Patricia Wilma Largent
Jan 12, 2026
Patricia Wilma Largent, 95, died January 12, 2026, at Eagle Springs, College Place, WA.
A Memorial Service will be held on January 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the Waitsburg Christian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Waitsburg Christian Church through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Friends and family are invited to sign...
Janet Alene Gehlhausen
Jan 7, 2026
Janet Gehlhausen, 86, of Camas, Washington, passed away on January 7, 2026, with family by her side. Waiting to greet her are her husband, Larry; her brother, Floyd; her sister-in-law, Carol; her nephew, Dale; and her parents, Floyd and Hazel.
Janet is survived by her three children, Pamela Hanger (Jay), Steve Gehlhausen (Cathy), and Marla Capra (David); three grandchildren; numerous nieces,...
Evelyn Frances Sherrod Fletcher
Jan 4, 2026
Evelyn Frances Sherrod Fletcher, 102, passed away on January 4, 2026, at her home at Wheatland Village in Walla Walla, Washington.
Evelyn was born July 31, 1923, in Tekoa, Washington, to Roy and Zoe Briggs Sherrod. She attended school in Tekoa, graduating as Salutatorian from Tekoa High School with the class of 1940. She then enrolled at Whitman College, where she...
Gilbert Edwin Cunningham Jr
Jan 2, 2026
Gilbert Edwin Cunningham Jr. passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on January 2, 2026, in College Place after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. Gilbert was born on December 26, 1942, in Dayton, Washington. His grandparents, Harry and Mary Cunningham, helped watch him while his dad, Gilbert Edwin Cunningham Sr., had joined the Navy and his...
Moses Rodriguez Crispin
Jan 1, 2026
Moses Rodriguez Crispin passed on to join his beloved parents, Martha Alicia Rodriguez Crispin and Pedro Crispin Sr., and his older brother, Pedro Crispin Jr., on January 1, 2026.
Moses was born on November 11, 1981, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Pedro Crispin and Martha Rodriguez Crispin. As the youngest of six siblings, Moses was outgoing, mischievous, and always eager to...
Virginia Louise Davenport Carpenter
Dec 25, 2025
Virginia Louise Davenport Carpenter, 87, of Walla Walla, Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 25, 2025.
She was born June 3, 1938, in Wenatchee, Washington, and spent her early years in the gold-mining town of Blewett. She later moved to Auburn, Washington, where she graduated from high school in 1956. In 1957, she married George Carpenter, and together...
Jean Marlys Anderson Miller
Dec 24, 2025
Jean Marlys Anderson Miller, 82, died December 24, 2025, at her home.
Jean was born on March 5, 1943, to Everett and Clara Anderson in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
There will be no service per her request.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.
Mary Marie York
Dec 20, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Marie York on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA. Mary lived her life fearlessly and touched many lives with her compassion, faith, and deep loyalty to her friends and family.
Mary was born in Walla Walla on March 10, 1956. She...
Darlene Ann Sutherland
Dec 16, 2025
Darlene Sutherland, 89, of Walla Walla, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 16, 2025.
Darlene was born on May 18, 1936, to Vier and Esther Keller in Parma, Idaho. After graduating from Parma High School, she attended Boise Jr. College. Darlene went to work for Boise Cascade in Boise, Idaho.
On a visit to her parents, who were working in...
Mary Ann Applebee
Dec 15, 2025
A Life Well Lived
Mary Ann Applebee passed away peacefully in Walla Walla, Washington, after a courageous 10-year journey with Alzheimer's disease. She was 87. Born in Loup City, Nebraska, on June 14, 1938, on Flag Day. Mary Ann lived a life defined by devotion to family, friendship, service, and celebration.
Mary Ann met the love of her life, Don Applebee, while...
Robert Gary Rickel
Dec 12, 2025
Robert Gary “Bob” Rickel, of Waitsburg, Washington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center on December 12, 2025. He was 92 years old.
Bob was born February 20, 1933, in Omak, Washington, to parents Wilfred and Ida Mae (Howe) Rickel. He spent the first years of his life in a log cabin on his parents’ homestead near...
Johnnie Francis Hutsell
Dec 12, 2025
Beloved husband and father, Johnnie Francis Hutsell, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He passed peacefully, knowing he was deeply loved by his family and friends.
Johnnie was born in Graff, Missouri, at his family's home on December 24, 1936, to Don and Margaret Hutsell.
He grew up in Graff, Missouri, and attended nearby Houston High School in Houston, Missouri. He...
Jeanine Ann Rahn
Dec 11, 2025
Jeanine Ann (Huff) Rahn, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at Parkview Memory Care in Walla Walla, Washington, the city where she was born on August 23, 1935. Her long and faith-filled life was a testament to love, devotion, and grace.
Jeanine was the beloved wife of Harold Rahn and the devoted mother of four sons: Tim, Daniel,...
Jeannette Jackson Murphy
Dec 10, 2025
Jeannette Jackson Murphy, Beloved Artist and Mother, passed peacefully surrounded by family. After studying art at the Sorbonne in Paris and at Whitman College, Jeannette exhibited her vibrant artwork in Paris, Boston, New York, Seattle, and elsewhere. Born to former Whitman College Dean Dr. Paul Jackson and Jeannette Gertrude Jackson, co-founders of the Little Theater of Walla Walla, Jeannette is...
David Dean Locati
Dec 6, 2025
David Dean Locati, 86, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Despite the challenges of the illness, he never lost his sense of humor, his graciousness, or his deep respect for those who cared for him.
Dave was born on September 17, 1939, in Walla Walla, Washington, to August Peter “Gus” and Frances “Wilma” (Hurst)...
Norman Edwin Reinhardt
Dec 6, 2025
Norman took his final trip on Saturday, December 6, 2025. We can't imagine the adventures awaiting him in his new heavenly home.
He was born on October 3, 1929, to Edwin and Mildred (Johnson) Reinhardt at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, WA. Norman's sister, Shirley, completed the family four years later.
He was educated in College Place and Walla Walla schools,...
Janice Rae Riley
Dec 4, 2025
Touchet resident, Janice Rae Riley, 88, died December 4, 2025, at Park Manor Rehabilitation Center in Walla Walla.
Janice was born on December 17, 1936, in Walla Walla to Leonard N. Adams and Leta Berry Adams. She attended Walla Walla schools and graduated from Wa-Hi in 1955. She attended Linfield College. She was introduced to Louis Riley by mutual friends, and...
Brian Dennis Heller
Dec 4, 2025
Brian “Uncle B” Heller, 74, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Walla Walla, Washington. Born on June 23, 1951, in Seattle, Washington, Brian lived a life marked by humor, generosity, and deep devotion to his family.
Brian spent many years as the owner and operator of Walla Walla Sweeper Service, where he built lasting relationships within the community through his...
Ronald Williams Tompkins
Dec 3, 2025
Ronald Williams Tompkins, 95, born November 27, 1930, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, in Walla Walla at the Veterans Home.
Born in Walla Walla, Washington, he was the son of the late Veryl Hayden Tompkins and Eva Mae Williams.
Ron graduated from Walla Walla High School and subsequently received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Washington State University in...
Mary Liebermann Phillips
2025
Mary Liebermann Phillips, nee Mary Margaret Liebermann, was born on February 5, 1940, and passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 85. Mary was born in Santa Paula, California, to John and Elizabeth Liebermann and moved to the Waitsburg-Dayton area in the late 1940s when her parents purchased land.
Mary attended a two-room schoolhouse in Huntsville, Washington, from...
