All Obituaries

Carol May, 71, died on Friday, September 23, 2022 at her home in Halfway, surrounded by family.  A private family gathering will be held. Carol Ann May was born on October 26, 1950 in Silverton, Oregon to Arthur and Edith Kahut.  She was raised in Woodburn, Oregon graduating from John F. Kennedy (Mt. Angel, OR) in 1968.  She then attended and graduated from the University of Portland (Portland, OR) in 1972. She and Andrew Joseph May met at a birthday party in...

Patrick “Michael” Kelley of Richland, Oregon, died September 20, 2022 at his home.There will be a private family internment in Hermiston, Oregon. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 15, 2022 in Richland, Oregon (time and place to be announced). I felt the best person to tell of my life is myself.  I was born February 26, 1952 in Pendleton, Oregon to Art and Irene Kelley of Pilot Rock, Oregon. I lived on East Birch Creek for the first 11 years of my life with...

Shannon Sullivan passed away on Monday September 12, 2022 at the age of 85, with her family by her side.  At Shannon’s wish, her ashes will be spread in Cascade, Idaho in a private service.  Shannon was born in Seattle, Washington to John and Marcy Kirby.  She was the oldest of 4 children.  When she was six her father bought a ranch and the family moved to Wingville, where she walked 3 miles to school. She lived in Baker County the rest of her life though some of...

  Rod Huff, 83, former owner of Pine Telephone, Inc. in Halfway, OR passed away Sept.  7, 2022 at his home in Nampa, ID George Rodney Huff was born in 1939 in Port Townsend, WA to Ernest and Elaine Huff. He was preceded in death by his parents and Brothers Norman and Galen.  Rod is survived by his wife, Lorna, sons Colin of Halfway and Eane of Salem, OR. Step children Sonny Gulick (Calli), Baker City, OR, Melissa Padget (Mike), Melba, ID and seven grandchildren, Katirah...

Kathleen Brown, 72, of Union, Oregon died on September 6, 2022 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.  Kathleen was born a twin, and was one of six children to Louis and Norma Carrels on February 2, 1950. – In her early 20’s she lived in Canada and always said that it was where she felt happiest and most like herself.  Her first husband was Eugene Neu, they had two children Christopher and Amie. They later divorced.  She married Charlie Brown in...

Jerry Peer, 88, of Halfway, Oregon died on September 5, 2022 at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Ontario, Oregon. A Traditional Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022 - 11:00 a.m. at the Pine Valley Fair Grounds Community Center in Halfway, Oregon.  Interment will follow with Military Honors at the Pine Haven Cemetery.  Friends are invited to join the family immediately following back at the Pine Valley Fair Grounds for a reception (food & beverage provided by the...

Eva LaVelle Scrivner, 89, longtime Baker City resident died on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Ashley Manor Assisted Living surrounded by her family.  A Memorial Service will be held in October (time and date to be announced)  Arrangements are under the direction of Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services.  Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com  

Mike Hulse Sr, 74, died on August 31, 2022 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise, Oregon.  Michael Loren Hulse was born on August 22, 1948 in Delake, Oregon (currently Lincoln City).  He was raised in Delake, attending Taft High School in Taft, Oregon, then graduating in 1966 from Washington High School in Portland, Oregon.  Mike had married the mother of his children, they later divorced.  He then married Leslie Henderson.  During his life he worked for...

  Jane Marie Frye Foust passed away in Baker City, Oregon on August 19, 2022 after a short illness.  She was comforted by her son Jay.      Jane was born on November 17, 1937 in North Bend, Oregon and was welcomed home by Ernest L. and Alice (Dick) Frye.  She was an active North Bend High School student.  There she made friendships that lasted her lifetime.  She graduated in 1956.       She attended U of O 1056-57 and...

William C. Railey, more commonly known as Billy, Bobcat Billy, Uncle Bill and of course Dad, passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Vernon, August, 14 2022. A celebration of Life will be held at the Monument senior center, Sunday August 21, 2022 from 11 a.m.~2 p.m. Bill was always the hardest worker on any job he held. He always supported and provided for his family and instilled an unparalleled work ethic in his children. Bill loved a good practical joke and has left his fair share of...