Obituaries

Nov 19, 2014

We are saying goodbye to our son, brother, and uncle Karl Barttels. His loving mother Ellen Barttels, of Zillah Washington; sister Roxann Wahl, of Milpitas California; brother Jeff Barttels of Atwater California; nieces Terra Wahl, Tawni Barttels, Rebeka Barttels; nephews Joshua Barttels, Bradly Barttels and Gregory Barttels will all miss your smile, hugs and their Uncle Buck. All his relatives...

Nov 18, 2014

Georgia (Redding) Holloway, Hughes passed from this life on November 18, 2014 in Yakima Regional Hospital, Yakima, WA at the age of 87. Born in Harper County, in the Ellendale community southwest of Freedom, OK, February 22, 1927, she was the third of five children born to Glen and Leona Redding. Georgia was baptized in 1941 at the Freedom Christian...

Nov 18, 2014

Nancy M. Lloyd, 60, of Grandview died Tuesday. Ms. Lloyd was born in St. Cloud, Minn. Survivors include two sons, Aaron Larson and Shon Larson; her parents, Howard and Elaine Lloyd; and two sisters, Tara Winfield and Carolyn Strong. Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, December 1, 2014 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in...

Nov 17, 2014

Lori Ann Harrison, 52, of Selah died Monday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Harrison was born in Pendleton, Ore. Survivors include two sons, Jeremy Harrison and Steven Harrison; a daughter, Sandra Harrison; her parents, Ken and Velda Pullen; a brother, Kenneth Pullen; and a sister, Barb Jahr. At her request, there will be no services. A family gathering will...

Nov 17, 2014

Timothy M. Wharton, 25, of Orlando, Fla., died Monday in Yakima. Mr. Wharton was born in Yakima. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Lana Wharton; two sisters, Molly Wharton and Katie Wharton; and his grandparents, Jim and DeAun Friberg and Don Wharton. A public celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral...

Nov 17, 2014

Marthanna J. Mingst, 87, of Ellensburg died Monday in Yakima. Mrs. Mingst was born in Bellingham. Survivors include her husband, Donald Mingst; and a daughter, Pat Shopbell. Private arrangements are pending. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.

Nov 15, 2014

Cecil Hagerman was born to W.K. and Ruby (Denslow) Hagerman on September 21, 1926 in Yakima. He grew up on the farm, graduated Top-Hi class of 1944 and entered the U.S. Army, January 1945. On December 31, 1949, he and Alice Besel were married in Goldendale. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in December this year. He is...

Nov 15, 2014

No services are scheduled at this time.

Nov 13, 2014

Our beloved Francisca Garza Gomez went in peace to Jesus our Lord on November 13, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Francisca was born on May 30, 1935 to Margarita and Francisco Garza in Hargil Texas. She was the 2nd of 13 children. As a child, school was a luxury but work a priority. Francisca and her family...

Nov 12, 2014

No services are scheduled per his wishes. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in care of the arrangements.

Nov 11, 2014

Winfred Gail Songer, 84, peacefully passed away on Tuesday November 11, 2014. He was born on July 1, 1930 in Williston, North Dakota. His younger years were spent in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana, he then moved to his family to Washington in 1964 for the opportunity to work for Lockheed Shipyard. He also worked many years as a...

Nov 10, 2014

Lewis W. “Lou” Sheeley, 84, died on November 10, 2014 at Covenant House, in Yakima. He was born to Leon B. Sheeley Sr., and Sylvia B (Wilder) Sheeley in Everett, WA on December 14, 1929, moving to Yakima when he was 1 year of age. Lewis went through the Yakima educational system, graduating from Yakima Senior High School in 1948....

Nov 10, 2014

Alta M. Broders, 84, of Yakima died Monday. Mrs. Broders was born in Niobrara, Neb. Survivors include six children, Dean Broders, Susan Broders, Jamo Broders, Rick Broders, Patrick Broders and Lorrie Kearsley. Private graveside services will be at a later date in St. Helens, Ore. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.

Nov 9, 2014

Aurentz Auday, 69, of Yakima died Sunday. Those with information regarding the family of Aurentz Auday, please call Valley Hills Funeral Home at 509-453-5500.

Nov 8, 2014

Lloyd E Rivard, of Yakima, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Lloyd was born on April 13, 1923 in Terrebonne, Minnesota to Dona and Marie (Gagner) Rivard, of French Canadian Decent of Quebec, Canada. Growing up on the family farm and Clear Water River, Lloyd was able to enjoy many actions that the farm afforded; showing...

Nov 7, 2014

In the early morning of November 7, 2014, God whispered in Charles’ ear, “Come home, my son.” Charles Benjamin Harrild was born on January 17, 1992, in Seattle, Washington to Julie Harrild. He died peacefully at the Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima, Washington, with his grandmother, Kathryn, at his side. He was much loved by many people: grandparents, great...

Nov 5, 2014

Anthony Duane La Violette, 27, of Yakima died Nov. 5. Mr. La Violette was born in Yakima. Survivors include three sons, Riley La Violette, Bryce La Violette and Jesse La Violette; a daughter, Melissa La Violette; his father, Will Hunter; his mother, Tammy Killion; and a sister, Desiree La Violette. Private family services will be held at a later date....

Nov 4, 2014

James Eugene Todd passed from this life to his eternal life on November 4th 2014 in Yakima. James was born in Sulphur Springs, AR on March 24th 1947. James and his family moved to Yakima when he was a child where he later met and married the love of his life Katherine, on March 3, 1973. Together they raised three...

Nov 4, 2014

Nov 3, 2014

Obituary for Betty Anne Camerer, Age 90 Our loving Mother, Grandmother and Friend passed away peace fully on November 3rd, 2014 at Summitview Hillcrest Facility. She was born in El Dorado, Kansas on January 14, 1924 to George and Carmen Merrifield. Her life story reads like the novel “Grapes of Wrath.” In the early 30’s her family moved to Washington...