OBITUARIES

Don was born in 1951 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Donald B. and Margaret Stivers. Due to his dad’s Navy career, Don grew up all around the U.S. and Bermuda but chose to settle in the Pateros area where his grandparents had years before established roots. After high school, Don served in the U.S. Army, then […]

Lois Jean Garland died peacefully at her home in Port Angeles, Washington, on Nov. 16, 2020, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. A celebration of life will be held for Lois on Saturday, July 23, 4 p.m., at 159 Twisp-Winthrop Eastside Road. Children (and adults) are encouraged to bring costumes and instruments for a […]

Nancy (Walter) Albin, daughter of Archie and Anna Walter, went to heaven May 8, 2021. She is survived by her daughters Sabrina and Susanne and her grandchildren (Stevon, Jaeson and Mariah). Nancy was married to Charles “Bill” Albin and had four children. She lived most of her adult life in California and moved to Idaho […]

“Into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” David Conn (born April 3, 1962, died June 21, 2022) lived the good life here in Okanogan County for the majority of his time on earth. He loved his family and friends, barbecuing, skiing, skating on lakes, learning, stargazing and so much […]

Mike Hobbs, 61, of Elk, Washington, passed away on June 10, 2022, while doing what he loved for work, cooking. He was born Dec. 2, 1960, in Bellevue, Washington, to Delores and Raymond Hobbs. He was known for his dirty jokes, friendly smiles and good food. Mike loved his children and family more than anything. […]

Lois Jean Garland died peacefully at her home in Port Angeles, Washington, on Nov. 16, 2020, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. A celebration of life will be held for Lois on Saturday, July 23, 4 p.m., at 159 Twisp-Winthrop Eastside Road. Children (and adults) are encouraged to bring costumes and instruments for a […]

On Monday June 20, 2022, my mother Kim and brother Ray were shot and killed in their home. My grandmother Judy who also shared the house is with our family and surrounded with love and support. My mom, grandmother and brother had dedicated the last year to turning a barn into a home and creating […]

Kevin Dean Kerstetter, aka “Papa,” age 63, passed away peacefully at his home in Wenatchee, Washington, with loved ones on the evening of Friday, June 24, 2022, at 8:56 p.m. after a courageous three-and-a-half year battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Born in Chehalis, Washington, on Oct. 10, 1958, to Sharon Lee Dry and Marlin Dean […]

Rhonda “Ronnie” Blount Davis, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Ronnie was born July 19, 1930, in Yakima, Washington, to Herbert Blount Squire and Mary Etta (Wallin) Squire. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurel James Davis, on Aug. 20, 1985, and her sisters, Gale Britten and Jane Kremling. […]