Sally “Tam” Tameria Branson Oct. 10, 1939 – April 28, 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Tam Branson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 28, 2023, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories. She was a remarkable woman who brought love, laughter, and joy to all those fortunate enough to know her. Tam was born in Pendleton, on Oct. 10, 1939 to
Darrel “Moose” Simmons 1949 – 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Darrel “Moose” Simmons, age 73, passed away at his home in John Day on May 24, 2023. A celebration of life in his honor will be held on July 8th, 2023, at the Elks Lodge at 1:00 PM in JohnDay. Darrel was born at the Blue Mt. Hospital in Prairie City, on
Alan Williams 1931 – 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Alan Williams was born to Lee and Gladys (South) Williams on Oct. 10, 1931, in Burns. He lived at the Gearhard Ranch at Van the first ten years of his life, and attended school at Van for two years and another at the small school at Wolf Creek. The family then
Celebration of Life – Phyllis Harris Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20231 A Celebration of Life for Phyllis Boswell Harris will be held Saturday, June 17, at the Burns Elks Lodge. Family and friends are invited to participate in a graveside service beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Burns Cemetery. A dinner will follow at the Burns Elks Lodge from 4:30-7 p.m. Please
Memorial Service – William “Bill” Land Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 A Memorial Service for William “Bill” Land, who passed away on May 20, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 11, at Delintment Lake at 11 a.m.
Whittier Hotel restoration receives Main Street Grant Business Community News May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Submitted photo The Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will be home to a hotel and brewery. On Tuesday, May 30, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced that the Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will receive just under $200,000 from the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant program. Grant funds will be used
Death Notice – Darrel Wayne Simmons Obituary May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Darrel Wayne Simmons, age 73, of John Day, passed away on May 24, 2023, at his residence. A celebration of his life will be planned at a future date and will be announced when the date is chosen. To light a candle in Darrel’s honor or to offer online condolences
Do you want to go an a treasure hunt? Community News May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 Submitted photos From L-R: Who will find Jar 3? Will it be you? Visit the Chamber’s Facebook page for a clue! Sue Weathers discovered the first treasure jar near Idlewild Campground. Leslie Krabill stumbled upon the second jar while exploring Chickahominy Reservoir with her family. Cordelia Maxwell found Jar 2.5 at
Medley completes internship at Sheriff’s Office Community News Youth May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 Photo courtesy of HARNEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE From L-R: Deputy Robby Tiller, Intern Merissa Medley, Deputy Cody Rusow, and Deputy Tanner Bennett. On May 18, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office presented Burns High School senior Merissa Medley with a certificate of completion of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office Justice Services Internship. Since January,
Carol Ann Tummonds July 4, 1938 – April 17, 2023 Obituary May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 Carol Ann Tummonds went home to the Lord on April 17, 2023, at age 84, after a long battle with dementia. Carol was born to Donald and Laura (Woodward) Johnson on July 4, 1938, in Estherville, Iowa. She spent her childhood in Iowa, before her family moved to Oregon when