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homeless obituary Archive

Sam Brown: 1958-2022

A guitar player who performed outside the downtown Eugene Post Office, Brown is remembered for being kind and thoughtful

NewsObituary 2 years ago

Sam Brown could often be found playing his acoustic guitar connected to an amplifier outside of the downtown Eugene Post Office. Brown, who was homeless, … Continue reading →

Anika Bliss Jamison: 1998-2022

She was a traveling soul remembered for her free, creative spirit 

NewsObituary 3 years ago

Though she was always on the move, those who knew Anika Bliss Jamison speak of her warm, free spirit, her ear for music, her faith … Continue reading →

Telling Their Stories

Eugene Weekly set out to publish an obituary for every person who died homeless in Lane County in 2021. Here’s what we learned.

News 3 years ago

The first obituary came early in the year. A 30-year-old woman named Ivory McCuen died of hypothermia on Jan. 24 while sleeping in a parking … Continue reading →

Sarah Fallingwater, 1976-2021

A determined, loving artist and former nursing assistant

NewsObituary 3 years ago

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: 1959-2021

Remembered as a man who loved hot rods and AC/DC, Heckathorn died during the June heatwave

NewsObituary 3 years ago

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’ Rintalan: 1959-2021

Homeless in Eugene for decades, he loved the outdoors, his dog Boo and helping others

NewsObituary 3 years ago

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 →

Deborah ‘Debbie’ Plum: 1952-2021

An artist and mother, she was always willing to help others out

NewsObituary 3 years ago

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 →

Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Ann Fowler: April 21, 1967- April 3, 2021

Remembered for her big heart and for always being there for others

NewsObituary 4 years ago

“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: 1965-2021

While living on the streets, Hanes took others under his wing

NewsObituary 4 years ago

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 →

Remembering Eugene Winters

He always had a smile on his face

NewsObituary 4 years ago

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 →

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