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Kaylynn Rose Titmus | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Kaylynn Rose Titmus 44 Jul 31, 1981 - Jul 24, 2025 July 24, 2025 will be a day that marks the completion of a long well-fought battle with cancer and the beginning of an eternal life of joy and praise for Kaylynn Rose Titmus. Kaylynn was born July 13, 1981 in Chewelah, Wash., to Jerry Scott and Lisa McKinney. From an early age, it was clear to her mother that Kaylynn was “born to be a mom.” Kaylynn would carry her little sister, Keshya, and her little brother, Brandon, on her hips everywhere. She loved caring for them. Kaylynn met the father of her daughters, Cailen McCurdy, and started their family at the age of 20. She spent countless hours loving being a mother to her kids and spending time with the McCurdys, Fred and Susanne (Cailen’s parents), Brian and Alden (Cailen’s brothers), creating countless memories while the girls were young. Kaylynn’s resilience and determination, along with her faith, guided her through the many ups and downs that she faced while battling cancer. She remained true to herself and to God. She was Courageous to the end. True to self, she companioned others when she had little to give. Kaylynn found joy in collecting little things – random items she’d find – rocks that were shaped like hearts. Kaylynn was a Helper – even when she was sick. She had a wonderful sense of humor. When she’d laugh the room would light up! Kaylynn Inspired those around her to never give up. She was independent and strong. Her personality and character left quite an impression on those who encountered her. Most of all, Kaylynn Loved to love – her husband, Braden; her children Teryn (Jesse) Sarber, Ayven and Emersyn McCurdy; her extended family; friends; customers; and those in need. She freely gave of herself to each of them. Her light shined brightly. This light became extremely bright when she Danced. Kaylynn loved to dance, especially in the kitchen. She had her own style. While dancing, she would act out the lyrics. Kaylynn loved all kinds of music. It touched her soul and from there her body just had to move. Kaylynn found great peace and joy with the Ocean. She often referred to herself as a mermaid. Turtles were a favorite. She enjoyed swimming among them. They were beautiful. While not the ocean, local lakes were a playground for Kaylynn and her family. She loved being atop an innertube being pulled by the boat. She could be heard shouting “FASTER!!” The beauty of God’s creation captivated Kaylynn. Her home and yard were full of Flowers – red poppies, roses, dhalia’s, and peonies were among her favorites. Kaylynn was a fighter – a warrior. She fought fiercely to beat cancer. But most of all she fought for and fiercely protected her girls. They were her world. Kaylynn was a Giver. She would give the clothing off her back to someone if they needed them. One time while at the park she noticed a young mother with a child. They didn’t seem to have much and Kaylynn made a point of speaking to the young mom. She then went to her car and gathered a bag of clothes that her girls had outgrown and offered them to the young woman. The woman was deeply touched. Just days before her passing, Kaylynn welcomed her first grandchild – Master Banks Sarber. She was a proud grandma. Amazingly, Banks arrived on her birthday, making the day all the more special! The Outdoors was her happy place. Kaylynn loved to camp and hike. She and Braden would escape in their jeep, pull off to the side of the road and just be. She gardened, making her home and yard beautiful. And, she played with her girls. Determined to win the fight for her daughters and for her husband and her family, Kaylynn pressed on. There was never a moment of giving up. Rather, a moment of complete surrender and acceptance of the Father’s will for her. Kaylynn now rests in the Father’s arms of love. She is dancing before God and all the angels in heaven. She is truly a child of God. Kaylynn is preceded in death by her father, Jerry Scott and her grandparents Roy and Carol McKinney. She is survived by her husband, Braden; daughters Teryn (Jesse) Sarber, Ayven, and Emersyn; grandson, Banks; bonus children Kolee and Connor Titmus; mother, Lisa McKinney; sister, Keshya (Thomas) Wysocki, nephew Cameron Lebret; brother, Brandon Kilgore; Patty (Loren) Erdman, cousins Hayden (Kade) Middlesworth, and Hannah (Shane) Austin and many extended family members and dear friends. A celebration of life is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Colville High School gym. Pastor Daniel Goble of Grace Bible Church will officiate. Kaylynn requested that all attendees wear bright colors – no black. There will be a time of sharing following the service. A private family burial will take place at 3 p.m. at Mountain View Park Cemetery. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory have been entrusted with Kaylynn’s care. Please visit their website at danekasfuneralchapel.com to sign in and offer your condolences. Previous Item Next Item

Levi McCoy Cartwright — 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 Levi McCoy Cartwright Levi McCoy Cartwright was born on Nov. 25, 2025, to parents Holly and Gunnar Cartwright of Evans, Wash. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces at birth. He has two brothers, Jack, 4, and Roscoe, 1, and one sister, Alice, 6. His maternal grandparents are Alan and Laura Zander of Lewiston, Idaho. His paternal grandparents are Barb Cartwright and Jeff Dawson of Colville, Wash. and Jim Cartwright of Hunters, Wash. His maternal great-grandparent is Nancy McGlothlen of Clarkston, Wash. His paternal great-grandparent is Bill Engle of Lewiston, Idaho. 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

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Kathleen Louise Boyd | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Kathleen Louise Boyd 76 Jan 24, 1949 - Dec 3, 2025 In Loving Memory Of Kathleen Boyd Kathleen Louise Boyd entered into life in Chewelah, Wash., on Jan. 24, 1949. Kathy worked as a staff reporter for the Statesman-Examiner. She also worked for the Northport School District as a teacher and school bus driver. Kathy loved her big black dogs. She cherished each one of them and made many beautiful memories with her dogs. Kathy also enjoyed working for the welfare office. Football was Kathy’s game. She had several favorite teams over the years. Kathy also loved horses. She watched the derby every year. Kathy entered into rest on Dec. 3, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. She was “Auntie” to all of our families and kids and will be remembered in our hearts and memories. 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

Stevens County Named ‘County of the Year’ by Secretary of State - 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 Stevens County Named ‘County of the Year’ by Secretary of State August 6, 2025 By: Staff Report Pictured left to right are: Kevin McMahan, assistant secretary of state, office of the secretary of state; Monty Stobart, Stevens County commissioner district 1; Lori Larsen, Stevens County auditor; Trevor Sellars, director of information services for Stevens County; Mark Burrows, Stevens County commissioner district 2; Greg Young, Stevens County commissioner district 3; Angel Olivas, senior IT security analyst, office of the secretary of state; Stuart Holmes, director of elections, office of the secretary of state. Photo courtesy Lori Larson. Officials from the Office of the Secretary of State visited Stevens County on July 28, to formally recognize the county as the 2025 County of the Year. According to Secretary of State officials, this award is given annually to counties demonstrating “exceptional leadership and results in cybersecurity readiness and collaboration.” Assistant Secretary of State Kevin McMahan stated that the choice was clear this year, “There was no question – Stevens County stood out as the clear forerunner for this recognition.” McMahan, who presented the award on behalf of Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, said that Hobbs was regretful he could not attend in person. He praised Stevens County’s Information Technology staff; not only for their internal excellence, but for their regional support efforts, particularly when assisting a neighboring jurisdiction during a cybersecurity emergency leading up to the 2024 General Election. Trevor Sellars, Stevens County’s Director of Information Services, accepted the award on behalf of the County. “Nothing like this is possible without an amazing staff – they are the ones who should be congratulated,” Sellars said. He emphasized the strength of the county's IT team and its collaborative relationships with other area IT directors through ACCIS, the Washington State Association for County and City Information Systems. Sellars also spoke about the county's regional approach to cybersecurity, explaining that “There’s been intentional effort toward unifying the technologies used by different counties so that professional expertise can be shared in times of need or disaster. Having separate but similar systems actually becomes a strength. It’s a thoughtful approach to resilience.” Joining McMahan in Colville were Stuart Holmes, Director of Elections, and Angel Olivas, Senior IT Security Analyst. Holmes and McMahan traveled from Olympia, while Olivas joined from the Secretary of State’s Eastern Washington regional office. During the ceremony, Holmes took a moment to recognize Stevens County Auditor Lori Larsen, who was previously named the 2024 Auditor of the Year by the Secretary of State’s Office. Holmes said, “Stevens County exemplifies professionalism, preparedness, and innovation. Auditor Larsen’s team consistently goes above and beyond in service to their community.” Commissioner Monty Stobart noted that it was refreshing to receive such a positive presentation and recognized the value of celebrating the County's accomplishments. Commissioners Young and Burrows both expressed appreciation for the visit and extended congratulations to the larger Stevens County team. 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

Lina Jazmin Vega — 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 Lina Jazmin Vega Lina Jazmin Vega was born on Jan. 10, 2026, to parents Madeline and Luis Vega Benitez of Colville, Wash. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces at birth, and has one sister, Arabella Vega, age 3. Her maternal grandparents are Jeff and Michelle Michaelson of Wallace, Idaho. Her paternal grandparents are Luis Vega and Petrona Benitez of Paraguay. Her maternal great-grandparents are Leon and Jennilynn Benson 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

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Uncertainty Persists After Government Shutdown Ends - 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 Uncertainty Persists After Government Shutdown Ends November 19, 2025 By: Emma Lee Conyer Although the federal government shutdown has concluded, certain programs and departments still face uncertainty in the upcoming weeks. After a record 43-day shutdown, the federal government reopened on Wednesday, Nov. 12, after President Donald Trump signed a funding package. The U.S. House approved Resolution 222-209, funding parts of the government through January, and others through fall 2026. According to the resolution’s language, the agreement will also reverse the mass federal layoffs that occurred during the shutdown. One concern voiced by officials during the shutdown was how, and if, states would be able to fund programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. According to officials, some states briefly issued full SNAP benefits before the Supreme Court paused a lower court order that required the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fully fund the program. Other states, including Washington, began sending full and partial benefits to some residents, officials said, although it is unclear what the criteria were. Lexie Kuznick, director of policy and government relations for the American Public Human Services Association said many states could distribute full SNAP benefits within one to three days, though some might take up to a week. In an interview with CNN, she added that states that initially issued partial benefits would need to calculate the additional amounts owed to recipients, a process expected to take approximately one week. According to Rep. Baumgartner (R-Spokane), the funding package aims to provide full-year allocations for agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, military construction, and legislative branch appropriations, “marking significant wins for eastern Washington.” Baumgartner stated that his vote helped secure funding for several local projects under the Agriculture Appropriations Bill, including: $1 million for Washington State University’s Agricultural Research Service building furnishings project. $2 million for NEW Health Association’s Chewelah expansion and regional workforce development center. $1 million for Tri-State Health’s family medicine residency project. The funding package received support from Republican representatives Dan Newhouse and Baumgartner, along with one Democratic breakaway, Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez. The other seven democratic representatives from Washington state voted against the package, according to officials. Although the shutdown has ended, delays are still expected as departments catch up on research grants, economic reports and six weeks of missed communications. Officials said that with funding for some agencies only guaranteed through January 2026, similar disruptions could arise in three months. 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

Jace Alexzander Kade Ruiz — 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 Jace Alexzander Kade Ruiz Jace Alexzander Kade Ruiz was born on Jan. 9, 2026, to parents Jennifer Buffan and Jose Ruiz-Stroder of Colville, Wash. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce at birth, and has two brothers, Okecr, age 3, and Damon, age 3, and one sister, Phoebe, age 11. His maternal grandparents are Pamela and Daniel Miller of Colville, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Mary Ruiz-Rodriguez and Chris Barns of Valley, 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

Howard Vernon Goede | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Howard Vernon Goede 78 Apr 23, 1947 - Oct 18, 2025 Howard Vernon Goede, age 78, a longtime resident of Colville, Wash., passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 23, 1947 in Tonasket, Wash., the son of Orval LeRoy and Viola Ilene (Morris) Goede. Howard attended first grade in Tonasket then continued grade school in Oroville, Wash. He completed Junior High School in Omak, and in 1966, graduated from Selkirk High School. Howard then entered the National Guard and served until 1972, when he was discharged in Lewiston, Idaho. Howard then began a career in truck driving with TWT. He met Carolyn Bradeen while at the home office and they began dating. Their lives and love grew together and they created a home that was always open to family and friends. He then worked in construction and was a member of the Laborers Union #238. Howard worked for the Bouten Construction Company until his retirement. In 2003, he and Carolyn moved to Colville to be close to family. She preceded him in death in 2007. Howard has remained in Colville since that time. He was a man with a love for the four seasons. He enjoyed the adventures that unfolded with each new season. He traveled countless miles on the backroads, trails and open terrain on his 4-wheeler. When winter fell upon the trails, Howard traded his wheels for snow tracks and continued exploring. He enjoyed hunting both small and large game and continued his search for sheds, especially moose sheds in the off season. He had a green thumb and enjoyed tending to his garden and then traveling to his brother Orval’s to pick raspberries. Howard enjoyed hosting and would spend the entire day creating his one-of-a-kind meals to share with family and friends. Howard would often drop by with aged cheese, dried apples, and occasional pickled eggs. He was intent to leave with a good story and a smile when he departed. He enjoyed panning for gold and traveled the banks and creek beds of local streams looking for the elusive gold nugget. Howard was a car buff and spent many hours at car shows appreciating the hot rods, especially those kept and re-built in great care. He was a man always on the go with plans to “do something.” Howard had a cantankerous personality, always offering a smirk and a pearl of wisdom. He loved to poke fun and create a chuckle. Howard was a great father and grandpa figure. He loved to spoil those around him, and his love for others was his legacy. e will be dearly missed. Howard is survived by brothers Orval Goede Jr., Gary Goede (Sandra), Tim Bradeen (Carol), Dan Bradeen (Monica), Sherri Dotts (Harry), Terri Danielson (Barry), Tawnia Groves (Michael), Rob Goede (Kim), Brian Nolan (Amanda), Eric White (John), companion, Eloise Weaver; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends. Howard was preceded in death by his parents Orval and Viola Goede, wife Carolyn Goede, son, Jim Bradeen and daughter Leah Artz. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be given to the charity of your choice. The graveside service for Howard V. Goede will begin at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10, at the Mountain View Park Cemetery, Colville Wash., where he will be laid to rest with his wife, Carolyn. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements. Previous Item Next Item