All Obituaries

Thomas "Tom" Eaton, 66, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away at his residence on September 14, 2020.  

Mary West, 77, of Baker City, Oregon passed away on September 5, 2020.  No services have been planned at this time.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel.

Jack Whitaker, 88, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away at his residence on September 5, 2020.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel.

David Lennox Blatchford of Baker City, Oregon passed away September 4, 2020, in his Wingville home with family by his side. He was a potato and wheat farmer for nearly 50 years and was able to enjoy seeing the wheat harvested this year.  He and his son Jess have been partners for ten years and prior, for 40 years, Dave was partners with his younger brother, Jim Blatchford. Born in Portland on April 4, 1945, to Lennox and Ruth Blatchford. Dave grew up in Gresham and Hillsboro where...

Dale Ray Redding, 78, of Burns, Oregon passed away at Juniper Meadows Adult Foster Home on September 4, 2020.  No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel.

Thomas Doyle Craft passed away at his home in St. Helens, Oregon on August 3, 2020, at the age of 83. On April 2, 1937 Thomas was born in Lake City, Arkansas to Louise and Thomas Craft. He spent most of his life on his property in Hermiston, Oregon, while working as a Truck Driver. Thomas loved working his ground with his tractor, road trips to visit family and friends, and going to the coast. And he sure wouldn’t miss any concerts to see his favorite country singers. He was...

Marian Elizabeth (Oser) Brown, 93, of Baker City, Oregon passed away on August 30, 2020 surrounded by her family. Marian was born August 27, 1927 in Great Bend, Kansas to Otto Oser and Elisa (Ludwig) Oser.  She was the fourth of five daughters, Ruby Tucker, Ruth Ek, Frieda Miller, and Margaret Wilkens who were also born in Great Bend.  Marian graduated from Sweetwater Union High School in National City, California at the age of 16. In 1947 she moved to Baker City, Oregon to work...

Kristin "Kris" Barr, 70, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away at her residence with her loving family by her side on August 26, 2020.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, beginning at 4:00 PM at the Haines Stampede Rodeo Arena.  Doug Connelly, Scott Knox, and Greg Pierce will be officiating the service.  A reception will be held after the conclusion of the Celebration of Life, the location address will be printed in the memorial folders...

Janice Marlene (Edwards) Smull, 82, of Baker City, died peacefully at home, Aug. 25, 2020. There will be a viewing Friday, Aug. 28, at Gray’s West & Co., 1500 Dewey Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Her graveside service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 1 p.m. There will be an outdoor celebration of life to follow at 3 p.m. at the home of Danna and Floyd Morgan, 36996 Highway 245 (Unity and Sumpter Junction). Janice was born on June 21, 1938, to John Leonard...

Robert James Akers, 71, of Brownsville, Oregon passed away unexpectedly while spending time at Anthony Lakes on August 23, 2020.  No services are planned at this time.