Ronald Graeme McComb passed away June 30. Ron was an artist, a healer, a story-teller, a scholar, an activist, and a toucher of souls. He was generous with his laughter and his compassion, forging strong connections with many people throughout his long and vibrant life. Ron was born in Burns in 1938,

Raymond “Ray” Curtis passed away from cancer July 6, 2018, surrounded by family. Raymond was born May 18, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Auer and Ada (Johnson) Curtis. Ray grew up in Burns and worked as a ranch hand in the Steens Mountain area during his teens. He joined

Bob Christensen, 83 years young, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 30, 2018. He suffered from dementia and COPD for the past 5 years. Bob was born Jan. 17, 1935, to Willie and Eva Christensen. He was the oldest of three children. His sister, Phyllis, was born just

Chuck Vawter passed away peacefully June 12, after a brief illness, with his family near him. Charles Dalton Vawter was born May 9, 1929, in Grand Junction, Colo., into a degree of poverty that he spent his adulthood happy and proud none of his descendants ever experienced. The ninth of 10

Robert Christensen passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 30. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at the Burns Cemetery. The family would like to invite you to join us for dinner and a celebration of his life at the Burns Elks Lodge

A graveside service with military honors for Val Anderson will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 2, at Burns Cemetery, 430 W. Monroe St. in Burns. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception to be held immediately following at the American Legion Hall in Burns. For those who

Nida Dingle Gunkel, 62, passed away June 14 at the Aspens. Nida was born on Dec. 4, 1955, in Cadapli, Philippines, to Jose B. Dingle and Inocencia L. Chavez Dingle. Nida went to school at Saint Christopher Academy and Philippine School of Business Administration. She married Harvey Gunkel on July 23,

Doris L. Patton, 88, passed away June 22 at her home in Hines. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 29, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Burns, with burial to follow in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in Doris’s memory may be made to either the Wounded Warriors

A memorial service for Ruth Schultz will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Burns Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at 3 p.m. at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center.

A celebration of life picnic for Dwight K. Mims will be held at 11 a.m.Saturday, June 30, at Hines Park. Family would love to have everyone come and share their stories with them.