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Death Notice: Raymond “Butch” Terry Thomas, 62, The Dalles

Raymond “Butch” Terry Thomas, age 62, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Portland on September 15, 2026.

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

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Death Notice: Dianna Mae Martin, 80, The Dalles

Dianna Mae Martin, age 80, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on September 11, 2026.

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

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Death Notice: Gerald Martin Bonn, 88, The Dalles

Gerald Martin Bonn, age 88, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at the Oregon Veterans Home on September 10, 2026.

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

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Death Notice: Rita Ann Henderson, 71, Hood River

Rita Ann Henderson passed away on September 9, 2025, in Hood River, Oregon. Rita was born November 26, 1954, and was 71 years of age at the time of her 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.

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Death Notice: Virginia Fern Bergum, 93, The Dalles

Virginia Fern Bergum, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, OR, at The Springs at Mill Creek on September 8, 2026.

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

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Death Notice: Jolene Godoy, 84, The Dalles

Jolene Godoy passed away August 31, 2026, at home in Hood River, Oregon. Jolene was born on September 17, 1941 and was 84 at the time of 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

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Death Notice: Samuel Eugene Cobb, 73, Tygh Valley

Samuel Eugene Cobb, age 73, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away on August 29, 2026.

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

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Death Notice: Jim E. Edens, 92, Hood River

Jim E. Edens passed away on August 26, 2026, at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. Jim was born on April 8, 1934, and was 92 when he passed away.

Services are pending, with arrangements 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

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Death Notice: Linda Rae Lorenzen, 82, The Dalles

Linda Rae Lorenzen, age 82, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on August 17, 2026. There will be a viewing on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home.

A graveside service will take place at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

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Death Notice: Roy Brandt, 72, Cook

Roy Brandt passed away on August 15th, 2026, at his home in Cook, Washington. Roy was born on September 1st, 1953, and was 72 at the time of his passing.

The funeral service is planned for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 20th, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1074 West Jewett Boulevard, White Salmon, WA). Viewing will start at 12 noon, and a reception will follow Roy’s service, then burial at 4:00 p.m. at The White Salmon Cemetery.

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Death Notice: Rose Marie Schwinge, 86 Underwood

Rose Marie Schwinge passed away on August 5th, 2026, in Underwood, Washington. Rose was born on May 11th, 1940, and was 86 years of age at the time of passing.

Services are under the guidance of Gardner Funeral Home. Visit www.GardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for the family.

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Death Notice: Della “Kathy” Hines, 91, Hood River

Della “Kathy” Hines passed away July 29, 2026, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon. Kathy was born on July 13, 1935, and was 91 at the time of passing.

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Death Notice: Kenna Kay Pritchett, 71, The Dalles

Kenna Kay Pritchett, age 71, a resident of The Dalles, OR passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on July 13, 2026. Services were held Monday, July 20, 2026.

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

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Death Notice: Robert R. Yanez, 86, The Dalles

Robert R. Yanez, age 86, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on July 6, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held July 25, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Moose Lodge in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

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Death Notice: Rick Joe Kapicka, 70, The Dalles

Rick Joe Kapicka, age 70, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on July 4, 2026.

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

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Death Notice: June Marie Thompson, 73, The Dalles

June Marie Thompson, age 73, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on June 23, 2026.

A Graveside Service will be held July 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Lone Pine Cemetery in Wamic, OR. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

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Death Notice: Toni Cooper, 63, The Dalles

Toni Cooper passed away on June 18th, 2026, at Columbia Basin Care Facility in The Dalles, Oregon. Toni was born on March 24, 1963, and was 63 at the time of passing.

Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel, 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

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Death Notice: Carol Suzanne Johnson, 69, The Dalles

Carol Suzanne Johnson, a lifelong resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away on June 7th, 2026, in The Dalles, Oregon. Carol was born on July 18th, 1956, in The Dalles, Oregon, to Jerrold and Elnora (Mason) Runyon. She graduated from The Dalles High School in 1974 and was 69 at the time of her passing. Services are pending and will be announced soon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel, 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

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Death Notice: Dorothy Sato, 103, The Dalles

Dorothy Sato passed away on June 5, 2026, at Laurel Parc at Bethany in Portland, Oregon. Dorothy was born on May 24, 1923, and was 103 at the time of passing.

Services are planned for 11:00 a.m., Sunday, July 26th, 2026 at Hood River Best Western Inn (1108 E Marina Way, Hood River, Oregon 97031). Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com

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Death Notice: Daren Wayne Leazer, 63, The Dalles

Daren Wayne Leazer, age 63, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on May 30, 2026.

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