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Louise Laughton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Cheryl Anne Ritts

Cheryl Anne Ritts

May 13, 2021

Cheryl Anne Ritts

1942-2021

Cheryl Anne Ritts finished her journey of life on May 13, 2021 at the age 79. She passed at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington. She was born to Hollis and Beryl Breeden in Kellogg, Idaho on April 1, 1942. Cheryl graduated from Colfax High School. She continued her education...

Steven Alred

Steven Alred

May 9, 2021

Steven David "Steve" Alred, 68, of Palouse, WA passed away May 9, 2021 at his home.  Steve was born in Tacoma, WA on July 15, 1952 to Ray & Arlene (Otto) Alred.  Following high school Steve served in the US Army.  He was proud to serve his country during the Vietnam War after being drafted.  He was honorably discharged...

John Weldon Askins

John Weldon Askins

May 9, 2021

John Weldon Askins, 45, of Palouse, WA, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday morning, May 9, 2021 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 16 th , at 2:00 pm at the Scenic 6 Park in Potlatch. John was born January 26, 1976 in Pullman, Washington to Jerry and Idella Smith Askins....

Eileen Brayton

Eileen Brayton

May 9, 2021

Eileen M. Brayton

1928 ~ 2021

The Good Lord waived Eileen M. Brayton around 3 rd base, May 9 th , 2021, and brought her home. Born January 31 st , 1928 to Clara and Ray Lyman in Kirkland, Washington, Eileen passed away, like a whisper at 93, in her home surrounded by her family....

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