All Obituaries

Burleigh Ronald Allen, 71, of Sparta, died Friday, September 14, 2018 at his ranch in Sparta, Oregon. A Traditional Funeral Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Baker City, Oregon on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception to be held immediately following at the church. Following the reception,  at 3 p.m a Graveside Dedication of the grave & Military Honors will be held at the Eagle...

Mary Lucille Thompson died on September 10, 2018 with her family by her side in Baker City, Oregon. A private family celebration will take place at a later date. Mary was born on August 23, 1938 to Floyd and Ethel Riggs in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Mary wed Fred Raymond Niehaus on August 26, 1955 in Campbell County, Kentucky.  They had 6 children.  Mary later married Thomas Thompson on April 19, 1978 in Fremont, California.  Tom and Mary were happily...

Mary Lou Anderson, 89, died on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her daughter's home in Halfway, Oregon.  Arrangements are under the direction of Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services.  On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com

James “Jim” Tarter, 62, of Rocklin, California died on September 5, 2018 at his home. James was born on September 16, 1955 in Seattle, Washington.  He began school in Seattle, and later graduated from Medford High School.  A favorite sport was baseball, and he was a very good pitcher.   Jim continued his schooling at Rogue Community College where he majored in automotive engineering.      His work history started at Orley Stove in Medford,...

Hazel Emery, 91, of Baker City, died on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Boise, Idaho.  A Celebration of Hazel's Life will be held on Friday, September 21, 2018 - 4:00 p.m. at the VFW Memorial Club in Baker City.  Continued celebration and dancing to Frank Carlson from 5 to 9. Interment will be held the following day, 2:00 p.m. (m.s.t.) Emmett Cemetery in Emmett, Idaho.   Hazel Wanida Emery was born on April 20, 1927 to Chris and Olga Fenton. She was raised in Emmett, Idaho....

     Olen Ragsdale, 86, of Baker City, died at Settler's Park Assisted Living Facility in Baker City on Sunday, September 2, 2018.  A Memorial Service will be held Friday, September 28th~2pm at Baker United Methodist Church in Baker City, Oregon.  Interment will follow the service at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception to be held immediately following at the Baker Elks Lodge.  On line condolences may be shared...

Dorothy Brower, 84,  of Halfway, Oregon, died at her home Saturday, August 25, 2018 with her family at her side.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2018~ 11am. at St. Therese Catholic Church in Halfway.   Interment will be held at Pine Haven Cemetery at noon with Fr. Telagani  Blessing the grave and Auspices by the VFW Auxiliary #7847.  Friends are invited to join the family for a potluck reception to be held at the Pine Valley Grange  in...

Irene Carlile (Amundson) 80, of Baker City, Oregon went to Heaven on August 15, 2018 at Settler's Park Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday September 8, 2018 at noon at the home of Benny and Judy Ruda 18070 West Campbell in Baker City.      Irene was born November 22, 1937 in the village of Adrian Minnesota at 11:50 pm, to Eileen Yackley and Floyd Inman. She was raised by Eileen and Adrian Yackley in...

Marcus Alejandro Brown, 15, of Richland, Oregon, formerly of Portland, died Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home in Richland.  A Celebration of life will be held at Eagle Fern Park in Eagle Creek, Oregon, Saturday August 25th at 2pm by the volleyball court and horse shoes.  We would love for all family and friends to attend and help us share the good times and great memories of Marcus.  We are asking it to be a potluck style so please bring a dish and your...

Perry Yowell, known to his friends at “PT”, passed away on August 11, 2018 at the age of 89. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on September 23 at 1:00 at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway, Oregon. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception to be held immediately following at the VFW Hall in Halfway. Born in Baker, Oregon, the son of a gold miner, Perry grew up in Halfway and entered the merchant marines at age 16.  He later served in both...