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Analea Klampe, age 87, known by those close to her as Lee, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2024, in The Dalles Ore., surrounded by family. Analea was born in

Two men were found dead on Wednesday afternoon near Rexford in what law enforcement is calling a murder and apparent suicide.

Former speech pathologist felt lucky for a life filled with happiness

85, BV native, bull rider was Naval morse code radio operator, carpenter Kenneth “Kenny” Confer, died Dec. 16, 2020, in Gilbert, Ariz. He was exposed to COVID-19 while hospitalized for an unrelated illness and passed away as a result. Kenny was born in Buena Vista Sept. 22, 1935, to Joe and Velma Confer. Kenny married Kaye Newsom on April 28, 1962, in Buena Vista and had two children, Terri and Kelly. They made Buena Vista their home until 2016 when they moved to Casa Grande , Ariz., ...