Death Notice: Debora Ellen Benson, 69, Wishram

Debora Ellen Benson, age 69, a resident of Wishram, WA, passed away on December 25, 2024.

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

Obituary: Phyllis Rowena Carter, 91, Wishram

Phyllis Rowena Carter, age 91, a resident of Wishram, WA, Passed away at her home on Thursday, February 1st, 2024.

Phyllis was born on October 31st, 1923, to Elva and Otis White in Sheridon, WY. She came to Wishram in 1946 with her mother and stepfather Jack Bryon.

Phyllis graduated from Wishram High School. She married William Gary Carter on August 25th, 1952, in Goldendale, WA. They moved to Vancouver, WA a few years later, where they lived for 15 years.

Phyllis worked for Jantzen for several years. She moved back to Wishram in 1974. Phyllis worked for The Dalles Cherry Growers until she retired in 1996.

Phyllis enjoyed gardening, canning, needle crafts, quilting, and sewing after her retirement.

Phyllis is survived by; her children, Mark C and Sandra Carter of Wishram, WA and RoxAnn and Jeff Ringer of The Dalles, OR; grandchildren, Joseph E Spratt, Josh Carter, Jacob and Autumn Ringer; and 4 great-grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by; her husband William Gary Carter; children, John, Donald, and Stephanie Carter; grandson, Nicholas Spratt; parents Elva and Jack Bryon; Father, Otis White; brother, Gene Bryon

A private family Graveside Service will be held March 15th, 2024, at 10 a.m. at The Dalles Odd Fellows Cemetery with Reverend Tyler B Kelly officiating.

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

Death Notice: Phyllis Rowena Carter, Wishram, WA

Phyllis Rowena Carter, age 91, a resident of Wishram, WA, passed away February 1st, 2024. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of his arrangements.  

Death Notice: Stacey Lee Pounders, 47, Wishram

Stacey Lee Pounders, age 47, a resident of Wishram, WA, passed away on February 22, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Christine Lee Pounders

Christine Lee Pounders, age 71, a resident of Wishram WA, passed away on December 1, 2021. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.