Funeral Homes in Madras, OR

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• Some of the notable people born here have been: River Phoenix (actor and musician), and Jacoby Ellsbury (baseball player).

Madras (/ˈmædrəs/ MAD-res) is a city in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. Originally called "The Basin" after the circular valley the city is located in, it is unclear as to whether Madras was named in 1903 for the cotton fabric called "Madras" that originated in the Madras area in India, or from the city of Chennai, then known as "Madras". The population was 6,046 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Jefferson County.

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Madras Obituaries

It was revealed on March 20th, 2019 that Liana Delsie miss "Tiny" Spino passed away in Spokane, Washington.  Spino was 37 years old and was born in Madras, OR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Liana Delsie miss "Tiny"'s life.

It was revealed by The Mail Tribune on January 17th, 2019 that Robert Allen Vinzant died in Madras, Oregon.  Vinzant was 83 years old and was born in Osage, WY.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert Allen's life.

It was written on May 1st, 2018 that Moses Lamont Lloye perished in Tillamook, Washington.  Lloye was 45 years old and was born in Madras, OR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Moses Lamont's life.

It was written by Register Guard on February 21st, 2018 that Larry French passed away in Madras, Oregon.  French was 77 years old and was born in Dalhart, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Larry's life.

It was reported by The Mail Tribune on October 6th, 2016 that Sheila Yvonne Putnam passed on in Madras, Oregon.  Putnam was 55 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Sheila Yvonne's life.

It was revealed by Tri-City Herald on September 20th, 2016 that Joan Kathleen Slavens passed away in Richland, Washington.  Slavens was 46 years old and was born in Madras, OR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joan Kathleen's life.

It was reported on January 27th, 2016 that Patricia Jean "Pat" Smith (Vermilye) passed away in Madras, Oregon.  Ms. Smith was 84 years old and was born in Kelso, WA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Patricia Jean "Pat"'s life.

It was noted on January 27th, 2016 that Patricia J "Pat" Smith (Vermilye) passed on in Madras, Oregon.  Ms. Smith was 84 years old and was born in Kelso, WA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Patricia J "Pat"'s life.

It was noted by Tri-City Herald on November 17th, 2015 that Clarence Alfred Oster died in Richland, Washington.  Oster was 82 years old and was born in Madras, OR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Clarence Alfred's life.

It was written on June 18th, 2015 that Ronnie Dale Simmelink died in Madras, Oregon.  Simmelink was 67 years old and was born in Beloit, KS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ronnie Dale's life.

History

Originally called The Basin after the circular valley the city is located in, it is unclear as to whether Madras was named in 1903 for the cotton fabric called "Madras (cloth) that originated in the Chennai area in India, or from the city of Chennai, which was also "Madras". An United States Army Air Corps Air Corps base was built nearby during World War II. Madras (pronounced MAD-res) is a city in Jefferson County, Oregon County, Oregon, United States. This airfield now serves as City-County Airport. The population was 5,078 at the United States Census 2000 census, with an estimated population of 6,070 in 2006.[http://www.pdx.edu/media/p/r/PRC_Certified_Cities_2006.pdf PSU:Population Research Center] It is the county seat of Jefferson County.

Madras was incorporated as a city in 1911.

The official website for the city of Madras is https://www.ci.madras.or.us/.