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Death Notice: Inez Marie Greer, 93, The Dalles

Death Notice: Inez Marie Greer, 93, The Dalles

Inez Marie Greer, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on September 11, 2026.

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

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Death Notice: Gerald Martin Bonn, 88, The Dalles

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: Reva Elaine Nickell, 96, The Dalles

Death Notice: Reva Elaine Nickell, 96, The Dalles

Reva Elaine Nickell, age 96, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Columbia Basin Care on September 8, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held on September 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at IOOF Cemetery on Cherry Heights Road.

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Obituary: Darrel G McBride, 87, The Dalles

Obituary: Darrel G McBride, 87, The Dalles

Darrel G McBride was born December 9, 1938, in The Dalles, OR. He passed away peacefully at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, OR, on August 8, 2025.

Darrel grew up in The Dalles and graduated from The Dalles high school in 1957. He then joined the U.S. Navy, serving for six years, and was stationed in Hawaii and Oak Harbor, WA.

Darrel worked as a tugboat captain on the Columbia River for nearly forty years.

Darrel loved his numerous trips to Mazatlán, Mexico and playing cards at The Eagles.

Darrel is survived by his brother, Wayne “Mac” McBride; daughters, Tylene Thomsen, Kim Gillet; stepsons, Gary Miles, Dale Miles, Kevin Miles, Don Miles; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Darrel was preceded in death by father, Don McBride; mother, Lila Kaufman; stepfather, Willis

Kaufman; wife, Barbara McBride; son, Kyle McBride; stepson, Glenn Miles.

No formal funeral services will be held.

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

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