Rosie Runnels 1924-2016 Obituary March 30, 2016March 30, 20160 Rosa “Rosie” Regina Runnels passed away peacefully March 24 at Ashley Manor, surrounded by her family. Rosie was born in Burns on July 10, 1924, to Martin and Martina Ramirez, the third of five children. Her childhood was spent at the Commercial Hotel, her parents’ Basque boarding house. She and her
Margaret Ellen Johnson Teague 1929-2016 Obituary March 30, 2016March 30, 20160 Margaret Ellen Johnson Teague passed away March 15. Margaret was born Sept. 4, 1929, in Vale to Sylvia Evelyn Thomson Johnson and James Roy Johnson. She grew up with her sister, Mary, on a working cattle ranch near Vale. Her great-grandmother was one of the five pioneer women to help name
James “Richard” Temple 1929-2016 Obituary March 30, 2016March 31, 20160 James “Richard” Temple passed away peacefully in his sleep March 23 after a long illness. Richard was born Nov. 12, 1929, to Jap and Ruby Temple. He met the love of his life, Glenda Stephenson, in 1965. Richard and Glenda knew they wanted to spend the rest of their lived together,
Kimberly Patricia (Trainer) Roadifer 1961-2016 Obituary March 30, 2016March 30, 20160 Kimberly Patricia (Trainer) Roadifer of Concord, Calif., passed away March 17. She was born Nov. 18, 1961. Kim was a resident of Burns for most of her childhood, and graduated from Burns Union High School in 1980. Kimberly is survived by her husband, John; children, Juan and Jessica; parents, Charles and Clara
Janice Kay Bailey 1940-2016 Obituary March 30, 2016March 30, 20160 Janice Kay Bailey of Burns passed away March 18 in Bend from complications from pneumonia. She was 75. Janice was born June 2, 1940, to Tom and Dorothy (Paul) Jenkins of Virginia Valley, south of Princeton. Janice joined sisters Betty, Delta, and later, Dee Ann. Growing up, she had many childhood
Death notice — Vernon “Bill” Brock Obituary March 30, 2016March 30, 20160 Vernon “Bill” Brock, 81, of Burns, passed away March 23. A full obituary, including service information, will appear at a later date.
Death notice — Elmer “Dale” Fry Obituary March 30, 2016March 30, 20160 Elmer “Dale” Fry, 80, of Burns, passed away March 23 in a fatal car accident. A full obituary, and service information, will follow at a later date.
Michael Martin Murphey to hold benefit concerts Community News March 23, 2016March 23, 20160 Lakeview, Pendleton, and Bend are thrilled to welcome cowboy and western music legend Michael Martin Murphey and his Rio Grande Band to play benefit concerts for Adel resident Andy Rieber. Murphey will perform on Friday, April 8, at the Lakeview Elks Lodge, on Saturday, April 9, at the Slickfork Saloon
Hilanders open up softball season with 5-3 win Burns Sports Sports March 23, 2016March 23, 20160 The Burns softball team opened up the 2016 season on a winning note, downing Lakeview 5-3 on Thursday, March 17. The Honkers came out swinging, and scored three runs in the top half of the first inning. Burns answered with a pair of runs in the bottom of the first, then took
Weslie Clare Welcome 1952-2016 Obituary March 23, 2016March 23, 20160 Weslie Clare Welcome passed away unexpectedly March 5. She was born Aug. 14, 1952, in Burns, to Wallace and Dera Welcome, to whom she was eternally devoted. She attended school in Burns, graduating in 1970. She attended Seattle University and Southern Oregon University, majoring in English. While in Ashland, she