A celebration of life will follow at 2:00 PM at Black Market Gourmet 495 Central Ave. Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

Dolores Neal Modrall, 96: Services for Dudy will be held April 25 11am at Myrtle Point First Christian Church.

A celebration of life for Kenneth J. Snoddy Jr., 80, of Coos Bay will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12 :00 PM at the Bay Area Church of the Nazarene 1850 Clark St. North Bend. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel,  541-267-3131.