Melinda Jo Moss

Melinda Jo Moss, 45, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on June 6, 2024, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To light a candle in Melinda’s memory or to offer online condolences to her family, please visit www.driskillmemorialchapel.com.

Charlene Margaret Gardner

Charlene Margaret Gardner, 84, of Canyon City, passed away on June 7, 2024, at her residence. A rosary vigil was held on Thursday, June 13, at Driskill Memorial Chapel in John Day. The funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 14, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in John Day, with Father Christie Tissera presiding, followed by a committal service at St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery in Canyon City. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church or to Blue Mountain Home Health and Hospice through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. To light a candle in Charlene’s memory or to offer online condolences to her family, please visit www.driskillmemorialchapel.com.

Betty L. Christiansen

Betty L. Christiansen of Hermiston, formerly of John Day, died on June 12, 2024, in Hermiston at the age of 93. A graveside service for Betty and Chuck Christiansen will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. Memories of Betty can be shared at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.

Timothy Allen George

Timothy Allen George, 67, of Pilot Rock, passed away at his home Monday, June 10, 2024. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Condolences may be left at www.pioneerchapel.com.

Jeanette Marie Kile

Jeanette Marie Kile, 88, of Prairie City, passed away at Blue Mountain Care Center on May 18, 2024. An interment service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, at the Canyon City Cemetery. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church of John Day with the Rev. Mark Bertermann officiating, followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. Memorial contributions can be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church of John Day through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. To light a candle in Jeanette’s memory or to offer online condolences to her family, please visit www.driskillmemorialchapel.com.