Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 19, 2026

Franklin C Holmes was born in Tonasket, WA February 15,1935 and passed away in Omak, WA February 19th, 2026. He is survived by his sister Beverly Faber, his daughter Hiede Holmes, his grandson Caleb Holmes and his wife Pardis Noor. He also left behind multiple nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, as well as a number of...

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 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...

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: “Forward, 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

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...

Apr 15, 2026

Pat was born in White Swan, Washington, on September 14, 1941, the first of five children to Ralph and Marian Young. Growing up on farms and orchards shaped her early life-long days, steady hands, and a work ethic that stayed with her for all her years. When the Young family later moved to Manson, Washington, Pat entered high school...

Apr 12, 2026

Louise Naomi Haaland, aged 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 12, 2026, at her home in Tonasket, Washington. Born on July 28, 1940, in Okanogan, Washington, to Warren and Eulah Ayers, Louise was the second of seven children. She spent her childhood on the family's farm on Salmon Creek before marrying David Haaland in 1956 and...

Apr 12, 2026

I was born in the Ferry County Hospital in Republic Washington to Tommie and Joyce Nee on October 8th, 1952. A few days later my Daddy and Mom took me on the most amazing car drive of my life. I couldn't see very well, but I remember the feelings filling the car ...beautiful. The car was full of hope,...

Apr 9, 2026

Glenna K. Jones age 84 of Tonasket died on April 9, 2026 at her home in Aeneas Valley.  She was born on November 6, 1941 in Tonasket to parents Tom Aparico and Dolly Kiesecker.  Glenna was raised in Tonasket where she met and married Charles Jones in 1960.  She worked at Smith and Nelson Apple Shed as a packer...

Apr 1, 2026

Patricia Ann Arbuckle (Patti) age 92 of Tonasket WA passed away peacefully in her home on April 1, 2026. She was born in Fresno, CA on July 5, 1933 to Gladys and Bert William Buckland. She grew up in San Diego CA spending most of her younger years involved in music and Little Theater. She was an honor thespian...