Richard Donald Kimball 1937-2016 Obituary May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 Richard Donald Kimball, “Doc” Kimball as he was called, passed away April 18 in Newberg, at the age of 79. He was born Feb. 25, 1937, in Centerville, Iowa, to Donald and Inez Kimball. He grew up in the Moulton and Centerville area of Iowa, and graduated from Russel High School.
John Ambrose 1947-2016 Obituary May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 John Ambrose passed away peacefully at home March 26, with his loving wife, Wendy, at his side. He was born to Frank Ambrose and Betty Wicox Nov. 4, 1947, in Portland. At the age of 4, John contracted polio and spent many years in and out of Dornbecher Children’s Hospital. Through many
Lorie Lee Parkhurst 1948-2016 Obituary May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 Lorie Lee Parkhurst, 67, of Ontario, passed away May 6 in Boise, Idaho. Lorie was born Aug. 12, 1948, and was adopted at birth by Frank and Agnes Hirsch of Burns. She graduated from Burns High School in 1966, and worked at the post office and then the Burns Police Department.
Burns softball, baseball teams pick up league wins Burns Baseball Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports May 4, 2016May 4, 20160 The Hilanders’ Ally Sutcliffe led off the game with a home run, her fourth of the season, and the Hilander softball team collected 19 hits overall, as Burns defeated Irrigon 10-5 in a home league contest on Tuesday, April 26. AJ Sutcliffe hit her first home run of the season while
Hilanders take three from Rockets, now 6-0 in league Burns Baseball Burns Sports Sports April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Justin Lewellen pitched his second shutout of the week as Burns defeated Pilot Rock/Nixyaawii 4-0 at Burns on Tuesday, April 19. Lewellen struck out 10 and only allowed five hits in the league contest. In the fourth inning, Talon Case’s sacrifice bunt brought in runners from first and second to give
Thelma Belle (Harris) Buckmeyer 1919-2016 Obituary April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Thelma Belle (Harris) Buckmeyer passed away April 4 at home after a brief illness with leukemia (myelodysplastic disorder). “Please remember me smiling, as that is how I will remember you all. And if you can’t remember me smiling, don’t remember me at all.” Born Feb. 24, 1919, at the home of a
Betty Van Natta 1934-2016 Obituary April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Betty Van Natta, 81, passed away April 11 in Lexington, N.C. Betty was born April 5, 1934, in Houston, Texas, to Favel McWilliams and Ruby Barby. Betty married Lloyd Van Natta and they had six children, Lloyd Jr., Ruby, Sharon, Glenn, Doris, and Leonard. Her family was very important to her. She
Darlene Louise Kuhn 1935-2016 Obituary April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Darlene Louise Kuhn, 80, passed away suddenly Feb. 27 following a brief illness. Darlene was being visited and comforted by family members at St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, Wash., at the time of her passing. Darlene Ries was born March 5, 1935, in Longview, Wash. She was the third child,
Death notice — Douglas Farmer Obituary April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Douglas Farmer passed away unexpectedly April 17. The outpouring of love and concern that has been received has been a great comfort to his family. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts. Doug’s obituary and memorial announcement will be published in the weeks to come.
Death notice — Ronald Barbee Obituary April 27, 2016April 27, 20160 Ronald Barbee, 85, passed away April 21 at the Aspens Living Center. At the family’s request, there will be no funeral services. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.