Donna Novell Gunkel 1932 – 2024 Obituary July 31, 2024July 31, 20240 Donna Novell Gunkel passed away July 13 at the Aspens. She was born in Harper, Ore., on March 18, 1932, to Ada Viola (Johnson) and Auer Curtis. The majority of her life was spent in Burns. When she was very young during a throat surgery she lost the ability to
Ronald Carl Smith April 11, 1935 – July 13, 2024 Obituary July 31, 2024July 31, 20240 Ronald, 89, of Ontario, passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side on July 13, 2024. He was born April 11, 1935, in Springfield, Ore., to Carl and Leona Smith. He married his loving wife, Mary Ann on Nov. 10, 1989. Ron worked for the Lane County Public
Celebration of Life – Robert and Peggy Connall Obituary July 31, 2024July 31, 20240 There Celebration of Life potluck picnic for Robert Connall (May 12, 1935 - March 30, 2024) and Peggy Connall (Sept. 10, 1938 - April 5, 2023) on Sunday, Aug. 4, has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Falls Fire Reaches 140,000 Acres; storms bring new fires to the area News July 24, 2024July 25, 20240 Photos by BLM The Falls Fire has consumed over 140,000 acres of public and private lands northwest of Burns. Full suppression efforts are underway, utilizing a combination of direct, indirect, and point protection where the highest probability of success can be safely achieved. This human-caused fire started July 10 and U.S. Forest
Is Burns’ airport taking off? Community July 24, 2024July 25, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald Once again, our big empty space and skies are attracting those who would like us to share, as the latest prospective guests includes NASA balloons and industrial drone developers. As a State Lands Administrator once chimed, “No one lives out there!” To those coming from crowded landscapes,
2024 Harney County Ranch Rodeo Rodeo July 24, 2024July 25, 20240 Photo by Debbie Raney 20 teams competed for cash and prizes at the 21st annual Harney County Ranch Rodeo, held on Saturday, July 13, at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Teams competed in seven different events for the top spot with Easterday Ranches coming out on top. The team, consisting of Dusty Easterday,
Esther Louise Majors June 21, 1955 – June 13, 2024 Obituary July 24, 2024July 24, 20240 Esther was born in Prescott, Ariz., on June 21, 1955, and suddenly passed away in Burns, on June 13, 2024. From Arizona, Esther’s family moved to Canyon City, where she met Darrel Dodson and had daughter Amy with. In 1986 Esther married James (JD) Majors. Esther and James, who had two
Chester Dean Adams 1962-2024 Obituary July 24, 2024July 24, 20240 Chester Dean Adams was born Aug. 12, 1962, in San Francisco, Calif., to Ruth Fragua Adams and Delmar Adams. Tribal Member of the Burns Paiute Tribe; Jemez Pueblo. Dean passed peacefully on June 22, 2024, at his home on the Burns Paiute Reservation, surrounded by his loved ones. He fought
Twila Kay Diltz Dec. 31, 1943 – July 5, 2024 Obituary July 24, 2024July 24, 20240 Twila Kay Graham Diltz, 80, passed away July 5, 2024 in Phoenix, Ore., after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Twila was born in Rupert, Idaho, on Dec. 31, 1943, to Howard J. and Edna Amelia Graham. The second child of four and the only daughter of Howard and Edna. Twila’s
Ronald Carl Smith April 11, 1935 – July 13, 2024 Obituary July 24, 2024July 24, 20240 Ronald, 89, of Ontario, passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side on July 13, 2024. He was born April 11, 1935, in Springfield, Ore., to Carl and Leona Smith. He married his loving wife, Mary Ann on Nov. 10, 1989. Ron worked for the Lane County Public