Obituary Listing

2025

Dorothy Gael “ Windy” Liptak, 85, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in The Dalles, OR with family at her side.

Gael was born on January 30,1940 in The Dalles, OR to parents George Lytton Close and Dorothy Alta Dickinson Close. The family of three made their home in Kinzua, OR where Gael attended school through eighth grade then continued...

Dec 3, 2025

John Samuel Goldsmith

May 13, 1941, to December 3, 2025

John Goldsmith of Fossil, Oregon age 84 passed on December 3, 2025. John was born on May 13, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York to Devorah Sloat Goldsmith and Hymen Goldsmith.

John is survived by his wife Cathy Goldsmith, daughters Gaylyn Batte and Keri Lee Bianco, two adult grandchildren, a sister, four cousins, two...

Nov 30, 2025

Raymond Lester Harrison January 6, 1939 – September 19, 2025

Raymond Lester Harrison, 86, of Condon Oregon, passed away on September 19, 2025. A celebration of Raymond's life will be held at the Condon Elks Lodge on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. There will be a grave side service held...

Nov 14, 2025

Mabel Katherine Langan, 87, of Condon Oregon passed away on 11-14-2025 at home with family.

Kathy was born on 11-24-1937 in Condon Oregon, she was the first-born daughter, of Harry and Lucile Vertrees. She was known by many names, Daughter, Granddaughter, Sister, Niece, Cousin, Aunt, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and friend.

Kathy worked in many...

Jun 12, 2025

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...

Jun 8, 2025

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, Joshua, who died...

Apr 25, 2025

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...

Apr 24, 2025

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...

Apr 21, 2025

Norman Wayne "Buck" Handbury, 88 of Heppner, Oregon passed away on Monday April 21, 2025.  Buck was born on December 6, 1936 in Myrtle Point, Oregon to Homer and Olvina Handbury but lived all his childhood in Lakeview, Oregon.  In 1959, he was drafted into the Army.  After the first two basic trainings, he was shipped off to Germany...

Apr 20, 2025

Sidney "Sid" Gene Zinter Jr., 78, of Ione, OR, passed away on April 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. Sid was born in Heppner, Oregon, on March 31, 1947, to Sidney Zinter Sr. and Mary (Cain) Zinter. He graduated from Ione High School in 1965 and attended Eastern Oregon University and Majored in Chemistry, where he joined the National...

Apr 17, 2025

Blanche Davis-McDaniel-Burres, 94, of Lone Rock, Oregon, passed away April 17th, 2025, in Heppner, Oregon.

Blanche was born on March 18th,1931 in the Lone Rock Hotel to J Emmet and Agnes M Davis.  Blanche joined three brothers, Lee, Homer and Carroll Davis. The family lived in and operated the hotel until they purchased a ranch on Needle...

Apr 13, 2025

Charles Edward Kunde September 14, 1937 – April 13, 2025

Charles Kunde, a long-time resident of Oregon, family man, fisherman, bird hunter, who loved homemade shortcake made with biscuits and Oregon Hood strawberries, any card game, and a good birddog, died April 13, 2025, at his ranch in Fossil, Oregon.

Charles Edward Kunde, known to...

Apr 11, 2025

Lauren Denise Crum, of Ione, Oregon, passed away surrounded by friends on April 11, 2025. She was 45 years old.

Lauren Crum's life-time goal always involved caring for others. She achieved this in various ways as a loving mom of two, a caring farm wife, a beloved daughter, a registered nurse, an avid animal lover and a...

Mar 28, 2025

Neva Cheyenne DeMayo Mahon

November 27, 1951 – March 28, 2025

Neva Cheyenne DeMayo Mahon, 73 of Heppner, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Neva was born in Gardner, Kansas to Melven Lee Randall and Maud Everett Randall.  She had a lifelong love of education and earned a BA degree in religious...

Mar 25, 2025

Darrin Padberg (Bob Shade), age 59, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. A beloved father, son, brother, and uncle, Darrin was known for his huge heart and his love for his family. He would tear up at every play, Christmas pageant, or sports game that his children, or nieces and nephews were a part of. He loved to...

Mar 21, 2025

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...

Feb 22, 2025

Robanai Coral Disque, 68 of Lexington, OR passed away on February 22, 2025, at home surrounded by her family and loved ones.  She will be remembered for the love of her family and the many lives she touched during her career.

Robanai was born on September 29, 1956, in Heppner, OR to Robert and Nathaline Riddle.  She...

Feb 21, 2025

Benton Scott Sanders, 88 of Fossil, OR passed away on Feb. 21, 2025.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  Sweeney Payton Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please leave your condolence messages for the family below.

Feb 20, 2025

Mark Alan Steward was born February 22, 1957, in The Dalles, Oregon the son of Luther Howard Steward Jr. and Phyllis Susan Steward (Rivard)

Mark grew up in Rufus, Oregon with one brother and three sisters. He spent lots of time riding bikes and playing on or in the river. He and his brother Steve captured most...

Feb 15, 2025

Patricia Doreen (Turner) Edmundson was born on April 5, 1935, near Cassville, Missouri, to Lester Loren Turner and Vera (Phillips) Turner. She passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, after a long, happy, and fruitful life.

Her family moved to Hoisington, Kansas, when Pat was just three months old. Pat's early years were filled with joy, riding...