Obituary Listing

Sep 25, 2020

Harriet Dutton, 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side.  She was born in Walla Walla to George and Hazel Putman and lived most of her life in Prescott until moving to Walla Walla 14 years ago. Harriet graduated from Prescott High School where she developed many lifelong friendships that remained until her death. On October 1,...

Sep 25, 2020

Patricia Cosgrove passed away peacefully on September 25, at Whitman Place where she had resided for the last 5 years.

Born Patricia Gene Johnson September 5, 1925, in Spokane, WA to parents Agnes Russell Johnson and Charles Johnson.

Patricia (Patty) lost both of her parents as a very young child.  She moved to Walla Walla...

Sep 24, 2020

incent Locati, 93, passed away in his home on September 24, 2020.

Vincent was born to Jacob Locati and Mary Pinza Locati in Walla Walla on August 27, 1927. Members of the Walla Walla Gardner’s Association and parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, his parents were Italian truck farmers, raising Walla Walla Sweet Onions and...

Sep 21, 2020

Howard Preston Smith, 87, of Waitsburg, passed away Monday, September 21, at his daughter’s home in Dayton, surrounded by family.  Howard was born in Walla Walla, to Jake and Frances Smith.  He graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1951 and attended WSU for one semester before being called home to take over the reins of the family farm where...

Sep 20, 2020

Kathy Taylor (58) passed away suddenly at her home due to a heart condition September 20, 2020.  Although she was born in Wilmington, NC, Kathy lived in Eastern Washington the majority of her life.  She graduated from University high school in Spokane and earned her business degree from Eastern Washington University.

She was an accomplished seamstress--she created...

Sep 17, 2020

Penny Ann Gammond died peacefully at Providence St Mary Medical center with her family next to her,  on September 17, 2020.  She was born in Freeport Long Island, New York.  She married Mel Gammond on November 16, 1967 in Winnemucca, Nevada.

Penny is survived by her husband Mel Gammond,  one son, Michael and wife Kari Gammond,  and...

Sep 15, 2020

William Roy “Bill” Long of College Place, Washington passed away September 15, 2020 at home.  He was born January 22, 1948 in Tekoa, Washington to Chester R Long and Lois R (Van Nice) Long.  Bill attended Walla Walla High School.

On June 1, 1968 he married Ruth Ann Corrow in Milton Freewater, Oregon.  They resided in Walla...

Sep 13, 2020

George Lee Ray Reynard, known to his family and friends as Ray Reynard, passed away on September 13, 2020 of conditions related to age. He was born on May 22, 1936 in Buffalo, Kansas, to George and Juanita (Ayre) Reynard.

His family moved to Washington state early on, where he was to live most of his life. ...

Sep 10, 2020

Joanne E. Bischoff, 90, went to Heaven peacefully Sept. 10, 2020, at Washington Odd Fellows Home. Joanne was born December 29, 1929, in Walla Walla to Walter and Clara White-Turley.

She was a 1947 graduate of Walla Walla High school. She met Arthur Bischoff Sr. at the Arcadia skating rink and they were married on June 16,...

Sep 7, 2020

Ralph Wiseman Jr., was born in Indiana, November 10, 1924, and grew up in Kansas. He proudly served as a Navy Corpsman during World War II, working as a Pharmacist’s Mate in the Aleutians. After an honorable discharge, he worked as a laboratory technician in Wichita where he met his future wife, Anne. They married in 1947 and later...

Sep 2, 2020

October 17, 1962 – September 2nd, 2020 Thayne was born in Walla Walla, Washington to Garold Ray and Alma J Stone. He joined three boisterous siblings and evened the score for his brother, Garold C. His two sisters, Valinda and Carolyn were also thrilled and enjoyed dragging each of the neighborhood kids through the house to see the new...

Aug 30, 2020

Dale Peck 90 of Walla Walla, Washington passed away peacefully in his home on August 30, 2020.

Dale was born in Buhl, ID to June and Opal Peck on June 29, 1930.  He graduated from Nampa High School in Nampa ID. In high school Dale was very involved in sports and was the team captain in both...

Aug 28, 2020

Carolyn K. Keyes

joined her parents Garold and Alma and brother Garold in eternal life on Friday August 28, 2020 after a year and a half long battle with cancer.

Carolyn married her best friend and life partner, Bill Keyes and they spent 35 years building a life full of love and adventure. Together they...

Aug 28, 2020

Donna Belle (Oliver) Brown, a long-time area resident, passed away at Providence St Mary Medical Center on August 28, 2020.

Donna was born November 27, 1921, in Walla Walla, Washington to William and Florence (Young) Oliver.  Donna attended Walla Walla public schools and graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1939.  In 1940 she attended Walla Walla...

Aug 28, 2020

Marguerite was born on May 20, 1917, to George and Minnie Clark, in Walla Walla. She was 103 and died at home after a short illness. Her first marriage was to Harry “Red” Patzkowski and they had two children. She later married Earnest Lyle Hicks and gave birth to four more children.

Several years after Earnest died,...

Aug 26, 2020

Patricia “Patty” Ann Waggoner, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Walla Walla on August 26, 2020. Born Patricia Dunham on May 27, 1928, in Missoula, Montana, Patty attended St. Francis Xavier School in Missoula before moving to Spokane, Washington where she graduated in 1946 from North Central High School. On Dec. 30, 1950 she married Herbert “Bud”         Waggoner....

Aug 25, 2020

On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, Robert Gordon, faithful servant of Jesus and loving husband, father, son, and brother was called home to rest at the age of 58.

Robert was born October 15, 1961, in Elgin, Illinois to Robert and Edyth (Trethewey) Gordon. He grew up in the center of God’s will, which took him from Quebec...

Aug 25, 2020

Emilio Guglielmelli, Jr (aka, Gugie, Jr, Bud) passed away peacefully at his home on the family farm August 25, 2020, with his beloved wife of 70 years, Pauline, at his side.  The same family farm, and within yards of the house where he was born on September 2, 1925 to Emilio Sr and Josephine Saturno Guglielmelli.

He...

Aug 24, 2020

Lifelong resident, Joseph Francis Leonetti passed away peacefully in his home on August 24, 2020 at the age of 95.  Joe was born on November 13, 1924 to Giovanni and Assuntina Cinnanite Leonetti.

Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He spent his days working on the family truck garden on S. 3rd street.

Aug 21, 2020

Dan D. Oliver, 68, of Walla Walla WA, died Friday August 21st, 2020. A graveside service will

be held on Friday, September 4th at 11:00 am at Mountain View Cemetery.

Dan was preceded in death by his brothers Jim and Pat, father Hal and mother Nydia Jane

Oliver.

Dan was born...