Obituary Listing

Jan 23, 2013

George Henry Barker went to be with his Lord and Savior and join his family and friends that were awaiting him there on January 23rd 2013. George was born in a cabin on Main Street, in Conconnully Washington May 10th 1920 to George E. Barker and Iva (Segle). George was the youngest of three children. By the time George was...

Jan 17, 2013

He always called himself a side-hill gouger, fitting for a man who scraped out a living as a logger and a farmer. On January 17, 2013, William Keith Fletcher passed away while snowmobiling on the back ridge of his home place. Known by everyone as Keith, he was born October 7, 1935, in Okanogan, Washington, to Shirley and Alice Fletcher....

Jan 13, 2013

James "Jim" Woodson Pruitt, age 91, of Tonasket, died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee .  He was born September 27, 1921 in Okalona , MS to James Montgomery and Olga Reed Pruitt.

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Children: James E. Pruitt (Alta) of Republic; Kathleen Pruitt...

Jan 9, 2013

Ralph W. Patterson, of Oroville, died Wednesday, January 9 th . As was his wish, he was at home, with his family by his side.

Ralph was born to James and Williametta Patterson in Seattle on November 9, 1927. He was one of nine children in the family, and learned early the value...

Jan 1, 2013

Angela Marie Foster, age 34 of Republic, Washington passed away at home in the loving care of her family and hospice, in the early morning hours of the first day of January 2013. Angie was born in Clarendon, Texas on August 21, 1978 to Pat and Dewey Foster.

As...

Jan 1, 2013

Raymond Elmer Colbert, a life-long orchardist and community volunteer, passed away peacefully at his home on Boundary Lane in Oroville, Washington on January 1 st .

Ray was born in Tonasket on December 19, 1932 to Esther Owens Colbert and John Henry Colbert. Ray graduated from Tonasket High School in 1950. He married...

Dec 25, 2012

Rick Michael Allen, 51, passed on December 25 at home in Oroville after a long and brave battle with cancer. Rick grew up in Oroville fishing and prospecting at his favorite spots such as Palmer Lake, Molson Lake, Similkameen River and Myers Creek. He attended schools in Oroville and graduated from Oroville High School in 1980. Rick also attended Spokane...

Dec 23, 2012

Arthur Emmanuel Westlund, age 102, of Tonasket, died December 23, 2012 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket, WA.  He was born July 17, 1910 in Anoka, Minnesota to John and Mary Westlund. Art was raised on a farm 12 miles north of Anoka, MN.  He was hard working and industrious.  In his late teens, Art was custom farming with...

Dec 22, 2012

Dennis Robert Lorz, 64, of Tonasket, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away suddenly on Dec. 22nd, 2012. Dennis was born on July 1st, 1948 to Cameron 'Bob' and Rosalie Lorz in Tonasket, Washington. They lived on Spectacle Lake and Dennis went to school in Tonasket through the first grade. The family then moved to Oroville where they...

Dec 8, 2012

John Steg, age 89, passed away in his sleep peacefully at home in Oroville.  He was born to Alseit and Elsie Steg in Sandpoint, Idaho where he experienced several outdoor adventures.  Both he and his brother Bob's childhood antics can even be found in some of Patrick McManus' stories of outdoor life in northern Idaho.  John's own colorful stories included: ...

Nov 13, 2012

Delores Genevieve (Picard Cook) Stalder died November 13, 2012 at Tonasket, Washington. She was 93 years old. She had been a resident of Tonasket for 53 years.

Delores was born August 31, 1919 in Omak, Washington to Stanley and Agnes (Potvin) Picard. It was there she attended school and...

Nov 11, 2012

Ancel (Hoss) Watson, 67, of Republic, Washington passed away on November 11, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He is survived by his wife, four children Cindy, Ancel III, Heather, all of Republic and Shane of Packwood, WA; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed. At his request, no services will be held.

Oct 31, 2012

Wilma Ann Carper age 82 of Oroville died on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at her home in Oroville. She was born in Midway, (Paris) Arkansas on April 21, 1930 to parents OM and Bess Miller. On August 26, 1949, Ann married the love of her life, Cyril Carper. In March of 1955 they moved to Oroville. Ann was a homemaker...

Oct 13, 2012

Janetta Eloise Hambly age 80 of Republic died on Saturday October 13, 2012 at Ferry County Hospital in Republic. Janetta was born on November 3, 1931 in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was a loving wife to Marion Hambly and devoted mother to daughter, Patricia and sons, Mikel and Randy. Janetta enjoyed gardening and collecting dolls.

Oct 12, 2012

Nancy Jane Bishop, age 48, of Republic passed away October 12, 2012 at home.  She was born January 26, 1964 in St. Petersburg, Florida.  Nancy lived all over the country, making friends everywhere she went.    She always put others first, especially her children.  She enjoyed decorating, crafting and baking for others, more so during the holidays.  She was a waitress/bartender...

Oct 11, 2012

Lloyd L. Campbell passed away October 11, 2012 in Wenatchee, Washington. He was born May 2, 1934 to Patrick Riley and Cecilia Campbell in Clinton, BC, Canada. Lloyd worked in apple orchards, packing sheds, and the Valley Evaporating Co. He also worked as a janitor for Fao's Restaurant and Prince's store. Lloyd was known for...

Oct 1, 2012

Johnny Howard Cannaday, 62, of Oroville, WA died Monday, October 1, 2012 in Spokane, WA. He was born June 9, 1950 in Rogers, Arkansas to Claude and Mary Cannaday. Johnny served in the US Army in Vietnam. He was later stationed in Colorado, and lived in Oroville after he was discharged. Johnny drove long haul truck until he retired...

Sep 28, 2012

Jerry J. Gerjets, Born April 9, 1955, to Stella and Harry Gerjets, passed away suddenly at his home in Tonasket, WA. September 28. He is survived by his son Dana Bjornson, sisters Karen Aase, Janet Buttenschoen, brothers John and Andrew Pinkey. There will be a memorial October 20th, at Sumas Advent Christian Church at 2:00, with a reception to follow.

Sep 19, 2012

Howard Arthur Cumbo, 81, died peacefully in the North Valley Extended care in Tonasket WA September 19, 2012. Howard was born December 10, 1930 to Alva and Irene (Ludwig) Cumbo in Leavenworth WA. Howard's family lived for a brief time in the Methow Valley before settling in Chewelah Wa where he graduated High School in 1949. After High School Howard...

Aug 23, 2012

Malcolm Hall

April 22, 1933 – August 23, 2012

Mal lost his courageous battle with cancer on the morning of August 23, 2012, in the arms of the love of his life, Betty, and holding the hand...