Jerry Stanley Ford

Pendleton

March 31, 1942 — April 20, 2024

Jerry Stanley Ford, 82, of Pendleton, died April 20, 2024, at CHI St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton. He was born March 31, 1942. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton.

J. Jean Johnston

Pilot Rock

July 3, 1947 — April 20, 2024

J. Jean Johnston, 76, of Pilot Rock, died April 20, 2024. She was born July 3, 1947, in Seattle. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Share condolences online at www.pioneerchapel.com.

Dixie ‘Diane’ Gumpert Landon

Formerly of Hermiston

July 4, 1940 — April 22, 2024

Former longtime Hermiston resident Dixie “Diane” Gumpert Landon, 83, of Benton City, Washington, died April 22, 2024, at her home. She was born July 4, 1940, in Dayton, Washington. At her request, there will be no service. A private burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.

Melvin J. ‘Mel’ McCabe

Irrigon

July 14, 1946 — April 17, 2024

Melvin J. “Mel” McCabe, 77, of Irrigon, died April 17, 2024, at his home. He was born July 14, 1946, in California. A celebration of life gathering will be Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m. at the Boardman Senior Center. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.

Carol Jean McDougall

Hermiston

March 31, 1936 — April 24, 2024

Carol Jean McDougall, 88, of Hermiston, died April 24, 2024, in Hermiston. She was born March 31, 1936, in David City, Nebraska. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.

Julie Ann Meade

Hermiston

Dec. 6, 1958 — April 25, 2024

Julie Ann Meade, 65, of Hermiston, died April 25, 2024, in Richland, Washington. She was born Dec. 6, 1958, in Long Beach, California. Visitation is Friday, May 3, 4-6 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston. A graveside service will be Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.

Russell A. ‘Spike’ Piersol

Hermiston

May 31, 1948 — April 8, 2024

Russell A. “Spike” Piersol, 75, of Hermiston, died April 8, 2024, in Portland. He was born May 31, 1948, in Pendleton. A celebration of life service will be May 18, 11 a.m. at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, Hermiston. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.

LaVonne Putnam

Pilot Rock

Sept. 23, 1937 — April 21, 2024

LaVonne Putnam, 86, of Pilot Rock, died April 21, 2024, at home. She was born Sept. 23, 1937, in Appleton, Minnesota. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Share memories online at www.burnsmortuary.com.