Obituary Listing

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),...

Jul 13, 2024

Donna Novell Gunkel passed away July 13 at the Aspens. She was born In Harper, Oregon on March 18, 1932 to Ada Viola (Johnson) and Auer Curtis. The majority of her life was spent in Burns. When she was very young during a throat surgery she lost the ability to speak clearly. About the age of six she was...

Jun 23, 2024

Beverly Darlene Witzel was born on Aug. 19, 1935, to Millard and Claire Newell. She passed away on June 23, 2024. Darlene was born in Drewsey, and spent the first few years of her youth there. She grew up with her sister, Della Myrtle, and was surrounded by family – aunts, uncles, and cousins. Her family lived in Jordan...

Jun 2, 2024

Myrtle Mace (Culp) Christy, a daughter of Harney County departed for the great hereafter on June 2nd 2024. Myrtle's family history includes ancestors who fought in the civil war, ranchers, teachers, outlaws, lawmen; all pioneers that helped tame the frontier and high desert of eastern Oregon. Her family invites you to take a moment and remember her life and...

May 29, 2024

Flint Eugene Still passed away in his home on May 29, 2024, at the age

of 71. He was born Aug. 26, 1952, in Lakeview to John Still and Faye

McKay. He lived at Willow Ranch and attended school in Alturas. Being

raised in a family with many aunts and uncles older and...

May 14, 2024

Ron was born in Boise Idaho on March 21st, 1935, to Melvin "Dooley" and Edith Shelley. Ron spent his pre-school years with family in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. He moved around a lot in his school years, between Emmett, Idaho to Crabtree, Oregon to Brownsville, Oregon to finishing high school in Payette, Idaho. He met and married his first wife...