Roman “Rome” Yriarte 1923 – 2021 Obituary March 31, 2021March 31, 20210 Roman “Rome” Yriarte passed away peacefully Jan. 24, 2021, at Brookdale Care Facility in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Roman was born in Crane, on April 29, 1923, to Salvador and Josefa Yriarte. His parents ran a Basque boarding house in Crane, where Roman graduated from grade school and high school. In the summertime,
Tammie Lynn Black-Minniear 1963-2021 Obituary March 31, 2021March 31, 20210 Tammie Lynn Black-Minniear, born July 22, 1963 in Burns and passed away March 12, 2021 in Burns. Tammie attended Klamath Falls High school. Tammie could always be found outside enjoying beautiful weather and gardening. She spent much of her time with her beloved children and grandchildren. Tammie was preceded in death by
Jane Dripps Obituary March 31, 2021March 31, 20210 Jane Dripps passed away March 23, 2021. Obituary to be in next week’s paper.
Jim Withee is this week’s ‘Artist Behind the Art’ Arts and Entertainment March 24, 2021March 23, 20210 Submitted photo Jim Withee in front of several of his paintings, which are on display at Spark Collaborative Studio in downtown Burns. by Mary Kerns Burns Times-Herald This week, we are highlighting painter Jim Withee. You may be familiar with Withee’s work, as his paintings brightened the walls of the Harney County Courthouse for many
RAD dedicates Little Free Library in honor of Martha Anderson Community News March 24, 2021March 23, 20210 Submitted photo RAD members and all Harney County residents come together to honor Martha Anderson by dedicating this Little Free Library at Geno’s Gym. On Sunday, March 21, the Rural Alliance for Diversity (RAD) dedicated a Little Free Library in honor of Martha Anderson, who was one of the first Black ranchers
Burns Hilanders defeat Nyssa to earn their first win of the season Burns Football Burns Sports Sports March 24, 2021March 23, 20210 Photos by JOSH FULTON The Hilander offensive line opens a hole for Owen Graham to run through Nyssa’s defense. After weeks of practicing in the cold, snow, and ice this past month, the Burns High School football program was finally able to play its first game since the playoffs in November 2019.
June Anderson 1932 – 2021 Obituary March 24, 2021March 24, 20210 Long time Harney County resident, June Anderson passed away on March 21, 2021. On June 1, 1932 inside a sod house located on a homestead near Lewellen, Neb., June Ann Benzen was born to Swedish immigrant Godfrey Bengtsson (Benzen) and his wife, Evalena. Prior to the Great Depression, June’s father had
Greg V. Quant 1963 – 2021 Obituary March 24, 2021March 24, 20210 On Friday, March 12, 2021, Greg V. Quant, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away at the age of 57. Greg was born October 18, 1963 in Prineville to Roger Quant and Beverly McKinnon (Klish). He graduated from Burns High School in 1983. Greg later married Deborah Quant (Furgerson)
VETERAN Ulysses Grant Smith Junior 1944 – 2021 Obituary March 24, 2021March 24, 20210 Ulysses Grant Smith Junior passed away February 15, 2021 at Riverbend Medical Center in Eugene. He was 76. Junior was born September 16, 1944 in Sasser County, Ky., to Ulysses Grant Smith and Kitty Wombles-Smith. The family moved to Crane in 1951. Of all the places he lived he always loved
Public Health director provides update on COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 Health Care News March 17, 2021March 16, 20210 Nic Calvin, director of Public Health at the Harney County Health Department, wants to remind everyone to continue to wear masks, wash your hands, and maintain social distancing. “The county went from moderate risk down to low risk, but we’re not out of this just yet. It could change at any