Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Jan 18, 2026

Janet Kay Buffington Humphries passed away after a long illness on January 18, 2026 in Spokane, Washington. She was Born in Ione, Washington and grew up in Metaline Falls, Washington. She is survived by her husband, Orin Humphries of 58 years ten months, their son, Rick Humphries, daughter Carol Rayman, and granddaughters Mylissa Kneff and Kristen Rayman-Curnew.

Janet attended Eastern Washington...

Jan 12, 2026

Zackary (Zack) Jarvis passed away unexpectedly on January 12th, 2026 at the age of 25.

Zack was born in Watertown, NY to Christopher and Tamara Jarvis. He was a loving brother to his sister, Mikayla, and brother, Alexander.

He was preceded in death by his aunt Tanya Albers (Long) and paternal grandfather Floyd Jarvis.

Zack is survived by his parents, both siblings, maternal...

Jan 8, 2026

Gerri Cobb, 97, of Spokane, Washington passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Ahadi Family home on January 8, 2026. A service will be held at Riplinger Funeral Home on January 31, 2026 at 1:00.

Gerri was born in Spokane on March 14, 1928 to Frank and Lucy Turley. Along with her older brother Charles, she was raised in the...

Dec 24, 2025

We mourn the loss of Monique Patterson, who passed away on December 24, 2025, in Spokane, Washington. Monique was born on October 14, 1975, to her mother Karen King. Monique was the beloved spouse of Ed Fishburn, whom she married in May of 2023. She was a loving mother to her four children: Alex Patterson, Linnea Sanchez, Mathew Patterson, and...

Dec 23, 2025

On December 23rd 2025, Cynthia (Cindy) Lee Benavides passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington.Born in Kentucky while her army officer father was stationed at Ft. Campbell, Cindy was the youngest of two daughters to mother Patricia Nadine (Davis) and father William Henry Gnadt. Cindy spent her childhood with her parents and sister Cheryl Ann (Cheri) traveling the...

Dec 13, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Evans, born July 3, 1966, passed away on December 13,2025. He was born in Medford, Oregon to Vivian Beacham and SonnyGartin, and spent most of his life in Spokane, Washington. Joe wasraised by Vivian and Norm Evans, both of whom played a significantrole in shaping the amazing man he became.A true jack of all trades, Joe built a...

Dec 12, 2025

Jerline Standridge, 93, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Jerline was born on July 12, 1932, in Hope, Arkansas to Lee and Viola Valentine. She met and then married Jay Standridge in Hope, Arkansas on March 6, 1948. They moved to Yountville, California and started their family.

Jay's new job with the Southern Pacific...

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 5, 2025

Edwin Martin Depner

December 5, 1925 – December 5, 2025

Edwin Martin Depner passed away on December 5, 2025, on his 100th birthday in Tualatin, Oregon surrounded by his family. Ed was born on December 5, 1925, in Billings, Montana to Martin Arnold Depner and Katherine Victoria Gerber Depner. He was one of nine children. Ed proudly served his country during World...

Dec 4, 2025

To you all, good day or evening, whichever it might be. All of my life I have tried to be in charge, when I felt I was not, I always knew why. My Lord was in charge, and by His word, I knew I had to obey or else. His final word to me was “it is time to come...

Nov 19, 2025

Elijah River Ogrisseg

December 3, 2000 – November 19, 2025.

With devastating sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Elijah River Ogrisseg, a beloved son, brother, cousin, and friend. Elijah was born in Spokane, Washington as a blessing and the first-born Son to Jerry and Zeny Ogrisseg. He grew up for the first ten years of his life in Spokane,...

Nov 14, 2025

Beverly was born in Lewistown, Montana on December 30, 1938 to Grace and Edwin Senef. She grew up in Denton, Montana and graduated from high school before moving to Spokane to attend Kinman Business University.

While in Spokane, Beverly met her future husband, Ken, on a blind date and married him in May, 1958. Ken served in the Air Force so...

Nov 13, 2025

Janean Edgemon, born July 31, 1938, entered God’s eternal care on November 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katherine Horlacher; brother, Bob Horlacher; and son, Daryn Edgemon (Barbara). She is survived by her husband, Glenn; children, Bonni Loutherback (Jay) and Larry Edgemon (Toby); granddaughters, Mikena Krumpos (Kaden) and Macie Ramirez (Tre); siblings, David Horlacher...

Nov 10, 2025

Jack Joseph VanCaster

Jack Joseph VanCaster, 89, of Spokane Valley, WA, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, WI, passed away in the comfort of his home Monday afternoon, November 10, 2025 with family at his side.

He was born December 17, 1935 in Green Bay, WI, the Son of Theodore and Mary Margaret (Deno) VanCaster. Jack grew up in Green Bay. He served his...

Nov 6, 2025

Robert Lee Jewett1925-2025

It is with heavy hearts full of love that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Lee Jewett on November 6, 2025. Bob was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on December 15, 1925, to the late John and Christine Jewett. At five years of age his parents and four other siblings moved and eventually settled in Noxon, Montana...

Nov 6, 2025

Shirley Louise Burkhart, 86, passed away on November 6, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. 

Shirley was born on November 25, 1938 in Ogden, Utah.

Services will be held in August of 2026. (date and time TBD)

Nov 5, 2025

James LeRoy PetersonMay 29, 1930 – November 5, 2025 James LeRoy Peterson, 95½, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on May 29, 1930, in Wenatchee, Washington and was raised by his adoptive parents Christian LeRoy Peterson and Anna Nell. Tragically, Anna Nell died when Jimmy was 8. He grew up...

Nov 1, 2025

LeAnn Marie Adams1944-2025LeAnn Marie Adams passed away November 1, 2025, at Hospice House of Spokane. To know LeAnn was to know kindness, happiness and grace. She was always pleasant to those around her. She leaves this physical world but will always be loved and remembered in the hearts and minds of those who knew her.LeAnn was born on March 7,1944...

Oct 27, 2025

Mark Powell was born on July 26th, 1957 to Nada (Bishop) and Allan Powell Jr. in Missoula, Montana. He passed away with his family at his bedside on October 27th, 2025.

After a brief time in Missoula and later Twin Falls, ID the Powell family moved to Spokane, WA. Mark would call Spokane home for the rest of his life graduating...

Oct 24, 2025

Donald Keith Grim

July 14, 1946 – October 24, 2025

Don was born in Lewiston, ID to Kenneth and Monzell Stover Grim. He grew up in Clarkston, originally on a farm, hence often referring to himself as “just an innocent farm boy.” After graduation from Clarkston high school, he attended Eastern Washington University followed by Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago,...