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DEATHS

Will Benson: 50, of Baker City, died May 7, 2024. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. Donations in his memory can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children through Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle in Will’s memory, go to www.colestributecenter.com.

Patricia Anne ‘Pat’ Elms: 77, of Baker City, died May 13, 2024, at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City. Her memorial service will be Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m. at the Baker City Christian Church, 675 Highway 7, to celebrate both Pat and her sister, Glenda Cole. Friends are invited to join the family after the service for a reception. To leave an online condolence for Pat’s family, go to www.grayswestco.com.

Edward Perry Haddix: 81, of Baker City, died May 10, 2024, at his home. To leave an online condolence for Edward’s family, go to www.grayswestco.com.

Bonnie Paullus: 77, of Sumpter, died May 17, 2024, at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Richard Murray: 75, of Richland, died May 15, 2024, at his home. Services will be held later, with time, date and place to be announced. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Richard Rainwater: 76, of Richland, died May 15, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. His graveside service with military honors will be Wednesday, May 22 at 11 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Richard Seal: 77, of Halfway, died May 19, 2024, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. His graveside service will take place at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway, with the date and time to be announced. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Wesley ‘Glen’ Swilling: 91, of Baker City, died May 19, 2024, at Meadowbrook Place. To leave online condolences for Glen’s family, go to www.grayswestco.com.

FUNERALS PENDING

R.E. Sharp: Graveside service will be Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Friends are invited to join the family for a potluck (meat will be provided), with salads and desserts welcome, immediately after the service, at the New Bridge Grange. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Glenda Cole: Memorial service May 26 at 2 p.m. at the Baker City Christian Church, 675 Highway 7, with Pastor Jesse Whitford officiating. To leave an online condolence for Glenda’s family, go to www.grayswestco.com.

Tony DelCurto: Graveside service will be May 28 at 4 p.m. at the Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway, followed by a celebration of Tony’s life potluck across the street at the Fairgrounds. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Colleen S. Brooks: Funeral will be Sunday, June 2 in the ballroom at the Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St., starting at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Cynthia Wunder of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Baker Heritage Museum through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To offer online condolences for Colleen’s family, go to www.grayswestco.com.

Donna Mildred Handyside: Graveside memorial service June 12 at 2 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. To offer condolences, go to Donna’s memorial page at www.grayswestco.com.

POLICE LOG

Baker City Police

Arrests, citations

PROBATION VIOLATION (Baker County Justice Court warrant): Neal Sloan Lewis, 41, Baker City, 10:16 p.m. May 19 in the 2500 block of Cedar Street; cited and released.

OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OR JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION, MAINTAINING A DOG THAT IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE (Baker County Circuit Court warrant): Mariah Diane Aldrich, 32, Baker City, 11:23 p.m. May 17 at 10th and G streets; cited and released.

FIRST-DEGREE CRIMINAL MISTREATMENT, THIRD-DEGREE ASSAULT: Keith Allen Moore, 37, Baker City, 9:23 p.m. May 17 in the 2300 block of Eighth Street; jailed.

SECOND-DEGREE THEFT, SECOND-DEGREE DISORDERLY CONDUCT, SECOND-DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASSING, PROBATION VIOLATION: Randall Scott Dockweiler, 61, Baker City, 10:41 a.m. May 16 in the 2200 block of Broadway Street; jailed.

FOURTH-DEGREE ASSAULT (in presence of minors), HARASSMENT (domestic violence): Holli Jean Childs, 41, 9:13 p.m. May 15 in the 1600 block of 17th Street; jailed.

SECOND-DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASSING, OFFENSIVE LITTERING: Ian Matthew Clark, 46, Baker City, 7:13 p.m. May 14 at Grove and D streets; cited and released.

FIRST-DEGREE THEFT, SECOND-DEGREE BURGLARY, SECOND-DEGREE CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Neal Sloan Lewis, 41, Baker City, 9:08 a.m. May 13 in the 2400 block of Fifth Street; jailed and later released.

Baker County Sheriff’s Office

Arrests, citations

FOURTH-DEGREE ASSAULT, SECOND-DEGREE DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Anthony Tyler Mayes, 24, Weiser, Idaho, 4:56 p.m. May 19 in Sumpter; cited and released.

DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED (Baker County Justice Court warrant): Christian Oliver Reynolds, 24, Baker City, 7:15 a.m. May 16 at the sheriff’s office; cited and released.

Oregon State Police

Arrests, citations

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS: Matthew Scott McLellan: 57, Halfway, 5:59 p.m. May 17 on Highway 86, Milepost 15 westbound; jailed and later released.

Accident reports

May 19, 9:31 a.m. on Interstate 84, Milepost 322 eastbound; noninjury accident.

May 19, 8:29 a.m. on Interstate 84, Milepost 321 westbound; injury accident with patients taken by ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City.

May 19, 2:36 a.m. on Highway 7 at Old Auburn Road; injury accident.

May 17, 9:38 p.m. on Highway 86, Milepost 7; noninjury accident.

May 15, 4:30 p.m. on Highway 30, Milepost 39.5; injury accident, with a patient taken by ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City.