Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 7, 2025

Carolyn Mae (Kelsay) Britt, 93 of Pendleton, OR passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025.  She was born April 1, 1931 to Glenn and Laurel (Baxter) Kelsay in Service Creek, Oregon.  She attended a one room school house from grades 1-5.  Then the family moved to Spray, OR where her parents both worked at the post office.  She graduated...

Jan 14, 2025

Sabine Andrea Ladd, 83 of Fossil, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.  The recitation of the rosary service will begin at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at St. John's Catholic Church in Condon, OR.  A funeral mass will follow beginning at 11 AM with a concluding graveside service to take place at Saint Joseph Cemetery in...

Jan 10, 2025

HAROLD HOLTZ

Harold Holly Holtz (95) died January 10, 2025. He was born February 14, 1929 on the family farm near Northgate, North Dakota. The second son of Clarence and Laura (Wolkenhauer) Holtz. The family moved to Grandview, Washington in 1934. Then, in 1946 they moved to the farm in Ione, Oregon. Except for a couple years...

Jan 7, 2025

Judy Belle Maime (Alexander) Campbell, 87 of Heppner, OR passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  A memorial service is being planned and will be announced later.  Please leave your condolence messages for the family below.

Dec 18, 2024

Jerry L. Martin

Jerry Lowell Martin, 92, of Hermiston passed away on Dec. 18, 2024, in Pendleton. A celebration of life will take place Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. at Heppner Elks Lodge with a meal to follow. A private burial will be held at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery later that day. Please wear your favorite sports...

Dec 16, 2024

John Gray Lake, 51 of Ione, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.  A memorial gathering is being held at his sister, Shannon's house (784 NE Edgehill DR Estacada, OR 97023) on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM.  Please leave your condolence messages for the family below.

Dec 7, 2024

Shirley May Palmer

Shirley May Palmer of Condon, Oregon, was born March 8th, 1938 in Yakima. Washington to Harold (Shorty) and Edna (Crump) Peck.  She died on December 7th in Condon, Oregon at the age of 86 years.  Shirley was raised in the Heppner area.  She married Roger Palmer on December 18, 1955, in Heppner, Oregon.  They...

Dec 3, 2024

Sue McClure was born Suzanne Eunice Smith on December 24th, 1937 in Portland, Oregon to parents Lyle and Clara Smith.  Sue married Philip McClure at the age of 19 on February 7th, 1957.  She has resided in Fossil, Oregon for 50+ years and before that she followed her husband's career (State Policeman) from Portland to Baker to Fossil all...

Dec 1, 2024

Robert C. Buschke

Dec. 9, 1934 – Dec. 1, 2024

Robert Claude Buschke passed away on Sunday, December 1st at his home in Hardman surrounded by loved ones.  He was a week shy of his 90th birthday.

Bob was born December 9, 1934 in Heppner, Oregon to Claude and Margaret (Beckett) Buschke.  He...