All Obituaries

William Allen Richards, age 71, of Monument passed away on July 28th, 2021 at his residence.  A graveside service will be held Friday, August 6th at 11:00 AM at the Monument Cemetery with a reception following at the Monument Senior Center.  Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice through Driskill Memorial Chapel at 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.  To offer online condolences to William’s family please visit...

Mary Lou McCleary, age 92, of John Day passed away on July 28th, 2021 at Valley View Assisted Living.  No services are planned at this time.  Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Mountain Hospice through Driskill Memorial Chapel at 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, Oregon 97845.  To offer online condolences to Mary Lou’s family , please visit www.driskillmemorialchapel.com

Michele Ann Hill, age 78, of John Day passed away July 9, 2021 at her residence.  No services are planned at this time.

Patricia Ann Porter, age 77, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021, from complications due to surgery at Legacy Emanual Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 994 E. Main St., John Day, Oregon. Pat was born in Yale, Oklahoma, and spent her youth growing up there and in surrounding areas. After graduating from Cushing High School in 1963, she moved to Utah with her mother and siblings. Pat...

William James Crittenden was born on 8 August 1927, with his twin sister Wilma Jane, in Whitesville, New York to Harold Cline Crittenden and Clio Martha Ainsworth Crittenden.  Along with his older brother, Harold Cline Crittenden Jr, Bill, and his sister attended public schools in Armonk, New York where his father was principal. Bill attended Forestry School at Syracuse University for two years and then enlisted in the US Marine Corps as a surveyor. He was honorably discharged from the...

Vivian Louise Rookstool, age 88, of Prairie City, OR passed away July 5, 2021 at her residence in Prairie City. A celebration of life will be held July 16, 2021 at the Prairie City Senior Center in Prairie City at 1:00 PM.   Vivian was born September 22, 1933 in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Clyde and Olive (Aspaugh) Hoke. She attended Adrian high school and married Melvin D. Rookstool on June 22, 1951.    Vivian was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and she enjoyed...

Leta Lynn (Parsons) Jones, age 71, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at St. Alphonsus in Boise, Idaho with her loving husband by her side. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.   Leta was born on January 22, 1950 to Theodor and Marion Parsons in Idaho Falls, Idaho. On June 10, 1967, Leta married her sweetheart, Calvin Jones. They were sealed for all eternity on December 27, 1977 in St. George, Utah Temple.   Leta had a strong and unwavering love for her family...

Ryan Keith Nichols, age 42, passed away June 30, 2021 in Canyon City, Oregon.  A graveside service will be held at Fletcher Cemetery in Mt. Vernon at a later date.   Ryan was born to Keith and Starleen (Durham) Nichols in John Day, Oregon on June 19, 1979. He attended Humbolt Elementary in his youth and spent his high school years in The Dalles, Oregon.   Ryan enjoyed automotive work of all kinds. He was a body man in Hillsboro, Oregon for fifteen years before moving back...

Donna Faye Cox, age 75, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away June 24, 2021 at the Blue Mt. Care Center in Prairie City. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday July 17, 2021 at the Monument Senior Center at 11:00 AM with a pot luck to follow. Mitch Mund will be officiating.   Donna was born December 27, 1945 in Heppner, Oregon to Darrel and Oleta Farrens. She joined a sister Dorinda and brother Glen. Donna met the love of her life Robert C. Cox...

Howard H. Bloxham, age 97, of John Day passed away Thursday, June 24th, 2021 at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, Oregon.  A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, June 30th at 10:00 AM at the Canyon City Cemetery in Canyon City, Oregon.    Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Mountain Hospice through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, Oregon 97845.