Evert M. Bailey, 86, of Coos Bay died March 1, 2026 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a 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.

Paul Edward Carlson, 72, of North Bend, passed away on February 24, 2026 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

David G. Laird, 80, of North Bend died February 19, 2026 in Springfield. Services will be announced and held at a later date under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

Denise Cathleen Maloy, 69, of Lakeside, passed away on February 22, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Melanie L. Schrunk, 75, of North Bend died February 26, 2026 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a 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.

A memorial service for Gloria A. Peterson, 90, of Sublimity formerly of Coquille and North Bend has been changed from Coos Bay Chapel to the Bay Area Church of the Nazarene, 1850 Clark St. North Bend, Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131.

Bonnie M. Ullstrup, 100, of Roseburg died December 19, 2025 in Roseburg. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory with inurnment at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum Columbarium, Coos bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

Bernice Rosel (Mueller) Martin, 90, was born March 28, 1935, in Washougal, Wash., to Dolphe Seba Perry and Nickielous Antone Mueller. She died, Feb. 6, 2026, in Coos Bay.

This colorful lady was always on the go, right up to the end. She loved pie, it was legal for breakfast, lunch, and/ or dinner.

She retired from The House of Myrtlewood. And then, “Ma and Pa” traveled, and spent many happy hours in the dunes on their 3-wheelers. They loved their schnauzers and at times they all wore matching outfits.

Survivors are: son, Bruce Burback, and his children, Mendy Sleight, and Justin and Jacob Burback; daughter, Beth Burback and her son, Jackson Hammar. Bernice also is survived by her siblings Edith Coulter and Melvin Mueller. Her late husband, Darwin’s children are: Dean, Terry, Judy, and Tim Martin. Dale is no longer living.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m., Saturday, March 28, at Black Market Gourmet, located at 495 Central Ave., Coos Bay.Please wear purple in her honor, it was her favorite color!

A celebration of life for Karen L. Johnson Franklin will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Bon Appetit Catering & Event Center 63330 Boat Basin Rd. Charleston under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

Celebration Of Life for Douglas William Schade on March 14, 2026 at NoBe's in North Bend has been canceled. Further arrangement will be announced by his wife, Helga Schade.