Obituaries

Debra Kay Wallace, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on April
4th, 2025.
Debra was born on January 27th, 1955, in Cedarville, CA, to the late
Erlyn and Elrene Wallace.
She cherished time spent with her friends and family and had a deep
love for honkytonk music. Debra enjoyed participating in the family's...

George Everette Nelson (July 1, 1939 - February 4, 2025)
George Everette Nelson was born on July 1, 1939, in Billings, Montana, to J.E. Harold and L. Margaret (Bristol) Nelson. The family grew with brothers Doug and Jim. George graduated from Everett High School in Everett, Washington. He attended Linfield...

Celebration of life for Dorothy Ann (Bradley) Evans will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Riveria Activity Center, 2609 N. 2nd St., La Grande.
Dorothy Ann Bradley was born on October 29, 1935, in Tribune, Kansas, youngest (baby sister) of seven children born to Asa Francis and Anna Pearl...

Raymond Charles Glenn of John Day Oregon peacefully passed on Thursday, April 3 rd , 2025. He
has gone home to be with his Lord "Jesus".
Ray had a love of adventure and sports, like skiing, hiking and biking; and motorsports, like
motorcycling, four wheeling, and snowmobiling. He was a skilled tile setter,...

Charles George Smutz was born on June 17, 1952 in La Grande, the son of Walter Irwin and Dee Ann (Woodward) Smutz. Charlie, as he was known was raised and educated in La Grande, graduating with the La Grande High School class of 1970. After high school he attended Eastern Oregon College for a time.
Charlie became a...

Sharon Livingston, a lifelong resident of Long Creek, Oregon, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She is survived by siblings, a daughter, grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Her career as an educator and volleyball coach spanned many years and multiple schools. Her passion for literature and writing inspired scores...

Norma Jane Roudebush, 89, of La Grande, died peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. At her request, there will be no service.
Norma was born on February 22, 1936 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota to Nellie and Walter Whittet. She became the youngest of six siblings, each born just one...

Virginia Ann was born on December 31, 1938 in Ritzville, Washington, one of two children of Julius and Viola (Meyer) Buch. After she graduated from high school, she attended Washington State University and earned a bachelor's degree in education.
In 1966, she was married to Ron Reid in Heppner. They moved to La...

Bill "Eddie" Graham, 76, passed away on March 15, 2025, in Newport, Washington. Born on October 13, 1948, in Baker, Oregon, he lived a life defined by integrity, adventure, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Raised in Baker County, Bill graduated from Baker High School in 1967. He often joked that he was related...

Linda Cooper, 80, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, after five years of compassionate dementia care at Covington Assisted Living in Orem, Utah.
Born November 18, 1944 in Pittsburg, California, Linda spent her childhood in Union, Oregon.
She graduated from Union High School and continued her education at LDS...

Anita Grace Smith (Tuck), 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 24, 2025, while surrounded by family. A Funeral Service will be held at Loveland Funeral Chapel on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Casual dress is preferred by the family.
Anita was born on April 30, 1935, in Denver, Colorado. In 1942,...