Obituaries

Tynan Richard Frank was a whirlwind of life whose smile would light the darkest of nights. Born November 9, 1985, as Richard and Lynda (Hall) Frank's much-dreamed-of son who'd carry the family legacy and name, Ty passed away November 17, 2025, in Union, after he'd recently turned forty years old.
A student who with...

Jay Carr, age 80, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away peacefully May 14, 2026, at the Idaho State Veterans Home, Boise, Idaho, where he had been a resident since November 2025. Jay, son of John and Connie Carr, grew up in Steelville, MO, with his brother Tom and sister Sally.
Jay graduated from Steelville High School...

Mary Ellen Westberg, of Long Creek, Oregon, passed away on April 21, 2026, at the young age of 62, after an eight-month battle with cancer. It was a difficult journey for her—especially for someone as tough and independent as she was—but she tightened the cinch, shortened the reins, dug in the spurs, and allowed...

Greg B. Smith, age 77, Smitty, Pa, Officer, Papa, Bro, Dad. Greg Smith was all of these and so much more. Born August 10, 1948 in OR to Gloria (Dottie) and Owen Smith, he was the oldest of four Smith kids followed by Dale, Vicki, and Scott. The gang was raised in the bustling town of Monument, OR population 150...

Linda Rae Rogers of Pendleton Oregon passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 85 years old.
She was born on September 28, 1940, to Agnes Alexander Rogers and Robert John Rogers in La Grande, Oregon.
Linda grew up in Union, Oregon, graduating from Union High School in 1958. She reigned as the Queen of the Eastern...

Dennis Louis Hohstadt was born on September 15, 1946 at Ontario, Oregon, one of four children born to Louis Alvin and Vera (Ivy) Hohstadt. When he was 5 years old the family moved to Imbler which he called home for the remainder of his life. After graduating from Imbler High School with the class of 1964 he attended...

Larry H. Riggs, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Larry was born in Roseburg, Oregon, to W. Harold and Venetta Riggs. His first 12 years were spent on the family farm in Sutherlin, Oregon. At age 12, the family moved to Prineville. A year later, they moved to...

James Wright, 84, of Mount Vernon, passed away at his home on May 28, 2026.
James Delbert Wright was born on July 30, 1941 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was raised in Tigard, OR and graduated from Tigard High School.
He was married to Carolyn Sue Wright for 38 years.
James worked as a timber faller for Kinzua in...

Kole D. Carlson, 17, of La Grande, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. A Celebration of Life was held at the White Barn, 62788 Hunter Road, La Grande on May 25, 2026. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory handled the arrangements.
Kole was born in La Grande, Oregon to the parents of Chad and Angie Carlson. He has...

Helen Irene Hauser passed away on April 13,2026 at Good Shepherd
Hospital in Hermiston, Oregon. Helen was born on December 23, 1943 in
Camp White, Oregon in a military hospital. Camp White was a temporary
military base in Jackson County during WWII. Her parents were Hugh
Raymond Phillips (1906-1978) and Ruth...