Twila Kay Diltz Dec. 31, 1943 – July 5, 2024 Obituary July 24, 2024July 24, 20240 Twila Kay Graham Diltz, 80, passed away July 5, 2024 in Phoenix, Ore., after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Twila was born in Rupert, Idaho, on Dec. 31, 1943, to Howard J. and Edna Amelia Graham. The second child of four and the only daughter of Howard and Edna. Twila’s
Ronald Carl Smith April 11, 1935 – July 13, 2024 Obituary July 24, 2024July 24, 20240 Ronald, 89, of Ontario, passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side on July 13, 2024. He was born April 11, 1935, in Springfield, Ore., to Carl and Leona Smith. He married his loving wife, Mary Ann on Nov. 10, 1989. Ron worked for the Lane County Public
Marrissa Jane Sherrill 1993 – 2024 Obituary July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Marrissa Jane Sherrill was born in Portland on Dec. 19, 1993. Marrissa and her beautiful contagious laugh, her gorgeous eyes, and quick wit gained her beautiful angel wings in the early hours of June 24, 2024, due to an epileptic grand mal seizure, in the comfort of her own home. Marrissa
Celebration of Life – Robert and Peggy Connall Obituary July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 There will be a celebration of life potluck picnic for Robert Connall (May 12, 1935 - March 30, 2024) and Peggy Connall (Sept. 10, 1938 - April 5, 2023) on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hines Park. Please bring a side dish or dessert if
Funeral Notice – Donna Novell Gunkle Obituary July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Donna Novell Gunkle, 92, passed away in The Aspens on Saturday, July 13, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10 a.m. in LaFollette’s Chapel, a vault interment will follow in the Burns Cemetery.
Jesse James Calkins 1983 – 2024 Obituary July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Jesse James Calkins was born Sept. 15, 1983, in Burns. He went to be home with the lord near Eugene, on June 22, 2024, at 40-years-old. Services for Jess will be at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene, on Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m. A potluck will follow
Memorial Service – Lynn Gadbury Obituary July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 A Memorial Service for Lynn Gadbury, who passed away on June 18, 2024, will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 1 p.m., at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 306 N. Buena Vista Ave., in Burns. Please join us if you knew Lynn.
Linda Kay (Garland) Rove May 10, 1945 – May 9, 2024 Obituary July 3, 2024July 3, 20240 Linda Kay Rove was born in Burns, to Francis McVay Garland and joined her two older brothers Don and “Bud”. Her father, Erskine, died shortly before her birth in a tragic mill accident. Roman Yariate later married Frances to help fill that void. She was active in high school and a
Beverly Darlene Witzel 1935-2024 Obituary July 3, 2024July 3, 20240 Beverly Darlene Witzel was born on Aug. 19, 1935, to Millard and Claire Newell. She passed away on June 23, 2024. Darlene was born in Drewsey, and spent the first few years of her youth there. She grew up with her sister, Della Myrtle, and was surrounded by family – aunts,
Death Notice – Jesse Calkins Sept. 15, 1983 – June 21, 2024 Obituary July 3, 2024July 3, 20240 Funeral services for Jesse Calkins will be at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene, 311 Roe Davis Ave, in Hines, on Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m., with a potluck to follow. Bring your memories to share with family and friends. The full obituary will be printed in next weeks