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Verda Tiller
Oct 20, 2019
Verda Valentine Tiller passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the Aspens Assisted Living Center. Verda was born on February 14, 1926 in Burns, OR 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 an early age and...
Oland Gwin Lawson
Oct 18, 2019
Oland "Gwin" Lawson, 89 died on Friday, October 18, 2019 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon. Gwin is survived by his beloved wife Janice Sisters- Margie, Margaret and Patsy Children- Ricky, Jesse (Lilly), and Jennifer (Mike) Grandchildren- Brandy (Tim), Michelle, Sarah,        David (Stacey), and Arly (Vera) Great Grandchildren- Bella, Jori Winter and Jayden Great Great Grandson Draven...
Margaret "Peggy" Farley
Oct 16, 2019
Margaret (Peggy) Farley April 14, 1934- October 16, 2019 Peggy passed away the afternoon of October 16, 2019 at St. Charles hospital in Bend. Peggy 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 venturing outside of its confines....
Robert Wocelka
Oct 9, 2019
ROBERT J. WOCELKA of  Hines, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 while living at The Aspens Assisted Living Center following a series of strokes. Bob was 92 years of age. Bob was born November 18, 1926 in Park Falls, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of six children. As a youth, he worked at his older brother's service station. On...
Phyllis E. Miller
Sep 23, 2019
Phyllis Miller, 75 died on September 23, 2019 at Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City, Oregon.  Visitation will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 at LaFollette's Chapel from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 in the Gather Center at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at the New...
Marianne Harris
Sep 18, 2019
Marianne Harris, 77 died on September 18, 2019 at her home in Hines.  A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 1:00 pm in the Pilot Butte Cemetery in Bend, Oregon.
Christopher Peterson
Sep 17, 2019
Christopher T. Peterson, 28 died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his home in Burns.
Shirley Phillips
Sep 6, 2019
Shirley Phillips, 83 died on Friday, September 6, 2019.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Burns Cemetery.
Jean Foster
Sep 6, 2019
Lorreta Jean Foster, 79 died on Friday, September 6, 2019 surrounded by her family.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at St. Andrews Episcopal - Lutheran Church at 3:00 p.m.  Donations in Jean's memory can be made to the Hilander Booster Club and mailed to LaFollette's Chapel, PO Box 488; Burns, Oregon 97720.
Doris Yriarte
Sep 1, 2019
Doris Yriarte, 91 died on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the Aspens in Hines.  There will be a memorial service held at a later date.
Sandra Kenyon
Aug 28, 2019
Sandra Louise Kenyon (Hillman) 66, passed away on August 28, 2019 at her home in Burns. Sandi was a loving mother to two children and the devout Grandmother to 6 grandchildren. She loved nothing more than just being around her family, whether cheering on her grandkids at sporting events, traveling across the country for Pageants, or just hanging out eating...
Mildred Millie Eshelby
Aug 17, 2019
Mildred M. Eshelby 101, died on Saturday, August 17, 2019 .  A Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church with graveside to follow in the Burns Cemetery.  Contributions in Millie's memory can be made to the Harney County Home Health/Hospice.  LaFollette's Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Betty Davis
Jul 31, 2019
Betty L. Davis, 81 of Diamond died on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at The Aspens.  A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019 in the Burns Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.  Contributions in Betty's memory can be made to either Our Community American Flag Fund @ US Bank or Harney County Home Health/Hospice.  LaFollette's Chapel is in charge...
Marvin Jess
Jul 30, 2019
Marvin Lee Jess (1928-2019) Marvin Lee Jess died at home in Diamond onTuesday, July 30th after a period of ill health, with his family in attendance, at the age of 91. Marvin was born in Winchester, Idaho, to John and Iola (Jobe) Jess on June 2, 1928. He grew up there and in Craigmont and Grangeville before the family moved...
Jack Covert
Jul 25, 2019
Jack Covert, 78 died on Monday, July 25, 2019 at his home.  No services will be held.
Jess Acree
Jul 14, 2019
Jess Acree, 64 died on July 14, 2019 at his home in Burns.  No services will be held.
Sidney Spink
Jul 9, 2019
Sidney Spink, 71 died on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Harney District Hospital.  A Memorial Service will be held on August 31, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church.  Contributions in Sid's memory can be made to either St. Jude's Childrens Hospital or the Harney County Hospital Foundation Fund.  Donations can be mailed to LaFollette's Chapel, PO Box 488; Burns, Oregon 97720.
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