Mary Elsbeth Courtright
1933 – 2026
Mary Elsbeth Courtright, 93, of Moses Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 22, 2026. Mary was the eldest child of Mark and Dorothy White and was born in Yakima, Washington, in January of 1933. She grew up on a diversified farm in the Cowiche Valley, where she learned to drive a team of horses, ride horseback, and operate a tractor. She much preferred being outdoors helping her father to being inside the house. Mary graduated from Highland High School in 1951, where she was active in drama and tennis and became the school’s first female ASB president. She graduated as the salutatorian of her class.
Charles Rennion Lybbert
September 15, 1945 – September 24, 2026
Charles Rennion Lybbert, 81, born Sept. 15, 1945 in Missoula, Montana, passed Sept. 24, 2026 at home, peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He moved to Moses Lake at 3 months old, worked at Basic American Potato for 30-plus years and was married to his sweetheart, Vickie Jo Lybbert, for 51 years. He graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1964 and served in the Army National Guard for seven years. He is preceded in death by hi
Kathryn Ann Wiley
Sept. 9, 1953 – Sept. 21, 2026
Kathryn Ann Wiley, 73, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born Sept. 9, 1953, to Virgil Rudolph Hanford and Ellen Louise Southwick Hanford. In 1973 she married Harold Wiley in Wenatchee, Washington. They were happily married for 53 years until his passing on Dec. 2, 2025. Kathryn grew up in Washington. She spent her youth in Entiat and then moved to Soap Lake with her husband. Later she made her home in Moapa Valley, Nevada, where she enjoyed the warmer climate and the community there.
Theresa (Terry) Campbell
Theresa (Terry) Campbell, 84, died Sept. 27, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. Rosary will be at 10 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Oct. 23, 2026, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 200 N. Dale Road, Moses Lake, Washington.
Dwain Edward Forester
1937 – 2026
Dwain Edward Forester, 89, of Royal City, Washington, passed away Sept. 23, 2026, near Royal City, following an accident while flying the airplane he dearly loved. Dwain was born in 1937 in Yuba City, California, to George Francis (G. F.) and Verda Forester. He served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1960, attaining the rank of Airman Second Class. While serving in the Air Force, Dwain met the love of his life, Marilyn, a city girl from downtown Los Angeles. They married on Dec. 12, 1959, in California. Marilyn would later say of choosing Dwain, “I picked him out of all the rest!” Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work, sharing more than 66 years of marriage.
Theresa (Terry) Campbell
Nov. 5, 1941 – Sept. 27, 2026
Theresa (Terry) Campbell received her heavenly wings on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly and a lifetime of quietly helping others. Theresa was born Nov. 5, 1941, in Grafton, North Dakota, the daughter of Florian and Sophie (Pokrzywinski) Kasprick. She was a devout Catholic whose faith showed most clearly in how she treated people. If someone needed help, she helped, usually without anyone else knowing about it. She spent countless hours walking alongside those struggling with addiction, offering understanding, encouragement and a helping hand. She also had a special heart for veterans, even bringing homeless veterans home for a shower, a meal and clean clothes, and then helping them navigate the system to receive the VA benefits they had earned. She never wanted recognition; helping someone get back on their feet was enough.
Brody Craig Milbrandt
Feb. 22, 1997 – Sept. 30, 2026
Brody Craig Milbrandt, 29, passed suddenly on Sept. 30, 2026. He was born Feb. 22, 1997, in Moses Lake, Washington. Brody was active in sports throughout his school years, but football and golf were his particular passions. After graduating from MLHS, Brody attained a CDL and worked for Grant County Public Works. But his passion for golf took him down a different career path. Moving to Chandler, Arizona, Brody began a career at the Raven Golf Course, while simultaneously pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Southern New Hampshire University, which he completed in 2023. And while his home was in Arizona, his heart was still in Moses Lake. Brody kept in regular contact with so many friends and family in Grant County, and returned frequently to celebrate milestone events, or just play a round of golf with those who were so much a part of his life.
Jeffrey Forrest
1950-2026
Jeffrey E. Forrest, 76, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, veteran and friend, passed away on Oct. 2, 2026. Born in Seattle in January 1950 to Agnes and Edward Forrest, Jeff grew up in Rainier Beach and graduated from Rainier Beach High School. Jeff served in the United States Navy from January 1969 through December 1974, completing two tours during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Tolovana. He remained proud of his service throughout his life and loved sharing Navy stories. Jeff attended Central Washington University and spent nearly 30 years with Service Linen. He later drove a school bus in Moses Lake, earning the respect of students on one of the district’s most challenging routes. In 2006, he joined Sonico, working nearly 20 years before retiring for health reasons in July 2026.
Micheal Tuttle
Micheal Tuttle, 81, died Oct. 10, 2026, in Moses Lake, Washington. Arrangements are under the care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories.
Gale Charles Campbell
Jan. 16, 1946 – Oct. 9, 2026
Gale Charles Campbell, DDS, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 9, 2026, surrounded by love. Gale was born on Jan. 16, 1946, in Bremerton, Washington, to Chet and Pauline Campbell. He grew up in Soap Lake, Washington, where he graduated from high school before attending Washington State University. He went on to pursue his passion for dentistry at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Gale began his dental career in Ephrata, Washington, working alongside Dr. Frolan in 1972. In 1976, he opened his own dental practice in Ephrata, where he dedicated his career to caring for his patients until his retirement in 2014.
