Funeral service — Dorthy Skinner Obituary May 3, 2017May 4, 20170 Dorthy Skinner, 75, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017, at her home in Crane. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 5, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Crane, and burial to follow in Burns Cemetery. A full obituary will follow at a
Bernita Louise Johnson 1934-2017 Obituary May 3, 2017May 4, 20170 Bernita Louise Johnson passed away April 25. Bernita was born July 3, 1934, to Charles and Rosa (Chrisler) Whitman. Bing made her way into the world in the back of a car near Paradise, Kan. She was the third daughter, with older sisters, Betty Lou and Bonnie. A brother joined the
Earl Ellis Tiller 1925-2017 Obituary May 3, 2017May 4, 20170 Earl Ellis Tiller, 91, passed away April 23. Earl was born Aug. 30, 1925, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Pluribus and Tacie (Lundy) Tiller. In November 1925, leaving behind a farming lifestyle, Pluribus and Tacie came to settle in Burns with their three children. As Earl got older, he helped out in the
Multiple cases of whooping cough confirmed in county News April 26, 2017April 27, 20170 As of April 19, there are three confirmed positive cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Harney County. Harney County Public Health continues to work with local school districts, physicians, and the community to identify and notify students and residents who have possibly been exposed. If you or your child have been around
Roy “Keith” Boggs 1939 – 2017 Obituary April 26, 2017April 27, 20170 Roy “Keith” Boggs passed away April 19. He was born June 16, 1939, in Ontario to Roy K. and Reta (Robe) Boggs. He attended New Plymouth, Idaho high school, graduating in 1957. After school, he joined the Oregon Army National Guard as an artilleryman and attended Chemeketa Community College, earning an
Death notice — Earl Tiller Obituary April 26, 2017April 27, 20170 Earl Tiller, 91, passed away suddenly April 23, 2017, at Harney District Hospital. Funeral services are pending for Saturday, May 6. Please visit http://www.lafolletteschapel.com for more information.
BHS and CUHS host home track meets Burns Sports Burns Track Crane Sports Crane Track Sports April 19, 2017April 19, 20170 by Randy Parks and Lindy Williams Burns Times-Herald The Burns track teams not only hosted the Burns Lions/Arlie Oster Memorial Track Meet on Saturday, April 15, they also won both the girls and boys team titles. The Burns girls claimed the top spot with 177 points. Grant Union was second with 154 points,
Louis Dale Hoke 1932-2017 Obituary April 19, 2017April 20, 20170 Louis Dale Hoke, 84, passed away April 11. Louis was born June 13, 1932, in Borger, Texas. Louis was the first of eight children born to Clyde and Olive Hoke. When he was six months old, the family returned to Nebraska, where both his parents were born. In 1937, when he was
Crash claims motorcyclist’s life News April 12, 2017April 12, 20170 On April 5, shortly after 9 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers responded to a motorcycle versus commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crash on Highway 78 and Newton Road, 21 miles east of Burns. A preliminary investigation revealed that both vehicles were traveling eastbound on Highway 78. The motorcycle operator, 42-year-old Gresham
BHS and CUHS tracksters compete in meets across the state Burns Sports Burns Track Crane Sports Crane Track Sports April 12, 2017April 12, 20170 by Randy Parks and Lindy Williams The Burns boys and girls track teams both placed first at the Grant Union Small Schools Meet on Tuesday, April 4, in John Day. The Crane teams also competed in the meet, with the boys finishing fourth and the girls placing seventh among the 12 teams competing. The