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Pastor Darren Lee Edwards | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Pastor Darren Lee Edwards 63 May 12, 1962 - Aug 26, 2025 With deep sorrow but steadfast hope in Christ, we announce that Pastor Darren Lee Edwards, 63, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 26, 2025, in Rice, Wash. Darren was born on May 12, 1962, in Petaluma, Calif., to Terry Jean Smith and Gene Mervin Edwards. He had a strong love for baseball and his grandma’s home cookin’ in his childhood. Throughout the years, he loved riding motorcycles, hard work, family gatherings, fishing, dancing, and sharing the Gospel of Jesus. He will always be remembered for his joyful smile, brilliant mind, talented hands, witty sense of humor, and his genuine love for people. He met his beloved wife, Corinne Crystal Parker, at just 16 years old, and it was love at first sight. They were united in marriage on August 29, 1981 in Hopland, Calif. Together, they were blessed with four daughters – Amie, Amber, Aleah, and Atasha – and 12 grandchildren. Darren was a devoted husband and father who worked hard to provide for his family and create lasting memories. In 1992, Darren and Crystal moved their family to Washington state, seeking new opportunities in a rural area. They raised their children in Chewelah, Wash. Darren was a gifted craftsman who, as Crystal lovingly recalls, “seemed to know how to do everything.” God gave him a rare gift for working with his hands. Whether building, repairing, or creating, he could always find a way to make things work, and he generously used those talents to bless his family, church congregation, and community members. He built an impressive custom scribed log house for his family. He designed and crafted log furniture as a business, and he could fabricate any item needed for a job. He also had an incredible administrative talent and knew how to call upon the help and gifts of others when striving for a goal. On April 6, 2012, Darren surrendered his life to Christ. Through suffering and hardship, God called him to his created purpose – to love and glorify God and serve others through his gifts. He hastily began a motorcycle ministry called Son Riders. The ministry reached people from all walks of life with the hope and power of the Gospel. When a need arose at Rice Christian Fellowship, Darren faithfully drove an hour each way to serve as guest pastor. Eventually, God called him to serve as a full-time pastor and shepherd in Rice, where he and Crystal settled. His congregation remembers his preaching as filled with passion, conviction, and always rooted in God’s Word. His faithfulness in serving Jesus was evident in all he did – counseling, preaching, helping neighbors in need, and even in simple conversations where he would often ask, “Do you know Jesus?” The stories are endless of how he touched lives with his kindness, intentionality, and love for both people and the Gospel. Though it is impossible to summarize Darren’s profound impact in just a few words, his legacy of faith, love, and service will live on in the countless lives he touched. Darren is survived by his wife, Corinne Crystal Edwards; his daughters, Amie (Cesar) Arguelles of Kelseyville, Calif., Amber (Samuel) Gould of Chewelah, Wash., Aleah (Brett) Thompson of Spokane Valley, Wash., and Atasha (Skyler) Colvin of Chewelah, Wash.; his brothers, Randall Loren Edwards, Chad Lee Everett Edwards, and Adam Troy Edwards; his sister, Rhonda Pearl Beckwith; along with his 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terry Jean Smith and Gene Mervin Edwards; his brother, Troy Gene Edwards; his sister, Deborah Jean Chavez; and his grandparents, Harold Dale Smith, Edith Marie Smith, Everett A. Edwards, and Edna Pearl Canaday. A memorial service and fellowship meal will be held for Darren and his loved ones on September 20, at 1 p.m. at Addy New Life Christian Center. A private graveside service will take place at Mt. View Cemetery in Rice, Wash. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that gifts be given to Crystal to assist with the building completion of their new log home. Finishing the home that Darren started will be a lasting tribute to his life and devotion. It will also greatly minister to Crystal’s grieving heart and provide for her during her loss. Donations can be made to Corinne Edwards via cash or check. Venmo and GoFundMe details are listed below as well. The family thanks you abundantly. Though we grieve, we do so with the promise of Scripture: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” (John 11:25) P.O. Box 607 Chewelah, WA 99109 Venmo: @atashacolvin Previous Item Next Item

Oakley Miles McCarthy — a community announcement published by the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville and Stevens County. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Births Oakley Miles McCarthy Oakley Miles McCarthy was born on July 18, 2025 to parents Makayle Leal and Adrian McCarthy of Republic, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. He has one sister, Gemma, age 8. Previous Next LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Sharon Patricia Bradley | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Sharon Patricia Bradley 78 Feb 22, 1947 - Aug 17, 2025 Sharon Patricia Bradley went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2025 at the age of 78. Born Sharon Patrica Porter on February 22, 1947 in Artesia, California. She moved around the country with her family until coming to live in the Kettle Falls area as a senior in high school. She was a joy to all who knew her, especially to her husband of 29 years, Sam Bradley. After graduating from Kettle Falls High School, Sharon attended Eastern Washington University and then Bible College. She worked at Barney’s Junction, JC Penney’s and Walmart. Sharon was preceded in death by her mother, Elva Reade, her grandparents Hilda and Glenn Logan, and her brother, Glenn William Porter. She is survived by her husband, Sam Bradley, and cousins Cathy Matresse (John), Thomas Logan, and Marlee Logan as well as several nephews and nieces. Previous Item Next Item

Colville Wins Fifth Straight With Bad News Defense - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Colville Wins Fifth Straight With Bad News Defense January 21, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Georgia Beardslee and Colville shut down Medical Lake. Publisher photo. Make that five wins in a row for the Colville girls basketball team, demonstrating that the Crimson Hawks’ defense could be a very real problem for opponents in NEA League play. Colville (9-4 overall, 1-0 league) opened Northeast A League play in convincing fashion Friday, Jan. 16, rolling past Medical Lake 57-28 at home. It was the third time in the past four games that the Crimson Hawks have held their opponents to under 30 points. The Crimson Hawks set the tone early, racing out to a 23-3 first-quarter lead and never looked back. Colville led 36-11 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half to secure the league win. Andee Kroiss led the Crimson Hawks with a game-high 18 points, knocking down eight field goals and adding three free throws. Colville showed balanced scoring behind Kroiss, with Georgia Beardslee and Rylee Brisby each scoring 11 points and Andrea Edwards adding eight points. Colville’s defense held Medical Lake to just 11 field goals for the game. The visiting Medical Lake Cardinals were led by Avae Brown and Kade Endres with seven points apiece. With precious few league games left in NEA’s four-team league, every win is more magnified than in other leagues in the area. Results from Colville’s matchup at Lakeside on Jan. 20 were unavailable at press time. The Crimson Hawks are scheduled to host nonleague foe Newport on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 4 p.m., before jumping back into NEA League play, hosting Lakeside on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 5:45 p.m. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

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Selecky Posthumously Honored by Health District - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Selecky Posthumously Honored by Health District December 31, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Matt Schanz stands with Mary Selecky’s sister, Heidi Jarecki, with Mary Selecky’s award. Photo courtesy Northeast Tri County Health District. Northeast Tri County Health District announced they recently honored the legacy of longtime public health leader Mary Selecky, whose career spanned decades of service to northeast Washington and the state. According to officials, Selecky served the region at the Northeast Tri County Health District from 1979 to 1999, before going on to serve as Washington state secretary of health from 1999 to 2013. Although her work later took her to the state level, Selecky maintained strong ties to Colville and northeast Washington, which she considered home. Selecky passed away in 2025; officials said members of her family recently visited the health district, both in person and virtually, to share memories and present a commemorative plaque honoring her life and work. District Administrator Matt Schanz accepted the plaque on behalf of the agency, stating that it marked a meaningful moment for staff who remembered Selecky’s leadership, dedication, and lasting impact on public health. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Maela Stemmene — a community announcement published by the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville and Stevens County. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Births Maela Stemmene Maela Stemmene was born on Dec. 14, 2025, to parents Holly Rogers and Brandon Stemmene of Colville, Wash. She weighed eight pounds, 12 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Danny and Kazlynn Rogers of Addy, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are April Stemmene and Larry Schuerman of Colville, Wash. Previous Next LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

JoAnn Cooper | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. JoAnn Cooper 89 May 12, 1936 - Oct 25, 2025 Mrs. JoAnn Cooper, age 89, passed away Oct. 25, 2025 in Colville, Washington. JoAnn was born May 12, 1936 in Palouse, Wash., to Erwin and Miriam Chase. At age 13, she and her family moved to Minnesota. She would meet the love of her life, David Alan Cooper. The two would marry in 1955. David was in the United States Navy. The couple would move several times before settling in the Kent, Wash., area. They would make their last move in 1991, to Colville where they built their home. She and David would be married 55 years when David passed away on September 24, 2010. If there is one word that describes JoAnn – it would be “love.” She epitomized love. JoAnn loved to serve others in as many ways as she could. She had a soft spot in her heart for the down trodden. She would rescue any animal that was maimed, abandoned, injured, or sickly. She watched a baby horse being born. The horse was born with a humpback. The owner was about to put it down. She stepped in and refused to allow him to do so. And then, scooped up the colt and took it home. It didn’t matter what animal, reptile, vermin. She had to help it somehow. And with children, she was even more compelled to serve, rescue, and love. After birthing two children of her own, she and David began taking in foster children. Over the course of several years, their family grew from two to 10. She loved them all 150% and more. Even with her large family, JoAnn would welcome foster children to provide respite to the foster parents. Often a need arose for a foster parent or someone to care for a child for a day or two. JoAnn welcomed them all. Over the years, the family would load up into the milk truck camper and take a trip to visit relatives in Minnesota every summer. Inevitably, there would be several breakdowns along the way. Their parents would pack as many possible “fixes” before leaving in preparation for the inevitable.Always frugal and always able to fix things on the fly, kept them moving. David was a master at fixing things and JoAnn was his biggest helper! JoAnn was a very frugal. She was famous for making her money stretch. JoAnn was known for “making the buffalo squeal” Amid caring for her family and the numerous critters she took in, JoAnn loved to garden. She found great comfort in growing beautiful flowers and vegetables. Being an introvert, the garden proved to be JoAnn’s place to rejuvenate and find solace. It also proved to be an essential when feeding her large family. JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents, husband David, daughter Dody Truesdale and son, Micah a.k.a. Scooter. She is survived by her children: Dave, Aaron, Tim, Josh, Chris, and Tony; daughters: Kim, Bobbi, and Jayme; 37 grandchildren and a plethora of great-grandchildren. An open viewing is scheduled at the Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory for Nov. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Nov. 7, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. A memorial service and celebration of life is scheduled for Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church of Colville, Wash., with a luncheon to follow. Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with his care. Please visit the online memorial website and sign his guestbook at danekasfuneralchapel.com. Previous Item Next Item

Kettle Falls Wins Banks Lake Brawl - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Kettle Falls Wins Banks Lake Brawl January 7, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Kettle Falls' Charlie Hood took first place at 144 pounds at the Banks Lake Brawl. Photo by Tasha Hood. The Kettle Falls wrestling team produced five tournament champions at the Banks Lake Brawl, and won the team title as the Bulldogs nearly doubled up the second-place team with points scored. Kettle Falls' champions included Charlie Hood at 144 pounds, Baylor Rosen at 150 pounds, Kincaid Freer at 157 pounds, and Landon Tryon at 165 pounds. Harley Rowe added another first-place finish for the Bulldogs at 215 pounds, highlighting a day that saw Kettle Falls wrestlers competing deep into their respective brackets. Several Bulldogs earned runner-up finishes, including Lee Fowler (106 pounds), Michael Winn (120 pounds), Joseph Young (126 pounds), Tanner Schumacher (132 pounds), and Nathan Thurman (138 pounds). Josh Bair placed third at 113 pounds, while Ezekiel Evans finished third at 150 pounds, placing Kettle Falls near the top in one of the tournament’s deeper weight classes. The Bulldogs also picked up valuable team points from fourth-place finishes by Michael Moreau at 190 pounds, Hunter Smith-Rowe at 215 pounds, and Zhaine Herrera at 285 pounds, rounding out a complete team effort across the weights. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Jireh Jehovah Womack — a community announcement published by the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville and Stevens County. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Births Jireh Jehovah Womack Jireh Jehovah Womack was born on Oct. 3, 2025 to parents Brook LeDoux and Dayton Womack of Deer Park, Wash. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Salix Womack, age 2, and one sister, Veronica Gonzalez, age 9. Her maternal grandparents are Jessica and Casey LeDoux of Loon Lake, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Shelly Cotter of Orofino, Idaho, and David Womack of Long Beach, Calif. Her maternal great-grandparents are Jean and Art Conger of Spokane, Wash. Her paternal great-parents are Al and Rose Smith, deceased. Previous Next LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Gregory Jackson Owens | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Gregory Jackson Owens 79 Feb 8, 1946 - Aug 28, 2025 Gregory Jackson Owens, a lifetime resident of Northport, WA, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Gregory “Greg” was born to Helen Pakonen (Owens) Herbert Doerre on February 8, 1946 in San Diego, Calif. They moved to Washington when he was just six months old. He was raised by his mother and step father, Bob LeCaire with his siblings, Sandra Materson (LeCaire) and Gordy LeCaire. Greg married Dianna “Dena” Reickers (Owens) on February 1, 1965 in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho after knowing one another for many years. They had two daughters together, Donna and Kimberly (Kim). Greg was a miner in Idaho before his first daughter Donna was born. He went to work for McNamee Logging, driving a log truck for 22 years while also having poles for Expo 74 in Spokane, Wash. One of his favorite stories to tell was how he hauled a 135-foot pole over 100 miles to the mill, then when someone else went to transfer the pole for the center post for a pavilion, they did not make it a block before they snapped the pole. To which it had to be used for a flagpole instead. As a teenager, Greg loved racing in Northport, where he lied about his age so that he could drive the car that he built with Jerry Lotze, Dale Snyder, and brother, Gordy LeCaire. They celebrated every win and loss on the track. As Greg settled down with a family, he found a love for woodworking and built many homes around the Northport and Colville area, not only for his family but for other families as well. He was always the first person to pick up a hammer and nail to help someone finish their home. Greg raised cattle with Dena and their children, building fences and checking cows, after full work days driving trucks. After he retired, he loved to take his family to Alaska and to the ocean to fish in the summer months. He always said “Everyone needs to see the ocean,” and he was more than happy to be the one to show them his favorite spots. Greg and Dena would travel to Arizona in the winter where they enjoyed exploring the desert, picking crystals, and meeting new people while they shopped street booths together, hand picking gifts for their children and grandchildren to surprise them when they traveled back home in the Spring. Greg had a love for wildlife, and wildlife was fond of him as well. People were amazed at how the deer would walk up to him so comfortably. Many times in his Northport home, deer brought their fawns to lay in his yard while he was outside. He also spent as much time as he could cutting firewood. He always said that he would have enough firewood to make sure his family would be warm in the winter if something were to happen to him. When it was too hot to cut firewood in the summer heat, you would find him berry picking and taking his family and grandchildren exploring the woods. Greg was the best man that his family could have asked for. In the fall, Greg would take any chance he had to go elk hunting with his family and grandchildren. Along the way, he would pull out his green camera and take pictures of them underneath the scarred trees where bears had scratched the bark racing to the top. Then, he would print the pictures out for his den. Spending time with family was his happiest time, he loved taking videos and pictures and documenting memories of his family so that on holidays, they could sit and reminisce together. Greg spent many hours teaching his kids and grandkids how to drive a manual pickup, along with sharing knowledge on many topics that he picked up along the way. He taught them a new life skill any chance that he got. Gregory is preceded in death by his parents, Helen Pakonen (Owens) and Herbert Doerre, his step father, Bob LeCaire, mother in law, Helen McNameeand her husband, Larry, father in law, Adrian “Alva” Reickers, brother in law, Greg Masterson, Brother in law, Delbert Reickers and his wife, Cozy, Denny Rae McNamee, Son in law Rod McCann, Uncle Art Pakonen and his wife Magret, step brother in law, Patrick Connell and his wife Terese, and step sister in law, Joy Connell. Greg was survived by his wife, Dianna “Dena” Owens, daughters, Donna Jensen and Kimberley McCann Owens, grandson, Chayce Owens (Khiana), granddaughters, Jenelle Nestor (Zyran), Blair Jensen, three great grandchildren, Abigail, Barrett and Kasey, sister Sandra Masterson, brother Gordy LeCaire (Pam), sister-in-law Stacey McNameeand numerous nieces and nephews. Beautiful service flowers were donated by Braden and Samantha Bundy. Previous Item Next Item

Court Denies Request to Prevent Sherman Pack Wolf Removal - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Court Denies Request to Prevent Sherman Pack Wolf Removal November 5, 2025 By: Staff Report Updates on the removal of the Sherman Wolf Pack. A King County Superior Court judge denied the request for a preliminary injunction to prevent the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) from lethally removing one wolf from the Sherman pack in Ferry County on Oct. 31. This comes after WDFW staff investigated an injured calf in the Sherman wolf pack territory in Ferry County on Oct. 23, and determined the injuries as a confirmed wolf depredation. Washington Wildlife First and other parties sought to block the removal, which WDFW approved on Oct. 9. The removal authorization expired on Oct. 15, according to WDFW officials. Judge Suzanne Parisien of King County Superior Court found that petitioners had not established “a likelihood of prevailing on the merits of the case.” WDFW’s Wolf Conservation and Management Plan and wolf-livestock interaction protocol provide guidance on addressing wolf-livestock conflict, including lethal removal to address patterns of depredation. More information can be found at wdfw.wa.gov . Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES