Deborah Hickey 1949 – 2024 Obituary March 19, 2025March 19, 20250 Deborah Hickey (Debbie to her friends and family), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2024, in Bend. She was born in Burns, on Oct. 8, 1949, to Marvin and Carolyn Merrill. Debbie was the heart of our family and will be remembered
Douglas Jay Castle “J” 1948 – 2025 Obituary March 19, 2025March 19, 20250 Douglas Jay Castle, known to many as “J,” passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 76. J was born on Dec. 15, 1948, in San Rafael, Calif. He leaves behind three children and two grandchildren, along with three brothers and one sister. J was a gifted artist. He could
Travis Haines Williams 1969 – 2025 Obituary March 19, 2025March 19, 20250 Travis Haines Williams passed away on March 12, 2025, in Caldwell, Idaho. He was a devoted husband, father, son, good friend, and a true patriot. Travis is now riding green pastures with his father Terry. Travis was the first born son to Terry and Nancy Williams, in Burns. He began his
Patrick Bryan McKelvey March 27, 1962 – Feb. 3, 2025 Obituary March 12, 2025March 12, 20250 Pat was born in Globe, Ariz. He spent his younger years in the Southwest, following his father John’s job with the U.S. Forest Service. Beginning in Young, Ariz.; Heber, Ariz.; Albuquerque, N.M.; Las Vegas, N.M.; Jemez Springs, N.M.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and ending in Tucson, Ariz.. Pat graduated from Sahuaro H.S.,
Mary Katherine (Humphreys) Steeves 1938 – 2025 Obituary March 12, 2025March 12, 20250 Mary Katherine (Humphreys) Steeves, better known to her friends as Mary Kay Steeves, passed away at her home in Burns on Feb. 16, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born in Portland, on July 19, 1938, to Lester and Mary E. (Raddon) Humphreys, and graduated as a member of
Hilander wrestling claims 3A state title Burns Wrestling March 5, 2025March 5, 20250 Photos by Brandon McMullen and Darbie Kemper The Burns Hilander wrestling team captured the 2024-25 OSAA state championship held at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, on Thursday-Friday, Feb. 27-28, edging out Harrisburg 234 to 191.5 points. BHS finished with eight individual state champions: Kale Cornell (126), Easton Kemper (190), Liam Shepherd
Chamber Music Society Scholarship audition results Arts and Entertainment Youth March 5, 2025March 5, 20250 Chamber Music Society of Harney County Scholarship auditions were held March l, 2025, at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Burns. Auditions were held Saturday morning followed by a recital open to the public at ll a.m. The music auditions have been an annual event since 1980. Chamber Music Society awarded four
Just say no…to wet and muddy roads Community March 5, 2025March 5, 20250 ‘Tis the season for your annual reminder to just say no to wet and muddy roads! We get it – messy roads are tempting to drive through. The squish of the sludge, splash of the water, spray of the mud over every nearby surface… even the most reserved folks have
William H. Jennings, Jr. (Bill) 1940 – 2025 Obituary March 5, 2025March 5, 20250 William Harold Jennings, Jr. (Bill) was born on July 23, 1940, and passed away peacefully at home, on Jan. 27, 2025 at the age of 84, in Burns. He is survived by his partner of 23 years, Jacqueline Runyan, and his children: Oleta Jackson, Rebecca Cordova, Gregory Jennings and Kathy
Dick Wilson 1953 – 2025 Obituary March 5, 2025March 5, 20250 Dick Wilson, a former Drewsey and Harney County resident, passed away on Feb. 16, 2025, in St. Alphonsus Hospital in Ontario. Dick Franklin Wilson was born to Bessie Delia McKeen and Eston Elwood (Dick) Wilson on May 6, 1953, in Ontario. He was an only child and spent his childhood years