Petal It Forward returning to Burns Oct. 18 Business Community News September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photo by NOLAN GRAHAM Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — handing out flowers in downtown Burns during last year’s Petal It Forward event. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — will hand out hundreds of flowers to
Funeral Notice – John Alfred Adams Obituary September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 John Alfred Adams, 85, passed away on Sept. 16, 2023 in Medford, Ore. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Faith Baptist Church in Hines at 1 p.m. Committal service to follow in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in John Adams memory can be made to Faith
Father Ray Kelly performing this Friday Arts and Entertainment Community September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Submitted photos by Angie Tiller and Melanie Tiller Epping Harney County Save A Stray To kick off his USA Thankful Tour, Father Ray Kelly is returning to Burns for a repeat performance this Friday, Sept. 15, at Burns High School. Father Ray was thrust into the spotlight many years ago when his beautiful
Charline Belle (Duckworth) Wooster 1929 – 2023 Obituary September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Charline Belle (Duckworth) Wooster, 94, passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2023, at her residence in the Aspens. She was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Roscoe, Missouri to Charles Duckworth and Sylvia Jewel Bishop Duckworth. As a young child she lived with her family on their farm in Missouri. She had five
Betty Morgan named Grand Marshal of the 2023 Fair & Rodeo Community News September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 Submitted photos Betty Morgan was honored for her years of service to the Harney County Fair & Rodeo. The late Betty Morgan was named Grand Marshal of this year’s Harney County Fair & Rodeo. Betty was a true Harney County pioneer who always put her county and community first. As a youngster, she participated
Martin Eugene Thompson Jr. 1980 – 2023 Obituary September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 Martin Eugene Thompson Jr., passed away in his sleep at home, in Bend, on Aug. 16. Martin was born in Bend on Jan. 11, 1980, to Martin E. and Tawnya (Vermillion) Thompson. He was big brother to four brothers and three sisters and lovingly shouldered that responsibility his entire life.
James A. Bishop 1950 – 2023 Obituary September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 It is with great sadness, the family of James A. Bishop announce his passing. James, a long time Harney County resident, passed away at St. Alphonsus in Nampa, after a brief but serious illness. Born Jan. 28, 1950, James was the youngest son of Leo and Alice Bishop, of Bend, attending all
Death Notice – Charline Belle Wooster Obituary September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 Charline Belle Wooster, passed away Sept. 1, 2023, in The Aspens. A graveside service will be held Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. in the Burns Cemetery.
Robert (Bob) Lewis Otley 1941 – 2023 Obituary August 30, 2023August 30, 20230 Robert (Bob) Lewis Otley, passed peacefully at his home, in rural Burns, on July 25, 2023. Bob was born on Dec. 31, 1941, in Burns, to Howard and Eugenia (Moffet) Otley. Bob lived his first two years in the Drewsey area. In 1944 his grandparents and great uncle purchased the
Jennie May (Welker) Stearns 1935-2023 Obituary August 30, 2023August 30, 20230 Jennie May (Welker) Stearns, 88, passed away Aug. 20, 2023, with her loving and caring husband by her side. She was born in Boise, Idaho on May 29, 1935, to Alfred Nelson and Agness Maud (McDonald) Welker, and was raised in Boise, except when her family moved to La Junta,