Rena June (Messenger) Marquardt
Nov 30, 2024
Rena June Marquardt was born September 27, 1928 to Truman Leta Messenger in Athena, Oregon. Her dad was employed by the Oregon Highway Department, so they moved frequently during her childhood. They eventually settled in Lexington, Oregon where Truman retired. Rena met Bill Marquardt when they were in school together in Lexington and they were married in 1947.
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Carl F. Smouse
Nov 30, 2024
Carl Fredric Smouse, 74 of Ione and Pendleton, passed on September 12, 2025.
Carl was born on May 5, 1951to Kenneth J. and Francis Smouse. He joined a brother Kenneth L. and sister Cherilyn. They lived on a farm out of Ione, OR. Carl was a special needs child that was very well loved and was raised...
Bruce Edwin Virgil
Nov 30, 2024
Bruce Edwin Virgil
2/20/1956 – 8/27/2025
Bruce was born to John and Mary (Herrera) Virgil in Sidney, Nebraska on February 20, 1956. He passed away peacefully in Pendleton, OR on August 27, 2025, from heart failure, and went to be with his Lord and Savior. Bruce was the middle child of 5 boys; Gary, Mike,...
Carol Irene (Wright) Caldera
Nov 30, 2024
Carol "Toadey" Caldera, 85 of Fossil, OR passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Haven House Retirement Center. A graveside service will take place at the Fossil IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM in Fossil, OR. All are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Carol's name...
Richard H. Lynam
Nov 30, 2024
Richard H. Lynam November 30, 1931 – July 23, 2025
Richard H. Lynam, a devoted servant of God and beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 23, 2025, in The Dalles, Oregon, at the age of 93.
On June 8, 1957, Richard married the...
Rita Mae (Hedman) Dezoete
Nov 30, 2024
Rita Mae Belmore Hedman DeZoete, 92, of Heppner, Oregon, passed away on July 26, 2025, at Clovernook Adult Family Home in Richland, Washington.
Rita was born on September 12, 1932, in Marquette, Michigan, the daughter of Albert (Happy) Belmore and Mae Berry Belmore. Rita was raised in Marquette and attended schools there, graduating from Graveraet High School...
Vicki Elaine Wryn
Nov 30, 2024
Vicki Elaine Wryn, 65 of Ione passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Sweeney Payton Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please leave your condolence messages for the family below.
Floyd "Bose" W. Cook
Nov 30, 2024
Floyd Whitman Cook, a.k.a. "Bose" of Condon Oregon passed away June 28, 2025, at the Veterans Affair Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Floyd was surrounded by loving family during his last days. He was 93 years old.
Floyd was born on February 15, 1932, in Condon, Oregon, to Curtis John Cook and Henrietta Lavina Burres.
Floyd...
Florence Lee (Morris) Nolan
Nov 30, 2024
Florence Lee Nolan, 83, of Redmond, Oregon, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. Born on March 24, 1942, in Heppner, Oregon, Florence spent her early years in the community she would grow to love and serve throughout her life.
A graduate of Heppner High School, Florence married her beloved husband, Vern Nolan, in 1962. She devoted...
Peggy Anne ((Taylor)) Lauritsen
Nov 30, 2024
Peggy Anne (Taylor) Lauritsen, 71 of Heppner, passed away on June 30, 2025 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner, OR surrounded by her friends and family.
Peggy was born November 11, 1953 in Heppner, OR to parents Avery and Joanne Taylor. She graduated from Heppner High School class of 1972. She then met Carl Lauritsen in 1973...
Sheila Denise Piper
Nov 30, 2024
Obituary for Sheila Denise Piper
July 14, 1970 – June 29, 2025
Sheila Denise Piper, age 54, of Heppner, Oregon, passed away on June 29, 2025. Born on July 14, 1970, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston, Sheila brought joy and spirit into the world from the very beginning.
Sheila was a beloved...
Al Parret
Nov 30, 2024
Alferd "Al" Willard Parret, 88 of Heppner, Oregon passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. At his request, no public services will be held. Sweeney Payton Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please leave your condolence messages for the family below.
Mary Lee (Sasser) Britt
Nov 30, 2024
Mary Lee (Sasser) Britt, 100, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Fossil, Oregon. Born in Fossil October 23, 1924 to Scott and Lilly Sasser, Mary Lee was a lifelong Oregon resident and member of Fossil Baptist Church.
Growing up, Mary Lee enjoyed attending church with her family, singing in the choir and helping her father, who...
David Wayne Denton Sr.
Nov 30, 2024
"David Wayne Denton", 75 of Heppner Oregon, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend, known for his strength, kindness, and a realists with a great sense of humor.
The Denton's moved to Kinzua Oregon in 1946, and David was born August 7th, 1949 to Frank D. Denton...
Richard "Dick" Daniel Sherer
Nov 30, 2024
Richard "Dick" Sherer, cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner, OR on June 22, 2025 at the age of 87.
Born on June 15, 1938 in Pendleton, Oregon, Dick was the treasured son of the late Beulah and Harold "Doc" Sherer. His life was distinguished by an unwavering commitment...
Peggy Jo (Hoover) Logan
Nov 30, 2024
Peggy Jo (Hoover) Logan was born to Lee and Patsy Hoover on February 28,1960 in Heppner, OR.
She was the youngest of five children. She passed away while working on her ranch in Wheeler County on June 8, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, brother-in-law Jim Humphrey, and her first born son,...
Dorothy M. Green
Nov 30, 2024
Dorothy Mae Green, age 101, of Lexington, Oregon, passed away on June 12, 2025 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born September 30, 1923 in Heppner, Oregon. She grew up in the town of EightMile (a town that no longer exists) which is near Heppner Oregon. Dorothy was the third child born to Homer and...
Timothy Allan Arnst Sr.
Nov 30, 2024
Timothy Allan Arnst Sr. May 18, 1956 – March 21, 2025
Timothy Allan Arnst Sr., 68, of Condon, Oregon, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in The Dalles, Oregon, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on May 18, 1956, in Spokane, Washington, Tim spent his early years between Ritzville, WA, and Portland, OR. He...
Deborah "Annie" Ann Morley
Nov 30, 2024
Deborah Ann "Annie" Morley was born in Heppner, Oregon to Nelson and Iris Morley on June 16, 1957. She passed away on April 27,2025 at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, Oregon surrounded by her loving family at the age of 67.
Annie grew up in the lumber town of Kinzua, Oregon where she attended Kinzua Grade School...
Patty "Gg" (Albert) Prock
Nov 30, 2024
Patricia Florence Prock (Albert) age 89, passed away peacefully on April 24th at Willow Creek Terrace surrounded by family. Pat or Patty was a devoted wife to the late Jimmy Prock for over 57 years. They had four children Tricia, Mike, Jon and Tami. She was born on September 12, 1935, in Minot, North Dakota to Edgar and Ila...
