Susanne Helen Montgomery, 86, of Medford, died Tuesday (April 28, 1998) in Medford. A private service was held. Private inurnment was in the Phoenix Cemetery.

She was born Susanne Barkley on March 19, 1912, in Bridgeport, Wash., and moved to the Rogue Valley 80 years ago with her family.

In 1938, in Medford, she married Raymond Montgomery, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Montgomery was a buyer with Mann's Department Store in Medford for many years.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed playing bridge and decorative painting.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Meunier, Central Point, and Linca Kocina, Vancouver, Wash.; and three grandchildren.

Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.

Wade Henry Fletcher

Wade Henry Fletcher, 86, of Ashland, died Thursday (April 30, 1998), at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.

Ross Rosmarin

Ross Rosmarin, 78, of Medford, died Friday (May 1, 1998), at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.

Susan Ranee Golden

Susan Ranee Golden, 40, of Medford, died Thursday (April 30, 1998) at Rogue Valley Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Central Valley Cremation & Funeral Care, Central Point.

George D. Palmer

George D. Palmer, 86, of Medford, died Monday (April 27, 1998), in Medford. No service is planned. Private inurnment will be in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Medford.

He was born April 4, 1912, in El Monte, Calif.

Mr. Palmer was married to Cecilia Downer Stephens, who died in April 1998.

They moved to the Rogue Valley nine years ago from Southern California.

Survivors include two stepsons, Robert L. Stephens, Corona, Ariz., and Donald E. Stephens, Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.

Verona Marie Wold

Verona Marie Wold, 88, of Ashland, died Tuesday (April 28, 1998) at her home. No service is planned. Inurnment will be in the Concordia Church Cemetery in Glyndon, Minn.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland Parks Foundation, 340 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, OR 97520.

She was born Aug. 10, 1909, in farming country near Moorhead, Minn.

She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1926 and from Concordia College, Moorhead, in 1930.

Miss Wold was a high school teacher in Minnesota and North Dakota until 1944, when she moved to Ashland.

After working briefly for Angus Bowmer at Southern Oregon Normal School, she began working for the city of Ashland in March 1945. Miss Wold was the lone office employee working with city administrator Elmer Biegel.

As the city staff grew, Miss Wold held numerous positions, including head of utility billing, secretary and counter worker. She was working at the city warehouse at the time of her retirement in 1974.

Miss Wold attended the Ashland First Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Soroptimist Club, receiving a life membership in its service club. She played violin in local symphonies and enjoyed attending the Community Concerts Music series and Britt Festivals classical concerts. An avid gardener, she particularly enjoyed flowers.

Survivors include three cousins, Alice Polikowsky, Moorhead, and Daryle Rustvold and Margit Rustvold, both Vancouver, Wash. She was preceded in death by an infant brother.

Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.

Darlene Bessey

Darlene Bessey, 68, of Medford, died Thursday (April 30, 1998) at Providence Medford Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Abbey Funeral, Medford.

Leslie K. Ward

The graveside service for Leslie K. Ward will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Siskiyou Memorial Park, Medford. The Rev. Mark Cach of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Medford, will officiate.

Mr. Ward, 46, of Medford, died Wednesday (April 29, 1998), at his home.

He was born March 21, 1952, in Medford.

He attended St. Mary's High School and Medford High School.

He was a lifelong resident of the Rogue Valley.

Mr. Ward enjoyed hunting, fishing and picking mushrooms.

Survivors include two brothers, Bernard, Medford, and Ken, Central Point; and two sisters, Dorothy DeFrance and Agnes Oden, Medford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis V. and Anna P. Ward; and a sister, Mary Maloney.

Arrangements: Perl Funeral Services-Siskiyou, Medford.

Agnes Blanche Hendrix

The graveside service for Agnes Blanche Hendrix will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Scenic Hills Memorial Park, Ashland. Pastor Don Baker of Ashland Christian Fellowship will officiate.

Mrs. Hendrix, 93, of Medford, died Wednesday (April 29, 1998) at St. John's Hospital, Houston, Texas, while visiting her daughter and granddaughter.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 33 N. Central Ave., Suite 330, Medford, OR 97501.

She was born Agnes Clifford on Aug. 15, 1904, in Pierre, S.D.

In September 1930, she married Morris Hendrix, who died March 31, 1998. They lived in Ashland for many years, operating the Plaza Bakery.

Survivors include a daughter, Leatrice Colpitts, Houston; two grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. A daughter, Clara Castle, preceded her in death.

Friends may pay their respects from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.

Allen Kent Baker

Allen Kent Baker, 68, of Grants Pass, died Thursday (April 30, 1998), at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Grants Pass Funeral Alternatives.

Erma Donaldson

Erma Donaldson, 78, of Central Point, died Thursday (April 30, 1998), at Medford Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Arrangements will be announced by Memory Gardens Mortuary, Medford.

Margaret Norton Oxley