Lavonne (Tuck) Berry
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...
Carol Annette Costello
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...
Christine Ann Tarvin
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...
Glen Ray Ballard
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...
Carl Dean Wenham
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...
Betty Beryl Appling
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...
Marilyn Ann Miller
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,...
Alma Lee Merrill
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,...
Wayne Collis Bass
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,...
Kenneth Joe Adkins
Jun 11, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Joe Adkins, 80, died June 11, 2025, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betsy); sons, Tyler (Heather) and Mike (Britt); daughters, Kerri Porter (Tom) and Kristin; and nine grandchildren.
At Kenny’s request, a public service will not be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue...
Dr. John W. L. Bond
Jun 9, 2025
Dr. John W.L. Bond, a longtime Walla Walla eye surgeon, well-known member of the community, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away June 9 at his home. He was 101.
Our father was a passionate and loving man who was known for his sharp intellect. He enjoyed playing golf, bridge and rooting for the Detroit Tigers. He...
Andrew Miles Lodmell
Jun 9, 2025
Andrew Miles Lodmell passed away on June 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his father, A. "Miles" Lodmell (Bonnie); sister, Kristie; nieces, Hailey and Samantha; Uncle Dean Lodmell (Betty), Marilyn McAuley, and family.
Born on October 22, 1963, in Walla Walla, WA, Andrew's early years were marked by his involvement in ice-skating, Little...
Arliss Ann Cain Yeend
Jun 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of a longtime resident, Arliss Ann Yeend. Arliss is a beloved sister, mom, grandmother, and treasured friend to many. Arliss passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington, on June 7, 2025, one month to the day of her 90th birthday. Arliss was born July 7, 1935,...
Lester Wayne Doering
Jun 6, 2025
Les Doering was born on July 25, 1969, in Prescott, Washington, the first son of Les and Nancy Doering. He grew up alongside his brother, Brian, and spent his childhood playing basketball, riding anything with a motor, and hunting with his dad.
Les never sat still. He took care of the house, ran a business he was...
Christopher Robert Pfaff
Jun 4, 2025
Christopher Robert Pfaff, 41, of Walla Walla, Washington, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Chris was born in Walla Walla, Washington, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center on March 2, 1984, to Marvie Pfaff of Walla Walla, WA, and Forrest Pfaff of California. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 2003.
Christopher was...
Abbie Lenore (Skinner) Wagner
May 31, 2025
Abbie Lenore (Skinner) Wagner was born on April 2, 1929, in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Mike Thurman and Ruth Isabel (Mullinix) Skinner. She passed away in her home in Wheatland Village on May 31, 2025, at the age of 97. From a young age, she told everyone to call her “Lenore,” and she’d be highly offended if we stopped now....
James Douglas Leid
May 20, 2025
James “Jim” Douglas Leid, a lifelong resident of Waitsburg, Washington, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born August 10, 1951, to Roy Wesley Leid, Sr. and Patricia Anne Hirsch Leid, Jim was raised in Waitsburg and graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1969. He went on to attend the University of Montana,...
Bessie Ann (Ba) Keve
May 20, 2025
Bessie Ann (BA) Colley James Keve passed away peacefully at Rivers Walk Assisted Living in Dayton, Washington, on May 20, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1932, at the old St. Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla, the daughter of Richard Lawrence Colley and Edna Ragsdale Colley.
BA attended local schools and graduated from Walla Walla High...
Joyce Marie Magnaghi
May 16, 2025
Joyce Marie (Richards) Magnaghi of Walla Walla, formerly of Milton Freewater, Oregon, passed away on May 16, 2025, at Eagle Springs Memory Care Facility at the age of 76.
Joyce Richards was born on May 11, 1949, to Marvin and Dorothy (Ennis) Richards in Walla Walla. Joyce grew up in Milton Freewater with her brother Donald and...
Thomas David Varnell
May 16, 2025
Thomas David Varnell passed away on May 16, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 1, 1947, to Doyle and Maxine Varnell in Casa Grande, Arizona. He was the third of nine children.
He was a long-time Alaskan resident. Thomas retired from the Alaska State Troopers and moved to Walla Walla,...
