Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 19, 2024

Keith Morris Cronin passed away peacefully in Ontario on Oct. 19, 2024.

Keith was born in Prairie City on Aug. 25, 1942, to Thelma and Clarence Cronin. He was the youngest of five children, joining three brothers and one sister, and grew up in Drewsey. At the age of 18, he went into the Navy where he...

Oct 19, 2024

Terry "Karen" Morgan  Entered the gates of heaven on October 19, 2024, with her children and wonderful  caregivers by her side. Born on November 9, 1940, in Pendleton, Oregon, to Ed and  Norma (Terry) Garris, Karen was an only child who spent her childhood on the family  wheat and pea farm near Mission, close to the Umatilla Indian Reservation....

Oct 16, 2024

Shirley passed over to her Salvation on October 16th, 2024. She was comfortably at her home in Hines with her children David and Dianne Hosford and her granddaughter Katie Hosford. She was surrounded by love from family, many friends and the amazing Hospice Team throughout the last part of her journey home.

Shirley was born in Tacoma,...

Oct 2, 2024

Elisabeth was born in Germany, immigrating to the US after WWII when she married Joe Valentine, an American serving in the Army.  They lived in various parts of Washington, then moved to Crane, eventually returning to Washington and settling in Camano Island.

For the past 25 years Elisabeth has lived in Sunriver, Ore. Elisabeth worked hard, was...

Sep 6, 2024

Kenneth Sexton, 80, born in Ontario, Oregon on December 22, 1943. Kenneth was a graduate of Burns Union High school and entered the United States Army, serving in Germany. He married Julia Keith in 1966 after returning to the states. Kenneth retired from a career in civil service and enjoyed family, hunting, and fishing. He passed away peacefully at...

Aug 9, 2024

On Aug. 9, 2024, "Bill", as he was known by many, left his home in Hines after he heard his savior calling him to his heavenly address. We will miss him until we join him there.

Born in Dallas, Tex., to William Elmer Manning and Ella Mae (Merchant) Manning. In 1946, they moved to Las Vegas, Nev.,...

Aug 1, 2024

Don "Jiggs" Clinton Barnes, 94, rode his last ride on August 1, 2024. He passed away at home with his wife, eating ice cream in his chair. He was born to Charles Clinton Barnes and Fannie Belle Holloway Barnes on February 21, 1930, with his twin sister Donna.

Jiggs & Donna joined four sisters Stephanie Ferne (Cagle),...