Obituary Listing

Jul 30, 2025

My mother grew up in Walla Walla, graduated from WSU (1950) and married Gene Kelly in August of ‘50. Since 1982, Mother has been a widow for (43 years). She’s had a very good life involving travel and living in other areas, such as Palm Springs, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, Denver, Colorado, and during the winter taking trips to...

Jul 30, 2025

Sgt. Tony “Brian” Dale Neissl, 47 years old, passed away July 30, 2025. He was a Christian and loved God. He was born on June 2, 1978, to Ronald and Patricia Neissl in Fort Smith, AR.

He was with the 1186th MP Unit in Milton Freewater, OR, and had other specialties as well. He was in the...

Jul 26, 2025

Robert L. Muth died in Walla Walla, WA, on July 26, 2025, at the age of 83 years. He was born July 27, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI; retired in 2002 as Associate Chief Engineer of Honda of America in Marysville, OH.

He was a devoted and loving father to Jeanette (James), Amy, and Helen (Paul). Proud grandfather...

Jul 23, 2025

Guy Edward Gingell, a father, grandfather, teacher, and coach, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 28, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Herbert Gingell and Ruth Smythe, Guy spent most of his formative years in Burbank, California, where he developed a lifelong love of sports, education, and community.

A...

Jul 22, 2025

MaryEllen Lilwall of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on the morning of July 22, 2025, at Regency at the Park at the age of 73, surrounded by her family.

MaryEllen was born on June 11, 1952, in Crescent City, CA, to Edward and Virginia Vernon and was the youngest of their three daughters.

MaryEllen married...

Jul 22, 2025

John “Woody” Sidney McNeill, 67, died July 22, 2025, at his home in Dixie, WA.

John was born in Walla Walla, where he attended Walla Walla High School. He took their automotive course and graduated at the top of his class. From there, he enlisted in the Army in 1976 and was discharged in 1980.

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Jul 20, 2025

Roy Scott, long-time Walla Walla resident, slipped into Heaven Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was known for his love of classic automobiles and all things 50’s & 60’s. He could look at any part of a car and tell you the make and model.

He shared his love with his wife Cathy, and they just entered their...

Jul 18, 2025

LaVerne Charles Locken, affectionately known as “Foot,” passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Though he had been living in College Place, Washington, Foot was a lifelong resident of La Grande, Oregon — a town he loved deeply and never stopped calling home.

Foot was born on November 10, 1939, in La...

Jul 18, 2025

Ronnie Lou Tucker passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, in Walla Walla, Washington. She was 87 years old.

Born September 18, 1937, in Walla Walla, Ronnie was the daughter of Lois and Ronald Nalder. A proud Walla Walla native, she spent most of her life in the community she loved. She attended Pioneer Junior High the...

Jul 16, 2025

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Francisca "Francis" Balderas, 80, of Walla Walla. She was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Francis was born on August 25, 1944, in Odem, Texas, to Francisco and Ramona Balderaz Chavarria. She did fieldwork growing up and met her future husband,...

Jul 9, 2025

Marc Anthony Hernandez, of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA, at the age of 51. Born to Crescencia Balderas on December 10, 1973, Marc was one of eight children and grew up with a deep sense of family and community.

Marc was a caregiver to his...

Jul 5, 2025

Lavonne Berry, age 86, passed away peacefully at Providence St. Mary Medical Center on July 5, 2025.

Born in Junction City, Oregon, Lavonne spent her childhood in the Grand Ronde Valley near Somerville, where she learned to fish, hunt, crochet, cook, and proudly led the Nimbler cheerleading team.

Lavonne graduated from Eastern Oregon College and...

Jul 3, 2025

Carol was born April 11, 1948, to Arthur Bischoff Sr. and Joanne Bischoff in Walla Walla, WA. She attended the Walla Walla schools and graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1967.

She met Richard Buroker, her childhood sweetheart while attending Wa-Hi and married in 1967. After their family moved to Yakima some years later, Carol started...

Jul 1, 2025

Chris was born in Davenport, Iowa, on January 31, 1953, to John Austin and Patricia Lee Cummins Wood. Chris graduated from Saint Joseph's High School in Ogden, Utah, in 1971. She then lived abroad in Germany before returning to Utah and later settling in the Pacific Northwest. She spent the past 30 years enjoying her beloved home in nearby...

Jun 29, 2025

Glen Ray Ballard, 69, of Walla Walla, passed away on June 29, 2025, at Swedish Medical Center, Seattle.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; four children; three stepdaughters; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home...

Jun 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle, and friend to many, Carl Dean Wenham, who died on June 27, 2025, in Walla Walla, Washington, at the age of 73.

Carl was born on February 3, 1952, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Dr. George and Rosemary Wenham. He was raised...

Jun 18, 2025

Betty was born on October 20, 1931, to Virgil Dale and Myrtle (Wallis) Brown in Walla Walla, WA, and was raised in Touchet, WA. She graduated from Touchet High School in 1949 and attended Kinman Business College in Spokane, WA.

On June 24, 1954, she married James Henry Appling in Walla Walla, where they lived and raised...

Jun 18, 2025

Marilyn, 82, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and treasured friend, passed away June 18, 2025, at her home in Walla Walla. Marilyn was born December 1, 1942, in Walla Walla to Albert and Amy (Jauslin) Biersner. After graduating from Wa-Hi in 1961, she attended Central Washington College, where she obtained a teaching degree. She was first hired in Renton,...

Jun 17, 2025

Alma Lee Merrill, 88, died June 17, 2025, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. Alma was born on July 8, 1936, to William and Ella Baker Workman in Eureka, Montana.

She is survived by her daughter, LeeAnn Henderson (Mike); her son, Rick Merrill (Dodi); adopted son, David Jennings (Dawn); sisters, Pat Romine (Jerry) and Annie Lynn; stepsisters,...

Jun 13, 2025

Wayne Collis Bass, 93, died June 13, 2025, at Walla Walla Veterans Home surrounded by family.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 1:30 PM at Mountain View Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stateline Community Church through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla,...