All Obituaries

Martha Lucille Keener, age 70 of Baker City, Oregon, died September 28, 2021, of natural causes. Martha was born in Madera California to Ira and Gladys Buttram on October 10, 1950. She graduated from McKinleyville high in 1968. She married Wellman Laird Keener Jr on January 4, 1969. Martha first and foremost loved the Lord and could always be seen telling someone about Jesus Christ and the way to heaven. She was a wife and mother a secretary for the new beginnings fellowship pentecostal...

William "Bill" J. Clark 77, a resident of Baker City died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at his home in Baker City, OR. At his request cremation was held and there will be no service, Coles Tribute Center is in charge of arrangements. Bill Clark was born in Portland, OR on June 12, 1944, a son of Harry and Nina (Lewis) Clark.  The youngest of 5 children, he attended school in Hubbard, OR.  Bill served in the US Army for three years, stationed in Germany.  His...

Viola Gertrude Perkins, age 95, and a longtime resident of Muddy Creek and Haines, Oregon, passed away September 7, at Settler’s Park in Baker City. She was born in Baker on July 6, 1926, to Herbert and Esther Green. Viola spent her early years in Cove, Oregon and after her parents divorced, moved with her Daddy (as she always lovingly referred to him) to Muddy Creek. Viola graduated from Muddy Creek School and went to work for Nena Perkins to help cook for the haying crews....

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Martha Jane Spratling, 91, on September 3rd, 2021. Martha was born to Harold and Jennie Colvin on July 19th, 1930 in the Baker Valley. Martha grew up on the family farm. She attended Eastern Oregon College and met her first husband Paul Jacobs while working there. After their marriage, they continued to work there and run the family farm. They then move to full-time ranching. After Paul's death, Martha continued to run the ranch until she...

John Anton Neske, 64, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away from a heart attack on August 22, 2021, at his home. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, beginning at 2:00 PM at the Baker City Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Lennie Spooner officiating the service.  John was born April 22, 1957, to John “Jack” and Beverly Neske in Corona, CA. He graduated from Baker High School in 1975. After graduation, he worked for Kenny and Delma Miles on...

Helen M. Olds 94, a resident of Baker City, OR died Tuesday at her home.   A private vault interment will be held in the Joseph Cemetery, Joseph, OR.  Services are under the direction of Coles Tribute Center.  Memorial contributions can be made to Best Friends of Baker City, this may be done through Coles Tribute Center 1950 Place St. Baker City, OR  97814

Mary Hurtado 93, a resident of Baker City, Oregon died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical in Boise, ID.  Miss Hurtado will be taken to Sacramento, California for services and interment.  A memorial service may be held in Baker City at a later date.

Kenton (Ken) James McPheron died peacefully with his daughter by his side Tuesday morning July 20, 2021.  Ken was born February 10, 1939, in Greeley, CO to Lewis and Charlotte Ann McPheron.  He spent his childhood with his 5 siblings living a rural lifestyle on a small family ranch. Ken’s Father was a Cattle Buyer which led to Ken spending many days working in the Denver Stockyards. The family later moved to Colorado Springs, CO where he began participating in rodeo as a...

Nancy Curtiss, 66 of Baker City, died July 19, 2021, in hospice care. Nancy was born October 28, 1954, in Irumagawa, Japan, to Fred L. and Dorothy I. (Mosley) Norwood. Being the daughter of an Air Force pilot, Nancy lived in New Mexico; Abilene, Texas, and Las Vegas, Nevada, before marrying the love of her life, Donald Curtiss, in Caliente, Nevada on August 13, 1983. They then moved to Don’s hometown of Baker City. Nancy loved spending time huckleberrying with Don, time with their...

The Dickison family wishes to announce the passing of Deloros Elaine 'Shoemaker" Dickison at her home on July 9, 2021. Deloras was 93 years when she passed.  A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Agape Christian Center at 650 Hwy 7, Baker City, OR 97814.  Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery; Pastor Garth Johnson will be officiating the service. Deloros was born June 28, 1928, in Pasco, Washington, to Harry and Vola...