Obituaries

Harold E. Monette, a 57-year resident of Kettle Falls, WA, passed away at his home on Oct. 18, 2026.

William “Bill” Engle, was called home on October 5th, 2026, in Lewiston, ID. He was 89 years old. 

Dennis Morse McKern, age 82, a life- long resident of the Rice and Kettle Falls, WA, communities, passed away on Sept. 22, 2026, in Spokane, WA.

Trina Rae Cox, 57, of Colville, WA, passed away on October 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. A devoted wife, mother, athlete, coach, farmer, and community leader, Trina will be remembered for her strength, generosity, and wholehearted love for her family.

Malcom Lyle Clinton, 73, of Rice, WA, passed away on September 23, 2026. A lifelong rancher, logger, rodeo competitor, husband, father, and grandfather, he will be remembered for his strong work ethic and love of family and the outdoors.

Lorlie June Peterson, 96, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, seamstress, and longtime community member, she will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

Gloria “Jean” Henderson, age 91, a 70-year resident of Colville, WA, passed away on Sept. 16, 2026, at Providence Mount Carmel Hospital in Colville, WA. 

Gael Robertson Treesiwin was born on October 25, 1947 in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, to John and Janet Schwertman.

Daniel Price passed away after a rapid decline in health on the last day of summer, September 21, 2026, at age 61 in Colville, WA. 

Barbara R. Rowe of Corvallis died November 15, 2025, at the age of 85 following a period of illness. 

Edward (Ed) Mason Bryan was born on December 31, 1941, to Elva (Mason) and Dean Bryan in Gooding, Idaho. His family moved to Colville, WA in 1948. 

Memorial Service for Tavis Ray Davis Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 3 p.m. At First Baptist Church in Colville, WA.

Thomas “Tom” Earl Villers, age 78, a long-time resident of Colville, WA, passed away on September 23, 2026, at his Colville home.

John Robert Woelk, age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 20, 2026. 

Leon, born on March 14, 1937, in Menominee, Michigan, was a man whose life was a tapestry of stories, laughter, and love. 

Virginia Lee Johnson, aged 87, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Kennewick, WA.

Arla Rae Woolard passed away on September 11, 2026, in Spokane, Washington. 

Gary Lane Baxter, age 84, a longtime resident of Kettle Falls, WA, passed away on Sept. 7, 2026, in Spokane, WA. Gary was born on Aug. 18, 1942, in Colville, WA, the son of James Benedict and Phyllis Jean (Tesch) Baxter. 

A memorial picnic for Bunny Burcham Morgan is scheduled for Friday, September 18, noon to 3 p.m., at the Kettle Falls Happy Dell Park. Bring your own lawn chair, a beverage, and side dish.

I was born on July 20, 1943, to Patrick and Fern White in Lebanon, Oregon. In 1944, my parents and four older siblings moved to Toledo, Oregon, where James and Elizabeth Ann were born. 

Aaron William Smith Davis, passed away August 24, 2026, after striking a deer while traveling home on his motorcycle.

Morley Willard George, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of kindness, resilience, and love. 

Barbara R Rowe of Corvallis died November 15, 2025 at the age of 85 following a period of illness. Barbara was born September 5th, 1940, In Spokane to Edwin and Lucile Rowe of Northport, Washington...

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 78. A Funeral Mass Service will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 10:00 am at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Church, 330 East Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99202.