Patricia Lynn Nicks

Patricia Lynn Nicks, 52, passed away at Hospice House in Spokane Washington on Saturday, April 6, 2013. She was born on June 29, 1960, in Ephrata Washington and is the daughter of Richard Nicks and the late Doris Nicks. She was raised in Ephrata but later moved to Yakima, Wenatchee, Chewelah and her final years were spent living in Spokane Washington.

Deborah Sue (Pearson) Webb

Deborah Sue (Pearson) Webb of Kent, WA passed away peacefully on Saturday December 13, 2014 after a battle with lung cancer.

Justice orders flags lowered for firefighter killed in crash

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has ordered flags at the Capitol lowered to half-staff for a firefighter who died while responding to an emergency call.

Deanna Mae Smith

Deanna Mae Smith (Killian/Springfield), 57, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away Sept. 10, 2021.

Franklin Gerald ‘Jerry’ Hansen

Franklin Gerald “Jerry” Hansen passed away suddenly at his home Monday, Dec. 30 of natural causes at the age of 79.

Celeste Holm

Celeste Ann Holm, 70, was born on June 11, 1952, to Hans and Bonnie Holm in La Junta, Colorado. She passed away on Aug. 29, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Window into virus surge: Death, recovery at Houston hospital

HOUSTON (AP) — A few weeks after more than 100 people attended her husband's funeral, the widow herself was on the brink of death.

Window into virus surge: Death, recovery at Houston hospital

HOUSTON (AP) — A few weeks after more than 100 people attended her husband's funeral, the widow herself was on the brink of death.

Linda Lee Morris

Linda Lee Morris passed away peacefully on August 12, 2013 in Moses Lake Washington. Linda was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease in December of 2008. Linda was well aware of the difficult road she would be traveling with the progression of the disease. She put up a courageous fight until the very end. Linda Lee Morris was born on February 25, 1959 in Spokane Washington to her parents Gilbert and Stanna White. She was the oldest of two children. Her brother is Dean White. Linda spent her childhood on her parent's cattle ranch north of Ritzville along Crab Creek. She attended Ritzville schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Linda was an exceptional student; a teacher's delight and always one to be counted upon. She rode in the back of the bus and was always accepted by the guys as one of them. Linda was Captain of the Broncettes during her senior year in high school, was a member of Honor Society, FHA, and played the flute in the RHS Pep Band. Linda Lee had a photographic memory, a vast vocabulary, a quick wit and rapid fire opinions. The cattle rancher's daughter was taught by her Daddy not to dumb down to anyone. After graduating from Ritzville in 1977, she attended Big Bend Community College for two years, getting her associates degree. In 1979 Linda Lee transferred to Eastern Washington University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in Home Economics in 1981. She would gleefully tell the story of the professor adopting her as a second professor in the class, as most girls in the class would burn water. Linda Lee met her future husband, John O. Morris, Jr. on a blind date April 18, 1980. She went to meet John's parents and family on their farm a month later on May 18, 1980, the day Mt. St. Helens blew. Linda married John in Ritzville, Washington on November 7, 1981. Her wedding dress belonged to her Mother, Stanna Lee. Linda reconstructed it to fit her and the dress had an 1890's style theme. Linda was a homemaker, first, who supported her husband in his family farm business. She did many tailoring and altering jobs. Her passion was serving in her medieval history group, the Society for Creative Anachronism or the SCA. She was a member of the Barony of Wastekeep in TriCities, WA. Her costumes were very fine in detail and intricate. Linda was intrigued by the history of the Medieval time period. She owned many books and writings of that time period. Linda was active in her church, the Ephrata United Methodist Church. She was always an eager and enthusiastic worker of the church rummage sale. Linda loved people unconditionally and; would gladly give anyone something to eat. She loved animals, particularly the many stray cats that found themselves soon sitting on her lap inside the home. She loved dogs and was always eager to let them out of the kennel and walk them down the ditch bank. She had a great love of family and would call her Mother and her Beloved Aunt Peggy two to three times per week. She was very fond of her husband John, her Daddy Gilbert, her Mother Stanna Lee, her brother Dean and her Mother in Law Shirley Morris. It was very easy to tell that Linda was always around listening to her joyful laugh that came from the abstract and colorful ideas and comments she originated. Linda is survived by the love of her life, John O. Morris, Jr.; her Father Gilbert and Mother Stanna Lee; her brother Dean; and many relatives and friends. Linda's family would like to thank those many true friends and caregivers that stepped up and gave John Morris, Dean White, Gilbert and Stanna Lee White support, comfort and encouragement during this long suffering grief filled journey. The family requests that memorials be sent to the Ephrata United Methodist Church, Trinity United Methodist Church of Ritzville, Washington, The Inland Northwest Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, or the Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center Employees Emergency Fund. There will be a graveyard service at the Ritzville Cemetery on Rosenoff Road at 11:00 AM on Saturday August 24, 2013, followed by a reception at Trinity United Methodist Church on 107 W 2nd Ave in Ritzville. A Memorial Service will be held the following day at Ephrata United Methodist Church, 117 C Street NW in Ephrata, WA at 2:00 PM on Sunday August 25, 2013. Danekas Funeral Home of Ritzville, Washington is entrusted with arrangements. People wishing to post a word for Linda may do so at the Danekas Funeral Home Web Site:

'We need help': Economic, health crises grow as cases top 1M

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak has thrown 10 million Americans out of work in just two weeks in the swiftest, most stunning collapse the U.S. job market has ever witnessed, and the public health crisis deepened in New York City, where a funeral home in a hard-hit neighborhood had 185 bodies stacked up Thursday — more than triple normal capacity.

'We need help': Economic, health crises grow as cases top 1M

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak has thrown 10 million Americans out of work in just two weeks in the swiftest, most stunning collapse the U.S. job market has ever witnessed, and the public health crisis deepened in New York City, where a funeral home in a hard-hit neighborhood had 185 bodies stacked up Thursday — more than triple normal capacity.

'We need help': Economic, health crises grow as cases top 1M

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak has thrown 10 million Americans out of work in just two weeks in the swiftest, most stunning collapse the U.S. job market has ever witnessed, and the public health crisis deepened in New York City, where a funeral home in a hard-hit neighborhood had 185 bodies stacked up Thursday — more than triple normal capacity.

Human composting could become an option in California

LOS ANGELES (RNS) — For Sarah Chavez, it’s important her death reflect the beliefs and values that guided her in life.

Italy honors, remembers virus dead with Donizetti's Requiem

ROME (AP) — Italy bid farewell to its coronavirus dead on Sunday with a haunting Requiem concert performed at the entrance to the cemetery of Bergamo, the hardest-hit province in the onetime epicenter of the outbreak in Europe.

Italy honors, remembers virus dead with Donizetti's Requiem

ROME (AP) — Italy bid farewell to its coronavirus dead on Sunday with a haunting Requiem concert performed at the entrance to the cemetery of Bergamo, the hardest-hit province in the onetime epicenter of the outbreak in Europe.

Italy honors, remembers virus dead with Donizetti's Requiem

ROME (AP) — Italy bid farewell to its coronavirus dead on Sunday with a haunting Requiem concert performed at the entrance to the cemetery of Bergamo, the hardest-hit province in the onetime epicenter of the outbreak in Europe.

Italy honors, remembers virus dead with Donizetti's Requiem

ROME (AP) — Italy bid farewell to its coronavirus dead on Sunday with a haunting Requiem concert performed at the entrance to the cemetery of Bergamo, the hardest-hit province in the onetime epicenter of the outbreak in Europe.

Clem M. Haney

Clem M. Haney, 69, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2004 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash.

Helen G. Martin

Jan. 12, 1916 - July 29, 2009

Funeral service for longtime Ione resident Helen G. Martin was held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the Ione Community Church, interment to follow at High View Cemetery.

George Walter Lawson

George Walter Lawson, 90, a long-time resident of Moses Lake, WA, passed away on June 13, 2010 from natural causes.