Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Sep 3, 2025

John Barry Blessent of Colbert, Washington, passed away on September 3, 2025, at Avalon Care Center, with his wife and daughter by his side, following a brief illness.

John was born on December 2, 1945, in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from Mead High School and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Education from Whitworth College. He began his teaching...

Aug 30, 2025

Luanne K Brown

4/15/1962- 8/30/2025

Luanne was born in Spokane and grew up in the Mead area. She graduated from Mead High school in 1982.

Luanne spent 25 years competing as an athlete for the Special Olympics Mead Pride team -- receiving 60+ medals in Track and Field, Softball/baseball and Basketball. Even after she completed her years with Special Olympics she continue to...

Aug 30, 2025

Patricia Ann Hancock

12 May 1945 – 30 August 2025

Patricia “Pat” Ann Hancock was called to her eternal life by her Lord on Saturday, 30 August 2025, at the age of 80. She passed away peacefully while a patient at Providence Holy Family Hospital after a short-term illness. She was born in Missoula, Montana, on 12 May 1945 to Jack A....

Aug 28, 2025

Charles Andrew Yeaw, Sr. passed away August 28th at the age of 91. He was born on December 14th, 1933, in Barons, Alberta, the oldest son of Charles and Rose Yeaw. A year later the family moved to Priest River, Idaho and with the birth of his brothers Gary, Orlean and Leroy the family was complete.

His school years were spent...

Aug 23, 2025

Ellis Allan McEachern was born in Pasadena, California on May 20, 1924 to Thomas and Mary McEachern. He celebrated his 101st birthday this year. On Saturday August 23rd, 2025, he passed peacefully at his home in Spokane, Washington where he was living independently. In the months just prior to his passing, he was expertly cared for by the talented staff...

Aug 16, 2025

Constance “Connie” Marie Frigaard Martin passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by love. Born on July 8, 1940, in Spokane to Harold and Eva Conlon, Connie was a lifelong resident of the city she cherished.

She grew up with her brothers, Tom and Jeff Conlon, and graduated from North Central High School in 1958. That same...

Aug 14, 2025

Harlin John Heyd, first-born son of the late John and Natalie (Gieszler) Heyd was born April 14, 1936, in Long Lake, South Dakota. He was taken home by his Lord on August 14, 2025, with his loved ones by his side.

Harlin grew up in the farmlands of South Dakota, known as a good friend and fun to be with. Like...

Aug 6, 2025

Glenda Arlene Heffley

Glenda was born on January 20, 1938, and passed away on August 6 th , 2025, at age 87.

She is preceded in death by her father Albert Fisher, mother Rosella Fisher, brother Albert Fisher Jr. and husband John Heffley.

Glenda is survived by John and Monty Heffley, Tracy and Lori Heffley, 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren.

Aug 2, 2025

Jul 31, 2025

Maria G. Espindola was born on August 30, 1930 in Wichita Falls, Texas. 

She passed away on July 31, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. 

Jul 27, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Middleton (Goodson)

7/1/56-7/27/25

Becky was proud to be born in Ann Arbor, MI but made Spokane, Washington her home for most of her life. 

She is survived by her loving devoted husband David Middleton; children (Dallas and Ryan Valenzuela) and Jennifer Gigler; 3 grand children Jonathan Thomas, Olivia Marie and Ivy Ann; niece Robbi; great-niece Cheyenne; great-nephew Rhodie; and SO...

Jul 27, 2025

Robert “Bob” Dale Allgood

On July 27, 2025, Bob Allgood passed away due to complications from a stroke. He was 69 years old.

Born in 1956, to Dorothy and Clarence “Oren” Allgood, Jr. at Deaconess Hospital, in Spokane WA. He graduated from North Central High School in 1974.

Bob worked at various jobs such as residential/commercial painting and car/RV sales. He was a...

Jul 26, 2025

James E. Ferguson III - “Jim” to his many friends - was born on June 26, 1938 in Los Angeles California, and passed away on July 26, 2025 in Spokane WA. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, father James E. Ferguson II, and mother Betty (Robards) Ferguson. In 2023, he lost his beloved wife Audrey, his partner of...

Jul 19, 2025

Sherri Rae Robinson passed away peacefully in Spokane on July 19, 2025, at the age of 69, after a sudden and unexpected illness. Her final days were spent surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Born on August 21, 1955 in Maywood, California, to the late Raymond and Leona Robinson, Sherri moved to Spokane in 1978 with her husband,...

Jul 18, 2025

Shirley Josephine Ellenz passed away July 18th, 2025, after a 4-year battle with Alzheimer's and Dementia. 

She was born on February 12th, 1936, to Joseph and Grace Champagne, in Yakima, WA. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward; and her cherished daughter, Kami; as well as her four brothers, Martin, Harry, Richard, and Joseph Jr.; and her sister, Charlotte....

Jul 6, 2025

On July 6, 2025, with all six of his children gathered close, Lonnie Gene Inners peacefully said goodbye to this world at the age of 83. His life, rich with family, friendship, and adventure, began on January 14, 1942, in York, Pennsylvania, where he was born to Mary Louise (Houdeshell) Inners and Jack Leroy Inners. The second of five children,...

Jul 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tami Petersen 7/21/1960 – 7/5/2025

It is with heavy hearts and tearful eyes that we say goodbye to Tami, who passed away at home in Spokane, WA, after a brief illness. Her vibrant spirit and sense of fun made every day feel a little brighter. She lit up every room with her energy, and her presence made...

Jun 23, 2025

Laurie Janette Gambill Myers was welcomed into the world on April 10, 1952 – the third of six children born to Robert Wesley Gambill and Charis Janet Lane Gambill. She entered into her heavenly home on Monday, June 23rd, 2025 at the age of 73.

Laurie grew up in Spokane, Washington, attended Spokane schools, and graduated from North Central High School...

Jun 21, 2025

Deborah Marie (Skinner) Hjortedal

Debbie was born in Bushnell, Illinois, February 27,1935 to Freeman and Zella Skinner. She spent the early years of her life in the vicinity of Bushnell. After the war, the family relocated to Twin Falls, Idaho, in time for Debbie to attend junior and senior high in Twin Falls. After graduating high school, Debbie moved on to...

Jun 19, 2025

Herbert L Postlewait, born November 2, 1940 in Conrad, Montana, left this world June 19, 2025.

 Herb to most, Herbie to a few. First child born to Everett and Bernice Postlewait. He was the oldest of 5 (siblings - Bill, Evelyn, Tom and DeeAnn); Uncle to 4 (Brian [Rebecca], James, Kristen [Brian] and Kelly); Great Uncle to 4 (Brooke, Reese, Leah...