All Obituaries

Walter “Walt” Lee Eaton Sr., 75, of Prairie City passed away June 9, 2018 at his residence.  A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 23rd at 2:00 PM at Walt & Yvonne’s home.  Friends and family are invited.  His urn will be entombed at Willamette National Cemetery at a later date.  Walt was born August 24th, 1942 in Russellville, Arkansas to Theodore Walter Eaton and Vella Violet Reynolds and was raised by his mother and...

Alice Faye Shawn, 81, of John Day, Oregon passed away on June 7, 2018 at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day, Oregon.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel.

Albert J. Newman Jr., 48, passed away on May 30, 2018, at his residence in John Day, Oregon.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel   

Rosa Lee Campbell, 81, of Prairie City, Oregon passed away on May 25, 2018, at Valley View Assisted Living Facility in John Day.  A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 1:00 PM at the Prairie City Cemetery with Pastor Keith Dehart of the Prairie Baptist Church Officiating.  Following the service, a reception will be held at the Prairie Baptist Teen Center.  Rosa Lee Campbell was born on September 19, 1936, in Post, Texas to Edith...

Otho Glen Laurance, age 89, of Prairie City, Oregon passed away on May 15, 2018.    Otho was born on April 4, 1929, in Prairie City, Oregon to Clyde Alton and Emily Ferne (Savage) Laurance. He attended and graduated from Prairie City High School. After high school, Otho served 4 years in the United States Navy. On March 10, 1951, Otho married Sammie Lou Robertson in Knoxville, Tennessee. He worked as an upholsterer for Laurance Upholstery for 25 years...

Clifton Marsh, 73, of Dayville, Oregon passed away at the Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day, Oregon on May 11, 2018.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel of John Day.

Alan Duane Hatley, 77, of Monument, Oregon passed away on May 2, 2018, at the Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day, Oregon.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel.

Elizabeth “Liz” Moles passed from this earth to her heavenly home on April 27, 2018.  She was at home and surrounded by loved ones in her final hours. She was deeply loved and will be deeply missed by those who knew her.  Elizabeth was sweet, kind, caring and full of grace and mercy.   A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at 1:00 PM at the John Day Senior Center with Pastor Jack Rutheford officiating the service.  A...

Gerald Lewis Sheets, 81, a long-time Prairie City, Oregon resident passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on April 17, 2018.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Driskill Memorial Chapel from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.  The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018, beginning at 2:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Greg Floyd officiating.  A procession will lead family and friends to the Canyon City Cemetery for the...

Mrs. Shannen Kyriss, 41, of Monument, Oregon passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at her home in Monument, Oregon.