Raymond Russell Lissman 1927-2017 Obituary January 11, 2017January 13, 20170 Raymond Russell Lissman, 89, of Vale, passed away peacefully at his home Jan. 4. Ray was born Feb. 1, 1927, in Nelson Neb., to Henry and Della Webb/Lissman. He graduated high school in Pavillion Wyo., and the family then moved to the family farm on Gem Avenue in Ontario and Nyssa. Ray
Ervene Morgan 1923–2017 Obituary January 11, 2017January 13, 20170 Ervene Morgan, 93, passed away Jan. 8. She was born in Denio, the fifth of seven children of Irwin “Mustang” and Marie Smith. Ervene had three children, Kaye Stinnett, Todd Morgan of Turlock, Calif., and Mark Morgan of Shingle Springs, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
Death notice — Bob Fisk Obituary January 11, 2017January 13, 20170 Bob Fisk, 63, passed away Dec. 17, 2016, at his home in Burns. A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Silverton Assembly in Silverton. A local service will be held in Burns at a later date.
Death notice — Earl R. Jones Obituary January 11, 2017January 13, 20170 Earl R. Jones, 68, of Coquille, passed away Jan. 7 in Coquille. Arrangements are pending with Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service — Coquille Chapel.
Benefit to be held for Rose, Hammack families Community News January 4, 2017January 4, 20170 The public is invited to attend the Bid, Boogie, and Benefit for the Rose and Hammack families on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Crook County Indoor Arena in Prineville. The doors open at 5 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by a live auction, live music and dancing.
Retirement celebrations to be held Community News January 4, 2017January 4, 20170 A retirement party will be held for former Harney County Judge Steve Grasty Friday, Jan. 13, at the Burns Elks Lodge. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m., and a chicken-fried steak dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $10, and diners will
Death notice — Donald Elvin McGhehey Obituary December 28, 2016December 29, 20161 Donald Elvin McGhehey of Redmond, and former resident of Burns, passed away Dec. 18, 2016. Donald was born Sept. 10, 1922. A celebration of life will be held in the spring/summer of 2017.
Kenneth “Mike” Frisby 1925-2016 Obituary December 21, 2016December 22, 20160 Kenneth “Mike” Frisby, 91, passed away at his home Friday, Dec. 9. At his request, no services will be held. Mike Frisby was born Jan. 26, 1925, in Bend, to Fred and Bessie Jones Frisby. His family moved around much of his childhood, mostly in Idaho and Oregon. He married Donna Altizer Dec.
Leonard Lewis Taylor Obituary December 21, 2016December 22, 20160 Leonard Lewis Taylor, “Buster” to all who knew him, 80, passed away Dec. 12, at Pioneer Place nursing home in Vale following a long illness. Buster was a longtime resident of Burns and a member of the Burns Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
John Barry Rose 2001-2016 Obituary December 14, 2016December 15, 20168 John Barry Rose was born March 25, 2001, at Saint Charles Medical Center to proud parents, Kelli and JW Rose of Burns. The red-headed, freckle-faced little boy was an instant charmer and had the hearts of his entire family from day one. His grandpas, Poppy Carl and Poppy Gary may