All Obituaries

Brandon Lee Warren of Pendleton was born October 17, 1986 in Pendleton, Oregon the son of David Warren and Lisa Earl. He passed away on Wednesday September 19, 2018 in Richland, WA at the age of 31. Brandon grew up and attended school in Pendleton and Pilot Rock. His adult life he has resided in Pendleton. He worked in many different fields such as: construction, keystone trailer factory, Mustard Factory, farm labor and as a truck driver. Brandon loved going to the mountains hunting,...

Oris Cook of Hermiston was born December 24, 1923 in Wise, Virginia the son of Melvin and Margie (Whitaker) Cook. He passed away in Salem, Oregon on Wednesday September 19, 2018 at the age of 94. Oris traveled extensively as a child living in Virginia and Kentucky. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Velma Shoupe on June 10, 1946 in Cumberland, Kentucky. In 1948, the couple moved to Hermiston, Oregon where they raised their family. He worked as a...

Virginia Bellis Miller of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on April 28, 1925 in Waterloo, Iowa to parents, Vern and Mamie Nehlsen Bellis. She died on September 16, 2018 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 93 years. She was raised and attended school in the Waterloo, Iowa area. Virginia was united in marriage to Harold C. Miller on October 27, 1946 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. They lived in Charles City, Iowa before moving to Laramie, Wyoming in the late 1950's where they owned and operated a jewelry...

Esperanza “Hope” Minton of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on August 17, 1933, in Eagle Pass, Texas, to parents Gustavo and Maria Anita Buendia Munoz. She died September 15, 2018, in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 85 years. Esperanza was raised in Eagle Pass, Texas, where she married Felipe Minton on March 6, 1950. They moved to Mabton, Washington, and lived there before settling in Hermiston, Oregon, in 1952, where she has lived since. Esperanza worked at the Hermiston Community...

Rhonda R. Allphin of Umatilla, Oregon, was born on September 23, 1969 in Springfield, Oregon. She died on September 15, 2018 in Kennewick, Washington at the age of 48 years. Arrangements are pending. Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

Francie M. Hansell of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on May 21, 1948 in Prosser, Washington. She died on September 13, 2018 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 70 years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at the Faith Presbyterian Church, 1005 SE 9th St., Hermiston, OR 97838. Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements. 

Cathy M. Haugan of Umatilla, Oregon, was born on September 14, 1937 in Orofino, Idaho. She died on September 13, 2018 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 80 years. There will be a private burial. Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

Roy A. Taylor Sr. was born on June 4, 1936 in Julesburg, Colorado to parents, Edward and Ada Viola Brown Taylor. He died on September 9, 2018 at his home in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 82 years. A private family celebration will be held. Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements. 

James D. “Jim” Miller was born on November 23, 1942 in Fairbury, Nebraska to parents, Kenneth and Daisy Hodges Miller. He died on September 9, 2018 at his home in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 75 years. There will be viewing on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements. ...

Carole Janette Hamilton of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on February 28, 1939 in La Grande, Oregon. She died on September 7, 2018 in Richland, Washington at the age of 79 years. Carole had owned and operated Caroles Carousel in the Mall and later the Buttercreek Salon. Although life gave her hardships, she was blessed beyond measure. Carole enjoyed her bunko crew, flowers, playing golf and traveling the world.    She is survived by her daughter: Janet Pedersen Sharp; grandchildren:...