Norma ‘Nikki’ Joy Wisor was born May 25, 1960, in Burns to James F. Wisor and Jenette Stevens Wisor. She attended school(s) in Burns and Pilot Butte in Bend. Nikki started working in the mill in Bend when she was only 12 years old. She would go on to drive

A celebration of life is being held for Joshua Lee Warburton, Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Burns Elks Lodge from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Josh passed away peacefully Jan. 11, surrounded by loved ones. He lived an amazing life with many incredible experiences. Because he was not one to keep a

Helen Lessar, 94, former Burns resident, passed away July 25, at the home of her daughter, Marta, in Las Vegas, Nev. She is survived by her sons, John (Ann) and Dennis; daughter, Marta (Bruce) Lessar; sister, Dorothy Shockley; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband,

Patrick Charles Cronin, 87, passed away peacefully July 17 doing what he loved, and was where he wanted to be, Deer Bluff Pasture. He truly lived each day fully, embraced each challenge with a smile, and loved his family with all his heart. Pat was born Dec. 27, 1928, to Joe

Juanita Graves, 93, passed away July 22 in Sublimity. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Burns Cemetery.

  Alice Laura Marie (Duhaime) Shepard passed away July 8 at her home while her family was staying with her. Alice was born Jan. 19, 1920 in Portland to T.J. and Bessie (Wood) Duhaime. T.J., Bessie, and Alice moved to Harney County in March 1920, where her brothers Ralph and Roy were born.

  Jodi Elizabeth Batt, 48, passed away July 13. Jodi was born Sept. 28, 1967. A celebration of life to reminisce about Jodi will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Triangle Park in Burns. The main course will be provided, but please bring a side dish, drinks, chips, or dessert

  Minnie Ruth Hillman, 89, passed away peacefully at home July 13, with family at her side. Minnie was born March 4, 1927, in Tennessee to Harvey and Laura Drinnon. She was one of 12 children. The family moved to Hammon, Okla., when she was a year old. She met Willis Hillman, and

  Sherrill Lee Hebener passed away in her home July 6, after battling metastatic urothelial bladder cancer. Sherrill was born Jan. 28, 1941, in Baker to Bill and Ruby Bailey, now deceased. Sherrill had a daycare in Hines, taught kindergarten in Terrebonne, and was a special education aide in Mosier. Her hobbies were

Thomas Alan Frisbie Sr., 69, of Burns, passed away July 13 at Harney District Hospital in Burns. Tom was born in Oakland, Calif., to Richard Kendal and Laura Jean Frisbie. He lived the majority of his life in El Sobrante, Calif. Tom was an avid outdoorsman and loved to go camping and