Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2019

On Monday, November 4, 2019, Robert Eugene “Bob” McKee passed away after a short illness at the age of 93 in Walla Walla.

Bob was born on November 29, 1925, in Arkansas City, Kansas to Daniel La Fayette and Lura Adline (Tate) McKee.  He lived in Arkansas City, Kansas until he enlisted in the Army during World...

Nov 3, 2019

Donald Eugene Cearley, 86, died November 3, 2019.  Don was born November 1, 1933, to James and Hester Williams Cearley in Walla Walla.  He attended elementary school at Washington School and graduated from Wa-Hi.  He worked at the Union Pacific Railroad Depot in Walla Walla starting his senior year cleaning out box cars, and then went on to become...

Nov 3, 2019

Kalman “Koli” Lonai passed away at his home Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the age of 82. Kalman was born to Gizella and Kalman Joseph Lonai in Rababogyoszlo, Hungary on April 16, 1937.

He attended school through the 8 th grade.  Having his country occupied by first German soldiers leading up through World War II and then...

Oct 26, 2019

It is with deepest sorrow and upmost admiration we announce that Stephen Ford, age 59, our most beloved son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend, passed suddenly on Saturday, October 26, 2019.

Steve approached life with an undeniable passion.  His adventurous spirit led to many adventures and inspired those around him to come along for the ride.  Steve...

Oct 23, 2019

Susan Louise (McGahey) Taylor, 75, died on October 23, 2019, at the home she designed and loved.

Susan was born June 20, 1944, in Pasco, to William A McGahey and Beulah M. McGahey.  She attended Richland public schools, graduating from Columbia High in 1962.  Susan obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree from Eastern Washington State...

Oct 20, 2019

Wanda Mae Gibbs was born October 27, 1935, in Casper, WY to Grace Anson and passed away on October 20, 2019, at SMMC in Walla Walla.

Wanda was adopted by Wilma and Al Gibbs where they resided in Eureka, CA. They moved to Walla and after graduating from WA-HI, she married John Kincheloe and had a girl...

Oct 17, 2019

Joshua Solomon Dykes (47) went to be with Jesus on October 17, 2019.  Josh died while doing what he loved; moving cattle back to his ranch.

Josh was a dedicated disciple of the Lord Jesus, a faithful and loving husband, devoted father, cattle rancher (cowboy!), and owner of 9-Mile Ranch in Walla Walla County.

He...

Oct 15, 2019

Connie peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Connie was born in Las Vegas, NV, but spent most of her adult years in Bullhead City, AZ, followed by her permanent home in Walla Walla, WA.

Connie was known for her big heart, her generous spirit and her strength and perseverance. She was very active in the...

Oct 15, 2019

Betty Jo Brashear was born October 20, 1936 to Ila and Leland Burnap.  She grew up in Lowden and Touchet, living with her grandparents and helping them run the General Store in Lowden. She had a passion for horseback riding, participating in Wagonettes on her Tennessee Walker.

She graduated in 1954 from Walla Walla High School and...

Oct 11, 2019

Joan M. Thompson, age 95, passed away at her home in Walla Walla on Friday, October 11, 2019.

Joan was born September 8, 1924 to Herbert and Stella (Van Horn) Heins in Colville, WA.  She grew up in Colville, Washington and attended a one-room school house. She rode her horse to and from school. She met Fred...

Sep 30, 2019

Dixie J (Baird) Bird of Eastern Washington, 62, passed away on September 30, 2019, at Kadlec Medical Center. Dixie was born in Colfax, WA on April 30, 1957, to Lester and Evelyn Baird. She was their 2nd daughter and a welcome surprise to older parents. She married Walt Bird on February 22, 2000, at 2 pm in the afternoon....

Sep 29, 2019

Deanna Arleen Kelly, 75, peacefully went to Heaven on September 29, 2019, in her home in Spokane, Washington.

Deanna was born August 28, 1944, in Walla Walla where she was raised by her parents, Robert and Helen (McCall) Knopf, who have preceded her in death.

Deanna worked in the hotel industry for more than 30...

Sep 26, 2019

Betty Jo Jordan, 85, peacefully passed away at Park Manor Care Facility in Walla Walla, on September 26, 2019.

Betty was born in Dove Creek, CO on October 10, 1933, to Nelson Dickson and Pearl (Steele) Monger.  Betty was the youngest of 7 children: Ellen Beatrice, Willa Dean, Cecil Ross, Helen Mae, Pearline and N.D. Monger.

Sep 24, 2019

Dale Leroy Brashear, 80, passed away in his home in Walla Walla, WA on September 24 th, 2019.

Dale was born in Mabton, WA, on February 26, 1939 to Jack and Esther Brashear.  Dale moved with his parents and two brothers, Vern and Don, to Lowden WA, in 1941.  He attended Lowden School and graduated from Walla...

Sep 23, 2019

A man with a great sense of humor and a lifelong obsession with “Elvis”.

Scott Watson, 72, passed away at Regency at the Park on Monday, September 23, 2019.

Scott, son of Frances Moulton and Brian Watson was born on September 26, 1946, at St. Mary Hospital in Walla Walla.  Scott attended elementary schools in...

Sep 17, 2019

Hallie Jean Phillips passed away September 17, 2019, at Quail Run Sr. Living in Walla Walla.

Hallie was born November 8, 1938, in Dayton, Washington to William Harold “Hallie” and Esther Bales.  She attended Dayton Schools.  At age 21 she married Ray “Buzz” Phillips on August 2, 1960.  They had two sons, Michael and Donald, and two...

Sep 14, 2019

Albert C. (Bob) Ponti, born on March 30, 1923, bid farewell to this earth on September 14, 2019, following complications from a stroke he sustained on July 26, 2019.

Bob was the son of Angelo and Rose Ponti, and was born, raised and worked his entire life in the Walla Walla Valley.  After graduating from WaHi in...

Sep 12, 2019

Greg R. Wendler passed away on September 12, 2019, after a long battle with diabetes.

He was born on October 28, 1950, in Walla Walla to Les and Nadine Wendler.  Greg attended local schools and graduated from Washington State University with Phi Beta Kappa honors in Economics.  He later moved to Kennewick, Washington where he was a...

Sep 12, 2019

Lance was born on September 17, 1995, to Gregory Paul Heimann Jr. and Alexa DeAnn Escher in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.

He is survived by his parents, as well as by brothers Tristan Escher and Tanner Muma-Escher of Walla Walla; Jeffrey Hays and Lucas Hays of College Place; grandparents Wanda Heimann of Escondido, CA, Gregory Heimann Sr. and...

Sep 11, 2019

Longtime resident Kenneth L. Nicoles passed away September 11, 2019.  He was 95 years old.

Kenneth was born in McMechen, West Virginia on November 21, 1923, to Virgil and Anna Nicoles.  The family later moved to Pennsylvania.  He graduated from Monaca High School in 1941 and married his high school sweetheart, Anna Morris.  They had 3 children. ...