Obituary Listing

Oct 3, 2016

Elizabeth Kate Aguilar, born to Joe Paul and Michelle Marie Aguilar, in Walla Walla. Our precious Katie girl passed into glory Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at 9:45 p.m. surrounded by family and friends. She was our greatest gift and joy. Kate was loved by all who knew her. Her beautiful spirit brought out the best in everyone she met....

Oct 1, 2016

Robert Bruce “Bob” Pulfer passed away on Oct. 1, 2016, at Washington Odd Fellows Home, mere hours after the passing of his wife Phyllis, ever the caring and devoted husband. He was born on Dec. 24, 1922, to Hugh Bugbee and Mary Annette Maffett Bugbee in Portland. His mother remarried when he was young and Bob was adopted by...

Sep 29, 2016

Kelly Lynn Jordan, age 51, of Kennewick, passed away Thursday Sept. 29, 2016. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home in Walla Walla. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guest book at www.herringgroseclose.com.

Sep 29, 2016

Phyllis Feiring Pulfer passed away on Sept. 29, 2016, at Washington Odd Fellows Home surrounded by family. She was born on Dec. 7, 1926, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Howard Farbach and Helen McGrath Farbach. After her mother’s passing when she was still quite young, she was raised by her grandparents in Seattle and later adopted by her maternal aunt...

Sep 27, 2016

Cassandra Elena Rivera, died Sept. 27, 2016, at her home in Walla Walla. Cassandra was born Judy Ellen McCulloch on June 1, 1952, in Connell, Wash., to David Stanley Mc- Culloch and Jennie Catherine Edwards McCulloch. Cassandra was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and a graduate of Evergreen College. She was a volunteer for the Red Cross,...

Sep 27, 2016

Jane Elizabeth (Betty) Myers, passed away Sept. 27, just hours after her 97th birthday at the Abundant Life Elderly Care Adult Family Home in Bellevue Wash. She was born just north of Waitsburg in Huntsville, Wash., on Sept. 26, 1919, to Wade H. and Edith (Corbett) Wolfe. She graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1937, and attended Kelsey Baird...

Sep 19, 2016

Kenneth E. Records, a long time resident of Milton- Freewater, died suddenly at home, Monday, Sept. 19, 2016. Kenneth was born in Freewater, on Oct. 23, 1934, to Dean and Dorothy Records. He graduated from McLoughlin High School, Whitman College, and member of Sigma Chi. He served in the U.S. Army. Ken directed and performed in many plays, an...

Sep 19, 2016

Edna Elliott, longtime pillar of the community of Walla Walla, passed away on Sept. 19, 2016, at 90 years of age. Edna and James (deceased) moved to Walla Walla in 1959, from Memphis, Tenn. They raised two sons, James Jr. (deceased) and Keith Elliott (Tacoma). Edna and James were married for 67 years. Edna also leaves behind many beloved...

Sep 14, 2016

Early on the morning of September 14, 2016, Diana Rose Osborne passed away at her home. Her death was unexpected. She is now a bright new heavenly star watching over us. She was born on April 4, 1950 to J. Aline Reynolds Burnette and Edward O. Burnette in Walla Walla, Washington. A lifelong resident of the Walla Walla Valley,...

Sep 14, 2016

Fern Alice Dodd Frasier passed away at the age of 107, on September 14, 2016, at Regency at the Park in College Place. Fern was born at the John Dodd Touchet Homestead, Touchet, on April 3, 1909, the eighth of nine Dodd children.

In 1912, the older sisters stepped up to raise three-year-old Fern when their mother,...

Sep 10, 2016

Joan Barbara Jennings passed away Sept. 10. 2016, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. She was 84 years old. Joan was born in New York City on Dec. 28, 1931, to Commodore Perry and Grace Alee Lickey Barr. Joan lived most of her growing up years in St. Helens, Ore., with a short time spent living with her paternal...

Sep 5, 2016

Beverly Jean Tompkins, 87, born Dec. 17, 1928, passed away peacefully on Sept. 5, 2016, in Walla Walla. Born in Hoquiam, Wash., she was the daughter of the late Victor Lorraine Wilder and Eleanor Campbell Hopcroft. She graduated from Everett High School where she was a cheerleader and was active in the school’s radio program. Beverly received a bachelor’s...

Sep 2, 2016

Deanna Kay Gradwahl, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully at Park Manor Rehab Center in Walla Walla on Sept. 2, 2016. She was 78 years old. Deanna was born in Walla Walla on July 13, 1938, to Walter and Elfrieda Gradwahl. Deanna moved to Turlock, Calif., in 1964, where she worked for Turlock Credit Bureau and...

Aug 29, 2016

McDougal, 74, took her final bow on Aug. 29, 2016, in Portland. She arrived on this Earth destined to play the cello, and made her original debut on Oct. 28, 1941, as the first of four daughters born to Richard Winston and Anne Casler Eubanks in Walla Walla. She was named for her maternal grandfather, Stephen Casler. Her parents...

Aug 28, 2016

James (Jim) Louis McWilliams of Walla Walla, passed away Aug. 28, 2016, at Park Manor Nursing Home in Walla Walla, at the age of 86. Jim was born in Palouse, Wash., on Nov. 25, 1929, to Charles and Mary Ellen Boyce McWilliams, the youngest of five children, graduating from Palouse High School in 1947, making him a big Cougar...

Aug 28, 2016

On Aug. 28, 2016, the world lost a truly wonderful man. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Jerry Ray Elsey was born Feb. 11, 1952, at the General Hospital in Walla Walla, to Joe and Lois Elsey. He attended Dixie Schools through 8th grade, finishing high school in Waitsburg. Jerry loved basketball, and what...

Aug 26, 2016

Kenneth Earl Griffiths, born Dec. 28, 1928, passed away on Aug. 26, 2016, at his home. Ken lived many years in Idaho, then moved to Walla Walla in 1969, and went to work for Key Tech, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Ken loved western music from the...

Aug 22, 2016

Jerry passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife and family by his side on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, after a nine year battle with cancer. Jerome Donald Baumann was born Aug. 28, 1955, in Marathon County, Wis., to Norbert and Dorothy Baumann. He was number 7 of 10 children. Moving from the Wisconsin dairy farm at...

Aug 19, 2016

Newton was born in Pomeroy, on June 19, 1919, to Matilda Weimer and Adam Rubenser. She was one of three children, her brother and sister being Cecil and Bernice Rubenser. Active in school basketball, musicals and tap dancing, she graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1938. She excelled in swimming and diving including the 20’ high dive tower. She...

Aug 17, 2016

Jerry O. Brock, 80, passed away peacefully at Eagle Springs Memory Care Center on August 17, 2016 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on August 8, 1936 in Baldwin, Georgia to Clifton E. and Sulla Mae Mealor Brock. He attended Baldwin schools and graduated in 1953. Jerry then enlisted in the United States Airforce and was stationed at...