Obituaries

Apr 14, 2015

Everett Franklin Williams was born May 24, 1918 in Yellville, Arkansas to Hez and Violet Williams. He had 2 brothers and 1 sister. After graduating from high school he worked on the farm. He then joined the Army and was a military policeman during World War II. He loved riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle in the Army in Germany. He...

Apr 14, 2015

Dale Pritchett of Yakima was born on February 24, 1946 to John and Doris Pritchett. He passed away on April 14, 2015. He graduated with the Toppenish Class of 1965. He then served in the Army for 3 years. Dale is survived by his sister, Jackie (Gerry) Allen, his brother, Conrad (Marlene), nephews, Carey Allen, Lonnie Pritchett, and niece, Stefanie...

Apr 13, 2015

Arturo Lopez (Smokey), 75 of Sunnyside, having accepted Jesus Christ into his heart, went on to be with his savior. He lived a filled and blessed life and on April 13, 2015 with his daughter at his side, he passed on. He was born August 3, 1939 in Puerta LaVaca, Texas to Julia and Juan Lopez. He attended school only...

Apr 7, 2015

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went to meet her Maker on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Cottage In the Meadow (hospice care center) in Yakima, from complications from end stage COPD. She was born on June 2, 1945 in Prosser, WA to parents, George and Edna Hill. Carla married Norman Dale Smith Sr. on...

Apr 5, 2015

Bobby Lee Radke, 27, peacefully passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015. He was born Sept. 9, 1987, in Pullman, to Gordon and Vikki (Hatfield) Radke. He attended Clarkston schools, where he was involved in wrestling, football and the ROTC program. He later met Stacie Hoyt and together they had a son, Daniel Radke, whom Bobby adored. He was such a...

Apr 5, 2015

Bertha Taylor was born on July 5, 1919 in Pettibone, North Dakota. She was married to Fred Burkhardt on November 19, 1936. Fred passed away on February 25, 1990. Mom married Owen Taylor on March 27, 1995. Owen died on December 1, 2011 and Bertha left this life on Easter Sunday afternoon, April 5, 2015. Bertha’s parents John Moser and...

Apr 3, 2015

A precious member of our family went into the arms of her personal Lord and Savior on April 3, 2015. She was born Ruby Edna Gallaway to Houston and Albye (Lucy) Gallaway on March 8, 1926, followed by two sisters, Jessie Faye and Ethel Mae. She met the love of her life Boyd Richardson in school and went on to...

Apr 2, 2015

Harold H White, age 88, died on April 2nd in Sunnyside. He was born in Kent, Washington March 1, 1927. He spent most of his youth in Dent County Missouri until enlisting in the US Army where he served during WWII in Sicily and Italy. After his release from the Army, he moved to Grandview where he met and married...

Apr 1, 2015

Mar 28, 2015

Barbara Lynn Thobois died on March 28th 2015, due to complications from surgery. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her fiancé, two brothers, five children, twelve grandchildren, one great grandchild, as well as numerous friends and relatives. She will be remembered in every moment of humor, chaos, and kindness we witness from now on....

Mar 27, 2015

Lester “Bob” George, 85, of Selah, peacefully passed away at the Cottage In The Meadow on March 27, 2015. He was born in Selah, WA to Lester & Vera George on December 10, 1929. He grew up in Selah and attended the local schools. He grew up helping at the family’s business, George’s Boat Landing, now called Silver Beach. He...

Mar 26, 2015

Visitation will be held from 4 pm -8 pm on Sunday March 29, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Recitation of the rosary will be at 6 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 am on Monday March 30, 2015 at Saint Josephs Catholic Church in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens...

Mar 26, 2015

Susan Schloss, 70, of Grandview passed away March 26, 2015. She was born August 12, 1944 to Clint and Bernice McBee in Prosser, WA. She spent her early years on Horse Heaven Hills, graduating from Prosser High School, and lived many years in Sunnyside. She loved cooking, gardening, reading, painting, and spending time with her family. Susan is survived by...

Mar 24, 2015

Armando Sanzon Vasquez, 27, of Wapato went to be with our Lord on March 24th, 2015. Armando was born in Jalisco, Mexico on December 12, 1987 to Jose and Isidra (Vasquez) Sanzon. He enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, and listening to music. He had a passion for rapping, and had a dream of one day making it in...

Mar 23, 2015

Rudolph “Rudy” Escobar, 58, of Shoreline, formerly of Yakima and the lower valley, died March 23, 2015. Mr. Escobar was born in Crest, Texas. Survivors include his companion, Syl Cardenas-Escobar; a son, Rudy Escobar; a daughter, Sandra Escobar; four brothers, Gilbert Escobar, Manuel Escobar, Tony Sanchez, Tom Escobar; and 6 sisters, Betsy Owens, Janie Escobar, Barbara Escobar, Blanca Chapa, Frances...

Mar 21, 2015

Mar 20, 2015

Marjorie J Thaggard passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the age of 82, at Garden Village Nursing Home, in Yakima, WA. Marge grew up a straight A student and earned 2 scholarships (Music and English) to the University of Massachusetts. During her years at UM she was a spelling bee champion and played in the Boston Symphony. After...

Mar 20, 2015

Linda Dawn Meyers, 74, passed away on March 21st, 2015 at The Cottage In The Meadow. Linda was born on November 7, 1940 to Roy & Letha Robertson. She grew up in The Dalles, Oregon. On September 13, 1957 she married Calvin “Cal” Meyers. Linda was a loving and inspirational wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She is...

Mar 19, 2015

Judith “Judy” Susan Forgey 71 of Grandview passed away on March 19, 2015 at her home. She was born the only girl to Delbert and Ethel Hunt on September 25, 1943 in Seattle Washington. As a young girl the family moved to the Valley where she attended Mabton High School where she graduated. Judy worked at Snokist in Grandview as...

Mar 17, 2015

Alma Jean Darling (nee Klingaman) passed away Tuesday, March 17. She was born April 28, 1920 In Chadron Nebraska and lived with her family throughout her early years. The family moved to the Pacific Northwest and settled in Buena, Washington. Alma graduated from Toppenish High School and later joined the Women's Army Corp where she served during WWII. After leaving...