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.
Hip Kidz Dance Academy going strong Arts and Entertainment Community July 3, 2024July 8, 20240 It’s been a couple months since Doug and Jamie Murphy opened Hip Kidz Dance Academy in Burns. The Burns Times-Heralds’ Terri Watts caught up with Jamie’s busy schedule and asked her a few questions about her business. BTH: Tell us about yourself and your dance/gymnastics experience. Murphy: I grew up doing both
Head Start home based preschool applications include rural family visits Community Youth July 3, 2024July 8, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald If you are sensitive to the frequencies in your surroundings, you will immediately feel “good vibes” when you enter the Harney County Early Childhood Center. Donna Schnitker, Head Start Champion, was back in Burns recently checking up on her obsession. But the passion of caring for every
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
Hospital welcomes CEO Bob Gomes Community Health District Board of Directors June 26, 2024June 27, 20240 During a special meeting on June 7, the Harney County Health District Board of Directors unanimously agreed to hire Bob Gomes as the permanent chief executive officer (CEO) for the Health District. In this role, Gomes will oversee Harney District Hospital and all of its affiliated entities. Gomes will assume
Shirley Smith Moore 1952-2024 Obituary June 26, 2024June 26, 20240 Shirley Smith Moore, beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away at her home in Prineville, on Feb. 7, 2024 with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Burns, to Ulysses and Kitty Smith of Crane. She was the youngest of ten children and the only child to
Celebration of Life – Sunshine Potter Obituary June 19, 2024June 26, 20240 There will be a Celebration of Life potluck picnic held for Sunshine Potter (Oct. 12, 1957 - Nov. 10, 2023) on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Hines Park Pavilion. Please bring a side dish or dessert if you can, meat will be provided. We will