Walter Grensted Paul passed away May 12 at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, Idaho. Walt was born Aug. 12, 1923, to Walter George and Ethel Marie Paul in Roseburg. He graduated from South Deer Creek Elementary School, then from Roseburg High School. While in high school, he worked on the family

Nina Lucille (Gunkel) Hirsch passed away peacefully May 17, at Albany Manor in Bend.  An obituary to follow at a later date.

Ruth Elaine (Kendall) Schultz, a longtime Hines resident and past Hines mayor, passed away Feb. 28 in Bend following a brief hospitalization. She was surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1941 in New Prague, Minn., Ruth lived in Minneapolis, New Prague, and Le Center, before her father was discharged from the

  Wesley Baisley, 88, of Baker City, passed away Dec. 4, 2017. On Feb. 24, 1929, Wesley was born to Floyd Haven Baisley and Lola Dorthea (Petersen) Baisley in Baker. Wes was raised by Shelby and Birdena Petersen of Burns. He attended Burns Grade School and graduated from Burns Union High School

  Mary Frances Salsbery passed away peacefully at her home on April 26, at the age of 89. Mary was born Dec. 18, 1928, in a house on East E Street in Burns, which is still there today. She attended Burns Grade School, graduated from Burns Union High School in 1946, and

William W. (Bill) Gibbs, 82, passed away April 7 at his home in Burns. Bill was born in Oakland, Calif., in 1936. While in California, he excelled as an automotive machinist and small business owner. He formed California Speed Merchants, which tackled a wide variety of automotive challenges from drag racing

  Longtime Crane rancher Gene Krueger, 93, passed away April 26 at Harney District Hospital. Gene was born Aug. 29, 1924, in Burns, to August and Bernice Krueger.  Gene spent his whole life in Harney County except for his service in the Philippines during World War II. In 1948, Gene, along with his

Mary Salsbery, 89, passed away April 26 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, at the Burns Elks Lodge No. 1680. Contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the Harney County Historical Society. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Brad Crume, 63, of Burns, passed away April 26. A celebration of life potluck will be held at noon Saturday, May 5, at 889 E. Madison in Burns. A full obituary will follow at a later date.

  Richard (Dick) Hoffman passed away Jan. 22. He was born March 14, 1942. We deeply miss our cherished father and dear friend, who beat lymphoma for more than 10 years until its recent return. Dick was born March 14, 1942, in Mojave, Calif., to Byron and Josephine. He was the older brother