All Obituaries

Tina Hill, 68, of Halfway, Oregon died, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the home of her daughter's in Enemclaw, Washington.  Arrangements are under the direction of Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services.  Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com

Robert "Bob" Pollock, 88, died at his home in Halfway on May 17, 2022.  A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held June 11th at Pine Valley Fairgrounds in Halfway, OR at 11:00 am. Please come and join us as we share good food and stories. Robert L. Pollock was born in Shelton, WA on May 17, 1934 to parents Milton and Ellen Pollock. Raised in Pierce, Idaho, he spent a lot of his time with Albert and Mabel Frazier and his lifelong friends Bob Richel, Jim Dundas and Darrol...

Fred LeRoy Riggs passed away peacefully May 13, 2022 in his daughter’s home surrounded by those who loved him. A graveside ceremony with Military Honors will be held at Eagle Valley Cemetery on May 20th, 2022 at 1pm followed by a celebration of life at the Eagle Valley Grange.   He was born on May 21, 1926 in Turner, Oregon to his parents Clarence Ruben and Mary Elisa Porter-Riggs. The Riggs family lived in many places throughout the years including North Powder, Medical Springs,...

Barbara Schimke, 86, of Baker City, died peacefully May 13, 2022,  in hospice with her two sons, Steve & Doug, by her side, after only a month earlier being diagnosed with ALS.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Barbara was raised in West Virginia and came West with her husband Art for his Forest Service career eventually landing in Baker in 1970. While working as a counselor at the early beginnings of Baker County Alcohol & Drugs, she became very...

Nancee Heath, 81, of Baker City, died at her home Thursday, May 12, 2022 with her family at her side. She will be laid to rest next to her father at Mount Shasta Cemetery. Nancee C. Heath was born March 2, 1941 in Mount Shasta, Ca. to James and Zelfter (Carleton) Love. She met her first husband William L. Garriott Jr. at Mount Shasta High School.  They married and had two children, William L. Garriott and Micheal James Garriott. they later divorced. She married Carl L. Heath,...

Larry Haney, 75, of Halfway, OR died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID. A Graveside Military Service ~ Celebration of  Larry's life will be held aon June 25, 2022 - 1 p.m. at the Wallowa Cemetery in Wallowa, Oregon. Larry Vernon Haney was born on April 1, 1947 in Enterprise, OR.  He was raised and educated in Wallowa, OR. He graduated from Wallowa High School in 1965. Fresh out of high school, Larry entered the Navy June 8,...

Daniel McKrola, 80, of John Day/Prairie City died on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Blue Mountain Care Center  in Prairie City, Oregon. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services.  Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com

Madge Stephenson, 99, longtime resident of Richland, Oregon died on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Meadowbrook Place Assisted Living in Baker City.  Arrangements are under the direction of Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services.  Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com

Samuel "Sam" Housden,  75, of Richland, died on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his cousin Judy and Don North's residence where he has lived these last 8 years. Samuel Lee Housden was born on March 6, 1947 to Gene and Ila (Heller) Housden in Hermiston, Oregon.  He was raised in Hermiston and graduated high school there.  Sam married Jackie and together they had a daughter. Sam served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Germany. Sam’s  favorite sports...

    Gloria Wilson, 85, died on May 3, 2022 in Richland, Washington at Kadlec Regional Hospital.  A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 - 2:00 p.m. at the Pine Baptist Church in Halfway, Oregon.   Gloria Evelyn was born on March 7, 1937 in Prairie City, Oregon to Oscar and Pauline (Thompson) Thomas.  She was raised in John Day and Mt. Vernon.  Gloria left school after her Junior year and got married, but obtained a GED in 1969. Gloria and...