Richard William Ingraham Jr. was born Feb. 16, 1931, in Napa, Calif. He followed his dream of a career in hotel and restaurant management, graduating from San Francisco City College. Shortly after college, Dick was drafted into the U.S. Army and spent two years serving his country during the Korean conflict

Margaret (Peggy) Farley passed away Oct. 16 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Peggy was born April 14, 1934, and was raised by her parents, William and Hazel Griffith, on a small ranch on the north end of Steens Mountain. She lived her entire life in Harney County, only rarely

Verda Tiller, 93, passed away Oct. 20 at the Aspens Living Center in Hines.  A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Hillcrest Church of Christ.

Bobbie Rae Miller, 49, passed away from medical complications Oct. 4 in Portland. Bobbie served in the U.S. Navy from 1988-1994. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary 3440 in Bandon. Since moving to Burns, Bobbie was active in school functions with her children. She loved to go to Bunco and Bingo,

Bobbie (Stapleton) Barbee passed away Aug. 15 at her son’s home in Grants Pass. She was born to Orin “Babe” Reeder and Mildred Gordon Sept. 5, 1928, in Portland. Her early years were spent in Klamath Falls. In 1932, she moved to California with her mother and stepfather, Nick Burks. Her

Rosanna (Rosie) Irene Burgess Duberow passed away Sept. 26, at the age of 96. She was born March 7, 1923, in Bend, to Samuel and Myrtle Scoggin Burgess who were part of the Shevlin-Hixon logging company. Rosanna graduated from La Pine High School. She was a princess in the Bend Water

Steven J. McNeil, 72, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 1, at his residence in Lakeview. He was born Nov. 22, 1946, in Albany, the son of Fred G. and Frances E. McNeil. Steve graduated from Junction City High School, class of 1965. Following graduation, he served in the Army National Guard for seven

Jordon Renae Long of Burns passed away Sept. 13 in Bend. She was born in Burns Dec. 24, 1995. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at the  Burns High School cafeteria. Autumn Funerals of Bend is honored to serve the family — (541) 318-0842. Visit our

Verla May Shaw passed away Sept. 28. She was born Jan. 24, 1939. The family would like you to join them in a celebration of life from noon  to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at 428 King Ave. in Hines. This will be a potluck-style celebration, if you wish to bring a

Donald Leroy Swindlehurst passed away Sept. 27, at his daughter Katy’s home in Burns. He was born May 21, 1944, in Burns. Don loved his family and spending time with them. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, and also enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in athletics. Don is survived by