Obituary Listing

Oct 26, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John W. Wilson. John was born in Walla Walla on January 19, 1975, along with his identical twin Jim Wilson, to their mother Levita Wilson and Richard Coe of Milton-Freewater.

John attended Washington School, Blue Ridge Elementary, Prospect Point Elementary, Garrison Middle School, WA-Hi and graduated with...

Oct 24, 2020

Elmira Flores Nino, 93, of Walla Walla passed away peacefully on October 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

Elmira was born in Edinburg, Texas on October 27, 1926 to Marcos and Marcela Flores. In 1948, she married Eduardo Nino, the love of her life.  They were married 55 years until his passing in 2003.  ...

Oct 14, 2020

In Loving Memory Ramona Coronado June 20, 1930 - October 14, 2020 Ramona Coronado of Walla Walla passed away peacefully at her home on October 14, 2020, at the age of 90. She was born on June 20, 1930, to Hipolito and Juana DeLeon Coronado.  She married Lucio Huerta Coronado on April 19, 1948. In 1949, Lucio and Ramona...

Oct 14, 2020

Joseph Dale McMichael passed away at the age of 82, October 14, 2020, at his home in Walla Walla with his 3 loving daughters and Charlie his loyal black lab at his side. Joe was born in Maywood, Nebraska, to H. Dale McMichael and LaVerne (Chase) McMichael. He spent his childhood years in North Platte, and graduated from North...

Oct 12, 2020

Harley was born here to Herb and Anna Michaelis. Herb, a skilled meat cutter, worked at the Independent Meat Market at 2nd and Main. When the ‘29 Depression hit, he was ‘laid off and savings lost when his bank failed. There was no FDIC, welfare or food stamps. He found work at Hermiston at .50 a week.

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Oct 11, 2020

Esther Marie Keith Whiteley, 95, passed away October 11, 2020 at her home.

Esther was born in Myrtle Point, Oregon, August 7, 1925, to Elma Kathryn Anderson Keith and Ray Bruner Keith.  Esther and her only sibling, Maxine Ruth Keith, attended public schools together in Vancouver, Washington.  Affectionately related all their lives, the girls both enjoyed sports...

Oct 11, 2020

Delbert Roy Dodd, passed away on October 10, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Dodd. He left behind his sister, Delores Rea; and several nieces and nephews; his daughter, Patsy Heimgartner; and his son, Delbert R. Dodd Jr. and his wife Cathy Dodd; three grandchildren, Greg Heimgartner, Chad Dodd and Travis Dodd; four...

Oct 8, 2020

Thomas Earl Groom, Jr., fondly known as Bud, went to his cabin in Glory Land, Thursday, October 8, 2020 with his family by his side. Bud resided at Booker Rest Home due to difficulties caused by Lewy Body Dementia.

Bud was born in Dayton, Washington on September 6, 1937, to Thomas Earl Groom Sr. and Thelma Bessie...

Oct 7, 2020

David Leon Arnold November 23, 1941 — October 7, 2020 David Leon Arnold, 78, of Prescott, passed away on October 7, 2020, at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

He was born November 23, 1941, in Yakima, to John and Vera Arnold. David joined the Marine Corps in 1958 and served our...

Oct 5, 2020

Mary Garcia,73, passed away peacefully at home in Kennewick Washington surrounded by her family.  She was a long-time resident of Walla Walla.

Anyone who knew Mary knew of her strong desire to follow the Lord and take care of her family and friends.

Mary was born on April 25, 1947 in Edinburg, Texas.  She attended...

Oct 3, 2020

Narcisa  (Maria) DelaRosa —  October 3, 2020 Narcisa (Maria) DelaRosa was born in Anson, Texas, to Narcisa Barrientez Martinez. She passed away October 3, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. Maria was raised in Texas in the early parts of her life by her mother and step-father, Lucas Martinez. At the age of 17, she married the love of her life,...

Sep 26, 2020

Michael Peter Yelenich

April 5, 1951- September 26, 2020

Pete Yelenich, 69, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, on Saturday September 26, 2020, after a long battle with Kidney Disease.  Pete was born in Walla Walla to Peter and Margie Yelenich on April 5, 1951.  He was the oldest of three children....

Sep 26, 2020

Jessica ‘Daisy’ Maylender left this life to join Gaia, the earth mother and finally find peace on September 26, 2020. Daisy was a person with much talent and potential; so smart and beautiful whose life was hijacked by alcohol, drugs and mental illness. She was never able to become the person she might have been. She died of throat...

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...