John J. Sword
Aug 31, 2017
John Joel Sword, age 68, passed away peacefully on August 31th, 2017 after a brave and lengthy fight with cancer. John was born February 5th, 1949 in Burns, Oregon to Joel and Elfreda (Scheckle) Sword of Drewsey, Oregon. He joined an older sister, Darlene and they were later joined by a younger sister Frances. John was a lifetime resident of...
Barbara Biggs
Aug 7, 2017
Barbara (Barb) Ann Biggs, 89, passed away at home on August 7, 2017. Born to parents Vere and Alta Sanford, Barb made her way into this world on March 10, 1928. Younger sister Linda joined the family in 1939 and they were raised together on a farm in rural Idaho, near the town of Melba. After high school, Barb met...
Wendy Teeman
Aug 2, 2017
Wendy R. Teeman, 41 died on August 2, 2017 at Harney District Hospital.  A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gather Center on the reservation.
Bruce Farster
Jun 23, 2017
Bruce Farster died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Harney District Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held on July 17, 2017 at the Burns Cemetery by the American Flag at 11:00 a.m. Bruce moved to Harney County in 1928 and  stayed in the area, except when he was in the Pacific Theater in the...
Laurence "Larry" Dunn
Jun 10, 2017
Lifetime Harney County resident, Larry Allen Dunn, 82, passed away on June 10, 2017 with family at his side. His overall health had been gradually failing due to a worsening diabetes condition that he lived with in his later years. Larry was born July 24, 1934 to Sam and Blanche Dunn and basically spent his entire life residing and ranching...
Gary Tiller
Jun 1, 2017
Gary Lee Tiller 1944-2017 Gary Lee Tiller, 73, passed away June 1, 2017. Gary was born March 10, 1944, in Burns Oregon to JC and Erma (Hobbs) Tiller, the youngest of 4; William (Bill), Leland, and Ardis. Gary attended school in Hines from first to eighth grade then graduated from Burns Union High School in 1962. He participated in high...
Lois Stoddart
May 22, 2017
LOIS STODDART, 91 Long time Harney and Malheur County resident, Lois May [Fancher] Stoddart died peacefully at home on the ranch in Burns, Oregon on May 22, 2017.  She was born August 8, 1925, to Earle C. and Maybelle Neumann Fancher. She grew up in the San Jose, California.  She spent her formative years in San Jose and at the...
Clarence "Earl" Hefley
May 13, 2017
Clarence "Earl" Hefley passed away May 13 at his home in Burns following a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Earl was born May 30, 1942, in Longview , Wash., to Delvan and Doris Hefley. For the last two years, Earl was housebound, but before that, he helped as a tutor for K-1 and 4-5 grades. He also...
Clifford Dawson
May 8, 2017
Clifford Dawson 69 died on Monday, May 8, 2017 at St Charles Medical Center. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene in Hines at 11:00 a.m.
Samuel Kelley
May 7, 2017
Samuel Kenneth Kelley passed away peacefully May 7 at his home in Burns. Sam was born Dec. 11, 1930, in Seattle, Wash. Of his many gifts, Sam was a philosopher, writer, poet, potter, and loved nature, hiking and camping. He is survived by his beloved partner and caregiver, Mary Salazar;Â Â two daughters, Sarah Kelley of Shore Line, Wash., and Adrianne...
Dorthy Skinner
May 1, 2017
Dorthy Skinner, 75 died on Monday, May 1, 2017 at her home in Crane.  A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Crane and burial to follow in Burns Cemetery.  Contributions in her memory can be made to the Crane High School Athletic...
Bernita "Bing" Johnson
Apr 25, 2017
Bernita Louise Whitman was born July 3, 1934 to Charles and Rosa (Chrisler) Whitman. Her life was celebrated on Saturday, April 29th at LaFollette's Chapel.  Bing made her way into the world in the back of a car near Paradise, KS.  She was the third daughter, with older sisters Betty Lou and Bonnie.  A brother joined the family, Bobby (also...
Earl Ellis Tiller
Apr 23, 2017
Earl Ellis Tiller was born August 30, 1925, in Caldwell, Idaho to Pluribus and Tacie (Lundy) Tiller.  He passed from this earth to a family reunion with his parents and 5 siblings, April 23, 2017 at the age of 91. In November 1925, leaving behind a farming lifestyle, Plurbus and Tacie came to settle in Burns with their three children.  ...
Velda M. Petersen
Apr 3, 2017
Velda M. Petersen, 75 of Riley, Oregon died on Monday, April 3, 2017 at The Aspens Living Center.
Jerry Stewart
Mar 24, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Stewart, 78 died on March 24, 2017 at his home in Hines.  There will be no services at his request.  Contributions in Jerry's memory can be made to the Burns Elks Lodge #1680 to go towards the outdoor sign.
Larry Asmussen
Mar 21, 2017
OBITUARY FOR LARRY ASMUSSEN Larry Charles Asmussen was born on October 17, 1921 to Otto and Addie Asmussen in Payette, Idaho. Shortly after he was born the family moved to Longview, WA and Larry grew up there until the arrival of the depression in 1929. Larry, his parents and his sister June returned to Payette so Otto could find work....
Betty L. Sitz
Mar 14, 2017
Betty Sitz, 94 died on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Aspens.  Due to high water, bridge out and the Drewsey Community Hall compromised from the winter snow, a celebration of Life Service for Betty will be held on a later date to be determined. Spring is here.  The sun is out, the rivers are flowing, flowers are blooming, and...
Vera Lou (Mackenzie) Hotchkiss
Mar 1, 2017
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Pioneer Presbyterian Church at 11 AM, for Vera Mackenzie Hotchkiss, age 87. Vera was born August 26, 1929 to Dorothy Holmes and William Mackenzie. She was raised as the third-generation on her family's ranch in Ukiah, Oregon. Vera went to Oregon State College where she majored in...
Theresa Ward
Feb 21, 2017
Theresa was born in Tacoma, Washington on October 1st 1928 to Henry Merkle and Lillian "Anslow Merkle. Theresa met and later married Jim Ward. In 1957 Jim and Theresa and their four children moved to Burns Oregon and started the county's first radio station; KRNS. They were fortunate enough to raise their children in Burns. Throughout their married life they...
Ardean "Bobbie" Woodfin
Feb 7, 2017
Ardean R. (Bobbie) Woodfin passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017. Bobbie was born on March 7th, 1927 in Doris, California to Robert Francis and Mary Mahala O'Farrell.  She was the fourth of four girls born into this union and her Dad so wanted a boy...
