Obituary Listing

Jan 5, 2024

Ann Elaine Choate passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 5th, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 73.

Born in Prineville OR, to Lloyd and Elaine Larson. She was the oldest of ten and the family moved frequently as Lloyd worked in the logging industry. They eventually settled, for a time,...

Jan 2, 2024

Lavina "Joyce" Cronin passed away peacefully at her home on January 21d, 2024. She was born November 28, 1931, in Marcola, Oregon, to Joseph and Edna Queen. She was the third child after Vivian and Grant, her brother Bruce followed 6 years later. The first four years were living in a logging community called Fisher's Camp outside of Marcola....

Dec 20, 2023

Suzanne Marie Revak was born on the 25th of March, 1950, in Burns, to Don and Martha Pitkin, the oldest of nine children. She passed away on Dec. 20, 2023, in Fernley, Nev. She was 73 years old.

Suzanne spent her early years in Burns, having the usual childhood adventures, and moved with her family to Meridian,...

Dec 19, 2023

Gwendallen Rose Koepke was born on March 23, 2004, in Fallon, Nev., to Cindy Koepke and Brandon Kelly.

She was a quiet, shy little girl until she got to know you, then look out, she would become a fun and quirky goofball. Gwen was a strong Christian that grew up in church, her light and love always...

Dec 11, 2023

Tina held a love for others, a love larger than for herself. She enjoyed talking to people that she didn't know along with ones that she had known for a lifetime. Tina always said hello to everyone but held a special place in her heart for children and the elderly. She would help anyone in need, whether she could...

Dec 10, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Glen Johnson, a beloved husband, and father of nine children. Glen departed this world on Dec. 10, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering commitment to his faith and family.

Born on Nov. 18, 1932, in Barnwell, Alberta, Canada, Glen lived a life...

Dec 6, 2023

Richard was born in Oroville, Calif., on July 17, 1949, to Jim and Mariam Mingus. His family eventually moved to Hines and he attended school, graduating from Burns Union High School in 1968.

From his first marriage, sons, Kelly and Rode were born. Rich lived many places before coming back to Burns, where he met the love...

Nov 29, 2023

Jesse was born on May 27, 1956 in Downey California and passed from this life November 29, 2023 in Burns, Oregon.

He is survived by his love, Lilly, his children Michelle, Sarah, and David (Stacey), grandchildren Jayden & Benjamin, brother Rick and sister Jennifer (Mike), niece Brandy and her children Bella, Jori and Winter, nephew Arly (Vera)...

Nov 22, 2023

Richard Lewis "Dick" Thissell passed away at home on Nov. 22, 2023, at the age of 93, the last of a rare, strong breed.

Dick was born to Fred and Grace Thissell in Corvallis, Oregon, joining brothers Clyde, Walt, Glen and Bill. Later, brother Don and sister Linda joined the family.

They moved to Dayville...

Nov 10, 2023

With a heavy heart I inform you that Michael Darwin Hahn, 73. passed away on November 10th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home with family lovingly by his side. Michael was born on August 26th, 1950 to Marilyn Ann Hahn and Wilford Leroy Hahn in Portland, Oregon. His recent passions were cruising around...

Nov 10, 2023

Richard Ormon Carter, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 10th, 2023 at the age of seventy-three. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering commitment to his family.

Richard was born to Miriam and Ormon Carter, in Burns Oregon, where he was raised with his three of his siblings: Bob, Ron, Linda...

Nov 4, 2023

Louis O. Ash passed away peacefully at Harney District Hospital on Saturday November 4th.

Louis was born August 19, 1930. He was raised in Harney County and lived in Harney County his whole life with the exception of when he served as a Marine in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Louis worked hard...

Nov 3, 2023

Vena Lucille Dunbar passed away on the morning of Nov. 3, 2023, after a long fight with cancer.

Vena was born on Nov. 24, 1962, in Bend, to Darrell and Ethel Ferns. She was the youngest of four children and grew up in La Pine.

She spent her childhood playing in the trees, and loved...

Oct 28, 2023

David "Dave" Mackie Brinkley passed away suddenly on the morning of October 28, 2023 when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike. Dave was 66 years old.

Dave Brinkley was born in Burns, Oregon on March 13, 1957. He was the fourth child to Fay Adell Mustard Carroll Brinkley and Lynnzy "Lynn" Mackie Brinkley....

Oct 19, 2023

Candace Barr-Moon passed away on Oct. 19, 2023, in Harney County.

She was born in Winnemucca, to Justine and Donald Bar on May 27, 1970. She was raised in McDermitt with her three brothers, Dale, Donald Jr., and Dallas, and two sisters, Justina and Debbie. She graduated high school from the McDermitt combined school in 1988. After...

Oct 16, 2023

Clyde Henry Cowing, 73, passed away on Oct. 16, 2023, with his family by his side.

Clyde was born Dec. 22, 1949, to Henry and Viola (McClure) Cowing. He was born and raised in Harney County, where he attended school and graduated from Burns High School.

Clyde was a school bus driver for years, but...

Oct 9, 2023

William (Bill) Robert Molt, age 66, passed away in his sleep, on the morning of Oct. 9, 2023.

Bill was born April 4, 1957 in Twentynine Palms, Calif., to Daniel and Diane Molt. Four children, Diane, Morgan, Bill and Louie were born of that union, Bill being the third child. In high school, Bill exhibited livestock following...

Oct 4, 2023

Beloved lunch lady, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother.  Lola Marlene Benton, 66, of Hines, OR, died of Alzhimers on October 4th, 2023.

She was born in Stayton in 1957 to William & Louise Mohr, who raised her and her eight siblings in Santiam Valley. She attended Detroit High, before studying accounting at the Western Business College. ...

Oct 3, 2023

Terry Wayne Riley was the middle child of three brothers, he was born in-between his older brother, Bill, and his younger brother, Tim, on April 4, 1952, in Dexter, Miss., to Alvin Riley and Odell Claire Bowen.

When Terry was about five years old, his family moved to the California Bay area and then to Burns in...

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Lynne Zachariasen, of The Dalles, Ore., beloved sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at her home in Burns. She was 67.

She was born Jan. 16, 1956, in The Dalles, to Malcolm Earl Richelderfer and Edwina "Bunny" Breshears Richelderfer. Mary was the seventh of eight children. She spent her childhood in The...