Thomas Floyd Zirkel 1933 – 2023 Obituary February 22, 2023February 22, 20230 Thomas Floyd Zirkel was born on May 20, 1933 in Clatskane, Ore., to Floyd and Dorothy Zirkel. Tom graduated from Burns High School and was a veteran, serving in the military during the Korean war. Tom attended college at OTI in Klamath Falls. Tom completed his Associates Degree and became
Meta (Connie) Goddard 1951 – 2023 Obituary February 22, 2023February 22, 20230 Meta was born on Aug. 3, 1951 to Lincoln and Donna Goddard in Ashland, and passed away Feb. 9, 2023 in Albuquerque, N.M. The family moved to Burns in 1960 where Meta attended school, graduating from high school in 1969. After attending college, she married and moved to John
Death Notice Steve Coleman Obituary February 22, 2023February 22, 20230 Steve Coleman is no longer “hobbled.” He passed away on Feb. 20, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Per his request, there will be no services.
Albert Michael Scott 1937 – 2023 Obituary February 15, 2023February 15, 20230 Albert Michael Scott passed away quietly, while family was near, in a hospital in Eugene, on Jan. 5, 2023. Mike (as he was known) was born March 17, 1937 in Burns, to Ray and Mildred Scott. He liked to fish and hunt and was very athletic, wrestling and gymnastics, swimming
Historical Society to host archaeologist Pat O’Grady Feb. 10 Community News February 8, 2023February 8, 20230 Submitted photos From L-R: The public is invited to the Burns Elks Lodge on Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. to watch a presentation by archaeologist Pat O'Grady. An archaeology site near Wagontire has unveiled significant evidence of habitation in Harney County as early as 18,000 years ago. Pat O’Grady will present
David Richard Clemens 1945 – 2023 Obituary February 8, 2023February 9, 20230 David Richard Clemens, son of Betty and Pete Clemens, was born Jan. 12, 1945. He was born at the original Harney County Hospital stone building which still stands on North Egan Street in Burns. David grew up on the family ranch which still exists and remains in extended family hands
Girl Scouts give back Community News Youth February 1, 2023February 1, 20230 Photo by ASHLEY GAROUTTE Local Girl Scout Troop 50142 has been busy giving back to the Harney County community! This group of generous, hard working girls donated 21 pairs of roller skates to High Desert Park & Recreation to help with the skate nights (pictured). The troop also donated $1,000 worth
David Richard Clemens 1945 – 2023 Obituary February 1, 2023February 1, 20230 David Richard Clemens, son of Betty and Pete Clemens, was born Jan. 12, 1945. He was born at the original Harney County Hospital stone building which still stands on North Egan Street in Burns. David grew up on the family ranch which still exists and remains in extended family hands
George Evans 1941 – 2023 Obituary February 1, 2023February 1, 20230 George Evans, 82, of Ogden, Utah, passed away Jan. 23, 2023. He was under the loving care of his daughter, Cheri. George was born to George Brooks and Margaret Jean. He grew up in Ketchum, Idaho. His mother divorced George Brooks, and she later married a widower, John “Jack” Evans. George
Richard “Rich” Calvin Weaver 1941 – 2023 Obituary February 1, 2023February 1, 20230 Richard “Rich” Calvin Weaver was born Aug. 22, 1941, in Dallas, Ore. He passed away on Jan. 19, 2023, at St. Mary’s hospital in Walla Walla, Wash. Rich grew up in Myrtle Creek, Ore. He was a road engineer for 47 years at the US Forest Service, Hines Lumber Co., and