Helen Felt, age 100 ¾, died in Salem OR on April 19th with sunshine on her face, surrounded by love, peaceful, and comfortable. Parkinson’s weakened her body; her mind remained strong until the end. Her last months were filled with a 100th Birthday/Celebration of Life with family, students and friends. 

  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 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, 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.

  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, 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, 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,

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.

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.

  Kathy Summerlin Davis, 64, passed away April 7. Kathy was born Sept. 12, 1951, in Mt. Olive, North Carolina. Kathy worked for Safeway of Burns for more than 25 years, and was the deli manager for more than five years. She took pride in her work, and continually went above and beyond