Loveland Funeral Chapel

04/29/2026

UNION COUNTY SERAVICE NOTICE:

Mildred “Millie” V. Taylor. A Viewing will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 3:00pm at Mountain Life Church, in La Grande, OR. Casual dress is preferred by the family.

04/29/2026

Mildred “Millie” Taylor, 91, of La Grande, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at La Grande Post Acute Rehabilitation Center. A Viewing will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Loveland Funeral Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 3:00pm at Mountain Life Church, in La Grande, OR. Casual dress is preferred by the family.

Mildred was born on March 21,1935 in Haughton, Louisiana, to Robert Eugene Mitchell Sr. and Minnie Irene Bryan. She spent her early years in Haughton and later lived in Willamina, Grande Ronde, McMinnville, and ultimately La Grande, where she made her home for the past 34 years.

To read the full obituary for Mildred and share your favorite stories, photos, memories, and condolences with the family, please visit her memorial page, linked below.
https://lovelandfuneralchapel.secure.tributecenteronline.com/obituaries/Mildred-V-Taylor?obId=48246615 #/obituaryInfo

04/28/2026

Jessie Ruth Dodson, May 20, 1933 to April 24, 2026

Jessie Ruth Swanson Dodson was born in Hood River, Oregon, May 20, 1933, to Charles Royal Monroe Swanson and Sylvia Ruth Garrett Swanson. She passed away at home, April 24, 2026. Her family moved frequently while she was growing up, but Hood River and Albany, were favored communities of her youth. She attended high school in Albany, where she played clarinet in the marching band and made enduring friendships with classmates. Friendships meant a lot to Jessie and she had many that lasted throughout her life, including with her sisters-in-law, father and mother-in-law, many cousins and devoted neighbors.

After a move to Eastern Oregon, Jessie met Don Dodson through mutual friends. They married in 1952 and cherished each other through life’s highs and lows until Don’s passing in 2024. During those 72 years, they raised three daughters, and loved eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.

To read the full obituary for Jessie and share your favorite stories, photos, memories, and condolences with the family, please visit her memorial page, linked below.
https://www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Jessie-Ruth-Dodson?obId=48238382 #/obituaryInfo

04/27/2026

04/25/2026

UNION COUNTY SERVICE REMINDER:

Kathleen M. Rienti. A Celebration of life will be held at the Pioneer Park Pavilion, today, Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 5:00pm. Casual dress is preferred by the family..

04/25/2026

WALLOWA COUNTY SERVICE REMINDER:

Edward Gomes. A celebration of life will be held, today, Saturday April 25th, at 3:00 with a sit down dinner to follow at the Enterprise Elks Lodge. Please bring your favorite desert to share.

04/25/2026

UNION COUNTY SERVICE REMINDER:

Barbara J. McClure. A Graveside Service will be held at Grandview Cemetery, today, Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm. Casual dress is preferred by the family.

04/25/2026

WALLOWA COUNTY SERVICE REMINDER:

Nate Steinbeck. A celebration of Nate’s life will be held at the Liberty Grange in Joseph on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM, followed by a light lunch.

04/25/2026

Here's to new beginnings. 🌱

04/24/2026

Jerry Coleman Simpson, 87, of Enterprise, OR, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026 surrounded by his wife and all four of his children after a courageous battle with complex pneumonia.

He was born on September 26, 1938 in Cameron, North Carolina and moved around as a child attending multiple schools across Oregon, Washington and Alberta Canada before returning to North Carolina and graduating from Carthage High School. He then enlisted in the Navy and spent 4 years as an Engineman. After his service, he fell in love with Wallowa County and started working as a truck driver. He soon met the love of his life, Barbara Dunham, who he would go on to marry and build an amazing life with. They had 4 children who were the center of his world and now he is blessed with 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He spent many years working as a log truck driver then as a mechanic and fuel truck driver for Wallowa County Grain Growers.

To read the full obituary for Jerry and share your favorite stories, photos, memories, and condolences with the family, please visit his memorial page, linked below.
https://www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Jerry-Coleman-Simpson?obId=48205338 #/obituaryInfo

04/24/2026

William “Rip” Ripley Roberts, 70, of Elgin, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at his residence. At his request, there will be no service.

Rip was born on January 2, 1956, in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, to William and Norma (Storms) Roberts. He resided in Hillsboro, OR; Lopez, WA; San Juan, WA; Friday Harbor; Imbler, OR and Elgin, OR. He served our country while in the United States Navy. He attended Hill High School and Lopez High School.

To read the full obituary for William and share your favorite stories, photos, memories, and condolences with the family, please visit his memorial page, linked below.
https://www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/William-Ripley-Roberts?obId=48205557 #/obituaryInfo

04/24/2026

WALLOWA COUNTY SERVICE NOTICE: