Death Notice: Anna “Nicki” Nicole Chapman, 38, The Dalles

Anna “Nicki” Nicole Chapman, age 38, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on January 27, 2026.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Dwayna Lee Holland, 71, Tygh Valley

Dwayna Lee Holland, age 71, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away at home on January 12, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Sport Park Club House in Tygh Valley on February 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Thomas Gregory Elmer, 71, Hood River

Thomas Gregory Elmer passed away on January 13, 2026, in Hood River, Oregon. He was born on February 17, 1954, and was 71 years old at the time of his passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.

Death Notice: Betty Jean McGee, 94, The Dalles

Betty Jean McGee, age 94, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on January 4, 2026.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Margaret Louise Hemphill, 68, Tygh Valley

Margaret Louise Hemphill, age 68, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away at home on January 1, 2026.

A Celebration of Life is being planned at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Shirley May Mattson, 91, The Dalles

Shirley May Mattson, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on December 11, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Jenny Fay Mathews, 64, The Dalles

Jenny Fay Mathews, age 64, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center on December 10, 2025.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Virginia Sue Bark, 84, The Dalles

Virginia Sue Bark, age 84, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on December 11, 2025.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: John William Byers, 93, The Dalles

John William Byers, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Columbia Basin Care Facility on December 8, 2025. A public viewing will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home. Per John’s request, a private family Graveside Service will be held.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Nancy Lee Garland, 77, Hood River

Nancy Lee Garland passed away on December 7, 2025, at Providence Brookside Manor in Hood River, Oregon. Nancy was born on February 5, 1948, and was 77 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Don Dennis Norton, 74, Klickitat

Don Dennis Norton, age 74, a resident of Klickitat, WA, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on October 9, 2025.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.