Lucile Joyce Morris passed away on Dec. 1. Joyce was born in Lewiston, Idaho to Kenneth Healy and Lois Turner Healy Burgert. She joined her sister and lifelong best friend Margaret. They grew up during the depression and the Second World War. While her stepfather was serving in Europe her mother

Paula Lynn passed away on Nov. 16, 2020 in her home with family. Born 1951 in Baker City to Vard and Dorthy Pierce. Paula had two other siblings, sister, Carla White (deceased), and brother, Tracy Pierce. Paula graduated Baker High School then attended Beauty School. Later Paula married her beloved husband.

Kelley Ann Presley, 28, passed away on Oct. 23, 2020. Kelley was born in Winnemucca, Nev. to DeeAnn and Alexander Jay on Nov. 22, 1991. Kelley’s family moved around to different places in Oregon throughout her childhood. Before Kelley moved to Burns to make it her home, she lived in Keizer,

Gail Patricia (Lambert) Smith, 81, of Burns passed away on Nov. 18, 2020. Gail was born in Silvies Valley on Aug. 11, 1939 to Eunice (Mitchell) and Homer (Pat) Lambert. Her early years were spent out in Silvies River Valley on the family homestead where her father as a guard at the

Kelley Ann Presley, 28, passed away on Oct. 23, 2020. Kelley was born in Winnemucca, Nev. to DeeAnn Kelley on Nov. 22, 1991. As a child, Kelley’s family moved around to different places in Oregon with the most recent place in Keizer. While in Keizer, Kelley met her dear friend Dallas.

Gordon Dennis Sawser, 74, of Salem, Ore. passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Salem Hospital. Gordon was born in Burns, Oregon on January 14, 1946 to Gordon Delmar and Alyce Nelsina Sawser. His early years were spent in Hines. Gordon spent his youth hunting, fishing, and learning to work with

Joe Lee passed away in Vietnam this fall. His family will have a private service. Thank you to the members of this community who reached out to Joe during his time living here.

John Maurice Hodge, 80, passed away on Oct. 24, 2020 at his home in Juntura. He was born to Elenor M. Hider and Nathaniel Hodge on February 14, 1940 in Claremore, Okla. He is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and a recognized member of the Muscogee Creek Nation. He spent his

Wally S. Elsbury Jr. passed away Sept. 18 on the Archie Creek Fire near Roseburg. He had been wildland fire fighting the last several years using his logging equipment and his skidgine. Wally was born July 13, 1953, to Walter Samuel and Regina Ann Waldmann Elsbury in Burns. He was the