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Mildred "Millie" D. Long Mildred "Millie" D. Long, 87, of Ashland, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003 at Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland. At her request, no services are planned. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to CATS (Committed Alliance to Strays) P.O. Box 56, Medford, Ore. 97501 Millie was born July 15, 1915 at Benje, Wash. to Fred and Jennifer Olive (Clearwater) Martin. She graduated from Medford High School. Millie was an excellent card player, lover of animals, chocolate and yellow roses. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Allen of Medford and Judy Corallo of Ashland; five brothers; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and numerous great great grandchildren. Her husband, Albert C. Long, preceded her in death in 1971. Arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland. Lynn Marie Jackson-Hines A Buddhist memorial service will be held for Lynn Marie Jackson-Hines at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at Skylark Assisted Living in Ashland. Our friend, Lynn Jackson-Hines, 71, of Ashland, peacefully passed away in her room at Skylark Assisted Living on Dec. 29, 2002. She was born Nov. 24, 1931 at Indianapolis, Ind. Lynn had resided at Skylark longer than any other resident. She had so many friends, including all her caregivers, who knew her to be vibrant, colorful, creative, funny and loved life with always a twinkle in her eye. She gave caring guidance to so many. Survivors include her dear friend, Teri DeSilva, her family and members of the Southern Oregon SGI-USA organization. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother. Arrangements in care of Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland. "You will realize that earthly desires are enlightenment and the sufferings of life and death are Nirvana" - Nicheren Daishonin Margrett Etta Cochran Margrett Etta Cochran, 83, of Phoenix, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003 at her home. No service is planned. Those who wish to make memorial contributions to SNYPS (Spay and Neuter Your Pets) P.O. Box 477, Medford, Ore. 97501 or Rogue Valley Dialysis Service, 2868 Creekside Circle, Medford, Ore. 97504. Mrs. Cochran was born Sept. 27, 1919 in Central Point, Ore. to James and Fay Etta (Jones) McDowell, members of a Oregon pioneer family. She was raised on the family homestead on Anderson Creek and attended the one room school on Anderson Creek Road, and graduated from high school at Talent. In 1937, she married George E. Clark. They divorced in 1945. In 1964, she married Jay B. Cochran, who preceded her in death in 2002. Mrs. Cochran loved dogs and cats. She owned and operated the Alpha Gay Dog Kennel in Phoenix. She raised, trained and showed Shetland Sheep dogs from almost fifty years. She taught obedience classes from several years and showed in obedience and conformation. Mrs. Cochran was member of the Southern Oregon Kennel Club, a charter member of the Pacific Northwest Shetland Sheep Dog Club, and charter member of the Emerald Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club. Survivors include son, William G. Clark of Phoenix; daughter, Donnalee Floyd of Phoenix; two step-daughters, Karen Sparks of Albuquerque, N.M. and Diane Kubiak of Vancouver, Wash.; seven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by step-son, Steve Cochran; brother, James McDowell; and great granddaughter, Jessica Hawley. Arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland. Dr. Esby C. McGill Dr. Esby C. McGill, born Jan. 12, 1914, formerly of Ashland, died Jan. 2, 2003, in Crescent City, leaving his two daughters, Marilyn McGill Pahk of Honolulu, Hawaii and Barbara McGill Nelson of Grand Junction, Colo.; and four grandchildren. He was buried with his wife, Ruth, in Yachats. Dr. McGill, as Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Business at Southern Oregon State College, now Southern Oregon University, from 1960 to 1977, was very instrumental in the growth and development of the institution. As a devoted Rotarian in the Ashland Rotary Club from 1948 to 1998, Dr. McGill assumed many duties. He was President from 1972-1983, District Governor of District 511 in 1983, and made substantial contributions to the Rotary International Foundation. Those wishing to acknowledge Dr. McGill and his important accomplishments to the community and SOU may send contributions to the Rotary International Foundation, c/o Ashland Rotary Club, P.O. Box 511, Ashland, Ore. 97520. Daniel Joseph Considine Daniel Joseph Considine, 83, of Ashland, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003 at home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland. LINKS: DAILY TIDINGS: Main | News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Opinion | Columnists | AP News | Subscribe | Archives | Weather | Classifieds | Contact Us | Privacy REVELS: Main | Calendar | Dining | Movies | T.V. OTHER: Road Cams Copyright 2003 Ashland Daily Tidings 541.482.3456. 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 97520. Ottaway Newspapers, Inc. - Advertisers -