Obituary Listing

Jul 11, 2026

Richard “Dick” Garner, 86, of Oroville, Washington passed away on July 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving children.

Dick was born on May 28, 1940 to Orval and Anne (Monte) Garner. He grew up in Issaquah, WA and proudly served in the United States Army, including time stationed in South Korea. After completing his military service, he attended and graduated from...

Jun 1, 2026

Sandra June Anderson, 79 of Wauconda, WA

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Sandra June Anderson, a most beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and best friend. She entered into Jesus Christ’s loving arms on June 1st, 2026.

Born on March 13th, 1947 in Orange Co., California, she graduated from Laguna Beach High School in 1965 and went...

May 1, 2026

Derek J. Rairdan, of Tonasket, Washington, passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 47.

He was born on March 16, 1979, in Tonasket to Bill and Connie Rairdan. As the oldest son, Derek shared a lifelong bond with his brothers, Travis and Adam. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Rairdan; his brother, Travis Rairdan; and...

Jul 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of Janet Louise Bretz

Janet Louise Bretz, 71, of Tonasket, Washington, passed from this life on July 25, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend.

Janet was born on March 18,1955, in Monroe, WA to Alan and Bonnie Gardner. She was a graduate of Winthrop High School. She...

Jul 1, 2026

Patricia Ann Dejong 78 of Tonasket died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at her son’s home in Oroville. She was born July 18, 1947 in Tonasket and grew up in Wauconda with her dad and stepmom. As an adult she moved to be close to her sister, Mary, in Trail, BC where she met Donald Dejong. They married and had...

Jun 23, 2026

Robert (Bunk) Ayers, 81, passed away at his Pine Creek home on June 23, 2026. Bunk was born June 17, 1945 to Bob and Bertha Ayers in Omak, Washington. He loved Pine Creek, where he was raised on the family ranch, along with his three younger brothers. And where he raised his family as well. As a young man he...

Jun 20, 2026

Billi Jayne was born February 11, 1954 as the first child of Janet Marie Stowe and Edwin Randolph Johnson. Her parents later divorced and she was adopted by her mother’s second husband, a wonderful man who went by the name Jim Casey but had been born as Kenneth Langston (another story for another time). Although BJ was born and raised...

Jun 16, 2026

Grace Wanda Littrell went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026. Wanda was born to Thomas A. and Oklahoma Green September 11, 1938 at Calico Rock, Arkansas. Wanda and her husband Joel Littrell brought their family to Oroville, Washington in October 1962. Wanda has lived in her same house for 60 years. Wanda worked in the Apple industry...

Jun 14, 2026

Bonnie Jeanne Smith. (1923-2026)



With hearts full of gratitude for her 102 years and also sorrow, we announce the passing of Bonnie Jeanne Smith (Holbert) on June 14, 2026.  Born in 1923 in Loomis, Washington, Bonnie developed her love of nature growing up in this close knit rural community. All of her life she was in her element creating beautiful gardens,...

Jun 10, 2026

John W. Jenkins passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2026 in East Wenatchee Washington. He was born on February 2, 1942 to Charles Boyd and Mary Elizabeth Jenkins in Wichita, KS. The family lived in Wichita until John was 4 1/2 years old when the family moved to La Junta Colorado, and later at age 7 moved to Aurora Colorado...

Jun 6, 2026

John F. Davis

May 26, 1948 – June 6, 2026

Husband, father, grandfather and best friend John F. Davis passed into his next world after 78 years of an eventful life. As he would say: “Onward, into the fog…” Born May 26, 1948, in Aberdeen, Washington to Kearney and Dorothy Davis, he died in Republic, Washington on June 6, 2026. John attended...

May 26, 2026

Maria H. Thompson age 78 of Oroville died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the North Valley Hospital in Tonasket. She was born May 15, 1948 in Passau, Germany. At a young age she came to the United States with her siblings, settling in Tacoma. In 1967 she married Chuck Thompson in Tacoma. Following retirement Maria and Chuck moved to...

May 15, 2026

John Gustav Coffelt of Molson, Washington, passed away on May 15th, 2026 at the age of 61. His death was an unexpected shock to all. We believe he died instantly, without suffering, from a heart attack.

John’s friends and neighbors referred to him as the “Park Ranger” because he took care of things on the hill, kept an eye out for...

May 13, 2026

Bertha Grace Wandler, 87, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1939 in Havillah, WA parents to Rollie and Pearl Shaver.

Bertha was known for her heart of gold, generous spirit, and deep love she had for her family and community. She married the love of her life, Herb Wandler, on December 4,...

May 13, 2026

Ernest Paul Schwilke passed away May 13, 2026 at his home in Oroville at the age of 81 due to Lewy Body Dementia. He was born Sept 12, 1944 in Omak to Earnest William Schwilke and Lela (Stebbins) Schwilke. He had 1 brother and 4 sisters. Paul graduated from Oroville High School in 1963 and worked locally in agriculture and...

Apr 26, 2026

Suzanne "Suzie" Mary Castelda, 80, of Tonasket, Washington, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1945, in Tonasket to Florence (née Helm) and Neal Keithley. In 1968, she married Roger Castelda and together they built a life centered on faith, family, and love.

Suzie was a graduate from Tonasket High School...

Apr 25, 2026

Paula was born to Louie and Matilda Meyer on September 8, 1925, in Buhl, Idaho and died peacefully on April 25, 2026, in MJ's adult family home in Republic, Washington.

She lived with her parents and six brothers and sisters on the Clover Tract, a Lutheran community, until she married Harold Lutz in 1943. They moved to...

Apr 20, 2026

Laurie R. Penney (Hoovler)

Laurie R. Penney, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family and community on April 20, 2026 at 8:37 AM, in Tonasket, WA. Laurie was born on March 23, 1957, in Waterloo, IA, to Allen Hoovler and Donna "Ibby" Ceasar. During her elementary...

Apr 19, 2026

James (Jim) Robert Blair passed away peacefully at his home on April 19th, 2026 at the age of 78.He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, a trusted friend, and a pillar of his community. Jim spent much of his career as a produce manager at his local grocery store, where he became a familiar and friendly face to countless...

Apr 16, 2026

Linda McDaniel

May 24, 1942  -  April 16, 2026

Mom passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 16, 2026 and joined Dad.  She was born to Gladys and Max Ramey on May 24, 1942 at home in Oroville.  When mom was three, the family moved to California where she grew...