Obituary Listing

Mar 24, 2025

On March 24th, 2025, Jonathan Roger Schmeck passed away from a car accident on his way to work. He was just 25 years old. Jonathan was born on August 29th, 1999 in Bend Oregon, the oldest son of Penny Lee Dean Schmeck and Laird Leon Schmeck. Jonathan was named after his paternal grandfather John Schmeck and in 2001 became...

Mar 12, 2025

Travis Haines Williams passed away on March 12th, 2025 in Caldwell, Idaho. He was a devoted husband, father, son, good friend, and a true patriot. Travis is now riding green pastures with his father Terry. Travis was the first born son to Terry and Nancy Williams, in Burns, OR. He began his journey of life on August 26th, 1969....

Mar 12, 2025

Douglas Jay Castle, known to many as "J," passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 76. J was born on December 15, 1948, in San Rafael, California. He leaves behind three children and two grandchildren, along with three brothers and one sister. J was a gifted artist. He could build and fix anything he set his...

Mar 11, 2025

Clint Troy Starbuck passed away on March 11th 2025 in a fatal car accident in Harney County. He was 37 years old. Clint is preceded by his Grand Parents Don & Azalea Starbuck, Grandfather Curly Norris, and Step-Grandfather Gary Altnow. Clint is survived by his parents Cliff & Pam Starbuck, Grandmother Carol Altnow, Sister Melissa Starbuck, Niece Azalea Long-Starbuck,...

Feb 24, 2025

Katherine "Kay" Stanwyck was born on Nov. 10, 1932, in Auburn, Calif., to Greely Herrington and Myrtle Holsclaw. She was later joined by her siblings: two sisters, Carol and Ginger, and a brother, Gene. Kay graduated from California State University, Berkeley. In 1954, she married Thomas Stanwyck, and together they had five children: Donald Stanwyck, Karen (Stanwyck) Lagace, Kenneth...

Feb 16, 2025

Mary Katherine (Humphreys) Steeves, better known to her friends as Mary Kay Steeves, passed away at her home in Burns on February 16th, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born in Portland, Oregon, on July 19th, 1938, to Lester and Mary E. (Raddon) Humphreys, and graduated as a member of Lincoln High School's class of 1956. She...

Feb 16, 2025

Ruth "Ruthie" Miller was born on April 13, 1945, to John and Margaret Litscher in Dayton, Ore. She was the fifth of six children: Jim, Marvin, Ron, Dave, Ruthie and Beverly.

Ruthie attended school in Dayton, where she played violin and volleyball. Ruthie was athletic and smart, as she was homecoming princess and graduated as valedictorian in...

Feb 3, 2025

Pat was born in Globe, Ariz. He spent his younger years in the Southwest, following his father John's job with the U.S. Forest Service. Beginning in Young, Ariz.; Heber, Ariz.; Albuquerque, N.M.; Las Vegas, N.M.; Jemez Springs, N.M.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and ending in Tucson, Ariz.. Pat graduated from Sahuaro H.S., in Tucson, in '81. Patrick made his solo move...

Jan 28, 2025

Terry was born June 30, 1936 near Drewsey, Oregon to Lee and Gladys Williams. He had one brother, Alan. Terry graduated from Crane High School in 1955. After attending the College of Idaho for 1 ½ years he returned home to work on the family ranch. Terry married the former Nancy Haines of Sod House in 1958. Two children...

Jan 27, 2025

William Harold Jennings, Jr. (Bill) was born on July 23, 1940, and passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2025 at the age of 84 in Burns, Oregon.

He is survived by his partner of 23 years, Jacqueline Runyan and his children: Oleta Jackson, Rebecca Cordova, Gregory Jennings and Kathy Jennings and their children, grandchildren, nieces...

Jan 27, 2025

Larry Carlon was born December 13, 1934 to Homer and Austa Carlon in the Paisley Hotel in Paisley, Oregon. He joined two older sisters, Doris and Betty.

When Larry was 10 years old they moved from Lake County to Harney County. The Carlon brothers had purchased the Silver Creek Ranch in 1941 and in 1944 Homer bought...

Jan 6, 2025

Clarence "Bud" Smith of Burns, OR passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 91.

Clarence was born on June 25, 1933, in Hines, OR to Troy and Louise Smith.  He was the youngest of 11 children.  After high school, he went to work for the Edward Hines Lumber Company, until he joined the Navy...

Dec 13, 2024

Kenneth Waymon Swearengin, 88 passed away peacefully December 12, 2024 in Burns Oregon surrounded by loved ones. Kenneth was born in Hubbard Oregon March 13, 1936 to Margaret and John Swearengin. After his mother passed away his grandparents Cecil and Ruth Plake (Granny and Gramps) raised him and his siblings. He graduated from Newburg high school and then joined...

Nov 30, 2024

Martha "Marti" Boatman

Born December 5, 1946 Emmett, Idaho

Died November 30, 2024 Hines, Oregon

Born to George and Lois Strauchon, Marti was the third of 5 girls. She attended school in Cascade Idaho.

Marti became a mother for the first time in May 1970 Marti adopted her first daughter, Marci....

Nov 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved friend Connie Lee Steelman. Connie was born on February 1, 1957 in Bozeman, MT to Tracy & Esther Scrimsher. She graduated from Sherman County Union High School in Rufus, OR in 1975 and obtained her bachelor's degree in physical education and health from OSU. Connie moved...

Nov 23, 2024

Jacquelyne passed away quietly in her home in Winnemucca, Nv, and according to her request no funeral services will be held. She will quietly be put to rest and the Burns Cemetery next to her husband, Sam Hurd.

She was born in Morton, Washington to James M. and Ruth L. (Gloyd) McAllister. She was the oldest of...

Nov 13, 2024

Eric Guthrie was born June 14, 1968 in San Jose, Calif. He passed away at his home in Burns, on Nov. 13, 2024, at the age of 56. At the age of 1, he was adopted by his parents, Eldin and Esther Guthrie and then made his home in Gresham,  where they created many fond childhood memories. He loved...

Nov 3, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Florence Mary (Stidham) Krueger. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 27, 2024

Ronnie Dean Dawson, age 50, passed away on October 27th, 2024 in Burns, OR. He was born on April 8th 1974, in Burns, Oregon, to Clifford and Carol Dawson. He was a 1992 graduate of Burns High School.

Ron grew up around ranching and livestock as the son of a buckaroo and kept many of the ideals...

Oct 21, 2024

Kay Bloomquist passed away on Oct. 21, 2024, in Burns, at the age of 81. Kay was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, leaving behind a legacy of her love of Jesus, her kindness and her beacon of light to all who knew her.

Born on Dec. 31, 1942, in Pasadena, Calif., Kay spent...