Obituary Listing

Dec 1, 2024

Craig Carl Anderson passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024 after battling cancer for many years.  Craig was born in Republic, Washington on August 30, 1960 to Carl and Ruth Anderson.  He graduated from Republic High School in 1979.  He was proud to say he had a fulfilling career starting at the age of 14 at his family owned...

Nov 30, 2024

Donald "Don/Donnie" Wayne Whittington, Sr., also known as Joseph E. Whittington on Facebook.

On Saturday, November 30, 2024, Don passed away comforted by his wife Christine and other family members at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane WA, following a short illness. Don was 76 years old.

On Saturday October 23, 1948 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas...

Nov 22, 2024

Karen Ann (Lorz) Frisbie, age 55, of Oroville died peacefully in her sleep on November 22, 2024. Karen was born in Tonasket, WA July 15, 1969 to Lester and Betty Lorz.

At age 18 Karen moved to Oceanside, NY to become a nanny until moving to Winsted, CT in 1999. While living in Winsted she met the...

Nov 21, 2024

On November 21, 2024, Dealey Ann Leggett passed away peacefully with family members by her side. At her request, there will be no service. The essence of our Mom would not be about grieving her loss, but celebrating that she lived life on her terms. There was never a person more independent, strong, and passionate about enjoying and experiencing...

Nov 21, 2024

Floyd Rise; Husband, Dad and Grandpa; walked on from this life on Thursday morning, November 21 with his family gathered around him. Everyone got a chance to say they loved him and goodbye before he left.

He was born and grew up on the family ranch near Molson, the middle child of Ole and Jessie Rise. He...

Nov 15, 2024

Donald Dean Dirks was born in Kansas November 18, 1936 to John and Edna Dirks. Don later moved with his parents to Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Don met the love of his life, Sharon Lynne Barton and they married on August 3, 1958 in Bonners Ferry. Don and Sharon had three children, Loren, Darrell and Dawn Marie. Don...

Nov 14, 2024

Florence Katherine Melanephy Kelly Rise, of Oroville, WA, went to be with her Lord on November 14, 2024 at the age of 83 surrounded by loved ones. Known to many as Floss/Flossie, Florence was a beloved 'Sis', mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and community member.

Born in San Francisco, on July 5, 1941 to parents Clarence Lynaugh Melanephy and...

Nov 12, 2024

Dale Kenley Sewell, 92, died peacefully in his sleep on November 12, 2024, in Omak, Washington. Dale was born November 1, 1932, on the family farm in Denison, Iowa, to Alice LuVerne Tucker and Herbert Baak. Dale's father Herbert passed in 1934 and his mother Alice married Lumen Paul (L.P.) Sewell in July 1936. L.P. and Alice had three...

Nov 10, 2024

Norbert "Norbie" James Shew passed away on Sunday, November 10th, 2024. He was in the comfort of his home with family surrounding him when he was called to return to our heavenly Father. Norbie was born in Trinidad, CO, attending Holy Trinity parochial school for grades K-12. He attended the University of Notre Dame to play football but his...

Nov 5, 2024

Glenn Lee "Butch" Miller, 81, of Tonasket passed away on November 5, 2024 at his home.  He was born on October 18, 1943 in Tonasket to parents Floyd O. and Blanche M. (Didra) Miller.  Butch graduated from Tonasket High School in 1962 and then went to work at the Chevrolet Dealership, George's Super Service.  In 1968 Butch got his...

Nov 1, 2024

Michael Lidstrand, 74, resident of Oroville, WA passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket, WA. Mike was born Dec. 19, 1949 at Trinity Hospital in Jamestown, ND to Mary Jean and Vernon Lidstrand. He attended St. John's Academy and was a 1968 graduate of Jamestown High School. Mike received degrees from The North Dakota...

Oct 30, 2024

David Lidstrand age 75 of Oroville, WA passed away on October 30, 2024. David was born December 11, 1948 in Jamestown, North Dakota. David, Dave, Dad, Grandpa Dave, Larry, was a kind person. He would go out of his way to help those that he cared about. Dave was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. Dave grew...

Oct 14, 2024

Claire Jean Grimm, a longtime resident of Republic, Washington, passed away on October 14, 2024 just short of her 99th birthday. "Jean" was born on October 27, 1925 to Clare and Ella Dunlap in Molson, Washington graduating from Omak High School in 1946.

Jean married Roy "Brownie" Grimm on October 26, 1946, where they settled in Oroville...

Oct 4, 2024

Cherie Newkirk, age 77, of Oroville, WA died October 4, 2024 in Tonasket. She was born September 10, 1947 in San Francisco, CA to parents Wallace and Marion Gobin. She moved to Washington from California in 1968 with her former husband, Melvin Newkirk, Jr. and they later divorced in 1980. She lived in Camas, Washougal, Vancouver, and Ocean Park...

Oct 2, 2024

Wanda Kay Mattix, 79, of Loomis, Washington, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. Born in Fairplay, Colorado, on September 15, 1945, to Stanley G. Cook and Opal G. (Darrah) Cook, Wanda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She touched many lives with her warmth and love for the outdoors.

Wanda is survived by...

Sep 29, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) Barbara Felicijan Kelley, 93, died peacefully at Guardian Angel Home in Richland, Washington in the presence of her loving daughter, Katie, on September 29, 2024.

Betty was born on March 21, 1931, in Melvindale, Michigan to Jacob and Mary Felicijan. She was the middle child of 3 and the only girl. In 1945, she and...

Sep 28, 2024

Joyce Arlene Gregory, age 87, of Keller, WA died September 28, 2024 at the Coulee Medical Center. She was born June 4, 1937 in Nespelem, WA to parents Harry & Faye Martin. Joy grew up in the San Poil Valley and at the age of 17 she entered into a 22-year marriage to Airman Frank Stillings with whom she...

Sep 27, 2024

Dennis "DJ" Cromwell Jr., born on August 16, 1974, to Dennis Cromwell Sr. and Dee Harrison in Yakima, Washington, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He spent his childhood in Outlook, Republic, and Sunnyside, Washington, and is survived by his beloved mother, Dee, his wife of 21 years, Sara Cromwell, and their four cherished children: Trey, Tim,...

Sep 26, 2024

Roger A. Stucker passed away, surrounded by his loving family, at Central Washington Hospital on September 26, 2024 after an extended hospital stay. He was able to continue caring for others by his gift of sight through corneal donation.

Roger was born March 12, 1953 in Genesee, Idaho. The family moved to Sun Cove Resort near Oroville...

Sep 24, 2024

Alice Marie (Caddy) Pitt was born May 28, 1933 to Thomas S and Alice (Wilding) Caddy in Loup City, Nebraska and passed away September 24, 2024 at home in Tonasket, WA where she lived with her beloved Furry Friends and constant companions.

She moved with her family as a young girl to Chelan, WA, attended school and...