Funeral Homes in Deadwood, OR

Facts about the city

Deadwood is an unincorporated community in Lane County, Oregon, United States. It is located on Oregon Route 36, in the Oregon Coast Range.Deadwood was named after Deadwood Creek, a tributary of Lake Creek in the Siuslaw River basin. Deadwood Creek was so-named because of the dead timber snags next to its banks, which had resulted from a series of wildfires in the area. Deadwood post office was established in 1884. The post office was discontinued to the community of Greenleaf in 1914, but was reestablished in 1950.Deadwood is the home of Alpha Farm, an intentional community established in 1971. The farm owns the Alpha Bit, a café and book/gift store in Mapleton. Other residents include the artists Ernie and Mary Lou Goertzen who lived in the old Deadwood schoolhouse from 1975.

Funeral planning in Deadwood

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Deadwood Obituaries

It was written by Register Guard on February 3rd, 2017 that Paul "Big Paul" Harry perished in Deadwood, Oregon.  Harry was 85 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Paul "Big Paul"'s life.

It was reported by Register Guard on October 20th, 2016 that Martin Johnson passed away in Deadwood, Oregon.  Johnson was 62 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Martin's life.

It was written by Register Guard on October 20th, 2013 that James Powell Estes passed away in Deadwood, Oregon.  Estes was 91 years old and was born in Birmingham, AL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James Powell's life.

It was reported by Register Guard on October 12th, 2011 that James Knowlson perished in Deadwood, Oregon.  Knowlson was 63 years old and was born in Toledo, OH.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James's life.

History

Named after Alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet, meaning "the beginning."

Compared to that of mainstream America, life at Alpha is simple. But we live comfortably nonetheless, and on a fraction of the resources ordinarily required. We heat principally with wood, and do not have some of the amenities that are frequently taken for granted, such as broadcast television. They serve local wholesome local and home made fare.

In 1971, four people in Philadelphia discovered a strong bond of agreement among them - a rural, holistic community needed to happen, like-minded people gathered, and community life began.