Obituary Listing

Jan 20, 2023

Jerine D. Grey, longtime Endicott resident, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services are Monday, January 30, at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Endicott. Burial will follow at the Endicott Cemetery. Viewing for those who wish is at the Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax...

Jan 15, 2023

Stanley Malan Anderson, 95, of Pullman, WA passed away January 15, 2023 at Regency of Pullman Assisted Living.  Stanley was born April 28, 1927 in Salt Lake City, UT to Stanley & Beatrice (Taylor) Anderson.  The family moved to Merrill, OR to farm where he spent the days of his youth growing up and attending school.  During WWII he...

Jan 14, 2023

Eoin Edward Oravetz, 21, of Wiesbaden Germany, passed suddenly in his sleep on Jan 14, 2023, at Pullman, Washington. Eoin was a proud WSU student, and truly enjoyed his time and friendships there. Cherished son to Jennifer and Perry Oravetz, idolized brother to Oisin and Maeve. Grandchild to Lindi Endicott [deceased] and Roger Oravetz (Arizona), Sean Farrell [deceased] and Betty...

Jan 13, 2023

Mabel Catherine Smith, 78, a beloved mother, sister, and friend passed away January 13, 2023 in Pullman, Washington with her son by her side. She was the first born to Mabel Catherine (Banker) and Thomas Erskine on September 18, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Mabel is survived by a son, William A....

Jan 4, 2023

On the evening of January 4th, Steve Szablya, 61, of Pullman, WA passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home from Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease. His heart just stopped, not from a heart attack, but rather from this disease which went undetected. His passing is devastating, both to his family and to those who knew and loved him. Steve brought so...

Jan 4, 2023

Richard (Dick) Alan Semler, 67, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. Semler (Clete) and Darlene B. Semler (Carpenter), and his brother, Leeroy C. Semler all of Colton, WA.

Dick was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, ID. on September 26,1955. He attended school at Guardian Angel...

Jan 2, 2023

Patricia Anne Halvorson was born August 26, 1932 in Polson, Montana to Louisa H. (Anderson) Murphy and Anthony P. Murphy. Her early years were spent at Elmo, Montana on the shore of Flathead Lake where her Grandmother owned and operated a store, post office, bus stop and fueling station. This was during the Great Depression and her extended family...

Dec 31, 2022

Daniel J. Mills, longtime St. John – Oakesdale resident, passed away December 31, 2022 at the Clarkston Health & Rehab Center in Clarkston, Washington. He was 80. A Memorial Service to celebrate Dan's life will be held on Saturday, January 7 th , at 11:00 AM at the Oakesdale Community Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will follow at the Oakesdale Cemetery...

Dec 29, 2022

Robert J. McDermott, 90, of Pullman, WA passed away December 29, 2022 at Bishop Place Assisted Living in Pullman.  No public service are being planned.

Dec 28, 2022

Dwight Lynn Fowler of St. John, WA, passed away December 28, 2022 at Avamere South Hill in Spokane, WA. He was 78 years old, and his passing leaves a massive void that his boisterous laughter and extraordinary love of life once filled.

Born December 14, 1944 in Colfax, WA, to Ralph and Hetty Fowler, Dwight graduated from...

Dec 27, 2022

Paula D. Siple, 68, of Pullman, WA passed away on December 27, 2022 at her home.  Paula was born February 3, 1954 in Seattle, WA to Lawrence & Greta (Whitney) Wertzler.  She grew up in Redmond, WA. After graduating from Redmond High School in 1973 she came to Washington State University to major in art history.  It was at...

Dec 27, 2022

Drusilla Mae Knopes, passed away on December 27th, 2022 in Clarkston, Washington.  "Dru" was born on March 15th, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to Arthur Cargile and Emma Flaharty Cargile.  As a child the family moved to Idaho where she was raised with her brothers Larry, Lonnie, Butch, and sister Emily.

She met Larry Knopes in Orofino, Idaho...

Dec 24, 2022

Jeanne Lois Holstad, 92, of Pullman, Washington, passed away December 24, 2022 at Bishop Place Assisted Living in Pullman.  Jeanne was born September 29, 1930 in New Haven, Connecticut to James & Hazel Campbell.  She grew up in Connecticut and following graduation from high school, Jeanne completed nursing school at Westhaven School of Nursing.

She moved to...

Dec 19, 2022

Makayla Dawn Murphy, 23, AKA Sea Emit Bullock, passed away December 19, 2022 at her Pullman, WA home.  Makayla was born August 15, 1999 in Houston, Texas to Gerald & Richelle (Henning) Murphy.  The family moved to Tulsa, OK where she began school and they later moved to Sitka, Alaska where Makayla grew up and graduated from high school...

Dec 17, 2022

Beverly Jane Howard Poole was born on July 31, 1946 in Athens, Ohio to Lois Wingett Howard and Glenn L. Howard .

Beverly died December 17, 2022, 10 months after diagnosis of  lung cancer, at her home in Pullman, Washington, surrounded by her family, books, and antiques from the Wingett's, Howard's, and Poole's.

Beverly lived...

Dec 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that our beloved son, Brent Lee Kopacka, went to heaven on December 15th, 2022 as a result of a traumatic brain injury sustained in combat in Afghanistan which led to a 16-year ongoing battle with severe PTSD.

Brent was born on October 4, 1986. Survived by Mother, Darcie Nixon and Stepfather, David...

Dec 14, 2022

Carrie Belle (Miller) Black

Carrie Belle Black, 87, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, at Orchard Crest in Spokane Valley, Washington under hospice care.

She was born January 28, 1935, to Earl and Emma (Freeman) Miller in Endicott Washington.

Carrie spent her childhood in Endicott, Colfax, Portland, St. John and Oakesdale where...

Dec 14, 2022

Merrianneeta B. Nesbitt, 56, of Pullman, WA passed away December 14, 2022 at Pullman Regional Hospital.  A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 11 AM at the Office of Outreach & Education on the campus of Washington State University.  Merrianneeta is survived by her two sons Emery and Devin Nesbitt and a host of...

Dec 13, 2022

John G. Schlomer, lifelong farmer and cattle rancher in the Benge/Winona area, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Pullman Regional Hospital. He was 82. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 21 st , in LaCrosse with the graveside service being at 10 AM, LaCrosse Cemetery, and the memorial service at 11 AM at the LaCrosse United...

Dec 13, 2022

SCHAAL, Ronald

February 3, 1943 – December 13, 2022

Our loving father, Ronald David Schaal, passed away on December 13, 2022, at the age of 79.  Ron was born in Ritzville, WA on February 3, 1943, to David and Esther Schaal and was raised outside of Endicott, WA on the family...