Obituary Listing

Nov 21, 2022

Our precious daughter Goldie went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2022, after doing battle with some serious medical issues. She was born in Walla Walla to Janet and Kelly Lee. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Redmond, WA, where she went to school for several years before moving back to Walla Walla and graduating...

Nov 20, 2022

John Michael James passed away at the age of 74, on November 20, 2022, at his home in Dixie, WA, after a lengthy battle with a debilitating disease. He will be remembered for his humor, his kindness, and his love for his pets.

Mike was born May 18, 1948, in Oregon City, OR, to Ray James and...

Nov 19, 2022

Betty J. Mitchell died on November 19, 2022, at Washington Odd Fellows, her home, for the past nine years. Betty was born in Yakima, Wash., to Ted and Ruth (Fries) Burdin. The family moved to Walla Walla, where she married Edward J. "Ted" Mitchell in 1950. Following graduation from Whitworth College (now University) and after their daughter Sandi was...

Nov 19, 2022

Annie Ruth Roberson was born in Valdosta, GA, to Fred and Grotis Johnson on April 26, 1929. It was a time when the country was at the beginning of the Great Depression.

After growing up in Valdosta, she relocated to New Jersey, where she met Field Roberson. Ruth was the mother of five wonderful children. She and...

Nov 18, 2022

Gonzalo Banda, 90, passed away on November 18, 2022, in Walla Walla at Providence St. Mary Medical Center.

Gonzalo was born and raised in Donna, TX, to Ernesto and Teresa Banda on January 10, 1932. He married Maria Martinez on November 13, 1954, in Raymondville, TX. They lived in Arizona for a short time and moved to...

Nov 8, 2022

Lucille (Cornmesser) Rasmussen was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Vern and Alice Cornmesser. With their seven children, her parents made a living by farming and, after numerous moves, finally settled near Payette, Idaho. Lu graduated from Payette High School in 1942 and, shortly after, moved to Spangle, Washington, where she worked various jobs until...

Nov 8, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" McCarley, dedicated husband, father of two, and friend to many passed away on November 8, 2022, at the age of 79 in Walla Walla, WA.

He was born and raised in Ohio and graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he met his college sweetheart and wife of 56 years.

Jerry loved...

Nov 6, 2022

Donald (Don) Glen Raugust, 87, was born in Odessa, WA, to Fred and Mathilda Zundel Raugust on June 21, 1935. The family moved to Milton-Freewater, OR, when he was about two years old, where he attended school and graduated from Mac-Hi in 1953. He earned money by delivering papers for the Union-Bulletin and moved to Pendleton, OR, working as...

Nov 3, 2022

Patricia Wickholm of College Place sadly passed away at the age of 69. Patty is survived by her children, Jon Huwe and Jessica Espinoza, along with seven grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers Bob and Steve and sister Sharon. Patty is preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol, and brother David.

A graveside service will...

Nov 1, 2022

Joan Gibson McLain left us in this life on November 1, 2002, to live eternally with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She lived for 81 years.

Joan was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to William and Barbara Gibson and was the oldest of five children in this busy doctor's family. She had the joy of living an...

Oct 31, 2022

Bill passed away on October 31, 2022, in his sleep at his home in College Place. He was born September 10, 1940, in Ontario, OR to Chester B. and Loretta Donovan Stonecipher. He was 82. He was a member of the long-time families of early pioneers William Harvey Stonecipher and Cornelius Donovan.

He attended schools in Waitsburg...

Oct 31, 2022

Paul Ferrino of Milton-Freewater, Oregon, and formerly of Walla Walla, Washington, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 31, 2022.

Born in Westchester, NY, Paul was a Teacher, Historian, Lawyer JD/LLM, and Architectural Photographer.

Paul was an Architectural Photographer in Boston, Massachusetts, where his work was published in Architectural Record and other prestigious publications. Later in...

Oct 30, 2022

Gavin Foster passed away early the morning of October 30, 2022. He was 19 years old.

Gavin was born and raised in Walla Walla. Many knew him as outgoing, adventurous, and fearless. He was a trophy deer hunter who loved to explore the outdoors with his dad and older brother. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and catching wildlife...

Oct 30, 2022

Pat Hanford passed away peacefully at her home and went to be with Jesus on October 30, 2022, with her family surrounding her, holding her and each other. She had been in Hospice care for the past four months in her battle with Sjogren's Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Parkinson's Disease.

Pat was born to Jack and...

Oct 29, 2022

Ramona Dawn Stewart (m. Kessler) was born August 22, 1931, in Mitchell, Nebraska, and died October 29, 2022, in Walla Walla, at 91.

The eldest, dearly cherished daughter of Robert David Stewart and Viola Ellen (Stephens), she spent her first seven childhood years in Nebraska, memories of...

Oct 26, 2022

Jean Marie Johnson, age 99, a longtime Walla Walla resident, passed away at St. Joseph Care Center in Spokane on October 26, 2022.

She was born in Eugene, Oregon, on February 14, 1923, to Walter Arbuthnot and Harriet Van Tassel Arbuthnot.

She spent her early childhood in Oregon's Willamette Valley, living in Silverton and Albany....

Oct 26, 2022

Roger Kenward Sexton - father, grandfather, husband, brother, Marine, Survivor - passed away at the home of his daughter and son-in-law on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, after a valiant and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Surrounded by his loving family and the caring assistance of Walla Walla Hospice, Roger was finally able to find peace.

Roger...

Oct 23, 2022

Edwin Earl Oxley, 64, Passed away at his home on October 23, 2022.

Born to Cloyde and Dorothy Oxley in Allegan, Michigan, on August 11, 1958.

He attended Stonecave Academy in Dunlap, Tennessee, and graduated in 1978. During his time at Stonecave, Edwin met his high school sweetheart, Kathy Rendel, and it was love at...

Oct 22, 2022

David Lee Frasco was born on April 8, 1931, in Brush, Colorado, and died peacefully at home under Hospice care on October 22, 2022, in Walla Walla, at age 91.

Dave was born to Anthony Frasco and Arlene (nee Bartram) Frasco on a ranch near Ft. Morgan, Colorado. He was later joined by siblings, Gloryann, Roger, and...

Oct 19, 2022

Christiane Barker, 87, beloved mother, grand and great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 19, 2022. She was surrounded by her children and was close in the hearts of many others who loved and prayed for her.

Christiane was born on September 16, 1935, in Void, France. The second eldest of four siblings, she is survived...