Just say no…to wet and muddy roads Community March 5, 2025March 5, 20250 ‘Tis the season for your annual reminder to just say no to wet and muddy roads! We get it – messy roads are tempting to drive through. The squish of the sludge, splash of the water, spray of the mud over every nearby surface… even the most reserved folks have
William H. Jennings, Jr. (Bill) 1940 – 2025 Obituary March 5, 2025March 5, 20250 William Harold Jennings, Jr. (Bill) was born on July 23, 1940, and passed away peacefully at home, on Jan. 27, 2025 at the age of 84, in Burns. He is survived by his partner of 23 years, Jacqueline Runyan, and his children: Oleta Jackson, Rebecca Cordova, Gregory Jennings and Kathy
Dick Wilson 1953 – 2025 Obituary March 5, 2025March 5, 20250 Dick Wilson, a former Drewsey and Harney County resident, passed away on Feb. 16, 2025, in St. Alphonsus Hospital in Ontario. Dick Franklin Wilson was born to Bessie Delia McKeen and Eston Elwood (Dick) Wilson on May 6, 1953, in Ontario. He was an only child and spent his childhood years
Katherine (Kay) Stanwyck 1932 – 2025 Obituary March 5, 2025March 5, 20250 Katherine “Kay” Stanwyck was born on Nov. 10, 1932, in Auburn, Calif., to Greely Herrington and Myrtle Holsclaw. She was later joined by her siblings: two sisters, Carol and Ginger, and a brother, Gene. Kay graduated from California State University, Berkeley. In 1954, she married Thomas Stanwyck, and together they
Ruth “Ruthie” Miller 1945 – 2025 Obituary February 26, 2025February 26, 20250 Ruth “Ruthie” Miller was born on April 13, 1945, to John and Margaret Litscher in Dayton, Ore. She was the fifth of six children: Jim, Marvin, Ron, Dave, Ruthie and Beverly. Ruthie attended school in Dayton, where she played violin and volleyball. Ruthie was athletic and smart, as she was homecoming
William H. Jennings, Jr. 1940 – 2025 Obituary February 26, 2025February 26, 20250 William Harold Jennings, Jr. (Bill) was born on July 23, 1940, and passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 27, 2025, at the age of 84, in Burns. He is survived by his partner of 23 years, Jacqueline Runyan; and his children: Oleta Jackson, Rebecca Cordova, Gregory Jennings and Kathy Jennings;
Funeral Service – Ruthie Miller Obituary February 19, 2025February 20, 20250 A funeral service will be held for Ruthie Miller at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Burns, Oregon on Monday, February 24th at 11am.
Celebration of Life – Helen Patton Obituary February 12, 2025February 20, 20250 Helen Patton’s Celebration of Life will be Feb. 21, 2025, at Valley Golf Club in Hines from 4-6 p.m. This would have been Helen’s 92nd Birthday. All wishing to pay their respects and celebrate her life are welcome”
Clarence “Bud” Smith 1933 – 2025 Obituary February 12, 2025February 20, 20250 Clarence “Bud” Smith of Burns, passed away on Jan. 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Clarence was born on June 25, 1933, in Hines, to Troy and Louise Smith. He was the youngest of 11 children. After high school, he went to work for the Edward Hines Lumber Company, until
Larry Carlon 1934 – 2025 Obituary February 12, 2025February 20, 20250 Larry Carlon was born Dec. 13, 1934, to Homer and Austa Carlon in the Paisley Hotel in Paisley. He joined two older sisters, Doris and Betty. When Larry was 10 years old, they moved from Lake County to Harney County. The Carlon brothers had purchased the Silver Creek Ranch in 1941,