Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death.
James Westley Reed Jr., 78, died on Jan. 18, 2026. Jim was born Oct. 16, 1947. A celebration of Jim’s life will take place on March 21 at the Mosier Grange at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and a walk in the orchard. This corrects a previously published memorial date. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.
Steven William Held, 77, of Maupin, Oregon, died at home on Jan. 28, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Gary Ellis Cooper, 81, died on Jan. 19, 2026, in The Dalles, Oregon. Gary was born April 13, 1944, and was 81 years of age at the time of passing. Visit www.GardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for the family.
Kenneth “Ken” Marvin Hansen, 89, died on Feb. 1, 2026, in Hood River, Oregon. Kenneth was born on April 25, 1936. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.
William Luther MacKenzie, 83, of Wasco, Oregon, died at home on Feb. 2, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Marcia Kaye Nordwall, 76, of The Dalles, Oregon, died at The Dalles Health and Rehabilitation Center on Feb. 2, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Crow River Lutheran Church in Belgrade, Minnesota. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Jean Ellen Waterbury, 95, of The Dalles, Oregon, died at The Springs at Mill Creek on Feb. 2, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Kitty Lou Baylous, 79, of The Dalles, Oregon, died at Columbia Basin Care Facility on Feb. 3, 2026. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Richard Allen Miller, of The Dalles, Oregon, died Feb. 3, 2026. He was born Feb. 6, 1946. A service will be held on Monday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles, with a reception to follow at the Grill at The Dalles Country Club. A full obituary will appear in the Feb. 18 edition and is online now at columbiagorgenews.com. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Colleen Vada Reis, 65, of Prineville, Oregon, died Feb. 4, 2026. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Melva Ann McGraw, 82, died Feb. 5, 2026, in Lyle, Washington. Melva was born July 18, 1943. Services will be held at the Lyle Community Church on Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. Visit www.GardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for the family.
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