Roy Latting Scott
Jul 20, 2025
Roy Scott, long-time Walla Walla resident, slipped into Heaven Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was known for his love of classic automobiles and all things 50’s & 60’s. He could look at any part of a car and tell you the make and model.
He shared his love with his wife Cathy, and they just entered their...
Laverne "Foot" Charles Locken
Jul 18, 2025
LaVerne Charles Locken, affectionately known as “Foot,” passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Though he had been living in College Place, Washington, Foot was a lifelong resident of La Grande, Oregon — a town he loved deeply and never stopped calling home.
Foot was born on November 10, 1939, in La...
Ronnie Lou (Nalder) Tucker
Jul 18, 2025
Ronnie Lou Tucker passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, in Walla Walla, Washington. She was 87 years old.
Born September 18, 1937, in Walla Walla, Ronnie was the daughter of Lois and Ronald Nalder. A proud Walla Walla native, she spent most of her life in the community she loved. She attended Pioneer Junior High the...
Francisca "Francis" Balderas
Jul 16, 2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Francisca "Francis" Balderas, 80, of Walla Walla. She was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Francis was born on August 25, 1944, in Odem, Texas, to Francisco and Ramona Balderaz Chavarria. She did fieldwork growing up and met her future husband,...
Marc Anthony Hernandez
Jul 9, 2025
Marc Anthony Hernandez, of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA, at the age of 51. Born to Crescencia Balderas on December 10, 1973, Marc was one of eight children and grew up with a deep sense of family and community.
Marc was a caregiver to his...
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...
