Obituaries

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Donna Woodall

Donna Woodall

Oct 9, 2014

Donna Dell Woodall was born July 5, 1926, in Lewistown, Montana, the 13th child of Tom and Harriet Parrish. She left us October 9, 2014, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Donna’s family moved to Washington in 1929 where she attended Orchardvale School for 1st and 2nd grade. When Donna was eight, the family moved to Zillah and she...

Richard Hart

Richard Hart

Oct 8, 2014

Richard James Hart, 49, lost a short, courageous battle with cancer on October 8, 2014. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Rich was born June 10, 1965, in Yakima, WA, to Jim and Karen Hart (Miller). He was the second of three children. He graduated from East Valley High School in 1983 then attended Clover Park Technical School. He...

Jamie Oswalt

Jamie Oswalt

Oct 8, 2014

Jamie LeAnn Oswalt, 28 years old, died unexpectedly on October 8th, 2014 in Zillah at her home due to complications from diabetes. Jamie was born and raised in Zillah, among her cousins who she spent endless hours playing with. Jamie will be remembered for her smile, positive attitude, and friendly personality; she was kind and giving to those in her...

Mary Yonker

Mary Yonker

Oct 7, 2014

On October 7, 2014 Mary A. (Woracek) Yonker lost a courageous battle to cancer surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born to Adolf And Bessie (Mach) Woracek in Bellingham, WA on July 10, 1950. She was raised in Everson, WA along with a brother and 2 sisters. Mary married her husband, and love of her life, Kent Yonker on...

Alex Daily

Alex Daily

Oct 6, 2014

Alex Keegan, “Cha-Chi” Daily’s, adventurous life came to a sudden end October 6th, 2014. He was 15. He was born June 8th, 1999 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, to Brent and Laura Daily. Alex was a student at Naches Valley High school and had attended Naches schools from Kindergarten on. As a result, he had many close friends. Throughout his...

Emily Smith

Emily Smith

Oct 5, 2014

Emily Jo Smith, peacefully passed away on October 5th, 2014, after a brief 16 day stay on earth. She is survived by her parents, Dustin & Heather Smith, and her big brother, Jacob Smith, and big sister, Hannah Smith. She is also survived by her grandparents, Mark & Pamela Printz & Doug & Cheri Smith. She is preceded in death...

Peggy Orr

Peggy Orr

Oct 5, 2014

Peggy was born on October 11, 1949 and passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Peggy was a resident of Yakima, Washington. No services are planned at this time. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in care of the arrangements.

William Schloss

William Schloss

Oct 4, 2014

William Schloss 74 of Grandview passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014. He was born September 5th 1940 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Joseph Schloss and Otillia Geiser Schloss. William had 5 brothers and 2 sisters; Tony Schloss, Trudy Ritchie, Frank Schloss, Tom Schloss, Roger Schloss, Raymond Schloss, and Dorothy Plasic. He attended school in Yakima as a young boy and...

Patricia Jones

Patricia Jones

Oct 2, 2014

Patricia (Patti) Ann Jones, 61, of Toppenish passed away on October 2nd, 2014 at the Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima. Patti was born to Bill and Irene Dallman in Port Townsend, WA on January 8, 1953. She lived in the Yakima Valley her entire life. She is survived by her husband, Ron, of Toppenish, father, Bill, of Pasco, and...

Lillian Williams

Lillian Williams

Sep 27, 2014

Lillian Williams, 92, of Yakima died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Cottage in the Meadow. Mrs. Williams was born in Michigan. Any surviving family members are asked to call Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima at 509-453-5500.

Eleanor Beck

Eleanor Beck

Sep 26, 2014

Eleanor Beck, 87, of Yakima died Friday, September 26, 2014. Mrs. Beck was born in Glendon, Minn. Survivors include two daughters, Leanne Beck and Denise Williams. A private inurnment will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima.

Earl Mcdaniels

Earl Mcdaniels

Sep 25, 2014

Together Forever. 20 years ago, that is the phrase that Earl and Leonne decided to put on their gravestone -- "together forever". Easy to say, but what does it really mean to be together forever? Let us start with Earl. In 1924, Earl was born the 8th child out of 9 children with his beloved twin brother, Elmer, being born...

Juan Esteban-Garcia

Juan Esteban-Garcia

Sep 25, 2014

Juan Esteban Garcia, 33, of Yakima, died on September 25, 2014, as the result of a tragic farming accident. He was born in Huitzuco, Mexico to Pedro and Natividad Garcia on August 16, 1981. He attended school in Mexico and immigrated to the United States in 2002. He followed the agricultural seasons and worked as a laborer in the farming...

Florence Hay

Florence Hay

Sep 24, 2014

Florence Benson Hay was born November 20, 1915 in a farm house outside Barton City, North Dakota to Olaf and Julia Benson. She died September 24, 2014 in Yakima. Mom was the ninth of twelve children. Both parents emigrated from Norway. After graduation from high school she attended Minot State Teachers College for two years and earned her Teacher’s Certificate....

Leonne Mcdaniels

Leonne Mcdaniels

Sep 24, 2014

Together Forever. 20 years ago, that is the phrase that Earl and Leonne decided to put on their gravestone -- "together forever". Easy to say, but what does it really mean to be together forever? Let us start with Earl. In 1924, Earl was born the 8th child out of 9 children with his beloved twin brother, Elmer, being born...

Herb Beverly

Herb Beverly

Sep 22, 2014

Herbert A. Beverly Sr., 78, of Yakima died Monday September 22, 2014. Mr. Beverly was born in Springfield, Ohio. Survivors include two sons, Herbert A. Beverly Jr. and Robert Beverly; three daughters, Laura Beverly, Carolyn Roth and Gwendolyn Bullock; four stepdaughters, Debbie Wall, Sue Swift, Marsha Huard and Sandy Humpherys; and a sister, Laura Young. A celebration of life will...

Sueann Carillo

Sueann Carillo

Sep 20, 2014

Sueann Carillo, 64, of Yakima died Sept. 20, 2014 Ms. Carillo was born in The Dalles, Ore. Survivors include a sister, Judith Holmes. Private services are pending. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima.

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