Obituaries

Robert Seward, 88, died Tuesday, February 24, in a rehab care center in Spokane, Washington, after a long illness starting late November of last year. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, always putting family first. Graveside services are slated for Wednesday, March 11, 1PM, at Holy Cross...

Lou Ann Dawson, born October 9, 1939, in Orick, Missouri, was a woman of uncommon kindness and patience. My mother, Lou Ann, was the embodiment of Emily Dickinson's words, "Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul -- and sings the tunes without the words -- and never stops at all." She always had an...

WA - Joan (Toni) Antonette Reed, 78, of Kirkland, passed away on March 3, 2026, following a short aggressive battle with cancer. Toni was born in Yakima and adopted and raised by her loving parents Herbert and Alma Turner.

Toni is survived by her long-term life partner, Brian; children Jenny, Tarry, and Lesa;...

Paul Douglas Williams, 74, passed away on February, 24 at his home in Naches, Washington. Paul was born on February 22, 1952, in Toppenish to Raymond and Fern Williams. He spent his childhood in Harrah and Wapato. At just 15 years old, after the passing of his father, Ray, Paul stepped up to help support his family...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Cheryl Carda on February 17, 2026.

Cheryl was truly a cowgirl at heart and a devoted follower of Jesus. She was a lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, was deeply involved in Native Ministries, and a big advocate for the Missing and Murdered...

Arthur R. "Rusty" Jordan was born in Macon, Georgia February 26, 1950. He was born to Arthur J. and Elizabeth Jordan.

Rusty graduated from Selah High School, class of 1969. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the Air Force. After coming home from South Korea, Rusty was transferred to Wright Patterson Air Force...

Paul Alan Cobleigh, 64, of Yakima, Washington, passed away peacefully into our Lord's Loving Arms on February 13th, 2026.

Paul was born to Donald Dale & Carol Beth (Gossard) Cobleigh on April 25th, 1961, in Medford, Oregon. He completed the family with his older brother, David Dale Cobleigh, who was born in...

Jason Michael Smith Sr., 48, of White Swan, WA, was called home on February 24, 2026.

He was born in Washington in 1977, and around the age of 2 years old Jason was adopted by Monica James. Jason attended the Yakama Nation Tribal School before pursuing work in the food industry.

Jason is survived by his sons,...

Gaynelle passed away on February 8, 2026 in her home in Yakima. She was born in Wapato May 15, 1931, she was the last of 12 members of the Speed & Hazel Yearout clan. Each was remarkably unique... perhaps each was fighting to create his or her individual space to stand out in a crowded field. The last of those...

It would be impossible to say how many times the family would walk into the house of John and Connie Lopez and see Johnny perched on his barstool at the corner of the kitchen island. Every morning on his perch with his cup of coffee and a banana. It was from this perch that Johnny could see everything and everyone...

Walter Lester Meier, 92 of Yakima WA, passed away on January 29, 2026 in Post Falls, ID surrounded by his family and loved ones.

He was born on December 1, 1933 in Yakima, WA to Andrew and Florence Meier. He attended Yakima High and went on to work multiple jobs before beginning his career at Boise Cascade as a...

On February 13th, 2026 we lost our beautiful angel, Destiney Breeze Birkby at just 28 years old. Destiney was born November 21st, 1997, to Dawn Birkby and Darin Angiano in Yakima.

A graveside service will be held at West Hills Memorial Park at 1:00 pm on March 4th, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made...