Former Selma resident, Buck Carlos Gene Arby Ward Jr., 58, of Muskogee, Okal., died March 19, 2025 in Selma as a result of an automobile accident. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
David Scott “Dave” Conas, 58, of Selma, died March 24, 2025, at his home. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
Celebration of Life
Tyler Allan Pinard was born March 18, 1971, in Arcata, Calif., to Donna Keebler and Reginald McCall. He was raised in Cave Junction with his mom, Donna, and his adopted dad, Raymond Pinard, until he moved to Grants Pass in 1985.
He enjoyed riding his skateboard in his youth. He also rode dirt bikes and raced mountain bikes until adulthood.
He was married to Yvette Queener for 18 years. He has three sons; Tyler Raymond Allan Pinard, 29, Elijah Rain Heisler, 26, and Ayden Allan Williams, 14.
Tyler was a finish contractor who took pride in his work and had an exceptional eye for detail.
Tyler is survived by his mom, Donna Harden, and step-dad, John Harden, of Grants Pass; his adopted dad and step-mom, Raymond and Bernie Pinard of Cave Junction; sons, Tyler Pinard of Beaverton, Ayden Williams of Grants Pass and Elijah Heisler of Medford; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Alaska, California, Montana and Mexico.
Tyler died on Sept. 28, 2024, in Grants Pass. He will be missed greatly by family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. at Reinhart Volunteer Park at the B of A shelter.