All Obituaries

Beverly F. Johnson, 87, of Prineville passed away on Thursday March 21, 2019.  There will be a viewing at Whispering Pines Funeral (3168 NE 3rd Street)  Home on Monday March 25, 2019 from 4 to 8 pm.  The will be a service on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at 10 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (333 SE Idlewood Street) with a reception to follow the service in the Cultural Hall.  There will be a burial at Skyline Memorial Gardens (4101 NW Skyline...

Karen Ann Sams, 65, of Prineville passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2019. The family is writing a full obituary to be posted soon.

Harold “Hal” Alyea passed away on Saturday March 9, 2019 in Prineville, Oregon at the age of 72. He was born on August 30, 1946 in Alhambra, California to John and Violet Alyea. Hal is survived by his wife Mary of 52 years, 3 daughters Melissa Alyea, Melinda West and Khrystina Alyea, 3 grandchildren Kayla West, Kelsey West and Abigail Alyea and his sister Alice Stratch, niece Kerri Stratch and 2 great nephews Justin and Jesse Archey of Troutdale, Oregon.   He enjoyed...

Joyce Bernard Sumner Pryse passed quietly from this earthly place in the morning hours of March 4, 2019, while in the care of Settler’s Park Assisted Living in Baker City. Joyce Clementine Bernard was born in Newberg, Oregon on November 18, 1921, to Andrew L. and Emily Bernard.  She joined siblings Art, Helen, and Lawrence, and was later joined by brothers Andrew, Jr., Robert and Gene.  She grew up on the family ranch in Suplee, Oregon that had been homesteaded by her...

Keith Allan Shearer, 34, of Prineville passed away on Friday March 1, 2019.  A memorial service will take place at a later date. Whispering Pines Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  3168 NE 3rd Street - Prineville, Oregon  97754   (541) 416-9733   www.whisperingpinesfuneralhome.com

Betty Jane Humphrey, 90, of Prineville, Oregon passed away on Sunday February 24, 2019.  The family is putting together an obituary to be posted soon.

Donald Richard Byler, 90, of Prineville passed away on February 9, 2019. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Prineville (450 SE Fairview St.) on Saturday March 16, 2019 at 2 pm.  Elder Michael Knower will be officiating the service. To offer the family condolences, please go to www.whisperingpinesfuneralhome.com. Donald was born on December 22, 1928 to Marcus and Iva (James) Byler in Glendale, California. He graduated from high school in Wheeling, Missouri in...

Lila June Boothe, 82, of Mitchell, passed away on Thursday February 7, 2019 in Bend, Oregon.  An obituary will follow soon.

Debra "Debbie" Ann Michael, 58, of Powell Butte passed away on Tuesday February 5, 2019 at her home.  There will be a memorial service held at a later date.  A notice will follow.  To offer the family your condolences please go to www.whisperingpinesfuneralhome.com Debbie was born on August 20, 1960 to Robert and Donna Marie (Boetel) Thorstensen.  She was a long time bank employee and her last job was at Joanne's Fabrics.  She had many hobbies;...

William John Zunino Jr., 73, of Prineville passed away on Tuesday February 5, 2019.  More information to follow!