F.H. “Bud” Garland 1936-2019 Obituary June 19, 2019June 20, 20190 Bud Garland, 83, passed away suddenly at his home on June 7. Bud was born in Burns to Erskine and Francis (McVay) Garland, joining his brother, Don. His father was killed in a mill accident in 1944, when Bud was just 8 years old. Bud and his brother had to grow
James Andrew “Jim” Gregg 1925-2019 Obituary June 19, 2019June 20, 20190 James Andrew “Jim” Gregg, of Bend, passed away peacefully on June 10. He was 93. Jim was born Nov. 19, 1925, in Juntura to Fred and Nettie (Cruz) Gregg. At the age of 7, he moved with his family to Drewsey. He began working at an early age as a sheepherder
Memorial service — Mitzi Defenbaugh Obituary June 19, 2019June 20, 20190 Mitzi Defenbaugh passed away June 9. She was born Oct. 1, 1965. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at 1 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Burns Christian Church, 125 S. Buena Vista Ave. in Burns. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jake Frates at
Graveside service — Robert James Moss Obituary June 19, 2019June 20, 20190 Graveside services for Robert James Moss, who passed away Jan. 30, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the Burns Cemetery. A gathering at The Pine Room will follow.
Patsy Louise Cronin 1933-2019 Obituary June 12, 2019June 17, 20190 Patsy Louise Cronin, 85, of Drewsey, passed away May 29 in her home, with her family at her side. Patsy was born Sept. 1, 1933, to the late Charles Aaron and Gladys Viola Beckley in Burns. Patsy graduated from Crane Union High in 1951, and went on to receive her teaching
Jackie Witzel 1925-2019 Obituary June 12, 2019June 17, 20190 Jackie Witzel passed away June 2. She was born May 21, 1925, in Vernal, Utah. Her parents were John and Katherine Hatch. She was a resident of Harney County for 70 years. Jackie was a child of the depression and World War II. Her father, John, died from typhoid fever when she
Richard Lloyd Fasteen 1934-2019 Obituary June 12, 2019June 17, 20190 Richard Lloyd Fasteen, 85, passed away peacefully at St. Charles Medical Center May 28. Richard was born May 3, 1934, in Burns, the first child of Lloyd Theodore Fasteen and Elena Seva Jarvinen. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1954, having the honor to serve and protect our nation as
Floyd Garland 1936-2019 Obituary June 12, 2019June 17, 20190 Floyd “Bud” Garland, 83, passed away June 7. Bud was born Jan. 2, 1936. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 14, at the St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Contributions in Bud’s memory may be made to either the Harney County Fair Board or Kids Club of Harney County.
Death notice — Shirley P. Thompson Obituary June 12, 2019June 17, 20190 Shirley P. Thompson, 89, passed away May 18 at an assisted living center. A full obituary will follow at a later date.
Death notice — Mitzi A. Defenbaugh Obituary June 12, 2019June 17, 20190 Mitzi A. Defenbaugh, 53, passed away Monday, June 10. Services are pending.