Rita Lynn Otley 1962 – 2025 Obituary November 12, 2025November 12, 20250 Rita Lynn Otley, 65 of Diamond, Oregon passed away at her home Oct. 28, 2025. Rita was born on Valentines Day in 1960 to Buck and Betty Davis of Burns. Her brother, Don followed on Feb. 6, 1962. Rita was a protective big sister, she was the only one in her
Robert Clinton Johnson “Joe Kinder” Feb. 25, 1940 – Oct. 25, 2025 Obituary November 12, 2025November 12, 20250 Robert Clinton Johnson, or “Joe Kinder” to most of us, passed away on Oct. 25, 2025, in his adopted home of Phetchabun, Thailand. Joe was born on Feb. 25, 1940, in Burns, or maybe somewhere in Alaska, the family is divided on that little detail. He was born to Clinton and
Stanley Lee Larson Obituary November 5, 2025November 5, 20250 Stanley Lee Larson passed away on Oct. 9, 2025. He was born in Walbridge, S.D., and served in the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War from May 1966, and was honorably discharged May 1968. Stan enjoyed hiking, running, camping and going on long walks with his wife,
Memorial Service – Joy Lee Langenfeld Obituary November 5, 2025November 5, 20250 A memorial and graveside service following with a meal, will be held Nov. 22, 2025 at 10 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 600 N. Saginaw Ave, in Hines.
Memorial Service – Rita Otley Obituary November 5, 2025November 5, 20250 A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., at Faith Baptist Church for Rita Otley of Diamond. An obituary will follow at a later date.
Robert (Bob) Ray McDonald 1938 – 2025 Obituary October 22, 2025October 22, 20250 Robert Ray McDonald, 86, of Burns, passed away in Vale, on Oct. 11, 2025. Bob was born in Burns, on Oct. 30, 1938, to David McDonald Jr and Viola May Chambers. Bob went to high school in Burns, and graduated in 1957, he played football, basketball and was a member of
Pauline “Polly” Chandler Grindstaff Nov. 8, 1939 – Oct. 11, 2025 Obituary October 22, 2025October 22, 20250 Pauline “Polly” Chandler Grindstaff, 85, passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2025, in Burns. A proud Lakeview native, Polly was born on Nov. 8, 1939, to Doyle and Emma Chandler. Her warmth, witty, and boundless energy left an enduring mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Polly’s life was
Darvin “Derry” Laverne Eliason Sept. 6, 1931 – Oct. 15, 2025 Obituary October 22, 2025October 22, 20250 Darvin “Derry” Laverne Eliason, born Sept. 6, 1931, in Lostwood, N.D., passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2025, at the age of 94, in Estacada, Ore. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Derry lived a full life marked by deep connections with his family and a strong sense of community. Derry
Funeral Service – Bob McDonald Obituary October 15, 2025October 16, 20250 A funeral service for Bob McDonald will be held at the Burns Elks Lodge on Friday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. A committal service will follow at the Burns Cemetery. An obituary will be in next week’s paper.
Celebration of Life – Stan Larson Obituary October 15, 2025October 16, 20250 A Celebration of Life for Stan Larson will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m., at the Burns Elks Lodge.