Diana Duncan
On July 21, 2026, Diana Duncan, 82, was instantly in the presence of our Lord and Savior. She left behind her loving husband Bruce Duncan; her son Nick Duncan; her brother Jay (Colette) Colson; her daughter-in-law Cindy Eng-Duncan; her six beautiful loving grandchildren Nicole Duncan, Derek (Mia) Crum, Nathan (Julia) Duncan, Braxson Crum, Kendyl Crum and DeeDee Duncan; and her two gorgeous great-granddaughters Stella and Sienna; as well as many other loving family members. She loved each of these people passionately and prayed over them daily.
Clare L. Roylance
June 3, 1947 – July 22, 2026
Clare L. Roylance, 79, of Warden, Washington, passed away on July 22, 2026. Clare was born June 3, 1947, in Boise, Idaho. His family moved to the Columbia Basin during the start of the irrigation project for the opportunity to expand their dairy farm operation. He dairy farmed as a young man and later in life operated the Pheasant Run Conoco at the Warden turnoff of Highway 17. He was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Zelma Roylance and his wife Debbie. He is survived by his children Steve Roylance, Amy Roylance, Luke Roylance and Patricia Roylance.
Rose M. Gonzalez
October 7, 1934 – July 11, 2026
Rose M. Gonzalez, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family, on July 11, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, unconditional love, and countless cherished memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. A private Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on July 16, 2026, followed by interment at Guarding Angels Cemetery in Moses Lake, Washington.
Ronald Leroy Jones
Dec. 23, 1938 – March 17, 2026
It is with sadness that the family of Ronald Leroy Jones announces the passing of Ron, 87, on March 17, 2026, at 2 a.m. at the Landmark care facility in Yakima, Washington. Ron was born in Billings, Montana, on Dec. 23, 1938, to LoDeema and Seldon Jones. He was a man of curiosity and intelligence who loved science, technology, music and adventure; an outstanding family man and a local businessman. Ron’s youth was spent in Montana, Idaho and Utah while his father served in the Navy during World War II, before becoming a Western Auto regional manager. The family eventually settled in Grandview, Washington, where Ron graduated with the class of 1958. He attended Washington State University before transferring to the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned his master’s degree and, in 1963, married the love of his life, Andrea Caren Bolander, “Caren.” They welcomed their first son, Scott, in 1965.
Sharon Gossett
March 4, 1951 – July 26, 2026
Sharon Rae (Dafforn) Gossett, 75, of Ephrata, Wash., died July 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 4, 1951, in Bremerton, Wash., to William and Marguerite Dafforn, the oldest of four children. She grew up in Longview, Wash. and graduated from Mark Morris High School in 1969. As a young woman she attended an evangelistic meeting in Longview and gave her life to Christ. She understood everything that followed – her marriage, her family, her work, and her service – as a response to God’s grace and mercy. Sharon attended Lower Columbia College before transferring to Washington State University, where she earned a degree in education in 1973 and met David Gossett, from Ephrata. They were married Nov. 2, 1974, in Pullman.
William Russell (Russ) Hall
October 18, 1932 – July 18, 2026
Russ was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to William and Florence (Hargraves) Hall. He was their fifth child. Russ graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1950. He joined the National Guard at the age of 17, serving three years before enlisting in the Air Force, where he spent four years serving his country. Russ married Elda B. Nielson on April 12, 1953, in Reno, Nevada. They had five children. During his service years, they lived in various states, including California and Texas. After his discharge from the military, he relocated his family to Firth, Idaho, where he worked as a welder for his brother. He later changed jobs and started to work for Sunspice. In 1965 he got the opportunity with Sunspice to relocate his family to Moses Lake, Washington. He remained with Sunspice until his retirement in 1997.
Betty J. Timlick
June 29, 1935 – July 28, 2026
Betty J. Timlick passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, in Grapeview, Washington, at the age of 91. Betty was born on June 29, 1935, in Shelby, Montana, to Archie and Cora Stratton. She was the third of four children. At the age of 14, she moved to Hot Springs, Montana, where she began working for Sylvia Timlick, – the older sister of her future husband, Don. Betty married Donald Timlick, and together they shared nearly 70 wonderful years of marriage. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in October 2022. Don passed away just two months later, and Betty missed him deeply.
Rita Smith
April 9, 1962 – Aug. 8, 2026
Rita Kay Smith, 64, of Ephrata, Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 8, 2026. Born on April 9, 1962, in Bellingham, Washington to Elmer and Beverly Hanson, she was adopted in 1966 with her sister Debra Rae by Keith and LaVeda Sherwood. Rita grew up in Moses Lake, Washington with a love for gardening. May 11, 1980, Rita met the love of her life, Allen Smith and graduated from Moses Lake High School a month later. Rita married Allen on Sept. 12, 1980, and went on to build a fulfilling life centered around her five children and a career in construction/remodeling, water/fire damage restoration, painting and long-haul truck driving. Her love for playing games, working and helping her children never stopped and continued up until she went to be with her Father in Heaven.
Carol Evelyn Strole
November 8, 1932 – August 8, 2026
Carol Evelyn (Johanson) Strole, 93, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 8, 2026. She was born at home in Lamesa, Texas on Nov. 8, 1932, to Sigurd C. Johanson, an immigrant from Norway, and Lorene G. (Ashby) Johanson. As a child, Carol was often asked to read the Bible aloud to her mother as she sewed to supplement a Depression-era income. She readily lent this skill in life, reading to family, friends, school children and her Sunday school classes. Her voice was memorable and her imagination so descriptive she could recount fantastical dreams at breakfast or tell mostly true childhood stories to captivate any age, teaching us, with a wink, to always cross our fingers behind our back to counteract any half-truth to be told.
Lorraine P. Medrano
August 12, 1928 – August 4, 2026
Lorraine P. Medrano was born Aug. 12, 1928, in Portland, Oregon, to Waverly and Helen Hedspeth. She entered the presence of her Savior on Aug. 4, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family, just eight days before her 98th birthday. Her love for animals began at a young age when her family moved from Oregon to Wapato to farm. She attended Wapato High School, graduating in 1946. On Aug. 26, 1950, she married the love of her life, Ralph B. Medrano, in Toppenish. Shortly afterward, they moved to Moses Lake, Washington, where they built their home and family on a foundation of love, hard work and faith.
