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Bill J. Cox Bill J. Cox peacefully passed away in his Ashland home Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at the age of 76. He leaves behind numerous stories and memories cherished by his beloved wife of 56 years, Ginger; son, Bill (Debi) Cox of Medford; two daughters, Patricia Cox of Casselberry, Fl. and Sharon (Charlie) Hobein of Central Point; five grandchildren, Trivia (Joe) Burkhart, Richard Guthrie, Todd (Barbie) Hobein, Tricia Frank and Matthew Cox; three great grandchildren, Jesse Guthrie, Emily and Megan Burkhart; and many extended family members and friends. Bill worked diligently at different jobs over his lifetime, retiring from the City of Ashland in 1991. Following retirement, he worked at the Ashland Daily Tidings for seven years. He served his country during W.W. II as a member of the US Navy and was a member of the Ashland Elks Lodge 944 until 2000 when he took a demit for medical reasons. Bill was a quiet and gentle man devoted to his family. He was an avid reader who treasured fishing, camping and trips to the coast. Per his wishes, a memorial service will be held at his favorite fishing spot in Brookings in August of this year. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to RVMC Asante health Services. "He was our Angel in Life, now he is our Angel in Heaven." Allan Joseph Karle Allan Joseph Karle, 46, of Phoenix, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of the Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home and Crematory, Ashland. Evelyn Reynolds A family graveside service will be held for Evelyn Reynolds, 76, of Ashland, who died Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at the Skylark Extended Care Facility in Ashland. Interment will be at Scenic Hills Memorial Park, Ashland, She was born Oct. 26, 1926 at Dardenelle, Ark. the daughter of Vinnie and Bernie Atkins. On Dec. 16, 1945 at Centerviller, Ark., she married Don Reynolds who preceded her in death in 1990. She was raised in Arkansas and lived in Lakeview, Ore. and French Town, Mont. before moving to Talent/Medford area in 1987. She worked as a care give for the State of Oregon of several years. Surviving are: one daughter, Sherry Olson of Phoenix; one son, Howard Reynolds of Reno, Nev.; one sister, Gelia Owens of Sparks, Nev.; five grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. Funeral arrangements 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 -