Celebration of Life – David L’Hommedieu Obituary June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 A Celebration of Life for David L’Hommedieu will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Compass Park, 2500 NW Crossing, Bend, Ore., 97703, from 1-3 p.m.
Memorial Service – William “Bill” Land Obituary June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 A Memorial Service for William “Bill” Land, who passed away on May 20, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 17, at Delintment Lake at 11 a.m.
Sharon Wagner 1961 – 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Sharon Wagner passed away on May 25, 2023 from pancreatic cancer. Sharon was born on Nov. 4, 1961 in San Francisco, Calif., to Richard and Marlene Watkins. She joined two sisters Catherine (Petersen) and Susan (Hughes). The Watkins family moved to Burns in 1964 where her dad started a job at
Sally “Tam” Tameria Branson Oct. 10, 1939 – April 28, 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Tam Branson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 28, 2023, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories. She was a remarkable woman who brought love, laughter, and joy to all those fortunate enough to know her. Tam was born in Pendleton, on Oct. 10, 1939 to
Darrel “Moose” Simmons 1949 – 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Darrel “Moose” Simmons, age 73, passed away at his home in John Day on May 24, 2023. A celebration of life in his honor will be held on July 8th, 2023, at the Elks Lodge at 1:00 PM in JohnDay. Darrel was born at the Blue Mt. Hospital in Prairie City, on
Alan Williams 1931 – 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Alan Williams was born to Lee and Gladys (South) Williams on Oct. 10, 1931, in Burns. He lived at the Gearhard Ranch at Van the first ten years of his life, and attended school at Van for two years and another at the small school at Wolf Creek. The family then
Celebration of Life – Phyllis Harris Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20231 A Celebration of Life for Phyllis Boswell Harris will be held Saturday, June 17, at the Burns Elks Lodge. Family and friends are invited to participate in a graveside service beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Burns Cemetery. A dinner will follow at the Burns Elks Lodge from 4:30-7 p.m. Please
Memorial Service – William “Bill” Land Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 A Memorial Service for William “Bill” Land, who passed away on May 20, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 11, at Delintment Lake at 11 a.m.
Whittier Hotel restoration receives Main Street Grant Business Community News May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Submitted photo The Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will be home to a hotel and brewery. On Tuesday, May 30, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced that the Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will receive just under $200,000 from the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant program. Grant funds will be used
Death Notice – Darrel Wayne Simmons Obituary May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Darrel Wayne Simmons, age 73, of John Day, passed away on May 24, 2023, at his residence. A celebration of his life will be planned at a future date and will be announced when the date is chosen. To light a candle in Darrel’s honor or to offer online condolences