It is with deep sorrow that the family of Patricia (Pat) Ann Stagner announces her passing on June 7, 2025, at the age of 82, in Christmas Valley. She passed quietly sitting under the bright sun of the place she loved dearly. Pat was born Feb. 18, 1943 at Centerville, Iowa, to

Linda Sue Read, age 80, of Washougal, Wash., passed away in hospice care on July 24, 2025 in Vancouver, Wash. Linda, the daughter of Wern and M. Lauretta Read of Lyle, Wash., was born on Jan. 1, 1945. She joined older brothers, Dick and Jim Read. She graduated from Lyle High

Austin “Oz” Fife Marr, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home on July 27, 2025, surrounded by love. Born and raised in Portland, Oz lived a life full of purpose, pride, and passion. He spent time in Eastern Oregon before eventually settling in South Carolina. A proud American and Army

Janice L’Hommedieu, 58, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. She was born in Hood River, on Feb. 27, 1967, and grew up in the communities of Burns and Glenwood, Wash. She lived in Stevenson, Wash., for many years before moving to Okanogan, Wash., where she spent the past six

Tom Puskarich passed away on July 15, 2025. Born on March 4, 1944, Tom was a friend to all. He was a teacher, member of the Burns Lion Club and Burns High School Principal. He was a loving husband and wonderful father. Tom is survived by his wife of 59 years,

Clyde Dennis Belcher, 78, of Princeton, passed away on July 8, 2025. Clyde was born on Dec. 31, 1946, in Coquille, Ore., to Bart and Mary (Weidner) Belcher. He was the sixth of seven children, and grew up alongside his siblings: Barbara Hannahs, Jack Belcher, Betty Miner, Linda Thompson, John Belcher,

Michael “Amos” Glenn Burk passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, just two days shy of his 75th birthday. Born July 13, 1950 in Peoria, Ill., to Camilla (“Peach”) and Wilbur Burk, Amos lived a life defined by craftsmanship, creativity, and compassion towards others. Amos journeyed west with his best friend

Marylou Wilhelm, age 86, of Hines, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. Born March 30, 1939, Marylou lived a life filled with creativity, warmth, and boundless love for her family and community. A lifelong artist and gentle spirit, Marylou was deeply connected to nature—she cherished painting the outdoors, sharing

All great stories have beginnings, middles, and ends. Countless books on the homemade shelves of a personal library all follow the same pattern, as did the life of their reader. William “Bill” Nichols passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025 surrounded by his family, this is his story. Bill was

Rachel Diane Mobley left this world Nov. 3, 2024 and was finally found April 15, 2025. She was 23 when she passed. Rachel was a beautiful, intelligent, and witty young woman that left us too soon.  Rachel was an amazing artist and loved to assemble Lego sets. She was a loving young