All Obituaries

Pastor Jack Harold Collier, 89, of Prineville passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021.  There will be a public viewing held at Whispering Pines Funeral Home (3168 NE 3rd Street) from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2021. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date, to be announced.  If you would like to light a candle for Pastor Jack or leave an online condolence for the family, please go to: www.whisperingpinesfuneralhome.comJack was born on June 6, 1931 in...

Francis Albert Browning, 82, of Spray, Oregon passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021.  There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Haystack Cemetery in Spray. Francis was born on November 3, 1938 in Ontario, Oregon to Fred Allen and Eva Charlotta (Rodrick) Browning.  He attended school through the 10th grade in Granger, Washington and then went on to get his GED in Denver, Colorado.He was a logging and sawmill worker, made light fixtures, builder...

Andrew Joseph Petty (known as A. Joseph Petty) , 101, of Walla Walla, Washington formerly of Prineville, Oregon passed away in his sleep at Wheatland Village Retirement and Assisted Living in Walla Walla. Joe was born in Goshen, Oregon on July 27, 1919 to Riley and Mamie (Sheridan) Petty.  He grew up on a farm and completed early education in the Creswell, Oregon area.  In 1943 he earned his B.S. degree in Agriculture Engineering at Oregon State University, later he...

Kimberly Ann Michel, 49, of Redmond, Oregon passed away on January 3, 2021.  There will be no public services at this time.  To light a candle for Kim or leave an online condolence for the family, please go to; www.whisperingpinesfuneralhome.com Kim was born on July 30, 1971 in Inglewood, California to Peter George and Nancy Lee (Berggren) Calogianes. Her hobbies included horses, singing, and playing with her grandkids.  She enjoyed trips to the coast.  She was loved...

Karyl Kaye Severson, 72, of Prineville passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. There will be no public services at this time. If you would like to light a candle for Karyl or leave the family an online condolence, please go to: www.whisperingpinesfuneralhome.comKaryl was born on May 1, 1948 to Lyle Charles and Grace Ellen (Dick) Severson in Vancouver, Washington.  She attended school in Portland,Oregon graduating from Washington High School in June of 1966.  She went on to get...

Raymond “Ray” William O’Neal, 84, of Heppner, Oregon passed away on Sunday December 13, 2020 in Prineville surrounded by his family.  There will be a military memorial service held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Gilliam and Bisbee Building (106 E May Street - Heppner, Oregon). Pastor Tim VanCleave of the Assembly of God Church will officiate.  To light a candle for Ray or to leave an online condolence for the family, please go to;...

Don “Red” C. Cole, 69, passed away peacefully at his ranch in Suplee, Oregon on Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born on April 5, 1951 in Missoula, Montana to Don Clifford and Ruth Lorraine (Spear) Cole.Red’s grade school years were spent at the Paulina Elementary School. He then attended Crook County High School in Prineville, Oregon. Red earned his GED while serving in the US Army. He served his country from 1969 – 1972 in the Vietnam War. The honors he received in the service...

William Claud Johnston, 88 passed away on Thursday December 10th, at his home in Prineville Oregon.  Claud was born on November 24, 1932 in Ravi Oklahoma to Ted Earl and Dorothy Caldonia (Patterson) Johnston, he was the second oldest of 13 children.  Claud moved to Gila Bend in 1972 where he worked for the Gila Feed Yard and later for the Arizona Highway Patrol as a Highway Safety Representative until his retirement.  Claud is preceded in death by his wife...

Quinda Ann (Tinder) Minugh of Prineville, Oregon passed away on November 29, 2020 at her home.  Quinda was born on March 24, 1954 at Fort Smith, Arkansas.  She loved horseback riding, camping, hunting and of course being with her family.  Quinda is survived by her husband Avon Minugh, her sons Cedar Ortega, Lance Ortega, step sons, Shawn Minugh and Shane Minugh. There are no services planned at this time.

Dylan Thomas Warfield, 21, of Bend passed away on October 30, 2020.  There will be a service at the Tumalo State Park (64170 O.B. Riley Road – Tumalo, Oregon  97703) in the covered area at 2:00 PM. Dylan was born on February 14, 1999 in Redmond, Oregon to William Daniel and Shawn Darrelle (Hanson) Wardfield.  They lived in Bend for 16 years at the Fox Hills House.  The boys grew up together being the best of friends.  Dylan was always one step behind his big...