Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Jun 23, 2023

Danielle Marie Cosper, a loving mother, compassionate friend, and a guiding light to all who knew her, passed away on June 23rd, 2023, at the age of 50 from natural causes. Born and raised in Spokane, WA, Danielle left an indelible mark on the lives she touched and will be deeply missed by her son, Levi Joseph Cosper, and the...

Jun 5, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend Shirley Ann Mitchell passed away peacefully and with family by her side on the evening of June 5, 2023. Mom was born in Anacortes, WA on June 3, 1927. Our big wish was to see her make it to her 96th birthday and she did it! She was preceded in death by her parents...

May 30, 2023

Carol passed away peacefully in her home on May 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two sons Erick and Samuel Fullmer, and her daughter Stephanie Fullmer-Galtieri. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ernest M. Fullmer Jr. of Spokane, Washington and her children Patrick (Kristin) Fullmer, of Spokane, Washington, Raelin Fullmer (George Kosho...

May 23, 2023

Adam, Layton, AJ, a.k.a. loan age 29 years old. he lived his life to the best of his ability, and had a smile that would shine in any circumstances life through his way born to Kimberly and Adam October 6, 1993 in Yakima Washington died May 23, 2023 in Seattle Washington. He lives in Spokane Washington most of his life....

May 14, 2023

Brian C. Bland was taken up to Our Lord on May 14th, 2023 at 13:33 hours. He succumbed to his illness very quickly. He leaves behind many family and friends who he loved dearly and loved him unconditionally. For those who had the pleasure of knowing him will never be able to forget him. His smile, sense of humor, and...

May 6, 2023

Donna Ilene Sharp, 89, was born on Aug. 14, 1933 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to Chester Verne & Matilda (Fischer) Portwood. 

Ilene married Maynard Sharp on November 6, 1952 in Coeur d'Alene. In 1955, they purchased a home in Spokane where she lived until her passing on May 6, 2023. She will be laid to rest at Garfield Cemetery...

May 3, 2023

Our Mother and Yaya, Sherrie "Brandy" Ahmad, died suddenly on May 3rd. She was very loved and will be missed terribly. If you would like to pay your respects, you are welcome to attend the celebration of life we are holding in her honor at Riplingers on Sunday, May 28th at 11am.

 

"My love goes with you and our...

Apr 29, 2023

Martha Williamson Parrent was born in Nashville, Tennessee, the second child of painter Mary Weaver Williamson Parrent and architect H. Clinton Parrent, Jr.  After graduating from Harpeth Hall school for girls in 1958, she enrolled at Vanderbilt University.  In 1960 she left Nashville for Washington, D.C., where she worked for the Democratic National Committee to help elect John F. Kennedy...

Apr 10, 2023

Duane was born on December 2, 1934, and was raised in Colfax, Washington.  As a young man, he traveled and saw the world while serving his country in the US Navy.  He often talked about his time on the aircraft carrier and the things he had seen, all which gave him an even greater appreciation for America.  Upon his return...

Apr 5, 2023

Jim Santora, 90, was born on September 13, 1932 and passed away on April 5, 2023. He spent all his life in the Spokane area. 

Jim was born to Viola (Carson) Santora and James Charles Santora. He had a sister, Joann Peters, who preceded him in death. He was married to Jean Santora for 25 years and they had...

Apr 3, 2023

Brenda Froemke suddenly passed away while at home in the afternoon of Monday, April 3rd. She was 61 years old. Born in 1961 to Harriet (Sally) and Richard (Dick) Williams, she was the second oldest of six siblings in the family. Although the family lived at several locations, she spent the majority of her childhood in Kewa, on the Colville...

Apr 2, 2023

Marilyn Mae McCartney (Walker)

Marilyn was born in Glasgow Montana on April 28, 1938 to Charlie & Rose Walker & was raised on the family farm with her sister Dorothy. She graduated from college with an Associate's Degree at Northern Montana College in Havre, MT where she met Dick “the love of her life” when he stopped to ask if...

Apr 1, 2023

Mar 28, 2023

Melvin Richard "Rick" Allmon, 71, was born on August 16, 1951 in Perth Amboy, NJ. He passed away on March 28, 2023 at his home in Spokane, WA. 

Mar 23, 2023

On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at approx. 4:30pm, Gail Sharon McNeal, age 84, was taken home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Her family is left in a state of surprise, as her departure was a quick and sudden event. - Gail was born in Spokane, WA. to Max and Ida Zehm (Coe) of Fairfield, Wa. - Gail grew...

Mar 22, 2023

Betty Jo Benway, 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  Betty was born on December 28, 1941 in Augusta, GA to Henry and Josephine Griffin and raised in Douglas, GA.  She joined the Army after graduating high school where she met and married her husband of 56 years, Warren Arthur (Ben) Benway.  They moved to Spokane, WA in 1965...

Mar 21, 2023

Betty Jean Miller, age 84, of Deer Park, WA passed away on March 21, 2023.  Betty was born on June 13, 1938 in Fairfield, WA.  She was preceded by her parents Frank & Juanita Robinson, husband Harvey Miller, and sister June Ferguson.  She is survived by her brother John (Robbie) Robinson, sons Danny (Susi) Miller, Terry Miller, Larry Miller, &...

Mar 18, 2023

Laura Slentz, 83, was born on September 10, 1939 in Spokane, Washington and passed away on March 18, 2023 also in Spokane. 

 

Mar 18, 2023

Laura Slentz, 83, born on Sept. 10, 1939 in Spokane, Washington, passed away on March 18, 2023 in Spokane, Washington. 

Mar 13, 2023

Audrey L. Ferguson was born on March 14, 1939 in the colorful city of Watsonville, CA. Her family went on to move to various states from Minnesota to eventually Kansas, which is where they stayed until returning to California many years later. There Audrey met a striking young soldier, Jim Ferguson. They married in 1959 and moved when the military...