November 9, 1948 - June 1, 2021
Mona Easley passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She always greeted everyone with her smile. Treasuring all of her friends and acquaintances and dedicating her life to volunteering, all warmed her heart. From her introduction to 4-H as a youth to her career as a Union County Extension Agent and later state staff at OSU, Mona was a true believer in the power of family, 4-H and youth development. This led to lifelong friendships and memories spanning her childhood in Milton-Freewater and education at Oregon State, to over 20 years in La Grande and over 30 years in Corvallis.
She didnât let a day get by without talking about 4-H, crafting, sewing, cooking, knitting and baking. She was most proud of her daughters, Elissa and Dara, and loved being with them and their families. Gaining strength and support from her husband of over 48 years led her to feel truly blessed even as she battled cancer. She will be sorely missed, but her warm smile and memo
Danny Brooks & Lil Miss Debi –
Are You Ready? The Mississippi Sessions (Hill House): “Texanadians Danny Brooks and Lil Miss Debi (formerly of Toronto Canada) met Tom Easley of AVA Entertainment in 2019 and discussed making a record, making a real recording, blending old school with new tricks and now have a recording that some listeners are calling “new vintage”. Recorded in Raymond Mississippi (a suburb of Jackson), Tom assembled some stellar musicians such as Chalmers Davis and Sam Brady, who he had worked with at Malaco Records (as an engineer). Rhythm section is brothers Micah and Joel May from Jackson Mississippi. James Lawlis, horn guru form Toronto Canada, Greg Martin of the Kentucky Headhunters adds his guitar style along with John Fannin (formerly with Rusty Weir/Jerry Jeff Walker). Rounding things out is Geri O’Neil adding some bass and background vocals , along with Lil Miss Debi and Danny Brooks. Special thanks to Professor Andrew Lewis, who added piano/B3 on