All Obituaries

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Parolee "Perry" Coats beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, on May 15, 2026 at the age of 90. She was the heart of our family, known for her warm hugs, wise words, and unwavering support. Perry's kindness touched everyone she met and her legacy of love will live on in the lives she shaped. She was a mother who knew no bounds, a friend whose laughter could brighten the darkest days, and a ...

In Loving Memory of Rick Pickrell 1952 – 2026   Rick Pickrell, a man of endless stories, inquisitive intellect, and a deep love for his family and "brood" of dogs, passed away suddenly on April 27th following a heart attack. He was 73 years old.   Born in Portland, Oregon, in 1952 to Frederick and Georgia Pickrell, Rick grew up as an "Army Brat." His childhood was a map of military bases stretching from Arizona and Georgia to France. In 1971, Rick ...

Stephen (Steve) Lane Hancock, 50, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in his hometown of Prineville, Oregon. He was born on October 18, 1975, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to James (Jim) Leonard Hancock and Colleen Lee (White) Hancock. Steve was the only son of Jim and Colleen and was brother to one sister, Rebecca (Becky). As a child he lived in New Mexico, Virginia, and Oregon. Steve graduated from Crook County High School (Prineville, Oregon) in 1994. He was a ...

Dixie Anne Varcoe, of Powell Butte, age 73, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 28, 1952, in Hiawatha, Kansas. Dixie moved with her family to Salem as a toddler and later made her home in Prineville, then Powell Butte, where she spent many meaningful years. Dixie was the beloved daughter of Mary Lou Bowen and Harvey Heisler, and was later lovingly adopted by Norman Cotton. She was a cherished sister to John Cotton and Debbie ...

In Remembrance of Carolyn Sue Demaris 7/17/1938 – 4/19/2026 Carolyn Sue Demaris was born in Antlers, Oklahoma, to parents Samuel and Edith (Harkey) Lasater. Sue was the second youngest of 11 siblings. The family moved from Oklahoma to Prineville Oregon after WWII. Sue attended school and graduated class of 1956. She met Clinton Demaris in 1956 and they married. Prineville became their home where they raised 3 sons, David, Rick and Todd. Sue loved her children was and amazing wife, ...

Darlene S O’Brien Obituary Darlene Paula Shelley O’Brien age 83 passed away mid- morning Monday, April 13, 2026 at Juniper Canyon Living Center in Redmond Oregon where she was a resident.  She fought a courageous battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.  She was reunited with her son, Sean and her Lord Jesus in Heaven. Darlene was born August 11, 1942 in Salem Oregon to Darrell P Shelley and Virginia Cecelia Nelson. She graduated Beaverton High School in 1960 and was a ...

Imogene’s story Doris ‘Imogene” Hurt Cornett went to be with our Lord and Saviour on Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Charles Hospital in Bend. Imogene was 97 years young. Dorris “Imogene” Hurt was born in Missouri on Sept. 29, 1928, to parents Tom and Nellie Hurt. Her parents were farmers in Missouri and Oklahoma during the depression, and moved to Central Oregon where they settled in Prineville in 1943. Imogene graduated from Prineville Highschool in June of ...

The world became a little less bright on March 28th, with the passing of Donald “Don” Franklin Marvin Sr. Born on December 13, 1948, in Bend Oregon. He passed in his sleep with his wife at his side in their home in Prineville, Oregon. Don grew up in Crook County and earned his degree from Oregon State. Raised his family and was an owner of his own business in Portland until he retired. Don was in love with his high school sweetheart Diane and they were married for 58 yrs. He ...

Michael (Mike) Francis McCabe, 74 of Prineville, OR, died, March 28, 2026, in a room filled with love, laughter, and several of his favorite people.  According to Mike, he was born in Redmond, OR on August 16, 1951. He attended Crook County Schools graduating from Crook County High School in 1969. After high school Mike attended Oregon State University graduating with a degree in agri business in 1974. While in college he met his future wife Jacqueline (Jacquie) Warner from Baker City, ...

Charles Bryce Warren, 72, of Prineville, Oregon, passed away on March 21, 2026 at his home in Prineville.  Bryce was born October 4, 1953 in Prineville, Oregon to Buck and Blanche Warren. He attended Crook County Schools elementary through high school and graduated in 1971. Bryce was one of the first 16 year olds to go to work for the US Forest Service in the YCC program . Bryce spent  many years as a freight handler at local grocery stores. He ended his career as a security guard ...