Ella Blanche Maxwell, a longtime resident of Lostine, Oregon, passed away Dec. 3, 2017, in the comfort of her home with loved ones. She was 90 years old. Blanche was born Nov. 8, 1927, in Hettinger, N.D., to Camille and Katherine Lermeny. The family moved to Wallowa County in the early

Mary Colleen King, known to her friends and family as Connie, passed away March 10 at Harney District Hospital. Connie was born Dec. 3, 1937, in Fort Pierre, S.D., to Kathryn and Edward Hughes. She grew up in the surrounding area as one of three children, with Tom and Phyllis. She met

Jennifer Griffen, 39, passed away suddenly March 8 at her home in Rock Springs,Wyo. Jennifer was born and raised and spent most of her adult life in Harney County where she loved to spend time with her family and friends. Jennifer is survived by her husband, Jerrod Griffin; daughter, Jasmine Griffin; son,

Mary “Connie” King, 80, passed away March 10 at Harney District Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Crane, with burial to follow in the Burns Cemetery. There will be a luncheon at the Holy Family Catholic

  Theodore Gerald “Jerry” Brown passed away Feb. 27 at Ashley Manor in Burns from Alzheimer’s disease. Jerry was born Aug. 16, 1938, in Redding, Calif., to Theodore and Pearl (Simmons) Brown. Jerry was the fourth of six children, with three older sisters and two younger sisters. Jerry graduated from Shasta High School

Betty D. Bethel, 82, passed away Feb. 18 in her home in Salem, surrounded by loved ones. She was born Dec. 4, 1935, in Ellis, Kan., to Fred and Jennie Knieling. She moved to Marion at a young age, moved to Antelope in 1952, then returned to the Willamette Valley to

  Eric James Arntz, 51, of Baker City, passed away Feb. 23 at his residence. Eric was born May 7, 1966. He was raised in Seattle, Wash., and graduated from Shorecrest High School in 1984. He joined the Air Force in 1986 and was stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. 

Ruth E. Schultz, 76, of Hines, passed away Feb. 28. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

  Norma Whiting Curtis passed away Oct. 9, 2017, at the home of her daughter with her family at bedside. Norma was born April 7, 1918, the daughter of early Harney County pioneers Ida Turner Whiting and George E. Whiting. She was born at the family ranch east of Burns. Norma was

  Peter L. “Pete” Boren, passed away Feb. 22, in Bend, after losing his fight with cancer. He was born June 24, 1949, in Burns to Phil Boren and Louise Hibbard. Pete spent his career at the counter of local parts stores for 40 years. He was a beloved part of Harney County,