All Obituaries

Harley “Jack” Askew, age 60, of Mt. Vernon passed away on May 29, 2020 at his residence. Service details with be announced soon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel.   

Robin Dahl, age 85, of John Day, Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Valley View Assisted Living with her family by her side. A memorial service will be held in July, 2020. Robin was born the second of two daughters to Nick and Marie Early in Billings, Montana on November 28th, 1934. Robin married Robert “Mac” McGuire in 1958 and together they had five children. They lived in several Montana cities as Mac began his teaching career and moved to John Day, Oregon in...

Paula Dianne Martin, age 58, of Long Creek, passed away on Monday, May 18th, 2020 at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day.  At her request, a small family memorial service is planned for a later date. Paula was born June 23, 1961, to John and Carol (Reed) Barquin in Downey, California.  She married Ray Martin in 1986 and they had three sons; Dr. Levi Martin, Dr. Mathew Martin, and Michael Martin.  They were the loves of her life. The family moved from La Grande to Long Creek...

Robert Donald Julian, 63, of Kennewick, Washington passed away on May 9, 2020.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel of John Day, Oregon.  To leave an online condolence for the family of Robert, please visit:  www.driskillmemorialchapel.com.

Albert James Denman, 64, of Prairie City, Oregon, passed away on May 7, 2020. A private family graveside memorial service will take place on Friday, May 15th at Canyon City Cemetery with Pastor Levi Manitsas of the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship officiating He was born to parents Russel Jr. I and Betty Denman on December 30, 1955, in San Jose, California. Albert graduated from Estacada High School, class of '74. He went on to Mt. Hood Community College and then studied Science and...

Macel Marguerite (Matcalf) Overton, age 99, passed away on May 6, 2020 at her residence in Mt. Vernon with her family by her side. There are no services planned at this time. Memorial contributions in memory of Macel can be made to Blue Mountain Hospice through Driskill Memorial Chapel at 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.

Norma Viola Rynearson, age 90, of Prairie City passed away on April 18th, 2020 at Sun Terrace Assisted Living in Hermiston.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family burial will take place in Prairie City Cemetery this week.  A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date for both family and friends to attend.  To offer on-line condolences to her family, please visit www.driskillmemorialchapel.com

Darrell H. Johnson, age 96, of Prairie City went to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of Thursday, April 16th, 2020 at Valley View Assisted Living in John Day.  Due to Corona-19 restrictions, a private family burial will be held this week at Prairie City Cemetery.  However, a public Memorial Service will be announced later in the Summer for his many friends to attend and pay their respects. Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan’s Purse through Driskill...

Fawn Warrington, 38, of John Day, Oregon passed away at her residence on April 8, 2020.  No services will be held at this time.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel.

Harold R. Dean, age 81, of John Day, Oregon passed away on April 6, 2020 at Blue Mountain Hospital. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled through Driskill Memorial Chapel. We are currently seeking family members for Harold, if you are a family member or know of any, please give us a call at 541-575-0529.