Thomas John Pence

Thomas John Pence died peacefully in his sleep at home early in the morning of Oct. 4, 2021, at the age of 74.

Spanish army finds bodies in nursing homes among residents

MADRID (AP) — Spanish army troops disinfecting nursing homes have found, to their horror, some residents living in squalor among the infectious bodies of people that authorities suspect have died from the new coronavirus. Prosecutors have launched a judicial probe.

Afghan official: Gunmen storm clinic in Shiite area of Kabul

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen stormed a maternity hospital in the western part of the Afghan capital on Tuesday, setting off a gun battle with police, officials said. Afghan forces carried out newborn babies and their mothers as they evacuated the hospital; at least four people were reported wounded.

Gayle Michelle Bonato

Gayle Michelle Bonato, 61, of Holts Summit, Missouri, formerly of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away Aug. 8, 2023. She was born Aug. 27, 1961, in Othello, Washington, a daughter of the late William A. and Susan D. (Kanenwisher) Whitmer. Gayle enjoyed quilting, playing the guitar and singing. She was a very selfless person and enjoyed helping others. She was furthering her education before her illness by attending college online at Capella University. Gayle loved her family but she especially cherished every minute spent with her grandchildren. Gayle is survived by her husband David Bonato of Holts Summit; one daughter Jennifer Mwangi (Wilson), also of Holts Summit; one son James Whitmer of Washington; daughter-in-law Allison Bonato-Garcia of Oregon; grandchildren Rachael, Rivers, Gianna, Samuel, Ruth and Sarah; sister Courtney; and brothers Scott, David and T.J. Along with her parents, Gayle was preceded in death by two sons Tony Bonato and Matthew Bonato and sister her Brenda.

Protesters try to seize African artwork from Paris museum

PARIS (AP) — Activists dislodged a 19th century African funeral pole from its perch in a Paris museum Friday and tried to walk away with it, saying they wanted to return it to Africa in a protest against colonial-era abuses.

Protesters try to seize African artwork from Paris museum

PARIS (AP) — Activists dislodged a 19th century African funeral pole from its perch in a Paris museum Friday and tried to walk away with it, saying they wanted to return it to Africa in a protest against colonial-era abuses.

Susan P. Ward

Susan P. Ward, age 60, longtime Moses Lake resident, died suddenly Monday evening Oct. 29, 2007, at Samaritan Hospital. A Memorial Service to celebrate Susan's life will be held in Moses Lake, time and place to be announced. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Marian G. 'Toni' Potter

Marian G. 'Toni' Potter, born Sept. 28, 1919, passed from this earth after a month-long illness, on April 14, 2008.

Glenn Eldon Reed

Glenn Eldon Reed, 80, of Othello, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at the Avalon Care Center.

Trisha A. White

Trisha A. White, 41, longtime Moses Lake resident, died Saturday, February 27, 2010 in Samaritan Healthcare. A Memorial Service to Celebrate Trisha’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 5, 2010 in New Beginnings Christian Center in Moses Lake.

Darlene Shearer-Phillips

Darlene Shearer-Phillips.

David Allen Coxon

David Allen Coxon, born March 30, 1952, passed away April 27, 2007, in Moses Lake.

Kenneth George Bodeker

In loving memory of Kenneth George Bodeker, born Dec. 15, 1918 in Villard, Minn., died Sept. 8, 2006 at 87 years of age in Olympia, Wash.

Belinda Kay Christensen

Belinda Kay Christensen, 53, longtime Moses Lake, Wash. resident, died in her home Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Moses Lake.

Dennis Sorenson

Dennis was born in Albany, Oregon, and was the son of Donald F. Sorenson and Betty Janell Peterson.

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State: Detroit-area paramedic misled doc about 'dead' woman

A suburban Detroit paramedic repeatedly failed to recognize that a young woman declared dead was alive and misled a doctor by phone about her condition, according to state authorities who offered more details about the strange case.

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Kaare Morgan Johnson, 22, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2004 in Everett, Wash. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at the Moses Lake Alliance Church, 1100 N. Grape Drive, with Pastor Jody Bowser officiating.

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We, as human beings, are able to adapt to extreme conditions in order to survive. We’ve adapted to severe cold and heat, to extreme elevations. We are able to survive in the company of dangerous animals.