Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium

12/05/2025

Born January 26th, 1943 to Lester and Laura Payne. He is survived by wife Judi Payne,
brother Leo Payne, daughters Diana Lassen (Jim), Carri Payton (Dave), and Laurel
Chamberlain.

Lyle was born during World War II in his grandmother’s maternity home in Drain, Oregon.
He grew up i...

12/03/2025

Jim Childers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away surrounded by family on November 14th, 2025, after suffering a fall on October 30th. Born on November 9th, 1937, in Ontario, California, Jim lived a remarkably adventurous and hardworking life.
Jim spent his formative ye...

12/03/2025

Join Us for an Informative Session on Veterans’ Burial Benefits
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel
123 South 7th Street
Cottage Grove, OR
Our staff and guest speakers will provide valuable information about Veterans’ Burial Benefits and answer your questions.
This event is open to all Veterans and their family members.
We look forward to seeing you there!

12/01/2025

Rolly Eugene (Gene) Kishen of Cottage Grove died on November 1, 2025.

Eugene was born in Los Angeles, CA on October 23, 1941 to Pat and Audrey (Anderson) Kishen. Eugene was preceded in death by his wife, Karrie Kishen, who he was married to for 52 years.

He was a bi-vocational pastor...

11/26/2025

The beautiful earthly life of Barbara Ann (Tiedje) Few, so full of joyful service to Christ, family, friends and to her community, ended peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Barbara was born in Tucson, Arizona on December 14, 1933 to William and Lucile Tiedje (née Ewer). Her spirit of ad...

11/25/2025

Don’t miss this opportunity! Join us on December 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM for an insightful discussion on Veterans’ Burial Benefits and how pre-planning can make a difference.

11/25/2025

11/25/2025

Bradley Alan Pennington, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on November 8, 2025, in Cottage Grove, OR, at the age of 41. Born on November 15, 1983, in Ventura, California, to loving parents "Flip" Phillip Pennington and Marcella Hogan, he brought joy and adventure to those around him...

11/24/2025

Bradley Alan Pennington, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on November 8, 2025, in Cottage Grove, OR, at the age of 41. Born on November 15, 1983, in Oxnard, California, to loving parents Phillip “Flip” Pennington and Marcella (Hogan) Virtue, he brought joy and adventure to those ar...

11/21/2025

Grief touches every heart differently. That’s why we created 365 Days of Healing—a compassionate email series delivering daily messages of comfort and encouragement to support you through your journey.

https://www.smithlundmills.com/resources/grief-support

11/20/2025

David Anthony Raymond, a vibrant soul known for his adventurous spirit and love for family and friends, passed away in Creswell, OR, on November 10, 2025, following a valiant battle with addiction. David was born on April 29th, 1988, in Eugene, Oregon, to loving parents Timothy Raymond and Darla Lou...

11/19/2025

Devon Lee Sisk, 34, passed away November 4, 2025. She was born May 30, 1991 in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Devon enjoyed music and playing the saxophone. She loved Harry Potter movies, writing poetry, and being with her friends. She is survived by her mother, 2 children, 3 grandparents, numerous aunts, u...