Loretta Thompson, age 66, of Burns, passed away on Dec. 28, 2022 in Reno, Nev. She was born in Arizona to Ernest Thompson and Irene Chavez. She was a long time resident of Burns. She loved fishing, camping, hunting, hanging out with her grandkids as well as the beach. She is preceded

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, Charles “Jack” Armstrong passed away at the age of 76 at the VA home in Winfield, Kan. Charles O. Armstrong was born on Feb. 15, 1946 in Burns.  His family moved to Willow Creek, in 1960, where he attended grade school. He attended High School

Dale H. Berry passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. He was born June 1, 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to his parents Clinton and Veda (Campbell) Berry. Dale was raised in Eastern Idaho; living in Blackfoot and Salmon, Idaho. Dale served in the United

Phyllis Boswell Harris, mother, loved one and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2022 in Sutherlin, Ore., at the age of 79. Phyllis was born Ja. 23, 1943, to Gladys and Carl Boswell in East Prairie, Mo. The young Boswell family migrated out west to Seneca, in 1946

Libbia “Libby” Rose (Bailey) Schaefer passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 13, 2022, at the home of her son Bill Schaefer and Jamie Erickson near Burns. Her husband, Dennis, was at her side. Libby was born in Burns, at the Burns Maternity Home on Feb. 17, 1942, and spent her formative years

Kirk Schmid, 63, passed away at his home on Nov. 26, 2022. There will no funeral services. An account has been set up at the Old West Credit Union for donations to help with expenses.

Richard Dean Pierce Sr. passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. He was 79 years old. Rick was born on Nov. 28, 1942, in the back seat of a cop car in Portland. He contracted polio at the age of 10 months. His childhood was spent in and out of Shriners

Leanna “Renee” Mize, 63, of Burns, passed away on Nov. 30, 2022. Renee was born May 3, 1959 to David and Joann Moore. Renee was the oldest of three children, Brian Moore and Craig Moore (Bend).  Renee attended Lost River Jr/Senior High School and received an associate degree from Oregon Institute

Clarence Boyd Parr, 85, passed away on Oct. 3, 2022 at the Harney District Hospital. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Obituary to follow in the coming week(s).

Russell Harry Kowalski, 75, passed unexpectedly on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2022. He was born, Aug. 5, 1947 in Burns to his parents, Harry and Bobbie Kowalski. Russell graduated Burns High School 1966, and was junior class president and overall amazing athlete. Following graduation, he served with the US Army