Rodney Ellsworth Dale, of RedmondFeb. 5, 1923 - Feb. 11, 2013Arrangements: Autumn Funerals- Redmond 541-504-9485

This week in history: "Yesterday forenoon, workmen engaged in digging an excavation in the backyard of the WC Walker residence on the corner of 6th and F Streets set off a heavy blast which damaged the house and nearly wrecked the woodshed. It was miraculous that more damage was not done to the property as big rocks and log

Louina Lee Scurlock, of RedmondJuly 30, 1941 - Feb. 8, 2013Arrangements: Autumn Funerals - Redmond,  

Anna Lee Landreth, of RedmondJuly 9, 1925 - Jan. 29, 2013Arrangements: Autumn Funerals- Redmond; www.autumnfunerals.netServices: Graveside service 11 am Sat. Feb. 9, 2013 a

Wilma M. (Roth) Greer, of PrinevilleApril 17, 1923 - Jan. 23, 2013Arrangements: Baird Memorial Chapel, La PineServices: A memorial service in the spring will take place at La Pine Community Church.

Elizabeth Frances GuisingerMay 3, 1917 - Jan. 13, 2013Elizabeth passed on, peacefully in her sleep, at the Redmond Healthcare Center at the age of 95. She is survived by her daughter, Clara Butler of Redmond, Ore., and her stepdaughter, Theresa Carter of Medford, Ore. She was preceded in de

Taylor Johnson is home. He has a family su

 Eugene Anthony Neketin, of Crooked River RanchOct. 21, 1932 - Dec. 5, 2012Arrangements:Autumn Funerals, of Redmond, 541-504-9485, www.autumnfunerals.netServices: A private ceremony will take place at a later time.Contributions may be made to: Hospice of Redmond a

Amber June Mason, of RedmondJune 17, 1927 - Dec. 5, 2012Arrangements: Autumn Funerals- Redmond541-504-9485; www.autumnfunerals.netServices: Memorial service will be held at 2 pm , Dec. 16, 2012 at Redmond Christian Church, 536 SW 10th St., Redmond, OR.Contributions may be made to Redmond Christ

Ron Wouda is on a mission.

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Eldon "Sparky" Loyd Kellas, of RedmondJan. 24, 1920 - Nov. 27, 2012Arrangements: Redmond Memorial Chapel541-548-3219; www.redmondmemorial.comMemorial services were held Dec. 4 at Redmond Memorial Chapel, and Dec. 6 at The Church at Rockwood, Portland Ore., with committal following at Wi

Ralph E. Vanlandingham, of Powell ButteNov. 28, 1912 - Nov. 18, 2012Arrangements: Baird Funeral Home 541-382-0903; www.bairdmortuaries.comA private Celebration of Life for family was held.Contributions may be made to Partners In Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, OR 97701; www.pa

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Irene (Mercado) Ponte, of RedmondSept. 1, 1942 - Nov. 17, 2012Arrangements: Autumn Funerals, Redmond541-504-9485; www.autumnfunerals.netServices: A celebration of her life to be held at a future date.Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association or St.

Thomas Vincent Smallwood, of RedmondAug. 31, 1934 - Oct. 27, 2012Arrangements: Prineville Funeral Home541-447-6459; www.PrinevilleFuneralHome.com Memorial service will be held with military honor guard at 11 a.m. Wednesday,Nov. 14, VFW Hall Post #4108, 1836 SW Veterans Way, R

Patricia Joan Millon, of RedmondMar. 4, 1932 - Oct. 20, 2012Arrangements: Autumn Funerals, Bend541-318-0842; www.autumnfunerals.comServices: A graveside service will be held Thursday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park-Hollywood Hills, located at 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los A

Redmond High volleyball Oct. 18

Theodore Ronald Rainville, of RedmondOct. 3, 1968 - Oct. 12, 2012Arrangements: Autumn Funerals Redmond541-504-9485; www.autumnfunerals.netServices: A Celebration of a Life lived took place October 18 at theTerrebonne Grange, located at 8286 11th Street in Terrebonne, Oregon.