JoAnn McKee 1942-2007 Obituary August 9, 2017August 10, 20170 JoAnn McKee passed away Thursday, Aug. 3. She was born Sept. 18, 1942 in Willows, Calif., to Gene and Caroline Fonseca. She is survived by her husband, Fred McKee of Burns; son, Michael McKee of Burns; a granddaughter; and three grandkids. A viewing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at LaFollette’s
Death notice — Barbara Biggs Obituary August 9, 2017August 10, 20170 Barbara Biggs, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 7. She was born March 10, 1928. A full obituary and announcement of services to be shared Aug. 16. LaFollette’s Chapel is handling arrangements.
Senior Center hosting Medicare 101 Session Community News August 2, 2017August 2, 20170 The public is invited to attend the Medicare 101 Session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center. The session is for those who are new to Medicare or will be soon, family and caregivers of Medicare consumers, anyone with questions about Medicare, anyone
Charles Edward Trainer 1931 – 2017 Obituary August 2, 2017August 3, 20170 Charles “Chuck” Edward Trainer, 86, passed away peacefully July 21 in Corvallis, following a lengthy illness. Chuck was surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was a humble man of deep faith, courage, and devotion, and a true gentleman and giver of his many talents to those
Sharon (Green) Howard 1939-2017 Obituary August 2, 2017August 3, 20170 Sharon (Green) Howard passed away unexpectedly July 17 at her home in Sun City West, Ariz. Sharon was born Oct. 24, 1939, in Burns. She was a 1957 graduate of Burns Union High School. Sharon is survived by her sons, Michael Jenson of Knoxville, Tenn., and Steven Jenson of Dayton, Ohio; and
Memorial service — Lawrence E. Ziemer Obituary August 2, 2017August 3, 20170 Lawrence E. Ziemer passed away in his home July 22, of natural causes. He was born July 23, 1942. Lienkaemper Chapel of Ontario will conduct a graveside service at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Owyhee Cemetery in Nyssa. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at
Ronald William Hawkins 1937-2017 Obituary July 19, 2017July 20, 20170 Ronald William Hawkins passed away July 7 in Turlock, Calif. He had been cared for at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center since April. Ron was born Oct. 8, 1937, in Modesto, Calif., to Fred Robert and Marian Irene (Lemkuhl) Hawkins. Ron attended Waterford elementary schools and Oakdale High School. He married Rexann
John C. Lagler 1927-2017 Obituary July 19, 2017July 20, 20170 John Lagler, 90, passed away July 11 at home in Veneta, surrounded by his family. John was born in Wray, Colo., to Fred and Julia Lagler. He was one of eight children. He was married to Joyce Shell, his love of 70 years, and they have been blessed with six children. We invite
Harney County Hee Haw presented by the Elks Lodge, Theater Guild Arts and Entertainment Community News July 12, 2017July 12, 20170 Hey Harney County, are you in the mood for food, fun, and live theater? Do you enjoy corny jokes and accomplished acting? If so, be sure to catch a performance of Harney County Hee Haw this weekend! Presented by Burns Elks Lodge and Harney County Theater Guild, Harney County Hee Haw
Ruth Holmes 1926-2017 Obituary July 12, 2017July 13, 20170 Ruth Holmes, 90, passed away July 1 at the Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City. Ruth was born Dec. 13, 1926, in Mt. Vernon at the Fletcher Ranch to George and Mae Belle Hammons (Fletcher). She grew up and attended school in Mt. Vernon through the 10th grade. Ruth quit