Barbara Jean (Kutch) Norris 1934 – 2022 Obituary January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Barbara, 88, lost her three-year battle with Alzheimer/Dementia on Dec. 18, 2022, with her daughters by her side at Harney District Hospital in Burns. Barbara was born Aug. 26, 1934, in Weston, Ore., (on the mountain) to Cecil and Lucille (Miller) Kutch. She was raised throughout Oregon. She married Roy
Deborah Lee Richards Pike 1953 – 2022 Obituary January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Deb passed away on Oct. 9, 2022 at the Harney District Hospital. She had battled cancer and diabetes for years. She was born in Newport, Ore., on Dec. 15, 1953. She liked cooking and gardening. Deb is survived by daughter, Nicole Wilson; sister, Kathy Richards; and several nieces. She is preceded
Loretta Thompson 1956 – 2022 Obituary January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Loretta Thompson, age 66, of Burns, passed away on Dec. 28, 2022 in Reno, Nev. She was born in Arizona to Ernest Thompson and Irene Chavez. She was a long time resident of Burns. She loved fishing, camping, hunting, hanging out with her grandkids as well as the beach. She is preceded
Charles “Jack” Armstrong 1946 – 2022 Obituary December 28, 2022December 28, 20220 On Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, Charles “Jack” Armstrong passed away at the age of 76 at the VA home in Winfield, Kan. Charles O. Armstrong was born on Feb. 15, 1946 in Burns. His family moved to Willow Creek, in 1960, where he attended grade school. He attended High School
Crane Hot Springs celebrates 25 years Business Community News December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 To thank the community for its support, Crane Hot Springs is offering Harney County residents 75 percent off day use of the pond throughout December and January. Dan and Denise Kryger bought the Crane Hot Springs 25 years ago — on Dec. 25, 1997. During the past 25 years, the Krygers have
Dale H. Berry 1936 –2022 Obituary December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 Dale H. Berry passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. He was born June 1, 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to his parents Clinton and Veda (Campbell) Berry. Dale was raised in Eastern Idaho; living in Blackfoot and Salmon, Idaho. Dale served in the United
Phyllis Boswell Harris 1943 – 2022 Obituary December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 Phyllis Boswell Harris, mother, loved one and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2022 in Sutherlin, Ore., at the age of 79. Phyllis was born Ja. 23, 1943, to Gladys and Carl Boswell in East Prairie, Mo. The young Boswell family migrated out west to Seneca, in 1946
Libbia “Libby” Rose (Bailey) Schaefer 1942 – 2022 Obituary December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 Libbia “Libby” Rose (Bailey) Schaefer passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 13, 2022, at the home of her son Bill Schaefer and Jamie Erickson near Burns. Her husband, Dennis, was at her side. Libby was born in Burns, at the Burns Maternity Home on Feb. 17, 1942, and spent her formative years
Death Notice Kirk Schmid Obituary December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 Kirk Schmid, 63, passed away at his home on Nov. 26, 2022. There will no funeral services. An account has been set up at the Old West Credit Union for donations to help with expenses.
Richard Dean Pierce Sr. 1942-2022 Obituary December 14, 2022December 14, 20220 Richard Dean Pierce Sr. passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. He was 79 years old. Rick was born on Nov. 28, 1942, in the back seat of a cop car in Portland. He contracted polio at the age of 10 months. His childhood was spent in and out of Shriners