James A. Bishop 1950 – 2023 Obituary September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 It is with great sadness, the family of James A. Bishop announce his passing. James, a long time Harney County resident, passed away at St. Alphonsus in Nampa, after a brief but serious illness. Born Jan. 28, 1950, James was the youngest son of Leo and Alice Bishop, of Bend, attending all
Death Notice – Charline Belle Wooster Obituary September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 Charline Belle Wooster, passed away Sept. 1, 2023, in The Aspens. A graveside service will be held Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. in the Burns Cemetery.
Robert (Bob) Lewis Otley 1941 – 2023 Obituary August 30, 2023August 30, 20230 Robert (Bob) Lewis Otley, passed peacefully at his home, in rural Burns, on July 25, 2023. Bob was born on Dec. 31, 1941, in Burns, to Howard and Eugenia (Moffet) Otley. Bob lived his first two years in the Drewsey area. In 1944 his grandparents and great uncle purchased the
Jennie May (Welker) Stearns 1935-2023 Obituary August 30, 2023August 30, 20230 Jennie May (Welker) Stearns, 88, passed away Aug. 20, 2023, with her loving and caring husband by her side. She was born in Boise, Idaho on May 29, 1935, to Alfred Nelson and Agness Maud (McDonald) Welker, and was raised in Boise, except when her family moved to La Junta,
Memorial Service – Robert L. Otley Obituary August 23, 2023August 23, 20230 A Memorial Service will be held for Robert L. Otley on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 at 1 p.m., in the Burns Elks Lodge #1680. Contributions in Robert Otley’s memory can be made to charity of ones choice.
Theresa Ann (Brophy) Howes 1942 – 2023 Obituary August 23, 2023August 23, 20230 Theresa Ann (Brophy) Howes 82, passed away on Aug. 6, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., on Aug. 25, at Valley View Cemetery in Silverton, Ore., under the direction of Unger FuneralHome. Theresa was born in Hines, on March 30, 1941, to James and Ursula (Mitchell) Brophy.
Patricia Ann Love 1945 – 2023 Obituary August 16, 2023August 16, 20230 Patricia Ann Love, of Hines, passed away peacefully in her home on June 27, 2023. Patti was born on Jan. 25, 1945, to Henry and Alberta Mathew in Coos Bay, Ore. Patti graduated high school from Marshfield H.S. in 1963. Through the years she worked at a variety of jobs...
Library celebrates end of Summer Reading program with Block Party Community News Youth August 9, 2023August 8, 20230 Photos by TERRI WATTS The Desert Duck Race has become a staple of Harney County Library’s annual Summer Block Party. During the race, firefighters spray a line of rubber ducks with a hose, propelling them forward. On Aug. 3, Harney County Library celebrated the end of its Summer Reading program by hosting
Legislative bills send $2.5 million to Harney Basin for wet meadow restoration Agriculture Community News August 9, 2023August 8, 20230 Photo by BRANDON MCMULLEN A calf and cranes sharing space in the Harney Basin. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald In a win for the Harney County community, the recent Oregon state legislative session resulted in the passage of bills that will send in a total of $2.5 million to support critical wet meadow
Roy Lee Travis 1927 – 2023 Obituary August 9, 2023August 9, 20230 Roy Lee Travis, 95, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. Roy was born the oldest of nine children to Evertt and Glenice Travis in Riverton, Wyo., on August 17, 1927. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Faye Travis; and their five children; 13grandchildren; and many loved great-grandkids. As