Kraig A. Cutsforth 1961 – 2023 Obituary October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 Kraig A. Cutsforth, 62, of Heppner, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at his home. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at the Heppner Elks Club. He was born Jan. 23, 1961, in Heppner, the son of Kenneth D. and
Memorial Service – Darlene Wingfield Obituary October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 A Memorial Service will be held for Darlene Wingfield on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 1 p.m., in Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Burns.
John Alfred Adams 1938 – 2023 Obituary September 27, 2023September 27, 20230 John Alfred Adams was born July 24, 1938, in Lesterville, Mo. His parents were John Quincy and Lula Mae (Scoggins) Adams. He was born in the log house built by his grandpa Mose Adams and was raised on the family farm where he learned hard work and respect. He was
Sharon Margaret Jones (Ward) May 14, 1944 – Sept. 14, 2023 Obituary September 27, 2023September 27, 20230 “How can anyone not love standing in front of the ocean? Its wind blows the cobwebs from your soul” – Sharon Jones Sharon was born in La Grande, on May 14, 1944, to Benjamin Ward and Kathryn Ward (Davis). Herfather worked on the railroad as an engineer, and her mother was a
Petal It Forward returning to Burns Oct. 18 Business Community News September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photo by NOLAN GRAHAM Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — handing out flowers in downtown Burns during last year’s Petal It Forward event. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — will hand out hundreds of flowers to
Funeral Notice – John Alfred Adams Obituary September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 John Alfred Adams, 85, passed away on Sept. 16, 2023 in Medford, Ore. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Faith Baptist Church in Hines at 1 p.m. Committal service to follow in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in John Adams memory can be made to Faith
Father Ray Kelly performing this Friday Arts and Entertainment Community September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Submitted photos by Angie Tiller and Melanie Tiller Epping Harney County Save A Stray To kick off his USA Thankful Tour, Father Ray Kelly is returning to Burns for a repeat performance this Friday, Sept. 15, at Burns High School. Father Ray was thrust into the spotlight many years ago when his beautiful
Charline Belle (Duckworth) Wooster 1929 – 2023 Obituary September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Charline Belle (Duckworth) Wooster, 94, passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2023, at her residence in the Aspens. She was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Roscoe, Missouri to Charles Duckworth and Sylvia Jewel Bishop Duckworth. As a young child she lived with her family on their farm in Missouri. She had five
Betty Morgan named Grand Marshal of the 2023 Fair & Rodeo Community News September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 Submitted photos Betty Morgan was honored for her years of service to the Harney County Fair & Rodeo. The late Betty Morgan was named Grand Marshal of this year’s Harney County Fair & Rodeo. Betty was a true Harney County pioneer who always put her county and community first. As a youngster, she participated
Martin Eugene Thompson Jr. 1980 – 2023 Obituary September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 Martin Eugene Thompson Jr., passed away in his sleep at home, in Bend, on Aug. 16. Martin was born in Bend on Jan. 11, 1980, to Martin E. and Tawnya (Vermillion) Thompson. He was big brother to four brothers and three sisters and lovingly shouldered that responsibility his entire life.