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

  John Ambrose passed away peacefully in his home March 26. John was born Nov 4, 1947 to Betty Jane (Orton) and Frank Anthony Ambrose in Portland. John was the younger child of seven, and at age 4 contracted polio. He was told that he would never walk, run or ride a

  Mike Carlon passed away March 20 in Boise, Idaho, from health complications. Mike “Square Bear” Carlon was born on Feb. 3, 1960, in Burns to Larry and Wanda Carlon. Mike was also welcomed into the world by older brother, Bill, then two years later, both Bill and Mike gained another brother,

William Martin McLean, 59, passed away April 9. Bill was born July 20, 1956, in Burns, graduated from Crane High School, and resided in Denio, Nev. He is survived by his children, Justin William and Nichole Ann McLean; grandchildren, Kalihan McLean and Kingston Wolfe; mother, Melva McLean; and brothers, Robert and Michael

Wilbur L. Brown, 67, of Kennewick, Wash., passed away March 24. A graveside service and a celebration of life to be held in Burns is pending.

Vera L. Van Noy, 71, passed away April 13 at her home in The Aspens.  LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Margret Mary (Thies) (Riley) McRae passed away March 17 with her family by her side. Marge was born in Burns Aug. 31, 1925, to Gretta Louise (Houghton) Thies and Hermon G. Thies. She grew up in Burns, going to grade school and high school there, and on to some college. Marge had

Mary Rae Joyce, 85, passed away peacefully April 4 at AarenBrooke Place in Ontario. Mary was born Mary Rae Fake April 15, 1930, to Grace Esterbrook Fake and Theodore B. Fake in Portland. She attended St. Mary’s Academy in Portland; Western Oregon College in Monmouth; and Marylhurst College in Lake Oswego,