Verda Valentine Tiller 1926-2019 Obituary October 30, 2019November 5, 20190 Verda Valentine Tiller passed away Oct. 20 at The Aspens Living Center. Verda was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Burns, to Charles and Hazel (Mace) Culp. She joined three other siblings at the Culp family ranch — brothers, Pat and Fred (Bud), and sister, Myrtle. Verda’s love for animals was evident at
Ronald Lee “Ron” McGowan 1943-2019 Obituary October 30, 2019November 5, 20190 Ronald Lee “Ron” McGowan passed away Oct. 16. Ron was born April 10, 1943, in Berkeley, Calif. He attended the University of Oregon and earned his bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State College. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to hunt and fish with friends and family. He was married in January
Dona Lee (Fones) Tiller 1945-2019 Obituary October 30, 2019November 5, 20190 Dona Lee Tiller, of Hines, passed away peacefully at Harney District Hospital Oct. 27. Dona was born Sept. 27, 1945, in Portland, to Lloyd Ernist Fones and Maxine Elizabeth (Fields) Fones. Her family relocated to Harney County in 1946. She attended Burns Grade School and graduated from Burns Union High School
Candidates for interim city manager considered Burns City Council News October 23, 2019October 24, 20190 The Burns City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to discuss the city manager position. At the council meeting on Oct. 9, the council voted to stop the recruitment process for a city manager and start the process to hire an interim city manager. The city then contacted
Vandalism, trash, graffiti lead to closing of Malheur Cave News October 23, 2019October 24, 20190 Submitted photo Materials and roughly 400 man-hours were donated to erect the gate at Malheur Cave. For many years, travelers and residents have paid a visit to the natural wonder known as Malheur Cave. The cave, located about 50 miles east of Burns, is owned by the Masonic Lodge of Burns and sits
Burns picks up three EOL wins on the road Burns Sports Burns Volleyball Sports October 23, 2019October 24, 20190 Photos by BRIAN GRAHAM Three Hilanders go for the block. The Hilander volleyball team finished off their Eastern Oregon League schedule with three victories to place second in the league with an 8-2 record. On Friday, Oct. 18, the Hilanders defeated Irrigon in four sets, 22-25, 25-14, 25-19, 25-21. The Hilanders then had a
Doris “Jean” Brown 1946-2019 Obituary October 23, 2019October 25, 20190 Doris “Jean” Brown, 72, a resident of Burns, passed away Oct. 9 in Boise, Idaho. Jean was born Oct. 12, 1946, in Little Rock, Ark., to Doris Jean Woods (later Hogan), and Johnny Gilchriest. In addition to being a wife, mother, and friend, Jean was known to many in Harney County as
Richard William Ingraham Jr. Obituary October 23, 2019October 25, 20190 Richard William Ingraham Jr. was born Feb. 16, 1931, in Napa, Calif. He followed his dream of a career in hotel and restaurant management, graduating from San Francisco City College. Shortly after college, Dick was drafted into the U.S. Army and spent two years serving his country during the Korean conflict
Margaret (Peggy) Farley 1934-2019 Obituary October 23, 2019October 25, 20190 Margaret (Peggy) Farley passed away Oct. 16 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Peggy was born April 14, 1934, and was raised by her parents, William and Hazel Griffith, on a small ranch on the north end of Steens Mountain. She lived her entire life in Harney County, only rarely
Graveside service — Verda Tiller Obituary October 23, 2019October 25, 20190 Verda Tiller, 93, passed away Oct. 20 at the Aspens Living Center in Hines. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Hillcrest Church of Christ.