Helen Leona Stinger, 81, of Medford, died Thursday (Dec. 31, 1998) in a local foster home. Arrangements will be announced by Memory Gardens Mortuary, Medford.

Mr. Ballou, 51, of Eagle Point, died Dec. 23, 1998, at Rogue Valley Medical Center.

He was born March 28, 1947, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Mr. Ballou moved to the Rogue Valley 27 years ago from California.

On Feb. 2, 1980, in Shady Cove, he married Irene "Renee" Botello, who survives.

He worked for Greg Grissom Construction, Batzer Construction and had been a sub-contractor.

He was a member of Trail Christian Fellowship and enjoyed motorcycles, carving wood and building furniture.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a son, Brent, Grants Pass; a daughter, Judy Walton, in Alabama; his father, Robert, Crescent City, Calif.; three sisters, Barbara Lewis, Cathy Owen and Lorraine Walsh, all in California; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Mae Ballou.

Arrangements: Central Valley Cremation & Funeral Care, Central Point.

She was born Betty Higbee on Feb. 11, 1915, in Moline-Rock Island, Ill.

On Aug. 6, 1938, in Rock Island, Ill., she married Jay Garrett, who died in 1979.

Mrs. Garrett moved to the Rogue Valley six years ago from Culver City, Calif.

She was a life member of the Unitarian Universalist Church and member and president of the Culver City parent-teacher organization and the Culver City Women's Club.

Mrs. Garrett was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling and making cookies for her grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Beth Jackson and Natalie Garrett, both Ashland; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.

Arrangements will be announced by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.

Mrs. Hargens, 96, of Medford, died Tuesday (Dec. 29, 1998) in Medford.

She was born Blanche L. Rantala on Dec. 17, 1902, in Fort Bragg, Calif.

On Dec. 9, 1933, in San Francisco, Calif., she married Capt. Webster E. Hargens, who died in 1976. They moved to the Rogue Valley in 1962 from San Francisco.

Mrs. Hargens was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons, Robert, San Francisco, and Richard, in California; two grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Friends may pay their respects from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.

Mrs. Broome, 76, of Ashland, formerly of Central Point, died Dec. 24, 1998, in Medford.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Medford Senior Center, 510 E. Main St., Medford, OR 97504.

She was born L. Rachel Kelly on Oct. 1, 1922, in Nashua, N.H.

On Aug. 5, 1946, in Berkeley, Calif., she married Elgin M. Broome, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Broome was an office manager for an electronics firm in California before moving to Oregon.

She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi in Medford, Medford Methodist Social Group, the Emblem Club, Lady Elks, Medford and Central Point senior centers, Rebekah Lodge and Oregon State Grange in Central Point.

Mrs. Broome volunteered with the Britt Festival and Loaves and Fishes, and was an avid quilter.

Survivors include a sister, Barbara La Rue, in Florida. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Ribiera.

Friends may pay their respects from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday at Central Valley Chapel, 800 S. Front St., Central Point.

Arrangements: Central Valley Cremation & Funeral Care, Central Point.

Mrs. Jobe, 84, of Ashland, died Sunday (Dec. 27, 1998) at her home.

She was born Doris Clark on Sept. 20, 1914, in Marshall, Minn., and raised in Big Timber, Mont.

Mrs. Jobe attended the University of Denver and completed nurse's training at Stanford University Hospital.

During World War II, she served in the 59th Evacuation Hospital unit which followed the armies through Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, France and Germany. While serving in Germany she was awarded the Bronze Star.

On Jan. 19, 1946, in Billings, Mont., she married Stan Jobe, who survives.

After moving to Salem, Mrs. Jobe was assistant chief nurse at Salem Memorial Hospital. She lived in Burns for six years before moving to Ashland in 1956.

Mrs. Jobe was a nurse with the Jackson County Health Department for six years, retiring in 1980.

She was a member and Sunday school teacher at Ashland First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include a daughter, Janis Kuchler, Pendleton; and three sisters, May Mckenzie, Big Timber, Mont., and Betty Jones and Eleanor Sauters, both Billings. Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.

Arrangements: Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland.

Mr. Hartley, 63, of Central Point, died Tuesday (Dec. 29, 1998) at his home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rogue Valley Medical Center Foundation, Hospice, 2825 E. Barnett Road, Medford, OR 97504.

He was born June 19, 1935, in Cedar City, Utah.

Mr. Hartley moved to the Rogue Valley 42 years ago from Utah.

On Nov. 3, 1956, in Medford, he married Mavis B. Stephenson, who survives.

Mr. Hartley retired in 1990.

He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the National Rifle Association.

He enjoyed working on old cars, camping and fishing.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include three daughters, Marty Holland, Dawn Palmerton and Robin Plankenhorn, all Medford; his mother, LaVonda Beaver, Eagle Point; two sisters, Hazel Knudsen, Oxnard, Calif., and Clarece Hunt, in Utah; and eight grandchildren.

Friends may pay their respects from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.

Mrs. Carlson, 72, of Rogue River, died Monday (Dec. 28, 1998) at Three Rivers Community Hospital, Grants Pass.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the River Catholic Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 1596, Rogue River, OR 97537.

She was born June Smith on Jan. 8, 1926, in Oakland, Calif.

Mrs. Carlson moved to the Rogue Valley 18 years ago.

She was an artist and teacher.

She was a member of Our Lady of the River Catholic Church and Birdie's Nest Quilting Group.

Survivors include a son, Lance, Reno, Nev.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon L.; and a son, Larry B.

Arrangements: Perl Funeral Services-Siskiyou, Medford.