Obituary Listing

Dec 26, 2019

Elaine Louise (Johnston) Hartman, 67, of Wauconda, WA and Camano Island, WA passed away December 26, 2019 in Wauconda, WA.

She was born to Betty L. Logan and Earl P. Johnston in Everett, WA on 12/30/1951, graduated from Cascade High School (1971), and received her CNA, LPN, and Registered Nurse (RN) certifications/degrees from Everett Community College (1974).She...

Dec 23, 2019

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Sarah. Sarah Lorain Schatzel passed away on December 23, 2019. Sarah was born October 23, 2010 to parents Bob and Laura Schatzel in Kennewick, Washington.

Sarah loved her animals, especially her dog Jewels and her kittens. Her favorite time of year was summer. Sarah loved...

Dec 9, 2019

Shirley Pickering, 74, of Ellisforde passed away December 9th at the North Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. She was born December 20th 1944 in Tonasket to Jay and Dorothy (Miller) Hill. She attended the Loomis school house and later graduated from the Tonasket High school in 1963. Like her mother, Shirley is known for her cooking and baking. She...

Dec 5, 2019

Carlene Yvonne Koontz, age 54, of Republic died December 5, 2019 at her home in Republic. She was born March 28, 1965 in Spokane to parents Charles and Sharon (Fischer) Koontz.

Carlene was baptized in Spokane and received Holy Communion at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Republic. She began school in Spokane and after kindergarten attended Republic...

Nov 30, 2019

Arnold "John" Shaw, age 64, of Tonasket, Washington died on November 30, 2019 at North Valley Hospital.

John Shaw was born on September 13, 1955 in Sedro Wolley, Washington to his parents Anna Marie and "A" Jackson Shaw.

John was a 12 year graduate of Brewster High School. In his youth he enjoyed team roping...

Nov 24, 2019

Alfred Gordon Jackson, 89, died November 24, 2019 in Tonasket. He was born in 1930 to Carrie & Gordon Jackson. Alfred attended Oroville schools, graduating in 1949. He later attended trade school in Spokane and trained as a welder and heavy equipment mechanic.

Alfred served in the Army during the Korean conflict and was stationed in Germany....

Nov 18, 2019

Clifton "John" Brooks, age 80, of Oroville, WA passed away peacefully at his home on Monday November 18 th , 2019.  John was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.  He served a 4 year tour in the Army.  John owned and operated a successful towing and auto body repair in Maple Valley, WA called Brooks Towing and Maple Valley...

Nov 16, 2019

Diane Ballard, age 91 of Republic, Washington died on November 16, 2019 in the Adult Family Home in Republic. She was born October 14, 1928 in Wenatchee, Washington.

She eventually moved to Republic where she has lived for 46 years, working many years at the Ferry County Hospital. She very much enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She...

Nov 10, 2019

William Terence Conner, 88, travelled to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully surrounded by his loving Wife and Family Nov. 10, 2019, due to complications from cancer. He was born Oct. 28, 1931 a few minutes before his twin sister Mary, to Herbert S. Conner and Marie Ann (Schaller) at the McDonald birthing house in Okanogan, Wash. Terry...

Nov 8, 2019

Raymond Harold Timm passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019, three days after his 75th birthday. He was born on November 5, 1944 to Harold and Inez Timm in Spokane, Washington. Ray grew up in Harrington, WA on a wheat and cattle farm where he fell in love with farming and cattle from an early age. After high school...

Oct 30, 2019

Vivian Lois Birch Emry arrived for the party on Christas Eve 1922, in Whitetail Montana. It was a party she always loved from the planning to the cleaning up. From the beginning of her life to the end, 10/30/2019.

The fourth child of Vera and Archie Birch, she would ultimately be one of ten children. Vivian is...

Oct 27, 2019

Melody Webb, age 59, died on October 27, 2019 at home. Melody was born on March 21, 1960 in Barnesville, Ohio to her parents Ben and Beulah (Johns) Jenkins.

Melody loved being around family and friends, and she loved going on motorcycle rides. She worked at Reman Reload for over 20 years.

Melody is survived...

Oct 26, 2019

Richard Harold Raab, Age 78, passed away at home on October 26th, 2019. Dick was born at the McDonald House in Okanogan, WA on August 12th, 1941 to Harold E. and Opal (Powell) Raab. Dick spent all of his youth growing up in Omak, riding his bike around, fishing the creek and playing with his friends. He played football...

Oct 20, 2019

Shannon King, age 48, of Oroville, Washington passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket, Washington. Shannon Marie King was born March 6, 1971 in Tonasket, Washington to parents Ed and Patricia King. Shannon grew up in Oroville and graduated from Oroville High School in1989. Shannon attended classes...

Oct 17, 2019

Doris Ilene Hughes died peacefully at home on Thursday October 17, 2019. Doris was born to Carl and Edith Nordhus at the family farmhouse during a snowstorm in Clark, South Dakota. Her family drove to Washington State in 1935, and lived in the Rock Island area until they moved to Sunnyslope, where she attended school through Jr. High. Doris...

Oct 15, 2019

Dennis Allen Clinkenbeard, age 78, of Wenatchee, WA passed peacefully October 15, 2019. Dennis was born May 2, 1941 in Tonasket, WA to parents Harold and Lucile Clinkenbeard. He graduated from Molson High School and attended WVC & CWU. Dennis was drafted into the U. S. Navy and served on the USS Constellation & later graduated from WSU in...

Sep 26, 2019

Jacob Wayne Reese, 29 years old, beloved son and brother passed away on September 26th, 2019.

Jake loved the outdoors, his family and friends, and of course, his twin turbo 6.4L Ford F-350. He never missed the opportunity to pull over on the side of the road to enjoy...

Sep 13, 2019

Brice William Carroll passed away on September 13, 2019 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane at the age of 64. He was born in Saratoga Springs, New York on March 10, 1955. Brice loved to go camping and canoeing, anything that had to do with the outdoors. Brice was on the Oroville Fire Department for 20 years....

Aug 25, 2019

Kathleen A. Crowder, age 65, died August 25, 2019 at the Ferry County Memorial Hospital. If you were with Kathy, you were having fun. She always had a laugh and a smile. She was the eternal optimist who offered words of encouragement to those around her no matter the activity. Kathy loved all children and animals and they loved...

Aug 21, 2019

Ruth Woehl, 79, of Bonney Lake, and later, Tonasket, Washington, went Home to her Lord and Savior on August 21st, 2019, as her children Chuck, Cindy and daughter-in-law Kandice held her hands. She was born in 1939, in Yakima, Washington, the daughter of late Walter and Iva Johnson. She was the oldest of 4 siblings, and is survived by...