All Obituaries

Brenda Elaine Epler, age 66, of Baker City/ Sumpter, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at her residence.  A private family graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Fir Lawn Memorial Park in Hillsboro, Oregon.  Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, Oregon 97814.  

Dorothy Jean Rager, age 96, of Baker City, Oregon passed away on June 2, 2019 at Settler's Park Assisted Living. Dorothy was born on January 19, 1923 in New Bridge, Oregon to John Melvin and Abbie Blanche (Davis) Hensley. On August 24, 1942, Dorothy married Lyle Rager in Weiser, Idaho. Together, they owned the In and Out Drive-in in Halfway for a time. For years, she belonged to the “Barn Rockers” square dance club in Halfway. The dance hall was a converted barn belonging to...

Beverly Weston, age 79, of Baker City died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Settler’s Park Assisted Living Community.  Her family and invited guests will attend a celebration of her life on June 24th, 2019 at the First Church of the Nazarene Fellowship Hall in Baker City. Beverly was born December 11, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Ruth (Kosh) Levy.  She graduated from Fairfax High School in 1957 and went on to Nursing School.  Later in life she took Life Coach Training...

Aaron grew up in the South during the Great Depression; however, he and his family were wealthy in their love for each other and their faith in the God they served. Like his father who pastored, Aaron felt a call to the ministry, and at the age of 17, he left Louisiana to attend Apostolic Bible College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He excelled in college, becoming president of the Class of 1948. Following graduation and his ordination, he moved to Gallup, New Mexico to work in the...

Danial Shelton, 77, of Baker City, Oregon passed away on May 28, 2019, near Baker City, Oregon.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel.

Leah Lewis, 80, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at her residence on May 26, 2019.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel of Baker City.  

Leland George Wilson, 80, of Baker City died Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 at his residence.  A memorial mass will be held Friday, May 31st, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.  Inurnment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery with military honors.  Friends are invited to join the family for a reception afterwards at the St. Francis Parish Hall.   (As written by Lee) “I was born in Payette, Idaho to Margaret Bonner-Wilson and Vernon G. Wilson on March 24,...

Russell Thomas “Tom” Chandler Jr., age 74, of Baker City died Sunday, May 19th, 2019 at his residence.  A Graveside Memorial Service, with Military Honors, will be held on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City.  Friends are invited to join the family for a potluck reception at the Baker Eagles Club following the service.  (The main dish will be provided; side dishes will be appreciated.)  Tom was born on April 25, 1945 in...

Suzann Carleen Griffith Hinkley, age 58, of Baker City, Oregon passed away on May 16, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery following the service. Friends are invited join the family for a reception at the Baker United Methodist Church following the interment. Sue was born on May 2, 1961 to Ira and Carleen Griffith in Baker...

Lloyd L. Evans passed away on May 14, 2019, at his home in Baker City. His funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for a reception at the Baker City VFW. Interment will be at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Lloyd was born October 21, 1929 in Baker City, Oregon to Lloyd A. and Clara M. Wainsburg Evans. He attended grade schools in...