Serving Whitman County since 1877
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Stanley Roy Staves, Jr. "J.R." passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Whitman Medical Center in Colfax. He was born on August 28, 1970, in Spokane, Wash., to Stanley Roy Staves, Sr and Judy (Kellog) Staves. He grew up in Spokane and attended school there. That's where he met Rebecca Anderson. Together they were married in 1988 in Goldendale, Wash., before moving to the St. John/Endicott area. They welcomed three children, Brittany, Adam and Ian. JR worked for CoAg in Rosalia... Full story
Randall D. "Randy" Robins, 70, of Uniontown, Wash., passed away January 10, 2024, at his Uniontown home. Randy was born March 14, 1953, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, to Wayne & Deen Robins. He graduated from Coeur D'Alene high school in 1971. Randy married Elva Ray in Uniontown, Wash., on September 19, 1976. He worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for years with DeAtley and Atlas until he retired. Randy and Elva have made Uniontown their home since 2004. He enjoyed hunting, fishing... Full story
Patricia Ann (Reed) Pierce came into this world May 19, 1931, in Colfax, Wash., at the home of her great grandmother Rozella Conover. Her parents were Leslie L. Reed and Lucille Mulkey Reed. She was a granddaughter of Whitman County pioneers JR and Gracie White Mulkey and CF Reed and Ida Conover Reed. Mother learned a strong work ethic from both sets of grandparents. Her first seven years were spent on the Mulkey Ranch on Hwy 23. She attended elementary school at St. John and Ewan and St. John... Full story
Our beautiful, wonderful, fashionable Mom, Clara Mae was born October 6, 1929, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Andrew & Frances Verzani. She gained her heavenly wings and joined our Dad having lost her battle to heart failure on January 26, 2024, at her Colton, Wash., home. Mom survived breast cancer not only once in 1979, but again in 2007, when breast cancer returned in the exact same place. In her young life Clara was an avid runner and she loved tap dancing, saving her birthday money for lessons.... Full story
Dorothy Lee Bothman, 94, passed to the arms of her Savior on January 19, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. On December 24, 1929, Dorothy was born on the family farm of her parents Wilbur and Florence Crockett near Rosalia, Wash. She attended Prairie View Elementary and graduated from Latah High School in 1948. She completed her academic endeavors after graduating from Kinman Business College. Dorothy's 40-year banking career started in... Full story
Gailen Lee Carothers was born in Pullman, Washington, on June 23, 1944, to Frank and Edna (Barr) Carothers. He passed away at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington on January 21, 2024, after a short battle with his illness. He grew up outside of Pullman on his family's homestead with his brother Roger and sister Kay. He attended Pullman High School and was active in FFA. He graduated Pullman High in 1962. He attended EWC in Cheney, Washington, graduating in 1967 with a Bachelor's Degree... Full story
Tony Carter, more affectionately known throughout the world as TC, was born February 27, 1949, to James and Margaret Carter of Marysville, California. TC grew up around the Sacramento area the second oldest of four brothers, preceded by Mike and followed by Steve and Randy. He experienced a childhood full of adventures and shenanigans that included bringing home snakes, jumping ditches on bikes, and rebuilding cars with his dad. He graduated from Folsom High School in 1967, though he regularly r... Full story
Faye Lueck, 89, a resident of Emida, Idaho, passed away on January 26, 2024, at the Ladow Court Assisted Living in Garfield, Wash. She was born on February 8, 1934, at Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, to Benjamin and Lola (McKinney) Wall. Her family moved to Palouse, Wash., when she was a young child and she attended the Palouse Schools graduating from the Palouse High School in 1952. She married Chuck Lueck on July 20, 1952, and the couple lived on the family farm before moving to Emida, Idaho, in... Full story
Gene Donald Ransier, born on August 7, 1930, in Tekoa, Wash., peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. Gene was a devoted husband to Shirley Mae Ransier whom he married on August 29, 1958, in Salem, Ore. He was a loving father of two daughters, a cherished grandfather to three grandchildren, and a beloved great-grandfather to six great-grandchildren, and he also held the memory of a son who passed away. A man of profound faith, Gene's passion for bicycling mirrored his... Full story
Shirley Mae Ransier, born on March 16, 1931, departed this world on January 4, 2021. Shirley's life was a tapestry of love, service, and laughter, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. As a young girl, Shirley worked in her mother's restaurant after school. This is where she learned how to make a "mean" pie and developed her culinary prowess. She graduated from Kelso High School in Kelso, Wash., in 1949 and attended two years of community... Full story
"Harry" Knopes died suddenly after suffering a serious health issue, on the afternoon of Jan. 4, 2024, at his home near Colfax, Washington. Born Harold Eugene Knopes, on March 23, 1935, in Uniontown, Washington, the second of 11 children born to Joseph and Caroline (Heitstuman) Knopes. He started his early education near Cottonwood, Idaho, at the one-room Kittrell school and graduated from Orofino, Idaho High School in 1953, He shortly after, entered the U.S. Air Force, the start of a career... Full story
Kenneth "Ken" Burl Girsberger passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the Hospice of Spokane Hospice House. Ken was born on February 12, 1931, in Latah, Washington, to Llewellyn and Ruth Girsberger. Ken was the first of three children and was a beloved big brother to sister, Luella and brother, Hugh. Ken attended a small country school until 4th grade where he then attended school in Tekoa until graduating from high school in 1949. Ken enlisted in the Army in February 1951 and completed... Full story
Our loving Mother, Linda May Peringer, 80 years young, sadly left us on January 11, 2024. She was a wonderful mother who was always there for her children, family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Linda enjoyed sewing, crafting, reading, gardening and spending time with her dogs. Her greatest enjoyment came from being a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Linda was born to Walter and Berniece Sayers on October 8th, 1943, in Colorado Springs, Colo. She graduated from Oakesdale... Full story
Drop by the Archer house in Garfield most any weekend and you would likely find lots of cars in the driveway and a house full of either family or friends, often both. Ramah (aka Grandma Archer), the matriarch of the Archer, Day, and Casey families, sadly left this world just before Christmas. However, most would agree, she is in a better place now. For those who didn't know Ramah, you might recall a house at the edge of town with all of the seasonal light sculptures in the yard – perhaps a g... Full story
Janice Kay Whitman, 80, of Pullman, Wash., passed away January 8, 2024, at Pullman Regional Hospital. Janice was born January 16, 1943, in Moscow, Idaho, to Joe & Rowena (Creighton) Babbitt. She grew up on the family farm outside Pullman and attended Pullman schools. Janice married Jon Whitman in October of 1960 and together they lived and farmed. She assisted in all operations of the farm and raised their family. Through the years, Janice worked for the Palouse Soil Conservation District, a... Full story
Lorraine Hattie (Schmick) Beardemphl passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023, at 88 years old. She was born March 15, 1935, in Endicott, Wash., to Conrad and Hattie (Meineke) Schmick. She was the youngest of seven children and lived on the family homestead until her father retired when she was seven and they moved to town – first Endicott for three years then Colfax until she graduated from Colfax High School in the class of 1954. Lorraine graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in T... Full story
Esther Deen, a long-time Colfax resident, passed away at The Courtyard in Colfax on January 7, 2024. She was 92 years old. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, January 18th, at 11 a.m., at Peace Lutheran Church in Colfax. A family burial will precede the service at the Colfax cemetery. Esther was born in Richardton, North Dakota to Andreas and Julianna Enzi. She was the youngest of seven children. She grew up on a farm close to Hebron, North Dakota. After graduating from high school i... Full story
Marilyn Annette Walli was born November 30, 1942, in Colfax, Washington. She was the only child of John and Agnes (Thompson) Walli. She died December 31, 2023, following a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Her paternal grandparents, John and Anna Walli, immigrated from Selbu, Norway, to the area near La Crosse, Washington, in 1907, a few months before their son John was born. The Norwegian-American community centered around Selbu Lutheran Church was an important element of her family... Full story
Elaine Krouse, longtime Colfax resident, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. She was 80. A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, January 9th, at 1:00 PM at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Colfax. Pastor Michael Birnbaum will officiate. Interment will follow at the Colfax Cemetery. Mildred Elaine Morris was born March 17, 1943 in Milan, Missouri, to Eldon and Mildred Cotter Morris. She was the fourth child of six to bless their family. Elaine moved... Full story
Everett Clark Johnson, 68, a resident of Garfield, Wash., passed away at his Garfield Home on Dec. 14, 2023. Clark was born on April 14, 1955, at Colfax, Wash., to Donald M. Johnson Sr. and Doris (Woolverton) Johnson. Clark attended his schooling at Garfield and Graduated from the Garfield High School in 1974. He later attended Eastern Washington University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Business. Clark was employed at State National Bank as a teller and later became the IT manager. He... Full story
Barbara Marie Hollenbeck "Bobbe" died peacefully November 16, 2023 in Bellevue, Washington, at the age of 91. Bobbe was born December 10, 1931, to Herman and Melvina Chappell in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. A precocious child she entered the first grade at age four spending her early years in north Idaho where her father was a logger before moving to Spokane where she attended North Center High School for one year. When the family moved to Tensed, Idaho to open Chappells restaurant, bar and dance... Full story
Our beloved Patrick passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center after a fatal respiratory arrest with his family by his side. He is now at rest with his Lord Jesus Christ. He was the sixth of seven children born to Leslie Wayne Maley and Marilyn Lou Dollarhide. The first baby born in the new Whitman Community Hospital in Colfax, Washington, he was in such a hurry to arrive that a nurse, not a doctor, delivered him upon entry into the foyer. He lived the rest of his life in a hurry as well. He... Full story
Daniel Lee Soss passed away on November 28, 2023, in Hospice care at home. He was lovingly cared for by his children through his death, where he died peacefully in their arms. He was 92 years old. Daniel was the first born son of Walter and Ethelyn Soss. Born at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington, on May 30, 1931, he spent his childhood and young adult years growing up in the Buckeye, North Howard neighborhood of Spokane. He graduated from North Central High School in 1950 and went on to... Full story
Kathryn (Kathy) Lenora Shields was born in Lamont, Wash., to Katherine (Irene Kelly) and Cleo R. Thompson. She passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family on Dec. 13, 2023, after complications from a fall at age 90. Kathy moved numerous times in her childhood until her family settled in Four Lakes, Wash., where she graduated from Cheney High School. She attended Eastern Washington College. In 1955 she married William (Bill) Shields and moved to Lamont, Wash., where they together... Full story
Violet Laverne Clausen was born to Charles and Eunice Blankenship on July 31, 1922, in North Bend Oregon. At the time of her death on November 18, 2023, she was over 101 years old. Her family lived in the Colville, Washington, area until Violet was in high school, at which time they moved to Tensed, Idaho. She graduated from Plummer High School in 1940. She was the middle child of Charles and Eunice's three older girls, older sister Shelia (Rodenbough) and younger sister June (Nally). When... Full story
