Mary Ann Blair 1946 – 2024 Obituary October 2, 2024October 3, 20240 Mary Ann Blair passed away unexpectedly in her home in Fallon, Nev., on Aug. 11, 2024, at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband, Ray Blair; her son, Clay; her sister, Barbara Enochson (Roy); her brother, Ott Hansen (Kim); and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Ann was preceded
Deanna Wilson Dec. 27, 1971 – Sept. 9, 2024 Obituary October 2, 2024October 3, 20240 Deanna Wilson was born on Dec. 27, 1971, in Redmond. She was a very loving and caring person, and would help anyone that she could. She will be missed greatly. Deanna is survived by her father, Robert of Burns; sister, Jennifer of Burns; and sons, Kevin and Robert; granddaughter, Emma Rose;
Michelle Yunker named Harney Regional Teacher of the Year Community September 25, 2024September 26, 20240 The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, announced Michelle Yunker as one of Oregon’s 18 2024-25 Regional Teachers of the Year! Yunker teaches Pre-K at the Harney County Early Childhood Center in Burns. Every day in Oregon classrooms, teachers offer their innovation, energy and content mastery
Helen Louise Dunbar 1932 – 2024 Obituary September 25, 2024September 25, 20240 Helen Louise Dunbar peacefully passed away on Sept. 17, 2024, at home in Helena, Mont., with her loving husband of 70 years and her daughters at her side. Helen was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Burns, to James and Ina (Cronin) McDonnell. She was the eldest of three girls. She
Peter Diaz 1989 – 2024 Obituary September 18, 2024September 18, 20240 Peter was born July 20, 1989 in Burns. He was the second child of three born to Anthony (Tony) Diaz and Lori Curtis. Peter was a happy child and was always up to something but eventually his mental illness and drug addictions took his life on Sept. 8, 2024. He spent his
Kenneth Sexton 1943 – 2024 Obituary September 18, 2024September 18, 20240 Kenneth Sexton, 80, was born in Ontario, on Dec. 22, 1943. Kenneth was a graduate of Burns Union High School and entered the United States Army, serving in Germany. He married Julia Keith in 1966 after returning to the states. Kenneth retired from a career in civil service and enjoyed family,
High Desert Heroines – Claire McGill Luce Community September 11, 2024September 13, 20240 By Maret Pajutee It is hard to imagine what Sisters and Burns Ore., Time Magazine, China, a shootout at the Tex Saloon in 1894, a gold rush at Windy Point, and actor William Hurt may have in common. The answer is that they all have ties to Claire McGill Luce, a “child
BLM Brief: September 11, 2024 Community September 11, 2024September 13, 20240 Smokejumpers landing at the Solomon Fire. Photo by BLM It’s another Bureau of Land Management (BLM) briefing! As always, we strive to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve. Part of that effort means keeping you up to date on what’s happening with the agency and your public lands.
Berniece McGee 1932 – 2024 Obituary September 11, 2024September 11, 20240 Berniece’s parents, Francis “Buck” Pasmele and Ruby Bones were married Dec 1, 1928 and went on to have five children; Clara Cannon, Ramona Rosling, Berniece McGee, and twins Benny and Betty. Berniece was born at Cutler City on March 6, 1932. When Berniece was still a baby, her family moved to
Jenks is turning air into water Business Community September 5, 2024September 5, 20240 By Lauren Brown Crane graduate is co-inventor of technology that could revolutionize the HVAC industry and provide access to clean water Turning air into water. It sounds like something from a fairy tale that might involve a genie, or a little man named Rumpelstiltskin. However, turning air into water is something one