Obituary Listing

Nov 6, 2013

A Funeral Service for 92 year old Norma Miler will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Drewsey Community Hall.  Norma Miler died on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at her home in Drewsey.  Contributions in Norma Miler's memory can be made to the Chas & Norma Miler Scholarship Fund in care of LaFollette's Chapel, PO...

Nov 2, 2013

Nila Nadine Lissman  passed away in Burns, Oregon on November 2, 2013 of natural causes.  A Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at LaFollette's Chapel in Burns, Oregon at 1:00 p.m.  Contributions in Nadine Lissman's memory can be made to the Harney County Senior Citizen Center in care of LaFollette's Chapel, PO Box 488; Burns, Oregon...

Oct 15, 2013

Portland resident Doris Kay Horton passed into the presence of Jesus on October 15, 2013.  She lived 64 years, 10 months and 21 days.  A service at LaFollette's Chapel in Burns was held with internment in the Burns Cemetery on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Doris Kay was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1948 in Burns, Oregon.  She was the...

Oct 6, 2013

Mavis Oard died on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at her home.  A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church.  Contributions in Mavis Oard's memory can be made to the Harney County Senior Citizen Center or the Harney County Cancer Society in care of LaFollette's Chapel, PO Box 488; Burns,...

Oct 6, 2013

William "Bill" Renwick, 66 died on Sunday, October 6, 2013.  A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harney County Senior Citizen Center. Contributions in Bill's memory can be made to the Harney County Senior Citizen Center or the Harney County Historical Society in care of LaFollette's Chapel, PO Box 488; Burns,...

Oct 2, 2013

Lloyd Louie, 77, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Harney District Hospital.  Viewing will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at LaFollette's Chapel from 4-7.  A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013 at the Gathering Center on the Reservation with burial to follow at New Camp Cemetery. Contribution in Lloyd Louie's memory can be...

Oct 2, 2013

A Graveside Service will be held for 59 year old Gregory Reponen on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in Gregory Reponen's memory can be made to the Burns Cemetery Fund for purchasing of new trees to be planted in the cemetery in care of LaFollette's Chapel, PO Box 488; Burns, OR 97720. Gregory...

Sep 4, 2013

Jonathan R. Ptacek, 14 died in Bend, Oregon on Tuesday, September 4th after his bicycle hit a semi truck's trailer. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the Church of Later Day Saints in Hines at 4:00 p.m.  Graveside service to follow at the Harney Cemetery. Donations may be made to a Memorial Fund in Jonathan's...

Aug 27, 2013

Lorene Caroline Walker McAllister Maley was born September 25, 1913 to Ralph and Ella Walker in Manning, Iowa.  She had one sibling, her younger brother Richard Walker.  After graduating from high school, Lorene worked in her Dad's insurance office in Cedar Rapids.  She  married John E. McAllister in 1934 and while in Iowa, they added 2 children to their family,...

Aug 21, 2013

Mike Morgan, 78 died on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Harney District Hospital.   A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Burns Elks Lodge #1680 at 2:00 p.m. Mike was born on April 2, 1935 in Redmond, Oregon and was raised in Northern California in Modoc County.  He attended grade school at Davis Creek and...

Aug 20, 2013

Richard Lowell Larson, died on August 20, 2013 at his home in Burns.  No Services will be held. Donations:

Burns Elks Lodge #1680

Aug 18, 2013

Edward A. Hilton, 77 died on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Harney District Hospital.

Aug 18, 2013

Herman Crutcher died on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Harney District Hospital.  A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2013 in McDermitt, Nevada.

Aug 16, 2013

Joyce L. Geer, 78 died on Friday, August 16, 2013.  A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Pioneer Presbyterian Church at 3:00 p.m. Joyce was born Sept. 30, 1934, to Rex and Ruth Houtz in Okanagan, Wash. Her dad was a logger, so they moved a lot, and she attended 12 different schools from kindergarten...

Aug 7, 2013

Ronald Chester McLean was born April 27, 1929 in Burns, OR to Warren and Avis McLean.  He was the second of four brothers that included Delmar, Ronald, John Kenneth and Keith.  He grew up on the Hollis place between Fields and Andrews and in sheep camps. Ronald attended Andrews School and he and Delmar rode their horses there each day.  ...

Jun 24, 2013

Harold James Courtney, 86 died on Monday, June 24, 2013 at Harney District Hospital.  A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Valley Golf Club at 2:00 p.m. for Jim Courtney. Contributions in Jim Courtney's memory can be made to the Harney County Dollars for Scholars in care of LaFollette's Chapel, PO Box 488; Burns Oregon...

Jun 21, 2013

Lee Williams, 76 died on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Harney District Hospital. Donations:

Harney County Senior Citizen Center

Jun 9, 2013

A.D. (Pete) Williams passed away at his home on June 9, 2013  just six days before his 88th birthday following a long battle with cancer.  His life in Harney County is filled with rich memories that have seen great changes in this country during his life time. Born the youngest of four boys to Bert aid Sadie Williams on June...

Jun 3, 2013

Phil Pynes of Portland, Oregon died on June 3, 2013 at his home of age related causes.  He was 82 years old. He was born on May 8, 1931 in Burns, Oregon to Sam & Sally (Vick) Pynes.  He was married to Shan Rainey in 1953 and she died in 1977.  He then married Linda A. Cully in 1980.  He...

May 16, 2013

Eva Jean Blake, 62 died on May 16, 2012 at her home.  Eva Blake was born on January 18, 1951 in Caldwell, Idaho to Edgel E. Roper and Emogene M. McBride.  Jeanie loved life but went to be with her daughter, JoJo and son, Shawn.  Even though she had to leave what she loved to do the most, and that...