Dale Joseph Stampke 1955 – 2025 Obituary January 15, 2025January 15, 20250 A memorial service for Dale Joseph Stampke will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Fisher Funeral Home in Albany, Ore. Dale passed away at his home in Albany on Jan. 3, 2025, at the age of 69. Dale was born on June 20, 1955, in Bend,
Gordon R. Bloomquist July 1950 – Dec. 2024 Obituary January 15, 2025January 15, 20250 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gordon (Gordy) Bloomquist on Dec 12, 2024, at the age of 74. Gordy’s passing was unexpected and he passed away while digging clams on Long Beach, Wash. Gordy was an avid outdoorsman and he passed while doing something that he
Nancy Shelley Sitz Davalos Sept. 6, 1937 – Jan. 5, 2025 Obituary January 15, 2025January 15, 20250 Nancy Davalos was born in Seattle, Wash., on Sept. 6, 1937, she was the oldest of five children. She is survived by her brothers, David Lee, Jimmy Lee, and John Lee. She had three children, eight grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Lee. Her
Local building department partnerships leading state Community News January 8, 2025January 8, 20250 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald Haney County building inspections, as well as building in general, had a reputation for being slow, as inspection services would come from as far away as Ontario and even state agencies. That changed with the employment of former Klamath Falls Building Official, Rick Stauffer. His certifications and harmonious
Why join the Harney County Chamber of Commerce? Community January 8, 2025January 8, 20250 Photo courtesy of HCCC The Harney County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) is a staple in the landscape of downtown Burns. While it started out in 1909 as the Burns Commercial Club, and transitioned to the Burns Chamber of Commerce in 1928, they have held their current name since 1948. Just like
Mustangs take sixth at JO-HI Tournament Crane Wrestling January 8, 2025January 8, 20250 The Crane Mustang wrestling team took home sixth place after scoring 109.5 points at the 2025 JO-HI Wresting Tournament held at Joseph High School Friday-Saturday, Jan. 3-4. Culver won the tournament, scoring 228 points, with Santiam Christian coming in second with 188 points. Clearwater Valley placed third with 166.5 points, Irrigon
Death Notice – Nancy Shelley Sitz Davalos Sept. 6, 1937 – Jan. 5, 2025 Obituary January 8, 2025January 8, 20250 Service will be held at the Drewsey Hall on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Internment will be in Oregon City. An obituary will follow in the coming week(s).
Dorothy Parker 1931 – 2024 Obituary January 8, 2025January 8, 20250 Dorothy Parker, 93 years young, passed away peacefully on Sept. 6, 2024. She was born in Weiser, Idaho, on July 26, 1931. Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gene Parker; and her oldest son, Alton Parker. She is survived by her son, Chris Parker, and his wife, Judy;
Val Garrison 1947 – 2024 Obituary January 8, 2025January 8, 20250 Longtime Gresham resident, Val Garrison, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Portland. He was 77 years old. Michael Val Garrison was born Feb. 14, 1947, in Nampa, Idaho, to Harlan and Helen (Howell) Garrison. Val enjoyed his family and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of