John Fredrick Witzel 1937-2026 Obituary January 28, 2026January 28, 20260 John Fredrick Witzel was born on Feb. 15, 1937, in Hines, to Fred and Pearl Witzel. He passed away on Jan. 20, 2026. Fred grew up on the family ranch near Frenchglen. He had three older half-sisters – Marion, Betty and Daisy. He went to grade school in Frenchglen, and graduated
Joshua D. Petersen 1976 – 2025 Obituary January 21, 2026January 21, 20260 Joshua D. Petersen was born on Dec. 29, 1976, to Jon and Suzie Laurance-Petersen. With the exception of a brief time during his freshman year of high school, Josh spent his entire life in Harney County, a place that shaped him and that he, in turn, gave so much back
Death Notice – Earl Hofman Obituary January 21, 2026January 21, 20260 Earl Hofman passed away at his home in Roseburg, on Friday Jan. 2. Earl was born in Hines. He was youngest of three children to Henry and Pauline Hofman. He worked for Edward Hines Lumber Company for over 25 years as a millwright. After leaving the mill he worked for the
Garden planning starts now Community January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 Barbara Cannady for the Burns Times-Herald Do you want to plan for that bumper crop of a garden you need to off-set the rising cost of groceries? Or do you maybe want to participate in one of the local farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA Box) program or school food programs? If
John E. Howes 1944 – 2025 Obituary January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 John E. Howes 81 passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2025. A private service will be held in early March of this year under the direction of Hustad Funeral Home. Born in Burns, on March 3, 1944, John was the youngest of five children of Wayne and Hope Moyer Howes. They
Nancy Marie Kidwell 1937 – 2025 Obituary January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 Nancy Marie Kidwell passed away on Dec. 14, 2025, from age-related causes. She was 88 years old. Nancy was born in Roseburg, Ore., to Robert and Lois Gile on April 3, 1937. She married Charles McCowen in June 1957. He died in a logging accident in October 1966. Nancy married Richard
Ray Lawson 1945-2026 Obituary January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 Raymond James Lawson, 80 years old, passed away on Jan. 1, 2026, quietly at his home with family by his side. He was born on Aug. 11, 1945 in Merced, Calif., to Arlin and Ruth Lawson. At home at the time, were two older sisters, Imogene and Leveda. A few years
Joel Zacarias 1976 – 2025 Obituary December 31, 2025December 31, 20250 Joel Zacarias, age 49, passed away at the University of Washington Medical Center surrounded by his children and loving family to comfort him to rest in peace. Joel was born on July 24, 1976, in Ontario, to Mike and Dorene Zacarias. Joel was the youngest of eleven siblings. He lived the majority
Celebration of Life – Gretchen Margaret Jones Obituary December 31, 2025December 31, 20250 A Celebration of life service is planned for Gretchen Margaret Jones for Saturday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m., at Burns Christian Church. A reception gathering will immediately follow. Gretchen Margaret Jones passed away on Dec. 2, 2025. An obituary will be submitted at a later time.
Joe Hendry May 1, 1932 – Dec. 11, 2025 Obituary December 17, 2025December 17, 20250 Joseph Contarini Hendry was born in Santa Barbara, Calif., to 1st generation Italian Yolanda (Bobbie) Contarini Hendry and 1st generation Walter Hendry, whose parents immigrated from Scotland. Because it was during the Great Depression and his family moved several times with Joe attending most of the grammar schools in the city,