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, 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 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

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, 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

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, 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

Katherine “Kay” Stanwyck was born on Nov. 10, 1932, in Auburn, Calif., to Greely Herrington and Myrtle Holsclaw. She was later joined by her siblings: two sisters, Carol and Ginger, and a brother, Gene. Kay graduated from California State University, Berkeley. In 1954, she married Thomas Stanwyck, and together they

Ruth “Ruthie” Miller was born on April 13, 1945, to John and Margaret Litscher in Dayton, Ore. She was the fifth of six children: Jim, Marvin, Ron, Dave, Ruthie and Beverly. Ruthie attended school in Dayton, where she played violin and volleyball. Ruthie was athletic and smart, as she was homecoming

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 Jennings;