Obituary Listing

Jun 3, 2024

Dr. Maurice W. Windsor, 96, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024, in Pullman, WA. He was born in a leap year on February 28, 1928, in Gillingham, Kent, England to Bertie and Annie Windsor.

Dr. Windsor was a Professor of Chemistry at Washington State University for 20 years and was known for his work with lasers...

Jun 2, 2024

Zona Robertson, 83, passed away on June 2, 2024 in Colfax, Washington. She was born on February 25, 1941 in Wallace, Idaho. Zona retired after 47 years of continuous employment as a multiple line insurance agent for Nationwide Insurance and as a real estate appraiser, both in WA and ID. By 1967, Zona's marriage had ended and she had...

May 27, 2024

Evelyn Draper, longtime Garfield area resident, passed away May 27, 2024 at the Fairwinds Assisted Living facility in Spokane. She was 94. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:30 in the afternoon at the Colfax Cemetery. Evelyn Rita (Russell) Draper was born November 29, 1929. Evelyn was born in Froid, Montana at her grandmother's...

May 27, 2024

Fern Enos Nafziger

Fern Enos Nafziger, 85, passed away on May 27, 2024. She was born on May 9, 1939, in Colfax, Washington to Renol and Catherine Long. She lived in Almota during her childhood and adolescence and attended the one room schoolhouse there. She then attended Colfax High School, graduating in 1957. She married Lynn Enos...

May 24, 2024

Della J. Ruddy, 87, of Pullman, WA passed away May 24, 2024 at Regency of Pullman retirement community.  Della was born December 23, 1936 to Deuward & Pearl (Anderson) Lawrence in Valley City, ND.  Della was a member of the exceptional 1955 Graduation Class of Rogers High School in Spokane, WA.  Della met Allan J. Ruddy on a dance...

May 22, 2024

Betty K Adams, 92

Our beloved Dr. Betty Adams departed this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Pullman Regional Hospital.

Betty Kathleen Adams was born early in the Great Depression in 1931 in Springfield, Missouri to Isabel Martha Adams (née Lambeth) and Herbert Maupin Adams. Her father was a school teacher, and being...

May 21, 2024

Brady Scott Pitts, age 22, was taken home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

He was born February 19, 2002 in Spokane Valley, Washington to Verlie and Dawn Pitts. In 2004, Brady became the best big brother to Mason Pitts and led him on a journey of remarkable companionship.

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May 21, 2024

James Repp, auditor of Whitman County from 1974 to 1994, passed away peacefully at age 97 in his hometown of Colfax, Washington, on May 21, 2024. Jim was a devoted husband, father, and friend who will be deeply missed. Born in Colfax to Peter and Anna Repp on August 4, 1926, Jim spent his entire life in Colfax, deeply...

May 18, 2024

Gale Henry Manning, resident of Dayton, passed away May 18, 2024 at his home. He was 86.

Gale was born October 26, 1937 in Burley, Idaho and was raised in nearby Springdale. He was employed as a salesman early in his first marriage and his wife remarked, "He was such a good salesman he could sell anything."...

May 16, 2024

Eugene Max Hubble, 80, longtime school teacher, passed away on May 16, 2024 in St. John. Max was born on July 11, 1941 to Austin and Rose Hubble in Longview, WA. he lived in Cathlamet until the 5th grade when his parents moved to St. John. He graduated in 1959 and excelled in all sports. After graduations, he attended...

May 16, 2024

SHIRLEY JEAN SCHULTHEIS, 95

Shirley Jean (Grieser) Schultheis, 95, died peacefully at Bishop Place Senior Living in Pullman, on Thursday, May 16, 2024.  Born July 10, 1928 in Genesee, ID to Martin and Julalia (Esser) Grieser, she was the second of five children.  She came from humble beginnings on the farm, helping alongside her family to bring...

May 14, 2024

Sandra Kay Morasch, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2024 after a long battle of heart problems and other health ailments at Methodist Germantown in Germantown, TN. She was born to the late Gwendolyn Aiken and Wayne Aiken on July 9, 1951 in Spokane, Washington.

Sandy was a graduate of North...

May 12, 2024

William and Rachel Paul, married for 69 years, each died within a day of each other. William Roger Paul, eleven days shy of his 94th birthday, died on May 11, 2024. Rachel Marie Paul aged 89, died on May 12.

William, who his friends called Bill, ran two different businesses during his career. He owned a Chevron...

May 11, 2024

William and Rachel Paul, married for 69 years, each died within a day of each other. William Roger Paul, eleven days shy of his 94th birthday, died on May 11, 2024. Rachel Marie Paul aged 89, died on May 12.

William, who his friends called Bill, ran two different businesses during his career. He owned a Chevron...

May 10, 2024

Ella Louise Elkins Ellis "Weezie", 89, passed away on May 10, 2024 at Pullman Regional Hospital. She was born August 11, 1934 to George and Esther (Eurich) Black in Spokane, WA. She grew up in Oakesdale graduating with the class of 1952. She married Frank N. Elkins in 1952 and together they welcomed four children; Dana, Marian, Terry, and...

May 10, 2024

Matthew Glenn Carey was born March 29, 1925 in Rapid City, South Dakota. The third of four children born to Mathew George and Ellen (O'Kane) Carey and passed away May 10, 2024 at the age of 99.

Matt spent his early years in Murdo. S.D., a place he always said was dirty and ugly, but he loved...

May 8, 2024

Paul Andrew Schluneger, lifelong area resident, passed away May 8, 2024 at his Colfax home from cancer. He was 74.

Paul was born December 10, 1949 to John and Veronica "Joey" Schluneger in Colfax. He was one of seven children raised in the Onecho area. He attended Colfax High School, graduating in 1968. He attended one year...

May 7, 2024

Katie Schmick passed away peacefully in Colfax, Washington on May 7, 2024. She lived a full life to the age of ninety-six. She was born in Corvallis, Oregon on January 28, 1928. She grew up in Spokane and attended WSU. There she met her husband to be, Lloyd Schmick. They settled in on the farm outside of Colfax where...

May 7, 2024

Agnes Marie Eoff, 107, of Pullman, WA passed away May 7, 2024 at Pullman Regional Hospital.  Marie was born February 1, 1917 in Yakima, WA to Andrew & Mary (Mondor) Slavin.  She grew up in Yakima, graduating from Yakima High School and attended Junior College there as well.  Marie later attended St. Catherine College in St. Paul, MN, finishing...

May 3, 2024

Orvil Charley Sears Jr. was born at his grandparents' home in Elba, Idaho on August 20, 1939, the firstborn to Orvil Charley Sears Sr. and Edris Rae Ward.  His sister, Lana Rae, joined the family in 1942.  Dad passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by his side on May 3, 2024.  He was 84.

Dad...