David “Dave” Mackie Brinkley 1957 – 2023 Obituary November 8, 2023November 8, 20230 David “Dave” Mackie Brinkley passed away suddenly on the morning of Oct. 28, 2023, when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike. Dave was 66 years old. Dave Brinkley was born in Burns, on March 13, 1957. He was the fourth child to Fay Adell Mustard Carroll Brinkley
Vena Dunbar Nov. 24, 1961 – Nov. 3, 2023 Obituary November 8, 2023November 8, 20230 Vena Dunbar passed away on Nov. 3, 2023. Services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m., at the Crane Fellowship Church. A full obituary will follow in next week’s paper.
Trennon Ray Smith taken into custody after police chase News November 1, 2023October 31, 20230 On Saturday morning, Oct. 28, Trennon Ray Smith, of Veneta, Ore., was arrested by law enforcement. He is currently booked and lodged at Harney County Jail and charged with second-degree manslaughter, first-degree burglary, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, attempting to elude police, reckless driving, recklessly endangering, first-degree criminal mischief,
Join Operation Green Light for Veterans County Court News November 1, 2023October 31, 20230 Photo by CHAD ANGELL Harney County Courthouse lit up in green for Operation Green Light. America’s counties have a long and proud history of serving our nation’s veterans — a legacy that continues to this day as we work with our federal, state, and local partners to ensure that the former service
BHS volleyball headed to Eugene for state tournament Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports November 1, 2023October 31, 20230 The Burns High School (BHS) volleyball team took down the Warrenton Warriors in three sets, 25-22, 25-19, 25-11, at home in the second round of the 2023 OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A Volleyball State Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 28. Akylah Kaino led the Hilanders in a hard-fought game with 24 kills.
Terry Wayne Riley 1952 – 2023 Obituary November 1, 2023November 1, 20230 Terry Wayne Riley was the middle child of three brothers, he was born in-between his older brother, Bill, and his younger brother, Tim, on April 4, 1952, in Dexter, Miss., to Alvin Riley and Odell Claire Bowen. When Terry was about five years old, his family moved to the California Bay
Clyde Henry Cowing 1949 – 2023 Obituary November 1, 2023November 1, 20230 Clyde Henry Cowing, 73, passed away on Oct. 16, 2023, with his family by his side. Clyde was born Dec. 22, 1949, to Henry and Viola (McClure) Cowing. He was born and raised in Harney County, where he attended school and graduated from Burns High School. Clyde was a school bus driver
Candace Barr-Moon 1970 – 2023 Obituary November 1, 2023November 1, 20230 Candace Barr-Moon passed away on Oct. 19, 2023, in Harney County. She was born in Winnemucca, to Justine and Donald Bar on May 27, 1970. She was raised in McDermitt with her three brothers, Dale, Donald Jr., and Dallas, and two sisters, Justina and Debbie. She graduated high school from the