Penny Rae Gilchrist
Jul 9, 2026
Penny Rae Gilichrist passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on July 9, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Spirit Lake, Idaho on March 8, 1940. She was the 2nd of 5 children of Robert and Wanda Lewis. The family made their home in Steptoe Washington farming and working for the family logging business....
Arlene Hatley
Jul 8, 2026
Arlene Hatley, lifetime Colfax resident passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics in Colfax Washington. She was 92 years old. A memorial service will be at 11 AM Tuesday at Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax.Arlene was born October 24, 1933 in Endicott, Washington. She attended her primary grades in Colfax graduating as the Valedictorian...
Michael Randolph Kelley
Jul 6, 2026
Michael R. Kelley, Pullman resident, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2026 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane from an aortic dissection. He was 76. A graveside service and military honors will be held on Saturday, July 11th, at 11:00 in the Colfax Cemetery.
Michael was born September 10, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gordon and Elaine...
David A. Seamans
Jul 5, 2026
After a long life filled with adventure, service, music and love for others, David A Seamans passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at the age of 99, surrounded by family and friends. He truly exemplified a life well lived.
Born June 13, 1927, in Lawrence, Kansas, David grew up on a small farm with his parents Ruth Fisher Seamans and...
James A. Emerson, Jr.
Jul 1, 2026
James A. Emerson, Jr., 77, of Pullman, WA passed away July 1, 2026 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Jim was born May 5, 1949 in Colfax, WA to James Sr. & Annabelle (Edwards) Emerson. He grew up in Albion, WA and attended school in Pullman. As a child Jim wore braces on his legs and with great...
Kathy Carr
Jun 28, 2026
Kathleen Elaine Carr, a long-time resident of Colfax, WA, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. Kathy was born on July 19, 1949, in Valley City, ND to Simon & Vivian Bjerke.
The oldest of four children, she grew up on her family's dairy-turned-hog farm near Enderlin, ND. Her rural childhood included a one-room schoolhouse, swimming in sloughs with her brothers,...
Gerda Helene Gordon
Jun 23, 2026
Gerda Helene Gordon nee Halbreich, 84, longtime resident of Palm Springs, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, in Pullman, Washington. Born on December 3, 1941 as her parents were fleeing the Nazis, Gerda endured the hardships of growing up during the Holocaust. She received her early education in Red Cross refugee camps in Berlin before immigrating to the United...
Daniel James Gregory II
Jun 21, 2026
Daniel James Gregory, II, 43, of Pullman, WA passed away June 21, 2026 at his Pullman home.
Barbara Ann Strader
Jun 21, 2026
Barbara Ann Strader, born Barbara Ann Blumenschein to Harvey and Geraldine Blumenschein in Colfax, Washington on March 2, 1955, passed away surrounded by the love of her family and the memories of a life beautifully lived.
Raised in Endicott, Barbara graduated from Endicott High School in the class of 1973. She attended college and worked in Spokane briefly before returning to...
P. Ronald "Ron" Wachter
Jun 15, 2026
P. Ronald “Ron” Wachter, 88, of Pullman, Washington planned his last adventure on June 15, 2026, passing peacefully at home, surrounded by his family just as he wanted. Adventure was the thread that ran through Ron’s whole life. Born in Woodburn, OR he was placed in a dresser drawer next to Leonard Weissinfels who would become his best friend. Leonard...
Caden Lee Bennett
Jun 13, 2026
Caden Lee Bennett, 10, passed away on June 13, 2026, at Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle following a tragic accident, surrounded by the love of his parents. Caden was born on August 31, 2015, in Colfax, Washington, to Cody Bennett and Trisha Luft. He spent the first year of his life in LaCrosse before dividing his time between Colfax...
Rachael Caana Swanson
Jun 7, 2026
Rachael Caana Swanson, age 41, passed away on June 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.
Rachael was born on May 16, 1985, in Spokane, Washington, to Sandie Potts and Steve Swanson. She attended school in St. John- Endicott, Federal Way and Mt. Spokane, where she formed many lasting friendships and...
Carol Ann Rubin
Jun 5, 2026
Carol Ann Rubin, age 84, passed away on June 5, 2026 in Colfax, Washington. She was born on April 29, 1942, in Colfax, Washington, to Richard “Dick” and Eleanor (McBride) Haxton. Funeral Services for Carol will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Onecho Bible Church. She will be laid to rest in the Onecho Cemetery...
John Edward Hayes
Jun 4, 2026
John Edward Hayes passed away, June 4, 2026 in Kingman, Arizona. John was born on October 8, 1956 in Colfax, Washington to Edward and Karen Hayes of St. John, Washington. John went to school in Ewan until they consolidated with St. John school. He started school in St. John when he was in the 5th grade and graduated from there...
Hung Le
Jun 2, 2026
Hung Manh Le, 55, of Pullman, WA passed away June 2, 2026 at his Pullman home.. A family service and viewing will be held at Corbeill Funeral Home, 905 S. Grand Ave., in Pullman, WA from 1 PM to 4 PM on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Aubree Mills Harris
May 31, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Aubree Mills Harris, 43, of Pullman, WA, who left us peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Lewiston, ID.
Aubree was born on November 1, 1982, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Chett and Kim Mills. At nine years old, she moved...
Drew Allan Erickson
May 28, 2026
Drew Allan Erickson passed away on May 28, 2026, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle after a lengthy illness. He was 56. He was the son of Norman and Gloria Erickson of Colfax, WA.
Drew grew up in the Dusty area. He graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1988 and from Washington State University in 1993 with a degree in business and...
Richard "Dick" B. Fry
May 27, 2026
Richard (Dick) B. Fry went home to be with the Lord on May 27th, 2026, after suffering a stroke on May 23rd. Dick was born on February 12th, 1923. He celebrated his 100th birthday in 2023 at the Brelsford Visitor Center and many of the towns’ people and from beyond came to celebrate the achievement, even though it was on...
Michael Adam Assenberg
May 26, 2026
The family of Michael Adam Assenberg is deeply saddened to announce his passing on May 26th, 2026. Born on March 5th, 1960 in California, his 66 years were spent full of adventure and activism, touching the hearts of those around him through his humor, love, and sheer tenacity. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Carla; his children, Skyler and...
Carol Heinlen
May 23, 2026
Carol Heinlen, former Palouse resident, passed away May 23, 2026 at Bishop Place in Pullman. She was 90. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 13th, at 1:00 pm at the Palouse Federated Church. Inurnment will be at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake with her husband Ralph.
Carol Esther Beattie was born December 12, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio...
