Beth Louice Akin-Rupe, 93, died Feb. 5, 2012, in Brookings. She was born June 23, 1918, in Seattle.

A celebration of her life was held Feb. 10 at Redwood Memorial Chapel in Brookings. Interment followed at W.J. Ward Memorial Cemetery.

John W. Hopkins, 62, of Brookings, passed away Feb. 23, 2012, surrounded by his family, at his home, after a three-year battle with cancer.

John was born June 25, 1949, in Syracuse, Kan., to Luther and Lois (Puyear) Hopkins.

He spent his early years in Johnson, Kan., with his grandmother until he and his mother moved to Los Gatos, Calif.

While attending Westmont High School in Saratoga, Calif., John met Nancy Ballard. The two fell in love and were married Jan. 20, 1968, in Reno, Nev.

Glenn C. Notvedt, retired Navy, passed away with wife Kathleen and grandson John by his side. He leaves behind wife Kathleen, grandsons John of Crescent City and Patrick of Coos Bay, Ore., great-granddaughter Sunny of Crescent City, sister Mary Ann of  Sacramento, brother Elmer and niece Paulette of Minnesota. Glenn will be missed so much by all including his little dog Tamie.

No services will be held.

— Submitted by Family

Davy Joseph Crockett passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012, from complications related to cancer. He was 81. Davy was born on August 17, 1930, in Charlie Jenson’s house in Denmark, Ore., (near Langlois). He attended primary school in Harbor, Ore., and then Brookings-Harbor High School.

Davy Crockett was in the United States Army Infantry from 1952-1954. He served in the Korean Conflict as a corporal in the Honor Guard, receiving the Bronze Star, National Defense Medal, Presidential Citation and United Nations Medal. Davy then served in the Army Reserves until 1960.

Margaret Marge Glasser left us early morning February 15, 2012, to be with her Valentine who had just left her on Veterans Day.

Margaret was born in Santa Ana, Calif., June 1918, to Lulu and Tobias Minor. After graduating from high school, Margaret began her career as a seamstress.  She loved sewing and later made clothing for many years for her family.

While attending a dance at the  Pike in Long Beach, Calif., she met the love of her life Bill Glasser. After an 18 month courtship and waiting for him to get off his Navy ship in San Francisco, they married in a courthouse December 23, 1943, and again in a Catholic church in Illinois and Elvis Presley Chapel, Las Vegas, renewing their vows after 55 years.

Kenneth William Erb, 74, died peacefully Feb. 7, 2012, at his home.

He was born  Aug. 26, 1937, in Pueblo, Colo., to Henry C. and Ruth E. Erb.

The family moved to San Diego,  and then to Junction City, where he grew up.

Kenny enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1956, and was based in Indiana.

Damian Joseph Vazquez was born at 24 weeks, he weighed 1 lb 10 oz. He was 12 inches long. His chance at survival was very slim but we all had faith he’d make it and beat the odds. He was a fighter. He got pneumonia twice and had heart surgery shortly after being born. He then developed cysts on his lungs, which caused him to slowly leave us. He stayed strong and fought hard. Every time he heard his mothers voice or felt her touch, his heart rate would increase which meant he was happy and content. He couldn’t talk or do much being in the incubator and on a respirator, but you could tell he loved his mom very much.

Marvin Edward Barlow Jr., our beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle, friend and father figure to many, left us on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, in Redding, Calif.

Marvin, known as “Beeb” to family and friends, was born March 21, 1954, to Marvin Barlow Sr. and Savina D. (Antoniolli) Barlow and spent his life on the family ranch in Orick.

Ignoring his paraplegia caused by an accident as a small boy, Beeb was a well known and accomplished rancher and dairyman. While milking cows Beeb regularly received clean milk certificates from Rumiano Cheese. Boy, if you were working in the dairy barn with Beeb and he found one speck of dirt in the milk filter you were in for a royal chewing out!

Rose Varley, age 59,  lost her battle to lung cancer on February 13, 2012. She was born on July 28, 1952,  in Oceanside Calif., and has been a long-time resident of Del Norte County.

Rose is survived by her children Starlene Francis, Donald Francis, and Brandon Moore. She will be joining her son Larry Moore in heaven. Survivors also include sister Kathy Loreth. Rose is also leaving eight grandchildren behind, Ashley Jones, Devin Jones, Alex Brading, Taylor Moore, Larry Asbury, Alyssa Francis, Donny Francis and Brandon Moore. She will be missed dearly.