Obituaries

Arlene Allphin Haynes (known to the Tri-Cities as the “Grover’s Apple Lady”) passed away peacefully on July 20, 2017, at the age of 81.  As a young girl she moved with her family from Lovell, WY, to Kennewick, WA.  She graduated from Kennewick High School, and then...

Our Mom, Helen L. Speer, completed her earthly journey on July 20, 2017. Mom was born September 12, 1921 in Bath, New York.  She and her brother, Chester, were raised by their widowed mother, Katherine. Mom, always a good student, graduated with high honors from...

Belteron Burnell Holcombe (BB) was born July 1, 1920 in Batesville, Arkansas, and reared there by his mother and grandparents. He left Heartwood Extended Healthcare Facility, Tacoma, WA and this world on Monday 07/17/17 to join his loved ones with the Lord.  He was...

Donald Albert Moody, 67, of Kennewick, WA, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, surrounded by his beloved children Don and Karla.  He was born May 10, 1950, in Radford, VA., son of John and Alice Moody.  Donald grew up in Blacksburg VA.  He graduated from...

Sgt Schmieman served as an Element Member with Marine Special Operations Team 8232, Marine Special Operations Company Hotel, 2D Marine Raider Battalion, Camp Lejeune, NC.

Vincent Leon Cortese was born on March 13, 1933 and passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the age of 84 surrounded by his wife of almost 55 years and his family. He put up a strong fight against throat and tongue cancer for the past four years; and most recently...

Leslie Lorin Young Leslie Lorin Young, 82 of Benton City, WA passed away on July 18, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born Challis, ID on June 25, 1935. Leslie is survived by his wife, Patricia; two daughters: Terry and Gail; four granddaughters: Jenny,...