Dorothy Liebig Berg Tracy Mace, formerly of Burns, passed away in Aberdeen, Wash., Feb. 13. At 100, Dorothy succumbed to the toll age takes on the human body. She died as she lived, without complaining. She lived a long and adventurous life. She was born in Fresno, Calif., July 23, 1915,

Kancho Spasoff, 79, passed away March 2 at his home in Burns.

  John Radinovich, 96, passed away peacefully Feb. 23. He had been in failing health for the past year after a stroke, which left him bedridden. However, John’s spirits stayed high. Determined he would walk again, he always said, “Tomorrow I’m going to walk outside and split some wood.” John was born

  Vernon Leroy Case, 81, of Woodburn passed away at home Feb. 9, with his loving wife, Janice, by his side. Vernie was born Dec. 30, 1934, to Paul Manning Case and Audrey Naomi (Emery) Case in Walker, Minn. He was in the electrical business for many years and was employed by several

Hildegard Simmons, 87, passed away Feb. 27, at her home in Burns. A full obituary will follow at a later date.

  Lawrence “Larry” Shelton, 92, passed away peacefully Jan. 23 at his home in Burns. He was blessed to have his family and special caregivers at his bedside. Larry had been in failing health from renal and congestive heart failure. Larry was born May 17, 1923, in Logan, Utah, to Aloy and

  Betty J. Cook, a longtime resident of Pilot Rock, passed away Feb. 10, surrounded by her family at Willowbrook Terrace in Pendleton. She was 83 years old. Betty was born in Burns June 27, 1932, to parents Wilbur and Julia (McKennon) Reynolds. She attended first through sixth grade at “The Grange

  Cecilia “Ces” Carroll passed away Jan. 14 after a short but courageous battle with leukemia. She was born Oct. 4, 1934, in Crane, the middle daughter of Ina (Cronin) and James McDonnell. She was raised in Harney County, and received her bachelor’s degree in education from Eastern Oregon College of Education

  Jenifer Joy Slate passed away Feb. 16, at her home with her family by her side, after a two-year battle with breast cancer. She was born Aug. 31, 1947, to James and Norma Cleary in Prineville. Jenifer married the love of her life, Tim Leroy Slate, July 4, 1963. They moved

  Elmer “Buck” Buchanan, a resident of Dallas, passed away Feb. 12 in Salem Hospital. He was born March 8, 1923, in Burns, the son of Harold and Laura McFadden. Later in life, Buck was adopted by his stepfather, Roy Buchanan, and was known by that name all of his adult life.