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A2 Obituaries/News wallowa.com Wallowa drug investigation nets arrests for neglect, more By Phil Wright East Oregonian Law enforcement in Wal- lowa County arrested two couples for child neglect and more. Enterprise police chief Joel Fish Jr. said the origins of the arrests go back to May 2016 when Baltimore Carp- er, 36, originally from Kalis- pell, Montana, faced several charges for theft. “That ended up as a drug investigation,” Fish said. “And that led to Baltimore’s arrest on a warrant (Feb. 25).” Wallowa County Circuit Court records show Carp- er faces initial charges of delivery and possession of methamphetamine, as well as supplying contraband and possession of a federally con- trolled schedule IV substance for having the opioid pain kill- er Tramadol. Carper’s arrest, Fish said, led to the execution of a search warrant for 300 N. Spruce St., Wallowa, where police made the following arrests: • Brandy Straight, 36, for possession of meth, fi rst-de- gree child neglect and four counts of endangering the welfare a minor; • Tye Shane Straight, 36, for possession of meth, fi rst-degree child neglect and four counts of endangering the welfare a minor; And Amanda Renee Carp- er, 29, for possession of meth, two counts of fi rst-degree child neglect and four counts of endangering the welfare a minor. The possession and neglect charges are felonies, while en- dangering is a misdemeanor. The neglect and endanger- ing charges stem from allow- ing four children younger than 18 to remain in a residence where there was drug activity, including possible selling of drugs, according to court doc- uments. Fish also notifi ed the Or- egon Department of Human Services due to the presence of children, but he did not know their status as of press time. Police booked the Carpers and Straights into the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton, where they remained as of Tuesday. Fish and Wallowa County Sheriff Steve Rogers said their agencies worked together on the case, and the investigation is ongoing. Fish said he anticipated more charges for the four sus- pects. March 1, 2017 O BITUARIES Farrell Dean Garrett January 1, 1941 - February 22, 2017 Earl Falconer June 23, 1931–February 18, 2017 Dean Garrett passed away in his home on February 22, 2017 at the age of 76. He was born January 1st, 1941 in Asotin WA to Bill and Eulene (Kiesecker) Garrett, who pro- ceeded him in death. He grew up on the Grande Ronde River and later moved to Anatone WA where he started school and in the 2nd grade he relocated to Pome- roy WA. In 1958 he moved to Los- tine where he graduated high school while living with his Aunt Shorty and Uncle Chet Lewis. After graduation, Dean enlisted in the United States Army. He was sent to Germany, the land of his ancestors, where he served for his country. When he got out of the service he returned home to Lostine. Dean worked for var- ious places in Wallowa County where he retired from the Wallowa County Grain Growers after 30+ years. Dean also served as a volunteer for the Enterprise Fire Department from 1970-1996. He served as secretary and treasurer for 24 of those years. He married Caren Lakey in 1965 and had 2 children, Chad and Todd. They divorced in 1981. In 1984 he married Janice (Makin) Collins and they had 1 daughter together, Mallory. He also gained 4 step children, Brad, Kelli, Randy and Jonna. They were married for 30 years and divorced in 2014. Dean loved being in the outdoors, hunting and fi shing. He and his son Chad would hunt the Chesnimnus and Zum- walt area yearly for deer and elk. His last big adventure was going on a fi shing trip with his son Todd down on the coast in 2016. He also loved to go for drives around the area and tell stories to his kids and grandkids about all his experienc- es in Wallowa County. He is survived by his children, Chad (and wife Valerie) Garrett of Oregon City, Todd (and wife Chris) of Vancou- ver Washington, Mallory (and husband Julio) Villa of Hood River and his two younger brothers Darrell and Vernie Gar- rett of Enterprise and Joseph, as well as numerous grand- kids, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A special thank you to Amber Hillock of Enterprise for taking care of him these last few months. At his request, there will be no services but a private fam- ily burial in summer at the Flora Cemetery. “Don’t grieve for me, for I am free” Earl Falconer of Milton-Freewater passed away on February 18, 2017 at Providence St. Mary Medical in Walla Walla at the age of 85 years. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 3rd at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in Mil- ton-Freewater with Pastor Roland Shanks offi ciating. Inurn- ment will follow at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. The family suggest any donations be made to the charity of your choice which would help the homeless. Earl was born in Corning, Iowa. The son of Charles (Char- lie) Falconer and Velma (Corbin) Falconer. His early childhood was spent on the farms of Iowa, particularly his Grandfathers and namesake, he loved him so. The family moved to Oregon in 1941, moving fi rst to Lostine and in 1943 to Boardman. Earl on his mandolin and sister Reba on her guitar would perform for the troops stationed at the Umatilla Army Depot as well as performing in the Lostine area. The family moved back to Wal- lowa County in 1945 when Earl’s father Charlie herded sheep with his cousin Fred Falconer. Earl graduated from Enterprise High School in 1949, then enlisted in the US Air Force during the Korean War, serving in the 18th Fighter Wing. He married Arthene Rose in 1953 and added 3 children to the family, Melinda, Terria and Bernard. For many years he was in business with his brother-in-law Elmer Storm, with the Richfi eld/Arco service station in Enterprise. Earl married Phyllis Kirkland in 1967 and we added Lori to our sibling family. Later moving to Pendleton working for the state of Oregon. In 1981 he met his match when he was married to Marilyn (Zigman) Krein and with this union added Zane, Shelli, Kim, Lisa and CJ to the sibling family. All 9 of his kids can agree, as said by daughter Lisa, “He was quick to give advice, sometimes you didn’t want to hear it, but in the end he was usually right.” Earl started working as a guard at the Umatilla Army Depot in 1981 and remained there until his retirement. He and Marilyn opened an antique store in Hermiston as he loved refi nishing old furniture. They spent many wonderful times traveling for their business and enjoying their life together, living in Herm- iston for 23 years before moving to Milton-Freewater in 2004. Earl took up painting on saws, particularly painting pictures of old barns, he enjoyed this as long as his health allowed. Earl belonged to the VFW, Eagles, Elks and attended the First Bap- tist Church in Milton-Freewater. Earl is survived by his wife of 35 years, Marilyn Falcon- er of Milton-Freewater, Ore.; his children Melinda (Falconer) Whittimore of Meridian, Idaho; Terria (Falconer) Wallace of Pacifi c City, Ore.; Bernard Falconer of Vancouver, Wash.; Lori Ferris of Texas; Zane Krein of Van Nuys, Calif.; Shelli Fullen of Walla Walla, Wash.; Kim Perry of Milton-Freewater, Ore.; Lisa Partney of Milton-Freewater, Ore.; and CJ Krein of Las Vegas, Nevada; his sister Norma Clough of Milton-Freewater, Ore.; his sister-in-law Lou Mae Falconer of Milton-Freewater; and 19 Grandchildren and 20 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Earl was predeceased by sister Reba Falconer Storm and brother Otto Falconer, grandsons Adam McNeilly and Jeremy Fullen. 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