Eugene “Geno” T. Houston Jr. 1953 – 2024 Obituary August 28, 2024August 28, 20240 Eugene “Geno” T. Houston Jr. passed away July 27, 2024, at his home in Amargosa Valley, Nev., as a result of the excessive heat in that area. Gene was born to Eugene T. and ClaraBelle Houston on Jan. 3, 1953 in Burns, missing becoming the New Year’s baby by a few
William (Bill) Charles Manning Feb. 25, 1942 – Aug. 9, 2024 Obituary August 21, 2024August 21, 20240 On Aug. 9, 2024, “Bill”, as he was known by many, left his home in Hines after he heard his savior calling him to his heavenly address. We will miss him until we join him there. Born in Dallas, Tex., to William Elmer Manning and Ella Mae (Merchant) Manning. In 1946,
Death Notice – Berniece McGee Obituary August 21, 2024August 21, 20240 Berniece McGee was born March 6, 1932 and passed away on Aug. 11, 2024. No services are planned.
Johnny Michael Prater 1954 – 2024 Obituary August 21, 2024August 21, 20240 Johnny Michael Prater, 69, of Burns, passed away on July 30, 2024. John was born on Nov. 5, 1954 to Bob and Geraldine Prater in San Bernardino, Calif. The family then moved up to Medford. After school, John went on to a successful career in sales as a Construction Sales Manager. He
Anthony John Read 1975-2024 Obituary August 14, 2024August 14, 20240 Anthony John Read, 49, passed away in Casper, Wyo., on Aug. 8, of a heart attack while sleeping. He was born July 26, 1975 in Vancouver, Wash., and graduated from high school in Madras, in 1994. He attended Central Oregon Community College in Bend and in 1996 enlisted in the U.S.
Death Notice – Michael “Lindsey” Wenick Obituary August 14, 2024August 14, 20240 Michael “Lindsey” Wenick, 72, of Seneca, passed away Saturday Aug. 10. There will be a memorial service Sunday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m., at the Seneca City Hall.
Fire season continues; above average conditions expected for August Community News August 7, 2024August 7, 20240 Submitted photo Over 1,000 firefighters and support resources, including your local Burns Interagency Fire Zone staff and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations, continue to be busy with wildfires large and small across Harney and southern Grant counties. In these extreme conditions, fire leaders move crews to high priority areas as quickly as
Dusty Threads & Thrift opens to the public on August 8 at 53 East Industrial Ave., in Burns Community News August 7, 2024August 7, 20240 Photo by TERRI WATTS DT&T board members from L-R: Joyce Loranger, Sherrie Modey, Donna Delange, Liz Appleman, Mark Doverspike and Tom Hebard. Terri Watts Burns Times-Herald On Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, I attended the soft opening of Dusty Threads & Thrift, a new business now open in Burns. I was personally impressed with everything
Don “Jiggs” Clinton Barnes 1930 – 2024 Obituary August 7, 2024August 7, 20240 Don “Jiggs” Clinton Barnes, 94, rode his last ride on Aug. 1, 2024. He passed away at home with his wife, eating ice cream in his chair. He was born to Charles Clinton Barnes and Fannie Belle Holloway Barnes on Feb. 21, 1930, with his twin sister Donna. Jiggs and Donna
Wildland fire community mourns fallen pilot Community News July 31, 2024August 1, 20240 The wildland firefighting community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Single engine air tanker pilot James Bailey Maxwell, 74, died while working in the vicinity of the Falls Fire on July 25, 2024. James was an experienced pilot who had spent 54 years of his life flying