Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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I am Somebody! I am Somebody! I may be poor, but I am Somebody! I may be young, but I am Somebody! I may be on welfare, but I am Somebody! I may be small, but I am Somebody! I may have made mistakes, but I am Somebody! My clothes are different, My face is different, My hair is different, But I am Somebody! I am Black, Brown, or White, I speak a different language, But I must be respected, protected, never rejected, I am God's child! I am Somebody! The version of "I Am Somebody" by Rev. William...
With great sadness, our family announces the passing of Betty Jean Johnson. Betty died at the age of 92 in the early morning hours of December 26, 2025, after having spent Christmas Day with her family at the home of Larry and Linda Conover in Waitsburg, Washington. It was a day filled with love and special moments. She loved her family and appreciated the time she spent with them. One of the last things she said on Christmas Day was that she wished her children were little again, and that she...
JoAnn Kay Gagnon, longtime Dayton and Waitsburg area resident, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, of congestive heart failure at the Dayton General Hospital. She was 73. A graveside service will be held Monday, January 26th at 11:00 am at the Waitsburg Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 pm at the Community Bible Church in Dayton. Pastor Dewayne Ramsey will officiate. JoAnn was the second of four children born to Donald and Barbara James Lenhard. She was born August 15, 1952, in...
David Leon Molesh passed away on January 10, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with ALS. He was born the first of four children on November 16, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents Dorothy and George Molesh. He and his sisters, Sherry and April, grew up in the nearby small town of Greenville, Michigan. He often spoke of an idyllic 40s and 50s childhood of neighborhood playmates and friends, Saturday matinees, sledding, snow forts, and snowball fights in winter, a paper route,...
Darlene Ann Norman, 86, of Esmond, North Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at The Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, N.D. Darlene Ann Peck was born on July 22, 1939, in Bottineau, N.D., the daughter of Lyle and Louise (Lauckner) Peck. She graduated from Bottineau High School and obtained her teacher's certificate. On June 11, 1961, she was united in marriage to James Walter Norman in Bottineau, N.D. The couple resided in Walla Walla, Wash., for a year. In 1962, they moved...
Patricia Wilma Largent passed away at the age of 95 on January 12, 2026, at Eagle Springs Memory Care in College Place, Washington. A Memorial Service will be held on January 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Waitsburg Christian Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Herring Funeral Home. www.herringgroseclose.com...
A memorial service for Mary Liebermann Phillips will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026. Family and friends are invited to St. Mark Catholic Church in Waitsburg at 10 a.m. for a memorial mass, followed by a graveside service at Dayton City Cemetery. After the services, all are invited to a luncheon at St. Mark Catholic, 405 W. Fifth Street, Waitsburg....
Robert Gary "Bob" Rickel, of Waitsburg, Washington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center on December 12, 2025. He was 92 years old. Bob was born February 20, 1933, in Omak, Washington, to parents Wilfred and Ida Mae (Howe) Rickel. He spent the first years of his life in a log cabin on his parents' homestead near Synarep, Tunk Valley, Washington. Following Ida Mae's early death, the family moved frequently during Bob's childhood. Bob completed four...
Ruth Peterson passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, after a short illness. She died as she lived, with a tenacious, loving, and determined spirit, surrounded by her family. Ruth Ann, as she was known in her early years, was born in Tyler, Minnesota, as the third. daughter of Albert and Edna Schaffer. She spent her formative years in Elkton, South Dakota, where her family ran the local John Deere dealership, and where Ruth Ann was often found helping her dad with the shop books. After...
Michael Allen White, 79, of Waitsburg, Washington, passed away on November 24, 2025, at his residence. Michael was born on March 25, 1946, in Ontario, Oregon, to Jasper Arthur White and Wilma (Hickey) White. He was raised in the Northwest and graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1964. Michael went on to pursue higher education, earning his Bachelor's degree in Education from Eastern Oregon University and a Master's degree from Washington State University. On January 4, 1969, Michael married...
Mary Liebermann Phillips, nee Mary Margaret Liebermann, was born on February 5, 1940, and passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 85. Mary was born in Santa Paula, California, to John and Elizabeth Liebermann and moved to the Waitsburg-Dayton area in the late 1940s when her parents purchased land. Mary attended a two-room schoolhouse in Huntsville, Washington, from grades 2– 4 and then attended Waitsburg schools, graduating from Waitsburg High School in 1957. She attended Eastern Washington State College (now known as Eastern W...
Jack M. McCaw, age 98, was welcomed into the Heavenly Choir on November 15, 2025, joining his beloved “redhead,” Laurette. He was born on March 31, 1927, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Jay M. and Katherine Holling McCaw. (He always joked that his mother didn’t want him to be an “April Fool,” so made sure he was a day early.) He grew up on the family farm near Prescott, along with his sister, Kathleen. He was valedictorian of the Prescott High School class of 1945, but his mother had to accept...
William O. Samson II (Billy) passed away on October 7, 2025, after a long illness in Soldotna, Alaska. He is preceded in death by his father, William Samson, and his mother, Merrilee Samson of Waitsburg, Washington. Bill was born in Dayton, Washington, on December 5, 1958. He is survived by his long-time partner, Robin Hilton, of the home in Soldotna, Alaska. He is also survived by his children; Michael (Amber) McIntosh of Walla Walla, Wash., Mary (Mike) Armijo of Walla Walla, Wash., William...
October 22, 1939 – October 10, 2025 After a sudden illness, Anne Marie Picone Zenk passed away on October 10, 2025, in Richland, Washington, just shy of her 86th birthday. Born on October 22, 1939, in San Francisco, California, Anne Marie (who preferred to be called "Marie") was the eldest daughter of Santo Bartholomew Picone and Leonida Dorothy Dericco. Marie married David E. Zenk, on September 26, 1965, recently they reached their 60th anniversary. Together, they built a home in Novato, C...
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Rene Lynn Goth Brown, who left this world peacefully on Monday, surrounded by love. She was born on October 5, 1976, to Perry Michael Goth Sr. and Vivian Bell Goth in Ventura, California. Her older brother Perry Michael Goth Jr was born in 1973. Rene graduated from Buena High School in Ventura, California, in 1994. She participated in all athletics, especially volleyball. She later attended California State University, Northridge, on a full volleyball...
Joyce Lyseng (nee McQuary) passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta, BC. Joyce was born in Dayton, Washington, on November 14, 1941, to Vyrl and Eileen McQuary. She lived and grew up in Dayton, attending Dayton High School and going on to earn a degree from Eastern Washington University. She accepted her first job as a Speech Therapist in a new clinic being opened in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (a bold move for a young lady from southeastern Washington)....
Sebastian Louis Giannini, a devout Christian, an Engineer of great knowledge, and a cherished Veteran of the Army, hath passed from this mortal coil on the 11th of September in the year of our Lord 2025. Born on the 20th of April in 1945 in the verdant valleys of San Jose, California, Sebastian's soul took flight from the earthly confines of Walla Walla, Washington, after a valiant struggle with end-stage COPD. We commend our beloved Sebastian to the Almighty, trusting that in His presence,...
Pearl (Stedman) Bickelhaupt passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at home, at the age of 91, with the gentle calm that always followed her. She was the anchor of her family, shaping memories that will never fade: childhood birthdays, long summer days on the farm, pool parties, kitchen-table chats, harvest nights, and a house that always had room for everyone. Her love was practical and constant: birthday cards always remembered, pen-pal notes to the kids, quick snacks for the road...
Terry Dean Linville Hoon, 75, of Dayton, Washington, passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2025, surrounded by his family, due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on August 25, 1949, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Bill and Phyllis (McFalls) Linville and spent most of his life in his beloved hometown of Dayton. Phyllis later married Roy Hoon, who became a second father to Terry. Terry completed his early education in Dayton, graduating from Dayton High School in 1968. He...
James "Jim" Douglas Leid, a lifelong resident of Waitsburg, Washington, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Born August 10, 1951, to Roy Wesley Leid, Sr. and Patricia Anne Hirsch Leid, Jim was raised in Waitsburg and graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1969. He went on to attend the University of Montana, where he played football as a defensive tackle for his beloved Griz. He graduated from U of M in 1974 with a degree in education. After college, Jim returned home to work the...
Theodore (Ted) John Collins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, sibling, uncle, and friend, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the age of 88 in the presence of family. He had an incredible life, and he will be deeply missed. Ted was born on October 2, 1936, in Walla Walla, Washington. He spent his childhood on the family wheat farm in Waitsburg, Washington, surrounded by his six lively siblings: Colleen, Roselle, Suzanne, Robert, Janet, and Thomas. Ted was the first of his siblings to l...
Brian Hopkins, age 57, passed away on Monday, August 4th, 2025, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Brian battled cancer with strength and courage, all the while ensuring that his family and friends knew how much he loved them. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Lion's Building located at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds at 12 o'clock noon. Open invitation to all who knew and loved Brian, we ask that you bring a dish for a potluck and memory to...
Deveral Gail Milburn, former Dayton resident, passed away on July 10, 2025 in Anaconda, MT, after bravely battling a pulmonary disease. May her spirit find solace and peace beyond this life. Held in the hearts of all who loved her, Deveral will be deeply missed....
Bill Hinchliffe was born on May 25, 1926, to William and Olive Hinchliffe on the family ranch in Kahlotus, Washington. He grew up helping his family farm 1,800 acres of dry wheat land alongside his parents and his five older sisters. Bill attended elementary school in Kahlotus in the close-knit community that molded his early years. During his 7th-grade year, Bill's family faced a significant change when his mother passed away, and they sold their cherished farm. He then moved with his father...
Bessie Ann (BA) Colley James Keve passed away peacefully at Rivers Walk Assisted Living in Dayton, Washington, on May 20, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1932, at the old St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, the daughter of Richard Lawrence Colley and Edna Ragsdale Colley. BA attended local schools and graduated from Walla Walla High School (Wa-Hi) in 1950. After college, she married Clark James of Dayton on November 20, 1952, in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, while he was stationed at Hickam...
