Obituaries

Leann Marie Stewart passed away on March 2, 2026, in North Bend, WA, at 61 years old. She was born on January 7, 1965, the daughter of Norman and Lura Schiele. 

Mr. Robert Wayne Boyd, age 74, passed away March 8, 2026 in Spokane, Washington.  Robert was born December 27, 1951 in San Jose, California.

Velva Jean Mullins Wood, age 82, a longtime resident of Stevens County, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Addy, WA.

Beverly Carol Widmyer, age 86, passed away on February 18, 2026 in Colville, WA. Beverly was born on September 7, 1939 in Davenport, WA the daughter of Lawrence and Verla Verna (Sterett) Lawson. 

Thomas (Tom) Lawver, age 83, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on February 7, 2026.  He passed away peacefully from liver cancer with his wife Susan at his side.

Nancy “Joayn” Taylor, 95, of Davenport, Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 5, 2026.

Lorena was born to Alvin and Ada Vanhorn on April 9, 1939 in York, Nebraska. She passed gently on February 15, 2026 in Spokane, Washington surrounded by family.

Donald Lee Walker passed away on February 17, 2026, in Colville, Washington. He was born to his parents, Steve Walker and Laurel Walker, in Bremerton, Washington, on August 01, 1958.

In Loving Memory of Dylan Ray Young

December 26, 2003 - February 11, 2026

Kathy Nell Carter Ducote passed away on February 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer, which she began fighting in 2017. Though cancer ultimately claimed her life, it never claimed her spirit. 

Randy Lee Anderson, born March 17, 1959, passed away on November 6, 2025. 

M. Lynn Satterfield, age 78, entered into rest Oct. 30, 2025, in Colville, Wash. Lynn was born April 16, 1947, in Tonasket, Wash., to Joseph and Ruth (Meyer) Walmer.

George Perry Terrill passed away on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ronald "Butch" Campbell, Jr., Feb. 19, 1965-Feb. 4, 2026. He is survived by his Mom, Charlotte Campbell; 3 siblings, Patty Nielsen (David), Kim Laster, and David Campbell (Lisa); 2 sons, Cody Campbell and Gerald Campbell; wife Michelle Fraunfelter Campbell; and many extended family members. He was loved by many.

Martha was born to Franz and Martha Stadlbauer on March 7, 1933, in Langenwang, Austria. She passed away in her home on January 26, 2026, in Colville, WA. 

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ayne Archie Bolt, who passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 81 after his battle with lung cancer. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Sue Smith, age 80, passed away January 6, 2026, in Kettle Falls, Washington. Sue was born on October 2, 1945, in Astoria, Oregon, to Wayne and Helen Hill.  After a short time in Astoria, the family moved to Farragut, Idaho, before settling in Moscow, Idaho, where Sue would grow up and graduate from Moscow High School in 1964.

Rose Marie Gotham, a lifelong resident of the Colville area, was born on September 18, 1937, in Chewelah, WA, to Charles Lundquist and Laura (Naff) Lundquist. Rose passed away on January 21, 2026.

Donna Pauline Sampson, age 88, a lifetime resident of Cedonia, Wash., passed away on Jan. 20, 2026, in Colville, Wash. Donna was born at home on Nov. 15, 1937, in Cedonia, Wash. She was the daughter of Robert Loren and Mildred Pauline (Timken) Dashiell.

Carol Louise Clauzel, 85, went home to be with Jesus on December 31, 2025. A celebration of life will be held in the Spring.

Colville resident Jesse Arthur Arrington, age 78, passed away Dec. 24, 2025, in Colville, Wash. Jess was born June 7, 194,7 in Omak, Wash., to Arthur and June (Reeves) Arrington.

Diane Cecilia (Lyonais) Hess, beloved mother, Grammie, aunt, and dear friend, died on December 25, 2025, in Carthage, Missouri. She was 90 years old. Diane was born on February 25, 1935, in Williston, North Dakota to Philip and Lucile Lyonais. 

On the morning of October 30th, 2025, Katie Louise Williams (Kroiss), of Bend, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends, after a courageous seven-month battle with metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma.

Elda Lorraine Johnson-Murrow, age 87, a 67-year resident of Colville, Wash., passed away on Dec. 19, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1938 in Allen, S.D. the daughter of Van and Delia Viola (Bartlett) Simmons.