Jack D. Rogers
Jun 14, 2021
Dr. Jack David Rogers (1937-2021)
Dr Jack D. Rogers, 83, WSU Regents Professor Emeritus, died peacefully at his home in Pullman on Monday June 14 th after a long illness. Jack was a nationally and internationally renowned mycologist, dedicated and inspirational educator, avid hunter and fly fisherman, a wonderful humorist, and most of all a dedicated husband...
Steven M. Bidle
Jun 13, 2021
Steven Merle Bidle, 70, of Pullman, WA passed away June 13, 2021 at Hospice House North in Spokane. Steven was born August 18, 1950 in Pullman, WA to Vern & Geraldine (Johnson) Bidle. Steven grew up in Pullman and following his graduation from Pullman High School, he attended Washington State University where he earned his Bachelor's degree. Steven was...
Lynn D. Cooper
Jun 13, 2021
Dr. Lynn Dale Cooper
On Sunday, June 13, 2021, Lynn Dale Cooper passed away in Pullman, WA; he was 88 years old.
Born in 1932, in Hoquiam, Washington, Lynn was the youngest of five siblings. He learned very early in life the value of hard work and pinching pennies to help his family during the...
Carol Jean Haynes Long
Jun 11, 2021
Carol Jean Haynes Long, life long Colfax area farm wife, passed away Friday, June 11 th , at the Whitman Health & Rehabilitation Center in Colfax. She was 97. A graveside service for Carol will be held Friday, June 18 th , at 3:00 pm at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Pullman. Carol was born May 26, 1924 in Moscow,...
Louise Laughton
Jun 11, 2021
Heaven welcomed a very special person on June 11 th , 2021. Mary Louise Laughton, 84, passed away at Pullman Regional Hospital surrounded in love with her daughters, sisters and brother beside her. Louise was the first child born to Harold & Julia (Boehm) Brown on November 12, 1936 in Billings MT. The family moved to Pierce, ID when...
Marie Heisler
Jun 11, 2021
Marie C. Heisler, long time Colfax resident, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. She was 66. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 19 th , at 2:30 pm in the Colfax Cemetery. Marie was born December 11, 1954 at the St. Ignatius Hospital in Colfax to Roland and Patricia Olfs Heisler....
Donald Herbert Cowan
Jun 10, 2021
Donald Herbert Cowan passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord early Thursday morning, June 10, 2021. Don was born August 26, 1922 to Alma Schuster Cowan and James Cowan at Naches, Washington. Following high school, he enrolled briefly at the University of Washington but left to enlist in the Navy at the outbreak of WW II. ...
Robin Jones
Jun 5, 2021
Robin Lyne Jones, Whitman County Assessor, passed away of natural causes early Saturday morning, June 5, 2021 in Colfax. She was 48. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Friday, June 11 th , beginning at Noon in the front shop of Jones Truck & Implement in Colfax. Robin was born August 18, 1972 in Pullman, Washington to...
Lee Powers
Jun 5, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the death of my beloved, caring, funny, handsome blue-eyed husband Lee Powers. Lee was 83 and passed away at home on the afternoon of June 5 th after experiencing heart issues while watering his fruit trees. And that's how the end of life should have been for...
Shigeko Sakamoto
Jun 4, 2021
Shigeko (Butsuya) Sakamoto, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, in Spokane in the morning of June 4, 2021, after a 5-year battle with lung cancer. She was 80. She was born on September 25, 1940 to Kichishi and Fuku Butsuya in Japan.
She lived in Japan and moved to the United States after marrying Sumio on...
Matthew B. Roberts
Jun 4, 2021
Matthew Brian Roberts, 49, of Pullman, WA passed away June 4, 2021 at his home. Memorial services will be planned for a later date and a full obituary will be posted when available.
Claudia Rae Myers
May 31, 2021
Claudia Rae Myers, 68, of Colfax, Wash., died Monday, May 31, of multiple organ failure at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane.
Claudia was born July 2, 1952, in Mt. Clemens, Mich., to Claude H. and Betty LoLu (Wilbur) Welch.
During her childhood she lived in Florida, Tennessee and Michigan. She earned a GED and worked in...
Carol E. Gordon
May 29, 2021
Carol E. Gordon
Dr. Carol E. Gordon of Pullman, WA, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021 at the age of 95 at Bishop Place. Carol was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, and, following her mother's death during childbirth, was raised in Goffstown, NH by her grandparents, Charles and Isabella Ray, and her aunt Carolyn Worden. Carol enjoyed...
Edna Countryman
May 25, 2021
Edna Grace Parrish Countryman passed away on May 25, 2021, at the age of 96, with family members by her side. A longtime resident of St. John, WA, Edna was born in the family home on March 15, 1925, to Grace Tollett Parrish and Charles Parrish. She was the youngest of Grace and Charles's five children, and lived on...
Nicole Morgan Overton
May 23, 2021
Nicole M. Overton Sept. 18, 1998 – May 23, 2021 A loved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Nicole Morgan Overton left this world unexpectedly on May 23, 2021. Born in Spokane, Washington, on September 18, 1998, to Phillip and Laurie Overton, she grew up in Tekoa, Wash., where she graduated High School in 2017. Nikki was funny,...
Walter M. Clark
May 23, 2021
Walter Martin Clark, 71, of Pullman, WA passed away May 23, 2021 at Pullman Regional Hospital. He was born August 31, 1949 in Altadena, California to Walter & Carolyn (Shaver) Clark. Walter grew up in Riverside, California where he graduated from high school. He received his Bachelor's degree from San Bernardino College, and later attend USC where he received...
James Henry Deife
May 22, 2021
James "Jim" Henry Deife died peacefully on May 22, 2021, at The Courtyard, where he has resided for the last two years. Born September 24, 1944 to Lucretia McNeilly Deife and Henry Deife in Colfax, Washington.  Sadly, Jim never met his Dad who died in conflict during World War II. Jim was raised by his mother and grandparents, Art...
William "Bill" Maston
May 21, 2021
William C. "Bill" Maston, 88, of Johnson, WA passed away May 21, at Pullman Regional Hospital. Bill was born October 2, 1932 in Colfax, WA to Earl & Bernice (Hatley) Maston. He grew up in Staley until the family moved to Johnson where he attended school. Bill completed his education at Colton High School and during these years worked...
Oletia Simpson
May 15, 2021
Oletia Simpson
Oletia Simpson, age 83, passed away in her St. John home on Saturday, May 15, surrounded by her family. Letia was born Gladys Oletia Johnson on May 9, 1938 to Lindell Scott and Mildred Dawn (Pike) Johnson, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. One of the early family homes was a school building in rural Dyer County. Times...
Edward Arnold, Jr.
May 13, 2021
Edward Arnold, Jr., 71, of Pullman, passed away May 13, 2021 at Pullman Regional Hospital. Edward was born October 28, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia to Edward & Margaret (Stovall) Arnold Sr. The family moved to Cincinnati, OH where he grew up and attended school. Edward entered the US Army, serving his country during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable...
