Ernest Stephenson

Ernest Stephenson, 83, of Silverton, Ore., died Feb. 6 in Salem, Ore.

He was born in Sweet Water, Okla., and was a longtime Lower Valley resident before moving to Oregon.

He was a retired banker.

Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.

This story was originally published February 8, 2016 at 4:35 PM with the headline "Ernest Stephenson."