Obituary Listing
Obituaries for Herring-Groseclose Funeral Home
Elizabeth "Jene" Hall
Aug 15, 2026
Jene Hall (Betty Jene) passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose faith, kindness, strength, and love touched everyone who knew her. She was a shining example of what it means to not just be a believer but a true follower of Christ. After decades of service as an elementary school teacher, she...
Sylvia Katrina Welch
Aug 15, 2026
Sylvia Katrina Welch, 73, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, at her home in Walla Walla, WA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA.
Merilyn Overby Hamm
Aug 15, 2026
Merilyn Overby Hamm, 94, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Walla Walla, WA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA.
Ruth Ann Charlo
Aug 11, 2026
Ruth Ann Charlo, 99, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Washington Odd Fellows Home, Walla Walla, WA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA.
"Bill" William D. Sinclair
Aug 10, 2026
William D. Sinclair, known as Bill, was born in San Diego, California, to Leroy William Sinclair and Anna Ruth Deal. He passed away at the age of 85.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy; his daughter, Debra Enger, and her husband, Mike; and his grandson, Daniel. His brother, Leroy William Jr., predeceased him.
Bill served as a radio...
Preston Brock
Aug 10, 2026
With a heavy heart, but a deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Preston “Pete” Brock announces his passing on August 10, 2026, at the age of 85.
Preston will always be known as our beloved “Papa”… a grandfather, father, uncle, brother, husband, and friend. A true patriarch of our family, Preston was a one-of-a-kind man...
Denise Ellen Earhart
Aug 10, 2026
Denise Ellen Earhart, 83, died Monday, August 10, 2026, at Regency at the Park, College Place, WA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA.
Maria I. Balderas
Aug 9, 2026
Maria I. Balderas, 78, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla, WA.
A viewing and visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at the Chapel of the Herring Funeral Home; a rosary will follow at 6:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, August 19,...
Jon Cole
Aug 7, 2026
Jon Cole, 55, died Friday, August 7, 2026, at his home in West Richland, WA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA.
Maida Page
Aug 7, 2026
Doreen Maida Blue Page, who went by Maida -- beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend -- passed away peacefully at her home in Walla Walla, Washington, on August 7, 2026. She was 88 years old.
A life-long native of Walla Walla, Maida was the youngest of three daughters born to Edwin Welton Blue, a U.S. Navy veteran, and Emma Evelyn...
Douglas Carl Smith
Aug 7, 2026
Douglas Carl Smith, born January 31, 1948, passed away on August 7, 2026, following a hard-fought illness.
Doug was born in Walla Walla to George and Mildred Smith. An identical twin, Doug and Dale were a pair along with older brother Lynn “Chet”. Doug participated in 4-H as a youth, exhibiting Angus cattle. In high school Doug was a member of...
William Hugh Boursaw, Jr.
Aug 6, 2026
William Hugh Boursaw, Jr., 81, died Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Regency at the Park, College Place, WA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Professional Funeral Directors and Crematory, Walla Walla, WA.
Joseph "Joe" Allen Decker
Aug 6, 2026
Joe Allen Decker, 63, died Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA.
Cheryll Ann Leamer
Aug 6, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Cheryll Ann (Holden) Leamer, who entered eternal rest on August 6, 2026, at the age of 80, surrounded by her family.
Cheryll was born on October 25, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She spent her early childhood in Warminster, Pennsylvania, before moving to La Conner, Washington, with...
Oswaldo Taina
Aug 5, 2026
Oswaldo Taina, 74, died Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his home in Walla Walla, WA.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM, at the Chapel of the Herring Funeral Home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA.
James Martin Crownover
Aug 4, 2026
James Martin Crownover, 69, died Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Washington Odd Fellows Home, Walla Walla, WA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA.
Darrell Dean Curry
Aug 4, 2026
Darrell Dean Curry, 79, died Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Windsong Memory Care in Kennewick, WA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA.
Dr. Joseph Michael Corvino
Aug 4, 2026
Dr. Joseph Michael Corvino, Jr., 81, of Walla Walla, Washington, died August 4, 2026, at home surrounded by his children.
Joe was born January 28, 1945, in Long Branch, New Jersey, to Dorothy Volmer and Col. Joseph Michael Corvino, Sr. He grew up in Long Branch and also spent part of his childhood in Germany and Washington, DC.
Joe was a lifelong...
Lavonne Carole Reser
Aug 3, 2026
Lavonne Carole “Vonnie” Smith Reser, 91, passed away August 3, 2026, in Walla Walla, Washington.
Vonnie was born March 11, 1935, in Walla Walla to George and Mabel (Caufield) Smith, the third youngest of ten children. She spent her early years in Lowden and the Horse Heaven Hills before the family later moved to Thorne Street in Walla Walla. Farming was...
Gary Richard Hough
Aug 1, 2026
Gary Richard Hough was born on May 31, 1935, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to Evelyn and Edgar Hough.
He spent his childhood growing up in Ontario, where he developed a lifelong curiosity and love of learning.
After graduating from high school, Gary pursued his education at Queen's University, Cornell University, and the University of Michigan, where he earned a Ph.D. in Engineering....
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