Eugene Y. ‘Gene’ Shoji passed away July 11 in Coos Bay, with his wife, Crystal, and son, Christopher, by his side. Gene Shoji was born May 3, 1941, in Oregon, prior to the entry of the United States into World War II. Gene was placed in the Minidoka, Idaho, Japanese internment camp

Gary Dell Wenick, 73, passed away from cancer July 3 at his home in Hines. Gary was born Feb. 10, 1946, at Valley View Hospital in Burns. He was the son of Emanuel and Martha (Schmidt) Wenick.  Gary grew up in Burns and graduated from Burns Union High School in 1964.

Marvin Lee Jess, 91, passed away July 30 at home in Diamond after a period of ill health, with his family in attendance. Marvin was born June 2, 1928, in Winchester, Idaho, to John and Iola (Jobe) Jess. He grew up there and in Craigmont and Grangeville before the family moved

Adele Tudor Robins, 74, passed away unexpectedly July 11 in Portland, surrounded by close family and dear friends. Her varied talents spanned many areas in her life — from rodeo queen and accomplished horsewoman in her early years in Burns, to creative interior architectural designer, to jewelry maker, and on to

Betty L. Davis, 81, longtime resident of Diamond, passed away July 31. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the Burns Cemetery. Donations in Betty Davis’ memory may be made to either our community flag fund or Harney County Home Health/Hospice. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge

Jack William Covert, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away July 25. Jack had been married to his wife, Jean Covert, for almost 54 years. Together, they had two daughters, Cynthia Spencer and Jacquiline Silverman. He has three grandchildren, Mike Covert, Madison Silverman, and Ariel Silverman, and one great-grandson,

Barbara Ann Heinz passed away April 12 at St. Alfonsus Hospital in Boise, Idaho. Barbara was born May 3, 1949. Barbara is survived by her brother, George, and his wife, Jeanne; nephew, George Jr., and his wife, Carol; niece, Amanda, and her husband, Jerry Lewellen; foster sister, Elizabeth Lane; John Devitt; great-nieces,

Family and friends of Bonnie Barrett Wood (Aug. 15, 1930 — Dec. 22, 2018): Please join us in remembrance of Bonnie and the celebration of a life well lived. The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Valley Golf Club in Hines.

Dennis (Red) Henry Richardson’s journey began Feb. 19, 1928, in Vale. He was born to Henry Lon Richardson and Velfa Frances Byerley Richardson. Dennis, 91, passed away June 29, with his family surrounding him. Dennis grew up with an older sister, Mariam Anna Culp. Dennis attended Burns Union High School, and