Henry Prechel
Aug 5, 2020
On Wednesday August 5th, Wayne Prechel, loving Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and friend passed away in his sleep at the age of 67. Wayne was born in Toppenish, WA on June 23rd 1953 to Louis and Avon (Boyington) Prechel. He attended and graduated from High school in Zillah where he resided all his life. In high school he started working...
Shirley Kammerzell
Aug 5, 2020
Shirley Kammerzell, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend went home to be with the Lord on August 5th, 2020 at the age of 75. Shirley was born on April 3rd, 1945 in Yellville, Arkansas to Jasper and Thelma (Shelton) Crawford. She moved to the Yakima area as a child and was raised by her mother and loving stepfather Dan...
Donald Willliams
Aug 4, 2020
Don Williams was born in Edmonton, Alberta Canada on December 26,1930. He grew up on a farm in northern Saskatchewan with his older brother Vic Williams. When he was old enough he moved to Ottawa, Ontario and opened up a barber shop. While barbering he picked up the game of golf and loved it so much that he shifted his...
James Chandler
Aug 2, 2020
Our family lost our rock, James “Dewey” Chandler, 93, on the evening of August 2, 2020 due to complications from a stroke. Up until several weeks ago, Dad had been reading his Wall Street Journal with his coffee at his daughter Marcie’s house every morning and enjoying her cooking and companionship. Her house has been the family home for 60...
John Bryde
Aug 1, 2020
Arrangements to be made later this afternoon. Please check back tomorrow for information updates. ~ Valley Hills Staff
Keith Golob
Aug 1, 2020
Keith James Golob passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in the Kadlec Intensive Care Unit in Richland, WA due to complications from COVID-19. Keith was born August 17, 1958 in Yakima, WA. He grew up on the same dairy farm in Granger, WA that he would go on to spend 61 years improving and expanding upon alongside his...
Virgie Silvers
Jul 31, 2020
Virgie Edith Silvers,95, passed away from natural causes July 31st in her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 21st, 1924 to John and Mary Frances (Dean) Owens in Pueblo, Colorado. The family moved to the Yakima Valley in 1940 where she attended Toppenish High School and met Churchill Silvers. They married May 7th, 1942 when she was...
Millie Burris
Jul 29, 2020
In loving memory of Millie J. Burris who passed away Wednesday July 29, at Cottage in the Meadow. Millie was born in Ava, Missouri on May 30th 1919 to Orville and Grace Orr. Millie moved Washington in 1940. She enjoyed spending time with the family out on camping trip as well as family reunions. Millie enjoyed playing cards especially pinochle...
David Allen
Jul 29, 2020
“Aan mii Xwayma” Sun Eagle David Allen Jr. 78 of Satus, WA passed away at his home Wednesday July 29, 2020. David was born April 26, 1942 to David Allen Sr. and Florence Mox-Mox Paul. He was enrolled with Umatilla Cayuse & Walla Walla Band of Oregon. He participated in Washaat and Shaker Religions. David lived in Mission, Oregon until...
Randy Bounds
Jul 28, 2020
Randy Gene Bounds, 61, of Zillah passed away peacefully July 28, 2020 in the presence of his wife and sons. Randy was born August 29, 1958 in Toppenish, Wa to Enver and Alice Bounds. He was the second youngest of 9 children. He was raised in Toppenish and graduated from Toppenish High School in 1976. Randy was a hard worker...
Mary Lockhart
Jul 28, 2020
Mary Ann Lockhart, 74, of Yakima, Washington passed away July 28, 2020. She was born February 18, 1946 to Louis E. Carbin and Ruth Valdeena Wood Carbin in Portland, Maine on a blizzard day. Born in the first days of the “ Baby Boomers”. She would say “ I still remember my birth, I was living in a peaceful loving...
Leonard Graves
Jul 27, 2020
Leonard Graves deceased July 27, 2020 at the age of 98. He was born to James and Wilhelmina Graves on February 27, 1922 in Tounton, WA. He was one of 10 children. Leonard served in WWII in US Army. Upon being discharged from the military he came home and married the love of his life Gladys Cameron in February of...
Sarah Hart
Jul 26, 2020
Sarah Elizabeth Hart October 25, 1975 - July 26, 2020 Sarah Elizabeth Hart, 44 of Sunnyside, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Sunnyside. She was born October 25, 1975 in Prosser, WA to Daniel J. Hart and Julia (Abercrombie) Hart. She spent her first five years in Mabton. She attended Sunnyside schools, graduating in 1994. She also attended Yakima...
Robert Shirley
Jul 25, 2020
Robert Keith Shirley of Yakima, WA, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on August 21, 1946 in Yakima, WA to Aubrey and Virginia Shirley. Robert grew up in Toppenish area and attended local schools. He worked in the Goldendale Aluminum Company for 30 years, after moving top Yakima he enjoyed driving...
