Bonnie June Smith 1934 -2021 Obituary December 15, 2021December 15, 20210 Bonnie June Smith passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, at the age of 87. She was born June 2, 1934 in Burns, to Ethel May (Baker) and Peter Pedersen Elmose. She attended school in Burns graduating from Burns High School. In 1952 she met and married Jack G. Smith at the
Tree of Joy brings holiday cheer to Harney County Community News December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Photo by TERRI WATTS L-R: Nadine Shireman and Susan Sahlberg are keeping the heartwarming Tree of Joy tradition alive to help folks in our community. The Tree of Joy is a local program that grants wishes, in the form of Christmas gifts, for Harney County residents in need. Nadine (Sahlberg) Shireman and her
Aurora Wyn Potts is this week’s ‘Artist Behind the Art’ Arts and Entertainment Community December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Submitted photo Aurora Wyn Potts enjoying the outdoors. She strives to capture wild, vibrant, and dynamic images in Eastern Oregon. by Mary Kerns for Burns Times-Herald Spark Collaborative Studios is pleased to welcome a new member. Aurora Wyn Potts is a professional photographer who has resided in Harney County since March 2020. Although she moved
Rex Glenn Baker 1952 – 2021 Obituary December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Rex passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Nov. 22, 2021. He was born on Aug. 26, 1952 in Denver, Colo. to Richard S. Baker and Agnes “Marie” Baker. Rex graduated from Golden High School in 1970. In 1971 he married Connie (Wall) Hall. They had two children
William “Bill” Boyd Jones 1960 – 2021 Obituary December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 William “Bill” Boyd Jones was born on Aug. 29, 1960 in Central Point, Ore., and in the presence of family and friends, he passed peacefully from this life into the next on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at his home in Burns. Bill leaves behind his wife, Jane Jones; his mom, Patricia
Mary K. Purdy 1929 -2021 Obituary December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Mary K. Purdy was born in Burns on Oct. 27, 1929 to Earl and Mary Miller. She passed away on Nov. 26, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. Mary and her brother, Earl, Clyde and Buster grew up at Oregon End Ranch. She went to school in Denio, Burns and
Bonnie Smith 1934 – 2021 Obituary December 8, 2021December 8, 20210 Bonnie Smith, 87, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 at Harney District Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Burns Cemetery.
Death Notice Marvin F. Jay Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Marvin F. Jay, 92 of Craigmont, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville, Idaho.
Death Notice William “Bill” Jones Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 William “Bill” Jones, 61, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2021. A Memorial Service is pending at this time.
Death Notice Sunday Male Obituary December 1, 2021December 1, 20210 Sunday Male, 74 died on Tuesday, Nov.23, 2021 at St. Charles Medical Center. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.