Obituary Listing

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...

Aug 17, 2016

Vito D. Cordez, 86, died Aug. 17, 2016, at home. Vito was born March 30, 1930, in Naga Camarines Sur, Philippines. A viewing will be held at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., when a rosary will be held. A funeral mass will be Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at St....

Aug 11, 2016

Lila Lee Owsley, 90, of Walla Walla, passed away peacefully on Aug. 11, 2016, at her home. She was born Feb. 24, 1926, to Leslie Sevey and Emma Eliason Sevey. She was born and raised in Hagerman, Idaho, where she attended grade school and graduated from high school. On Sept. 1, 1944, she married her high school sweetheart, Carl...

Aug 9, 2016

Our mother passed away Aug. 9, 2016. She was a light in each of our lives that will continue to shine as we reflect on an amazing life filled with achievement, but lived with selflessness and humility. Mother was an accomplished pianist and organist whose music was a ministry to many throughout her life. Playing for congregational hymns, choir...

Aug 8, 2016

Wendi passed away peacefully at home after a yearlong battle with cancer. Wendi overcame many health challenges in her life and she faced this final battle with the same positive attitude and clever wit that has always made difficult times easier on those around her. Wendi dedicated her life and career to helping others. She always cheered for the...

Aug 3, 2016

Feliciana H. Castilleja, a College Place resident, age 88, passed away in Walla Walla on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. She departed this life peacefully and in the company of her family.

Feliciana was born in Edinburg, Texas, on April 20, 1928, to Juan and Alafonsa (Camero) Hernandez. She attended school in Edinburg, completing junior-high. In December 1944,...

Aug 2, 2016

Susan Rana Yaw of Ephrata passed away on August 2, 2016, surrounded by her family and friends in the home of her parents in Dixie.

On July 18, 1973, in Walla Walla, this precious little girl was born. Little Susan loved to learn; she breezed through local elementary schools and, in 1991, graduated from Walla Walla Highs...

Jul 30, 2016

Helen Sauer, 79, passed away at her home. Viewing will be at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, on Wednesday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1st Congregational Church, Thursday at 1 p.m. with interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, 2120 S. 2nd Ave. Helen was born to Leo and Nellie...