Dixie Dimple Runnels 1920-2016 Obituary February 15, 2017February 16, 20170 Dixie Dimple Runnels passed away peacefully Nov. 21 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, who were by her side. Dixie was born April 26, 1920, to William Henry Johnson and Nellie B. Josephine Roberts Johnson in Uniform, Ala. She was the 11th of 12 children. Dixie graduated from Poplarville, Miss.
Ardean R. (Bobbie) Woodfin 1927-2017 Obituary February 15, 2017February 16, 20170 Ardean R. (Bobbie) Woodfin passed away peacefully Feb. 7, while surrounded by loved ones at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Bobbie was born March 7, 1927, in Doris, Calif., to Robert Francis and Mary Mahala O’Farrell. She was the fourth of four girls born into this union and her dad
Earl Ray Jones 1948-2017 Obituary February 15, 2017February 16, 20170 Earl Ray Jones, 68, passed away in the early morning hours of Jan. 7, in Coquille, where he made his home. Earl was born July 24, 1948, at the old Valley View hospital in Burns, and grew up in Hines. He was one of eight children born to Wm. Idris Jones
Death notice — Opal “LaWeen” Ball Obituary February 15, 2017February 16, 20170 Opal “LaWeen” Ball passed away Dec. 2, 2016, at The Aspens care facility in Hines. Opal was born July 7, 1924, in Baker City to David W. and Grace Merritt. The family has planned a celebration of LaWeen’s life, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, later this spring in Baker City.
Court discusses retreat at Silvies Valley Ranch County Court News February 8, 2017February 8, 20170 Colby Marshall and Tygh Campbell attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Feb. 1 to provide a presentation about the retreat that will open at Silvies Valley Ranch in July. About The Retreat at Silvies Valley Ranch Campbell said the retreat currently consists of a main lodge, guest cabins,
Managing Oregon’s Water Resources: Where Do We Go from Here? News February 8, 2017February 8, 20170 In recent months, water in Oregon has become a topic of much interest, groundwater in particular. Some opinions have painted a dire picture of the state of the water resources in Oregon, and have cited poor management by the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) as the cause. The secretary of
Crane teams compete in league contests Crane Basketball Crane Sports Sports February 8, 2017February 8, 20170 On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Crane Mustangs girls basketball team faced the Harper Charter Hornets in Crane. The Mustangs came away with the 62-5 win. The Mustangs jumped to a 17-2 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. By halftime, the score was 27-4, with the Mustangs still leading. The Mustangs
Albert Eugene “Gene” Jones 1932-2017 Obituary February 8, 2017February 8, 20170 Albert Eugene “Gene” Jones, affectionately known as “PaGene”, 84, passed away Feb. 1, surrounded by his family. Gene was born Oct. 21, 1932, in Drewsey to Denny and Mildred Jones. In 1939, the family moved to Juntura and then to Jonesboro. Gene grew up on the ranch, graduated from Burns High
Dorothy I. Doherty Obituary February 8, 2017February 8, 20170 Dorothy I. Doherty, 102, of Ontario, passed away Jan. 30, 2017, at home with family surrounding her. At the early ages of 6 and 8, her parents passed away in Goldendale, Wash. She moved to Shelby to live with an uncle and completed her elementary years. She boarded with a Syrian
Funeral notice — Bobbie Woodfin Obituary February 8, 2017February 8, 20170 Funeral Services for Bobbie Woodfin, who passed away peacefully on Feb. 7 at 1:22 a.m. surrounded by family, will be held at Lafollette's Chapel in Burns at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10. We hope to see all her many friends and acquaintances there to celebrate her life.