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Verda Tiller

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christopher Peterson

Sep 17, 2019

Christopher T. Peterson, 28 died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his home in Burns.

Shirley May

Shirley May

Sep 17, 2019

Shirley Jean May, 83 died at her home on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

James Goggin

James Goggin

Sep 9, 2019

James Goggin,78 died on Monday, September 9, 2019 at his home.

Shirley Phillips

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

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

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

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...

Ronald Scott

Ronald Scott

Aug 24, 2019

Ronald E. Scott, 68 died on August 24, 2019

Mildred  Millie Eshelby

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

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

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

Jack Covert

Jul 25, 2019

Jack Covert, 78 died on Monday, July 25, 2019 at his home.  No services will be held.

Jess Acree

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

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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