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Lawrence Alan Jones went to Heaven on Sept. 3, 2023. He passed away from liver disease surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born in June 1960 at Carswell FIFB, Texas to Colonel C... — Updated 9/21/2023 Full story

Juanita (Wannie) Hagel: A Life Well-Lived and Cherished Juanita Elizabeth Hagel, affectionately known as "Wannie," gracefully departed from this world on Aug. 22, 2023, surrounded... — Updated 9/14/2023 Full story

David Berne Barnard passed away on Aug. 28, 2023, shortly after reaching his goal of celebrating his 100th birthday. He was the 2nd of 3 children born to Burton and Dorris Barnard.... — Updated 9/7/2023

Clark Leland Messex, 85, peacefully passed away Aug. 21, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. Clark was born in Missoula, Mont, Aug. 31, 1937, to Leland C. and Gladys (Reinhardt) Messex. Clark... — Updated 8/31/2023 Full story

Gerry Lynn Holdway beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother went to be with the Lord on Aug. 3rd, 2023 after battling cancer. She was born to Thomas Simonton and... — Updated 8/17/2023

Joan (Eaman) Daugherty Feb. 10, 1922 - June 29, 2023 Joan (pronounced Joann) passed away June 29, 2023. She was born Feb. 10, 1922 in Garden City, Kan. She was a depression era... — Updated 7/27/2023 Full story

Gary Leroy Descombaz Sept. 23, 1939 – June 18, 2023 Gary Leroy Descombaz was born in Pierre, S.D. September 23, 1939 and went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2023. He was a... — Updated 7/6/2023 Full story

Rick Prentice Jan.17, 1955 – June 24, 2021 Rick Prentice, aka the master fisherman of Fish Lake just outside of Cheney, Wash., passed away on June 24th, 2021, at the age of 66... — Updated 7/6/2023 Full story

Yolanda “Carol” Sanders May 8, 1953 – March 21, 2023 Yolanda “Carol” Sanders, of Cheney, Wash., passed away surrounded by friends and family on March 21, 2023, in Minneapo... — Updated 7/6/2023 Full story

Cinnamon Alnutt, passed away June 21, 2023 in her home in Cheney, Wash. Cinnamon was born Sept., 4, 1969. Anyone who knew Cinnamon knew that she had a deep love for her daughters,... — Updated 6/29/2023 Full story

Hetty Almira McLean entered this world on Dec., 28, 1927. She moved on to her eternal home June 15, 2023 at the age of 95. Born in Kennewick Wash, Hetty and her family relocated to... — Updated 6/29/2023 Full story

David Phillip Court Oct. 9,1962-June 2, 2023 David Phillip Court, beloved son, brother and father passed from this life on Fri., June 2, 2023. David was born in Seattle, Wash. at... — Updated 6/15/2023

Dec. 24, 1982 – May 25, 2023 Jessica Ruth McLerran suffered a major brain bleed and passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, with her family by her side. Jessica was born on Dec.... — Updated 6/8/2023 Full story

John France Dec. 22, 1960 – May 10, 2023 John France of Spokane passed away suddenly Wed., May 10th at 62 years old. He'd met Jesus twice in his life and we know he was lifted up... — Updated 5/25/2023 Full story

Mary Mead Smith Grafious July 11, 1916 to April 24, 2023 Mary Mead Smith Grafious passed away peacefully April 24, 2023, at Everest Adult Family Home in Shoreline, Wash., at the... — Updated 5/19/2023 Full story

Penny Bone 1936-2022 Penny Bone shared her unique spirit with strangers, friends, and loved ones between the years of 1936-2022. She passed away in her sleep, surrounded by loved... — Updated 5/12/2023 Full story

SMSgt Frank V. Ide Dec. 20, 1934 – April 23, 2023 Frank Verner Ide, 88, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 23, 2023. Frank was born Dec. 20, 1934 in... — Updated 5/5/2023 Full story

Cheryl (Goertz) Tuck Aug. 19, 1948 – April 13, 2923 Heaven gained another angel on April 13, 2023, as loving sister, mother, and grandmother, Cheryl Goertz Tuck passed away in... — Updated 5/5/2023 Full story

Paul Nelson Jan. 12, 1951 – March 30, 2023 Paul Nelson was born to Henry Charles and Irma Nelson on 12 January 1951 in Spokane and lost his thirteen-year battle with cancer on 30... — Updated 4/20/2023 Full story

Oct. 23, 1971 – March 12, 2023 Ellen Annette Holland, age 51, passed away on March 12, 2023 after her long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by 12 members of her family. Elle... — Updated 3/23/2023 Full story