All Obituaries

Susan Diane Williams Danison, 72, of Prineville, Oregon, passed away on June 15, 2026 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on November 20,1953, in Bend where she attended school. Susan was the daughter of Max and Rachel Williams, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Renee (Williams) Gardener. She is survived by her son, Cameron Eli Danison of Prineville; her cherished grandson, Griff; and her brother, Max Williams of ...

Brent Alan Gregory went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2026. He was born on February 19, 1949 in Astoria Oregon to Larry Gregory and Marilyn Iverson. Brent graduated from Wilson High School in Portland OR in 1967. He joined the Army in 1968 and proudly served his country in Vietnam, being honorably discharged in May 1971. He moved to Prineville in 1981 to raise his boys, Scott & Jeff, away from the Portland metro area. He met and married Sandy in 1984 and they blended their two ...

Lee Glenn Bernard, former Prineville resident, was born on August 29, 1962, to Robert and Mary Lou (Halsey) Bernard. He died on May 17, 2026, at the age of 63. He attended Crook County schools from 1969 to 1981. He worked as an equipment operator , ranch hand and also did carpentry while living with his long-time partner in life, Sandy Kronour. His hobbies included woodworking, upholstery, horseback riding, roping and family activities. He was great at helping others, and he helped raise and ...

Mildred Ruth Graham, age 79, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 30, 2026. She was born on January 5, 1947, in Modesto, California, to Huel and Fannie Love. She spent her early years near Bakersfield, California, where she later met the love of her life, Robert Graham. The two were united in marriage on June 18, 1960, and shared 66 blessed years together. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, HB and Fannie Love; siblings George Love, John and Donna Love, Donnie ...

WILLIAM (BILL) H.BITNER,III passed away April 15, 2026 at Hospice House in Bend Oregon. William was born in Jackson, Michigan on 01/20/1943 to William H. Bitner, Jr. and Iva M. (Pickell) Bitner. He was born one of a family of 11 children. William moved from Michigan to Oregon in May of 1988 where he met his wife. William married Phyllis (Heater) Lee on September 6, 1988 in Winnemucca, Nv. They made their  home in Prineville, Oregon. William retired from the Brightwood Millwork Plant ...

George Chris Colovos Jr. passed away at his home on April 14, 2026. He was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late George Chris and Florence Colovos on January 15, 1947. He graduated from Mount Pocono High School in 1966. His first job was a Bellhop and waiter at his parent’s resort in the Pocono Mountains called High Point Inn. His creativity in art as a past time led him to Pratt Institute in New York City. Being 3rd generation in restaurant he attended Paul Smith ...

Glen Griffith, 89, of Prineville, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on March 23, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1936, in Baker, Oregon, to Frank and Zella Griffith. He grew up both in eastern Oregon and in Utah. He graduated from high school in Union, Oregon in 1956, and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served from 1956-1960 based out of Quonset Point, Rhode Island. He married Betty Aldrich on November 8, 1957, and they were married for 57 years until her ...

Cynthia “Cindy” Lorraine Hadduck passed away on March 18, 2026. She was born March 20, 1956 to Rev. James Sr. and Mae (Garrett) Wilson in San Bernadino, CA. She was the fifth of six children that included Jerry, Janice, Linda, Karen and James Jr. (Jupe). Cindy spent her childhood years in southern California and Bend, Oregon. She graduated from Bend High School in 1974. After high school, Cindy attended West Coast Bible College in Fresno, California where she met and fell in ...

Larry Kieth Murray, age 79, of Prineville, Oregon, passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born on January 30, 1947, in Dallas, Oregon, to Phillip and Katherine Murray, who preceded him in death. Larry graduated from Dallas High School in 1965 and went on to serve his country in the United States Coast Guard. He built a long and dedicated career as a cable technician, working for Crestview Cable Communications for 30 years. Known affectionately by many as “the cowboy cable guy” or ...

Emily Marie Gagermeier of Prineville, Oregon, passed away unexpectedly March10, 2026.  Emily was born August 7, 2001, in Prineville, Oregon.  She attended elementary school in Prineville before moving to bend in 2011. She graduated from Mountain View High School in 2019 and went on to attend COCC, earning her certification as a Massage Therapist.   For the past four years, Emil worked at Slater Chiropractic – with folks she lovingly referred to, as her second ...