Celebration of Life – Carl M. Harris Jan. 8, 1943 – Feb. 3, 2026 Obituary July 8, 2026July 8, 20260 A Celebration of Life for Carl Harris will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 1 p.m., at the Burns Elks Lodge in Burns. Please join Carl’s friends and family for lunch and stories to celebrate his life.
Sue (Susan) Lynn Herringshaw 1962 – 2026 Obituary July 8, 2026July 8, 20260 Sue (Susan) Lynn Herringshaw, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully at her home, on June 24, 2026, at the age of 64. Sue was born on May 31, 1962, in Los Angeles, Calif. She grew up in Santa Ana and
Stanley Lee Larson March 2, 1947 – Oct. 9, 2025 Obituary July 8, 2026July 8, 20260 This supplemental obituary provides additional information not contained in the original obituary, dated Nov. 5, 2025. Submitted by the Larson family Stanley L. Larson Sr., was born in Mobridge, S.D., on March 2, 1947, to Fred (Fritjob) Ernest Larson and Iva May Memmer Larson. He was raised in South Dakota on a
Merle Gene Miller 1930 – 2026 Obituary July 1, 2026July 1, 20260 Merle Gene Miller, devoted husband, father, veteran, master craftsman, community volunteer and historian peacefully passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 95. Born Dec. 3, 1930, in Burns, to Ira A. (Jack) and Zeta M. Dunten-Miller, Merle grew up in Drewsey and graduated from Crane High School, where
Verna Lee Pettyjohn 1937 – 2026 Obituary June 17, 2026June 17, 20260 Verna Lee Pettyjohn (Wood) was born Aug. 21,1937 in Baker. She passed away May 23, 2026, in Burns. She was born in her grandmother’s house in Baker and grew up in Seneca with parents Milburn Wood and Mary (Merkle) Wood as the second in a family of four girls. She attended
James “Jim” Bartell Cronin 1952 – 2026 Obituary June 10, 2026June 10, 20260 James “Jim” Bartell Cronin was born on Dec. 13, 1952, in Drewsey, to Patrick and Joyce Cronin. His childhood was filled with outdoor adventures; buckarooing, hunting, fishing, and sports, experiences that shaped a life grounded in hard work, humility, compassion, and a deep love for family and the outdoors. Jim attended
Carol Jean Smith 1938 -2026 Obituary May 27, 2026May 27, 20260 Carol Jean (Herrin) Smith passed away Feb. 16, at her home in Coquille, Ore., with her family at her side. Carol was born Jan. 10, 1938 in Oroville, Wash., to Harold Freeman and Marjorie Francelia (Haase) Herrin. Carol married Bill in Lakeview, on Sept. 6, 1958. To the marriage was born two
Janette Jarvis 1932 – 2026 Obituary May 27, 2026May 27, 20260 Janette Louise Frost was born to Gearald E. Frost and Lois A. Rossiter on Feb. 27, 1932, in Drain, Ore. She passed away in Burns on May 16, 2026. Janette was the oldest of the sisters, Claudia Sandquist, Ethel Bossuot and Jackie Caizza. The family lived in Corvallis and moved to Burns
Celebration of Life – Al Albertson Obituary May 27, 2026May 27, 20260 A Celebration of Life for Al Albertson will be held at the Burns Elks Lodge on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m.
Trail of Hope raises $1,901 for local cancer patients! Community May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 Photos courtesy of CANCancer CAN Cancer of Harney County hosted the annual Trail of Hope 5K Fun Run & Walk Saturday, May 9, at the Hines Park Pavilion. This annual event raises funds to help cover the cost of non-medical expenses (such as gas, groceries, and lodging) for local cancer patients