Obituary Listing

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Nov 22, 2024

Candace Lynn Dowdy was born on August 17, 1962 in Mountain View, California and passed away in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 62, after losing a short four month battle with esophageal cancer. She was so stoic and fought so hard, but lost her battle at 5:05 am on November 22, 2024. Candee grew up in San Jose,...

Nov 12, 2024

Longtime Arlington resident, Frances Louise Morris, 84, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.  A funeral service will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Arlington Methodist Church, with a concluding graveside immediately following at the Arlington Masonic Cemetery.  Afterwards, the family invites everyone back to the church for a meal and some fellowship.  In...

Nov 5, 2024

Rocky John Rodriguez, 57 of Irrigon, passed away on November 5, 2024.  Sweeney Payton Mortuary is entrusted with the arrangements (sweeneypaytonmortuary.com).  Please leave your condolence messages for the family below.

Nov 5, 2024

Melba Lovena Cecil of Spray, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the age of 96.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Haystack Cemetery in Spray, Oregon.  A celebration of life and dinner will follow at The Rock in Spray, Oregon.  Please leave your condolence messages for the...

Oct 27, 2024

Opal Mae Schmidt, 97 of Arlington, OR passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024.  At her request, no services will be held.  Please leave your condolence messages for the family below.

Oct 24, 2024

Gary Lee Kemp

Lexington– Gary Lee Kemp, 73, peacefully passed away on October 24, 2024, at Trios Hospital after a long battle with health challenges. Born on June 30, 1951, in Heppner, Oregon, he was the son of Stanley M. Kemp and Wilma (Billie) Harshman.

Gary graduated from Lexington and Heppner schools in 1969, then...

Oct 10, 2024

Terry Gene Corbin, 75, passed on October 10, 2024. Born on March 31, 1949, in Heppner, Oregon, Terry's life was marked by a deep love for family, laughter, animals, and service.

Terry was extremely proud of his career as a K9 handler for the Port of Portland Police Department's bomb unit. Following in his father's footsteps in...

Sep 27, 2024

Gene Douglas Orwick

December 19, 1929 – September 27, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gene Douglas Orwick on September 27, 2024, at the age of 94. Gene passed away peacefully in his son's home in Terrebonne, Oregon, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lonerock, Oregon, on December...

Sep 24, 2024

Willie "Deena" Regina Davis, 75 of Condon, OR, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Summit Springs Village in Condon, OR.  Please leave your condolence messages for the family below.

Sep 20, 2024

Jimmy Leon Bowles (75) was born on July 3 rd 1949 in Brigham City Utah to John and Laura Bowles. Leon had a large family and was one of 12 children. Leon passed away in his sleep at his residence in Heppner on September 20th, 2024.

Leon was married to Ida Rayburn for 42 years and had...