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Sept. 1, 1944 - April 22, 2026

With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Diane Yvonne King, who passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family.

Aug. 5, 1972 - Jan. 22, 2026

Margaret “Peggy” Dills Kelter passed away on May 6, 2026, just shy of her 70th birthday. She was born in Needham, Massachusetts, on May 29, 1956, to Robert and Jean Dills. The youngest of three, she grew up in Wilton, Connecticut. She attended Kirkland College in Clinton, New York, majoring …

John Allan (“Al”) Sharkey died on Feb. 26, 2026, at age 96 from congestive heart failure and injuries sustained from a fall.

Gary Ronald VanOrman was born at The Dalles Hospital on March 12, 1939, to Ronald Vandelier VanOrman and Verla Rose (Kortge) VanOrman. He attended Joseph G. Wilson Elementary School until the sixth grade when his family moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon, where they owned and operated a shoe store.

Jay Roberts Campbell, of Starbuck, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the age of 74 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He fought it with all his strength and determination and never complained about all he had to go through. He was amazing and loved his family deeply. Jay w…

Charles “Chuck” Kessinger passed away May 3, 2026. Chuck was born March 29, 1951, in Goldendale, Washington, to parents BJ and Betty Kessinger. Chuck married Christi Greenfield in April 1970, and they had two children, Traci and Keith. Christi passed away in December 2007.

Nancy Jane Lewis Moller, age 105, died April 25, 2026, at home on the family orchard. She was born in Portland, Oregon, on March 22, 1921, to Arthur H. Lewis and Amelia Robison. Nancy’s childhood during the Great Depression shaped her outlook for serving the greater community. At an early ag…

Mary Nelson passed away April 22, 2026, in Hood River, Oregon, after a short battle with cancer at the age of 85. Mary was born March 27,1941, in Dawson, Minnesota, to parents Berniece and Lawrence Larson and grew up in Portland, Oregon. Mary married Monte Nelson on Nov. 9, 1957, in Stevenso…

Wilma Beth (Jacob) Shellman, 83, long-time White Salmon, Washington, resident, passed away at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington, on April 29, 2026.

James Alfred Titus, resident of Lyle, Washington, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 22, 2026, five days shy of his 93rd birthday. Jim was born April 27, 1933, on the family farm in Castle Rock, Washington, to Arthur and Mildred Titus. He was the middle of seven siblings…

Margaret “Peggy” Elise Tomlin passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born on Oct. 1, 1942, in Helena, Montana, to Mary Marron Olsen and Leland West Olsen. Peggy was raised in Parkdale, Oregon, and graduated from Wy’east High School in 1960. After graduation, she moved to Portland, Oregon, wh…

Joan Elizabeth Chantler passed away on Dec. 18, 2025, at the age of 77. She was the only child of Vernon and Opal Smith Chantler and grew up in Milwaukee, Oregon.

Samuel Wayne Vinyard, 79, passed away suddenly on April 19, 2026, in Glenwood, Washington. Wayne was born in Jackson, Missouri, with his brother Max, sister Mary and cousins Harry and Terry. Later he earned a degree in forestry from Northern Arizona University. He spent more than four decade…

Edward Reed Gunderson (aka “Uncle Blasto”), age 68, passed away on March 30, 2026, at Timber Pointe Senior Living in Springfield, Oregon. Edward was born on Aug. 13, 1957, in Concord, California. He grew up in Hood River, Oregon, and later lived in Florence, Oregon.

Robert “Bob” Estel Henderson was born on April 11, 1949, in White Salmon, Washington, to William Kenneth Henderson and Bonnie Rose (Carter) Henderson. He passed away on April 5, 2026, at his home in Glenwood, Washington.

John Winfred Stolte was born Aug. 9, 1954, in San Francisco, California, to Frank and Muriel Stolte. He graduated from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo with a degree in journalism. His time in San Luis Obispo was spent on long Harley Davidson motorcycle rides where he was a member of the SLO Scoo…

Jean Thompson died peacefully March 3, 2026, at the age of 93. Her death followed visits from family and friends.

David Robert Zimbelman died Aug. 29, 2025, in The Dalles, Oregon. He was born in Wayne, Nebraska, on March 31, 1954. A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 24 from 2-4 p.m. at The Garage, 323 E Steuben St., Bingen; www.thegaragebingen.com.

Ardith Irene (Jones) Thompson passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on April 8, 2026, at Brookside Manor in Hood River, Oregon. Ardith was born on March 19, 1931, to Arthur and Winifred Jones of Trout Lake, Washington. Ardith grew up in Trout Lake with her older sister Shirley (deceased) a…

James Henry Boston was born Aug. 19, 1937, to Henry and Jennie Boston in Ontario, Oregon. He passed away in Salem, Oregon, on April 3, 2026.

Janet Elaine Elliott (Perkins) passed away March 30, 2026. She went peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones. She lived to be 82 years old.

Allen Robert Morrissette, 79, a longtime resident of Hood River, Oregon, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on March 30, 2026, after a weeklong stay at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Beaverton, Oregon. Allen was born in Longview, Washington, on March 18, 1947, the olde…

Eleanore Mae Karlsson passed on March 23, 2026. Born March 8, 1934, she lived most of her life in Glenwood, Willard, and White Salmon, Washington.

Judy (Crosby) Younkins was born on March 22, 1950, in Anchorage, Alaska. As a child, she loved to fish with her family and read. She married her husband Richard in 1968 and later welcomed their boys Keith and Kevin.

Charles “Chuck” John Loeffel, 76, passed away after a life defined by joy, connection, and positivity. He was born on Sept. 7, 1949, in Hood River, Oregon, to Orville and Juanita Loeffel. In his early years, his family moved to Portland, Oregon, where he formed many lifelong friendships. Chu…

Brian Cochran, born May 4, 1958, in Condon, Oregon, passed away on March 30, 2026, after a life spent in the community he loved. He lived most of his life in Hood River, Oregon, where he built a world shaped by friends, hard work, and a deep willingness to help anyone who needed a hand. Whet…

Dolores (Raudzis) Monnie of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away peacefully March 23, 2026, at the age of 93.

William E. Poland Jr., age 79, passed away March 23, 2026, at the Veterans Facility in The Dalles, Oregon. He was born Dec. 1, 1946, in Cohasset, Massachusetts, the son of William and Helen Poland. Bill served this country honorably in the U.S. Air Force, raised his family on Cape Cod and wa…

Ray Vincent Rodriguez, age 50, passed away peacefully in Hermiston, Oregon on January 15, 2026. Ray was born on June 13, 1975, in Montebello, California. Ray was born to his beloved mother, Debra Saldana, and his father, Raymond Rodriguez, who then raised him in Alhambra, California.

Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie McKinstry (nee Reid), age 53, passed away on February 16, 2026, In The Dalles, Oregon. Bom on October 1 O, 1972, in Toe Dalles, Jackie spent her life deeply rooted in the community she loved. 

Merle Edwin Phillips Jr., lovingly known as “Bill” to his friends and family, passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 77. Merle was born on Oct. 19, 1948, in Stark, Kansas, to Merle Edwin Phillips Sr. and Ester Phillips, both of whom preceded him in death. As a young boy, he moved with …

Gloria L. Miller of Hood River, Oregon, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in the presence of her family. Gloria was born on Nov. 19, 1943, in Ravenna, Nebraska, to Harry and Naomi Lorenz-Sorensen Miller and was the second of four children born in Ravenna.

Kenneth Marvin Hansen was born April 25, 1936, in Dolliver, Iowa, to Walt and Viola Hansen. On Feb. 1, 2026, Ken peacefully left this earthly life and entered his eternal home in glory after facing congestive heart failure with determination and on his own terms.

Sheila Kathleen (Trihy) Rhoades was born on Nov. 18, 1944, in Omaha Nebraska. She was raised in Grand Island Nebraska by her two loving parents, Art and Peggy Trihy.

Jon Robert Rea, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. He was born on Jan. 30, 1946, in Champaign, Illinois, to Robert and Roberta Rea, who preceded him in death.

Chance Edward Doubravsky was born Feb. 7, 1980, in The Dalles, Oregon, to Mark Doubravsky and Kimberley (Jones) Doubravsky 90 years to the day after his great-grandfather Charles Doubravsky. He joined a sister at home, Angel Doubravsky. He passed on March 8, 2026, at Kadlec Regional Memorial…

On Jan. 18, 2026, Ray English passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family. Ray was born in May 1939 to Raymond and Cecilia (Nilles) English in New Rockford, North Dakota. He was born prematurely, likely due in part to the passing of his older sister, Aneta, six days earlier.

A life of devotion, kindness, and unforgettable memories

Carol Lee Walker passed away Feb. 11, 2026. She was born June 18, 1957, the daughter of Theodore “Ted” Nix and Eugenia Ann Nix. She had two older siblings, Bill and Kathy Nix, and a younger sister, Laurie, two years later.

Jean Ellen Waterbury was born on March 5, 1930, in Salem, Oregon, to Otto and Bertha Rogen. She passed away on Feb. 2, 2026, at the age of 95.

Lowell (Bob) Roy passed away March 13, 2026, with his longtime friend Cheri by his side.

Martin Phillip James of White Salmon, Washington, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was the loving and devoted Husband of Barbara Jean West James of White Salmon, Washington, for 56 beautiful years.

Anthony John Pereira, beloved husband, father and pillar of The Dalles, Oregon, community, passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on Feb. 8, 1946, in Yakima, Washington, and moved to The Dalles at age 3, where he would leave an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew…

Mark Edward Klein, 72, passed away Dec. 13, 2025, at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise, Idaho. He was born Feb. 23, 1953, to Irene Phillips Klein and Melvin E. Klein and was raised in the Hood River Valley.

Dr. Silas Howell Shotwell, 87, passed away on Feb. 14, 2026, in Artesia, New Mexico. Born Nov. 4, 1938, in Hamilton, Texas, to Walter Allen Shotwell and Lora (Perkins) Shotwell. Silas devoted his life to faith, service and compassion.

Martin Phillip James of White Salmon, WA passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on Monday, March 9th, 2026. He was the loving and devoted Husband of Barbara Jean West James of White Salmon, WA for 56 beautiful years.

Anthony John Pereira, beloved husband, father and pillar of The Dalles community, passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on February 8, 1946, in Yakima, Washington and moved to The Dalles at age 3 where he would leave an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew him. H…