Esther Louise Majors June 21, 1955 – June 13, 2024 Obituary July 24, 2024July 24, 20240 Esther was born in Prescott, Ariz., on June 21, 1955, and suddenly passed away in Burns, on June 13, 2024. From Arizona, Esther’s family moved to Canyon City, where she met Darrel Dodson and had daughter Amy with. In 1986 Esther married James (JD) Majors. Esther and James, who had two
Chester Dean Adams 1962-2024 Obituary July 24, 2024July 24, 20240 Chester Dean Adams was born Aug. 12, 1962, in San Francisco, Calif., to Ruth Fragua Adams and Delmar Adams. Tribal Member of the Burns Paiute Tribe; Jemez Pueblo. Dean passed peacefully on June 22, 2024, at his home on the Burns Paiute Reservation, surrounded by his loved ones. He fought
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
2024 Tribal Stewards participants get to work in eastern Oregon Burns Paiute Tribe Community July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Hands-on natural resources and restoration education program serving inter-tribal young adults Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) and Lomakatsi Restoration Project have announced the launch of the 2024 Tribal Stewards program, which brings together a nine-member inter-tribal crew to work on ecological restoration projects in Oregon’s high desert. Serving members of the
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.
Harney County shelters are open to help people stay cool during heat wave Community News July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Cooling centers are opening across Oregon to help people beat the heat during excessively high temperatures this week. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is working with 211info to get information out and ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in Oregon, especially those most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. “Our
Lunch in the park: Feeds body and mind Community July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Submitted photo Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald “Lunch in the Park” is funded by the Department of Education. The program is now available throughout Oregon. Channon Rebeiro has been feeding children for over twenty years, and she remembers names. With the mission of getting families to spend time together, she’s the Program Manager for