Chamber accepting nominations for annual awards Community News September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 Each January, the Harney County Chamber of Commerce hosts a banquet to “honor Harney County’s finest” in a number of different categories. In past years, award recipients were selected by committees of past award-winners, which were formed for each category. This year, however, a different selection process will be used. Lola Johnson,
Marianne Harris 1942-2019 Obituary September 25, 2019October 1, 20190 Marianne Harris, 77, passed away peacefully Sept. 18 at her home in Hines, with family by her side. Marianne “Mary” was born March 27, 1942, in Elkhart, Ind., to Harold and Beatrice Nusbaum. When she was a young girl, the family moved to Oregon and settled in the small town of
Shirley Louise Phillips 1936-2019 Obituary September 25, 2019October 1, 20190 Shirley Louise Phillips, 83, passed away peacefully Sept. 6 at her home in Burns. Shirley was born April 10, 1936, one of seven children. She was a loving mother to her only child, Julie M. (Phillips) Peasley; a wonderful mother-in-law to Kevin M. Peasley; a proud grandmother to granddaughters, Chamese D. Christianson
Celebration of life — John (Jack) Gerould Obituary September 18, 2019September 20, 20190 A celebration of life for John (Jack) Gerould will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the V.F.W. Hall in Huntington.
James Gordon Schulz 1929 – 2019 Obituary September 11, 2019September 13, 20190 On May 25, an unusual biological event occurred in the skies over Sisters, Oregon. Contrary to seasonal migration, thousands of Greater and Lesser Canada, Snow, and White-fronted geese flew in a chevron formation for hours to pay tribute to the passing of one of their great benefactors and adversaries, Jim
Loretta Jean Foster 1940-2019 Obituary September 11, 2019September 13, 20190 Loretta Jean Foster, 79, of Burns, passed away at her home Sept. 6. Jean was born Jan. 15, 1940, in La Junta, Colo., to Emanuel and Martha (Schmidt) Wenick. She moved to Harney County at an early age and graduated from Burns Union High School in 1958. Jean attended business school
Arleta Belle (Osborn) Adams 1935-2019 Obituary September 11, 2019September 13, 20190 Arleta Belle (Osborn) Adams passed away Aug. 7. Arleta was born Oct. 30, 1935, in Burns to Troy Oliver Osborn and Claudina Nina (Melvin) Osborn. Postponing her graduation from Burns Union High School until 1957, she married James Adams of Burns. Arleta was preceded in death by her daughters, Lucille and Laura; sister, Azalea;
Trevor L. Jones 1987-2019 Obituary September 11, 2019September 13, 20190 Trevor L. Jones passed away Aug. 30 in Lincoln City. Trevor was born May 14, 1987, in Redlands, Calif. He moved to Burns with his parents, Doug and Ginger, when he was 2 years old. He met his best friend, Luke Beneful, when he entered school, and they remained friends for
Death notice — Nancy Woller (Cornwall) Obituary September 11, 2019September 13, 20190 Nancy Woller (Cornwall), 67, passed away Aug. 24. She was born Aug. 24, 1952. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Burns Cemetery.
Death notice — Doris Lee Yriarte Obituary September 11, 2019September 13, 20190 Doris Lee Yriarte passed away Sept. 1, at the age of 91. A final obituary and service is planned for a later date. All her family and many friends will miss her. Contributions in her memory may be made to Harney County Home Health and Hospice, 415 N. Fairview, Burns,