All Obituaries

Richard Lewis “Dick” Thissell passed away at home on Nov. 22, 2023, at the age of 93, the last of a rare, strong breed. Dick was born to Fred and Grace Thissell in Corvallis, Oregon, joining brothers Clyde, Walt, Glen and Bill. Later, brother Don and sister Linda joined the family. They moved to Dayville when Dick was young, then later to a place at the foothills of Strawberry Mountain, south of Prairie City. During that time, Dick began his first job at 8 years of age, as a...

Richard Ormon Carter, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 10th, 2023 at the age of seventy-three. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering commitment to his family.  Richard was born to Miriam and Ormon Carter, in Burns Oregon, where he was raised with his three of his siblings: Bob, Ron, Linda and Karen. Early in life, Richard met Shandel Carter, his wife and partner in life, with whom he shared countless precious moments and a bond...

Louis O. Ash passed away peacefully at Harney District Hospital on Saturday November 4th. Louis was born August 19, 1930. He was raised in Harney County and lived in Harney County his whole life with the exception of when he served as a Marine in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Louis worked hard his entire life up until almost a year ago, at the age of 92, where he lived in the Aspens. Louis was a Buckaroo at Frenchglen and at the Steens Mountains, a Marine, a heavy equipment...

Vena Lucille Dunbar passed away on the morning of Nov. 3, 2023, after a long fight with cancer. Vena was born on Nov. 24, 1962, in Bend, to Darrell and Ethel Ferns. She was the youngest of four children and grew up in La Pine.  She spent her childhood playing in the trees, and loved ice skating and exploring central Oregon with her family. After high school, she attended college at Central Oregon Community College, where she met the love of her life, Andy Dunbar. The two quickly fell...

David “Dave” Mackie Brinkley passed away suddenly on the morning of October 28, 2023 when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike. Dave was 66 years old. Dave Brinkley was born in Burns, Oregon on March 13, 1957. He was the fourth child to Fay Adell Mustard Carroll Brinkley and Lynnzy “Lynn” Mackie Brinkley. He graduated from Burns Union High School in 1975 and then went to work for Edward Hines Lumber Company until it closed. Dave loved riding his bicycle...

Candace Barr-Moon passed away on Oct. 19, 2023, in Harney County. She was born in Winnemucca, to Justine and Donald Bar on May 27, 1970. She was raised in McDermitt with her three brothers, Dale, Donald Jr., and Dallas, and two sisters, Justina and Debbie. She graduated high school from the McDermitt combined school in 1988. After graduation, she attended Treasure Valley Community College to become certified as a CNA in 1989. Her son, Brandon Hoodie, was born May 17, 1989 in Ontario. While...

Clyde Henry Cowing, 73, passed away on Oct. 16, 2023, with his family by his side. Clyde was born Dec. 22, 1949, to Henry and Viola (McClure) Cowing. He was born and raised in Harney County, where he attended school and graduated from Burns High School. Clyde was a school bus driver for years, but ranching was his passion. He enjoyed working with horses and cattle. He is survived by his wife of 30-years, Teresa Cowing; children, Michael Cowing, of Idaho; Rita Matteson, and husband, Jerry,...

William (Bill) Robert Molt, age 66, passed away in his sleep, on the morning of Oct. 9, 2023.   Bill was born April 4, 1957 in Twentynine Palms, Calif., to Daniel and Diane Molt. Four children, Diane, Morgan, Bill and Louie were born of that union, Bill being the third child. In high school, Bill exhibited livestock following in the tradition of his mother and his siblings.   He graduated from Bear River High School in 1974, and he joined the military directly after...

Beloved lunch lady, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother.  Lola Marlene Benton, 66, of Hines, OR, died of Alzhimers on October 4th, 2023.  She was born in Stayton in 1957 to William & Louise Mohr, who raised her and her eight siblings in Santiam Valley. She attended Detroit High, before studying accounting at the Western Business College.  At the State Capital she utilized her accounting education until she moved to Hines/Burns Oregon with her husband and 2...

Terry Wayne Riley was the middle child of three brothers, he was born in-between his older brother, Bill, and his younger brother, Tim, on April 4, 1952, in Dexter, Miss., to Alvin Riley and Odell Claire Bowen. When Terry was about five years old, his family moved to the California Bay area and then to Burns in 1967. Terry attended schools in Burns and graduated from Crane High School. He moved back to California and attended school for auto body and painting for several years. Terry...