All Obituaries

Howard John Payton, 83, of Baker City passed away on October 18, 2020, in Boise, Idaho.  A Recitation of the Rosary will take place at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27th at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and a Graveside Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 28th at 1:00 PM at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City.  Father Suresh Kumar Telegani and Pastor Tim Fisher will officiate.  Friends and family will be invited to gather at the Payton Ranch in Wingville for a...

Charles "Leon" Dale, 83, of Baker City, Oregon passed away on October 8, 2020, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, Oregon.

Douglas Warrington, 76, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at his residence on September 27, 2020. At his request, no services will be held.  Those wishing to make memorial contributions in his memory may direct them to the Rocky Mt. Elk Federation, this may be done through Coles Tribute Center 1950 Place St. Baker City, OR  97814.  

Helen R. Gates 82 a resident of Baker City, Oregon died Sunday, September 20, 2020, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, Oregon.  At her request cremation was held and private inurnment was held in Mt. Hope Cemetery on September 23, 2020.  Helen was born on January 7, 1938 in Lancing County, Tennessee to Ora Dean (Garrett) and Pearly Clifford Hacker.  She graduated from Baker High School in 1956 and went on to become a beloved wife and friend to many in her...

Judith Margaret McElroy, 83, of Baker City, Oregon passed away on September 9, 2020, at Meadowbrook Place Assisted Living Facility.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Coles Tribute Center.

Robert (Bob) Tally Gilkison, age 90, passed away quietly on the morning of September 4, 2020.  At the time of his death, he lived at Settlers Park Retirement Community in Baker City, Oregon.  Robert suffered from Dementia.   A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 1:00 PM at the Haines Cemetery in Haines, Oregon. Robert was born to Robert Earl and Velma Tally Gilkison on October 20, 1929, in Redwood City, California. He joined his brother...

Leo Keith Coller, 78, of Baker City died August 23, 2020, at Meadowbrook Place.  A celebration of his life is planned for 1:00 PM on Friday, September 11th at the Harvest Church with Pastor Brad Phillips officiating. Leo was born May 29, 1942, in Baker City, Oregon.  His parents were Fred A. Coller and Rebecca J. (Stellman) Coller.  He graduated from Baker High School in 1961 and went on to join the Army National Guard for the next seven years. On January 11th of...

Julia "Julie" Anne French 78, a long time resident of Baker City died August 19, 2020.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, September 8, 2020, in St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, 2235 1st. St Baker City, OR at 10:00 AM.  Reverend Suresh Telagani of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral will celebrate the Mass.  Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Due to the COVID-19 regulations, mask and social distancing will be requested. A luncheon will be held in...

George Guy McCoy, 79, a former Baker City resident, died Aug. 18, 2019, at home with his wife, Susan, at his side in Emmett, Idaho, following a brief illness. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City, Oregon. Face coverings and social distancing will be required. Guy was born on Nov. 10, 1939, at Tehachapi, California, to Lillian Louise Ray and George Henry McCoy. After moving to Keating with his...

Garland Earl Wright 96, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away at his residence on July 29, 2020. At his request, no services will be held. A private inurnment in the Veteran Section at Mt. Hope Cemetery will take place soon.  Gar, as he is known, was born on May 25, 1924, at home on Orchard Street to Earl and Julia Wright. Earl and Julia had moved from Ione to Baker; Earl worked in the office of the Sumpter Valley Railroad. Gar remembers his father and an uncle getting wood up at Tipton....