Frances Olene Banton Dec. 17, 1941 – May 14, 2025 Obituary May 21, 2025May 21, 20250 Frances Olene (Bridenstine) Banton, 83 years old, of Burns, passed away, surrounded by family on May 14, 2025, and is now rejoicing in heaven with her heavenly Father, friends and family who have gone before her. Frances was born and raised near Cottage Grove, Ore. She met the love of her
Celebration of Life – Patrick McKelvey Obituary May 21, 2025May 21, 20250 There will be a Celebration of Life for Patrick McKelvey on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 1 p.m at Idlewild. Pulled pork will be provided along with a pot of beans. This will be potluck style. Drinks not provided. Please come and tell some storied of Patrick and celebrate together.
Dorothy Anna (Anderson) Evans Nov. 20, 1928 – April 21, 2025 Obituary May 14, 2025May 14, 20250 Dorothy Anna was born on Nov. 20, 1928, in Burns, one of four children of Marc “Sandy” and Leona (Winton) Anderson. She grew up in Burns, and after graduating with the Burns High School class of 1945 she attended the University of Oregon where she earned a bachelor’s degree in
Judd Edward Mulholland 1975 – 2025 Obituary May 14, 2025May 14, 20250 Judd Edward Mulholland, 49, of Ennis, Mont., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Judd was born May 31, 1975, to Claude and Dorothy (Berry) Mulholland in Powell, Wyo. From Cody, Wyo., the family moved to Burns, and then to Ennis, Mont., when Judd
Deborah Ann “Annie” Morley 1957 – 2025 Obituary May 14, 2025May 14, 20250 Deborah Ann “Annie” Morley was born in Heppner, to Nelson and Iris Morley on June 16, 1957. She passed away on April 27, 2025, at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 67. Annie grew up in the lumber town of Kinzua, Ore., where
Kaylee Birt’s remains found News May 7, 2025May 8, 20250 The Harney County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that the remains discovered by volunteer searchers on Saturday, May 3, 2025, have been positively identified as belonging to Kaylee Birt, who had been missing since April 4, 2025. The family has been notified. The Harney County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their
EOYCF team recognized as Ambassadors of Public Service Community May 7, 2025May 8, 20250 Every year during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4-10, the State of Oregon honors a select group of employees as “Ambassadors of Public Service.” These individuals reflect the best of what it means to serve: creativity, compassion, resilience, and a belief that public institutions can – and should – work
BHS track teams host Burns Lions Arlie Oster Track Meet Burns Track Crane Track May 7, 2025May 8, 20250 The Burns track teams won the Burns Lions Arlie Oster Track Meet held at BHS on Friday, May 2. The women’s track team took the team title with a score of 81 points. Grant Union came in second, scoring 68 points, while Crane and North Lake finished third, each scoring 66
Michael Lewis Richards 1945-2025 Obituary May 7, 2025May 7, 20250 Mike passed away at his home with his loving wife of 56 years, his daughter, and his son at his side on April 26, 2025, at the age of 80. Born to Harry and Gladys Richards on Feb. 12, 1945, at their home in Sweet Home, Ore. Mike was one of
Gerald (Jerry) Harris Dec. 14, 1934 – April 27, 2025 Obituary May 7, 2025May 7, 20250 Jerry passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born here in Burns, on Dec. 14, 1934, to parents, William and Katie Harris. He graduated from Burns Union High School in 1953. He then served four active years of service and four years in