November 7, 2020

Badona Lee Letson, 66, of Ellensburg, passed away at the Kittitas Valley Hospital on Saturday, November 7, 2020 following a heart attack.  Private family services have been held.

Badona was born on February 4, 1954 in Colchester, Vermont to Albert & Verna May (Coates) Pecor. She spent her early years growing up in Vermont and Florida before...

October 30, 2020

A member of our “Greatest Generation” left us on Friday, October 30, 2020. Darwin Kanyer passed on at his home in Cle Elum, with family at his side, at the age of 95. He fought a short but aggressive cancer with dignity and clear and firm decision making. There was never a man more kind, generous and humble. He...

October 29, 2020

Mary Louise Belsaas, 84, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg. No services are planned at this time.

Mary was born May 31, 1936 in Sinkin, Missouri. At nine months old, Mary moved with her sister and parents, Ray and Lillian Pennington, to Ellensburg. They were dryland...

October 24, 2020

Herbert F. Bentz, 55, of Ellensburg, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Viewing for family and friends will be from Noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Herb was born on November 8, 1964 in Ellensburg, Washington to Floyd...

October 19, 2020

On Monday, October 19, 2020, after a long life well lived, Frank Beard rode into the sunset to meet his maker.  Frank was born on January 23, 1928 to Wallace and Sarah (Woodworth) Beard on a horse buying trip to California. He is survived by sons Casey (Anne), Tim (Val) and Pat (Stephanie) and daughter Shannon (Don) Stewart, sisters...

October 16, 2020

Gordon E. Blossom, 104, longtime Thorp resident, passed away at his home on Friday, October 16, 2020. He now joins his beloved wife Marion in eternity.

Gordon Elsworth Blossom was born May 26, 1916 in Great Falls, Montana. He was the second of five children born to Chalmer and Anna Blossom. Gordon went to school at Fort...

October 11, 2020

Joyce Anne Densmore, 87, of Ellensburg, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 11, 2020 from natural causes.  A private family graveside service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.

Joyce was born June 27, 1933 in Seattle, growing up in Ballard where she later graduated from Ballard High School in 1951. She married...

October 9, 2020

Susan Jean “Sue” Wilson, 55, longtime Cle Elum resident, passed away at the University of Washington Medical Center on Friday, October 9, 2020 due to complications following heart surgery.  A memorial service will be live streamed starting at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 via the Facebook pages for both the Cle Elum Community Church and Johnston &...

October 9, 2020

Lyle Dean Matheson, 54, of Cle Elum, passed away at his home on Friday, October 9, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. Lyle viewed this battle as a “Win Win.” He would win if he beat it or would win if he went home to the Lord.  Private family services have been held.

Lyle was born...

October 6, 2020

Susan Lee Morrison was born on September 12, 1934 in Tacoma, Washington, the fourth of five children to Leland and Ruth Morrison. The family relocated to Ellensburg where she attended Badger Pocket School and Ellensburg Schools, then graduated from Tacoma High School in 1952 before moving back to the Kittitas Valley where she lived the rest of her life....

September 30, 2020

Surrounded by his family, Juan José "John" Uribe, loving father and husband, was called home to God on September 30, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

John was born to Hipolito Uribe and Constantina Landia in Morga, Bizkaia, Spain.  He was the fourth of five children.  In his youth, John worked on his family’s small farm,...

September 28, 2020

Michael Andrew Kennedy, 44, of Cle Elum, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a tragic accident.  Private family services have been held and a celebration of Mike’s life is being planned for the spring.

Mike was born on February 12, 1976 in Edmonds, Washington to Ann Philipp &...

September 25, 2020

David Anthony Rossi, 66, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 25, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Dave was born on April 30, 1954, in Lander, Wyoming. He was the youngest of four children born to Charles & Betty (Newinger) Rossi.  He grew up in Lander, and when he was 16, he...

September 25, 2020

Derek Nelson Pike, 58, went riding into the sunset to be with the Lord on September 25, 2020.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, also at the funeral home with...

September 15, 2020

Evelyn Jane Underwood, 90, longtime Cle Elum area resident, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.  A private family graveside service will be held and Evelyn will be laid to rest at the Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.

Evelyn was born on July 27, 1930 in Emmons County, North Dakota, the middle...

September 10, 2020

Rodney Spencer Hart, 72, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. A private family gathering to celebrate Rod’s life will be held in Puyallup, Washington. A celebration of Rod’s life is also planned for Ellensburg with those details to be announced.

Rod was born on September...

September 9, 2020

On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, Allen G. Seagraves passed away at the age of 47. He fought with health issues for several years, and God called him home.

Allen was born on September 11th, 1972 in Modesto, CA to Gary Seagraves and Joy Faye Cates. On August 21st, 1993, he married the love of his life, Darlene...

September 7, 2020

Pamela Jean Henshaw, 74, longtime beloved resident of Cle Elum, passed away at her home on Monday, September 7, 2020.  A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.  Attendees are asked to wear masks and maintain social distancing based on households.

Pam...

September 6, 2020

Cristi S. Eaton, 72, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 6, 2020.  A private family graveside service will be held at the High Valley Cemetery.

Cristi was born on May 8, 1948 in Spokane, Washington, the oldest of four children born to K. C. & Inez (Polenske) Stack.  She grew up in...

September 3, 2020

Eleanor Ann (Haberman) Gray, 88, a lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 3, 2020 with her son and daughter by her side.  A private family service will be held and Eleanor will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Eleanor was born on May 12, 1932 in Grandview, Washington. She was...