John David Johnson, age 64, Dalles

 John David Johnson, age 64, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away July 26, 2023. Spencer, Libby and

Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Tina Alfreda Blevins, age 64, Elberton, Georgia

Tina Alfreda Blevins, age 64, a resident of Elberton, Georgia, passed away June 12, 2023. Spencer, Libby and

Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.  

Marjorie Ann Anderson, 95, Portland, OR

Marjorie Ann Anderson, age 95, a resident of Portland, OR, passed away on June 5, 2023. She was Interned at

Odd Fellows Cemetery in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Nancy Krestine Zopf, 91, The Dalles

Nancy Krestine Zopf, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 30, 2023.

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

Patricia Sue Green, 83, Moro

Patricia Sue Green, age 83, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away on July 18, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Kimberly Ann Johnson, 53, The Dalles

Kimberly Ann Johnson, age 53, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 26, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at Gateway Church in The Dalles, OR, on August 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm.

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

Death Notice: Kristie Lee Gensler, White Salmon

Kristie Lee Gensler passed away on July 24, 2023 at home in White Salmon, Washington. Kristie was born on July 21, 1951 in Mount Pleasant, Utah and was 72 years of age at the time of passing.   

A graveside committal service is planned for 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 at the Upper Valley Parkdale Cemetery (6917 Allen Road, Mount Hood Parkdale Oregon 97041). 

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. 

Obituary: Paul Ellsworth Adkison, Jr., Yakima

Paul Ellsworth Adkison, Jr. was born in Yakima, WA on September 21, 1931 and peacefully left this earth on July 5, 2023 at the age of 92 years old.

Paul graduated from Goldendale High School in 1949 and went on to marry the love of his life Barbara Jeanne Zumwalt, whom he had known since he was 4 years old. Paul and Barbara had three children: Steven (Carol) Adkison, Ryan (Sandra) Adkison and Coralee (Dan) Knippel.

Paul and Barbara traveled all over Oregon and Washington while Paul worked in management at Safeway. In 1972 they finally settled in Vancouver, WA where they lived until they retired to Dallesport, WA in 1998 to be closer to family.

Paul loved his family and was likewise adored by them. He had 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was happiest when his family was gathered around. Paul’s family will remember him through all the little nicknames he gave them, his ability to make them believe the most unbelievable story (with a twinkle in his eye) but most of all they will remember his deep love for each of them.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, Paul, Sr. and Cora Adkison, his step-mother Sarah Adkison, his sister Betty Clark, his grandson Daniel Adkison, his great-grandson James Adkison and his great-granddaughter, McKenzie Ellingsworth.

A memorial service will be held on August 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at The Dalles Methodist Church.

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: Dorothy Laverne Herman, Portland

Dorothy Laverne Herman passed away on July 22, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. She was born on March 23, 1943 and was 80 years of age at the time of her passing.  

A Memorial service and reception will be held for Dorothy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday the 26th of August 2023 at Andersons Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031). With a graveside to follow at Idlewilde Cemetery (980 Tucker Road, Hood River, OR 97031). 

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: John Michael Montagner, 74, The Dalles

John Michael Montagner, age 74, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 22, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Judy Ann Lacey, 79, Hood River

Judy Ann Lacey passed away on July 6, 2023, at home in Hood River, Oregon. Judy was born June 20, 1944, and was 79 years of age at the time of passing.   

A time to honor and celebrate Judy’s life is planned for Sunday, July 30th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Paige residence (6750 Hess Road, Mount Hood, Oregon). 

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: Judith Herndon Wright, 79, Mosier

Judith Herndon Wright

Judith Herndon Wright

Judith Herndon Wright died on July 18, 2023, in her sleep while vacationing at the beach in Manzanita, Oregon with family. Judy was born on May 5, 1944, and was 79 years of age at the time of passing. 

Services will be held at Riverside Community Church in Hood River, Oregon at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, with a light Southern lunch reception immediately following. Judy’s natural burial will follow at Great River in Mosier, Oregon. (greatriveroregon.org)

Arrangements under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center. 

Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Diana Lee Barnes, 83, The Dalles

Diana Lee Barnes passed away on July 15, 2023, in The Dalles, Oregon. She was born on January 27, 1940, and was 83 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. 

Obituary: Jim Kosglow, Hood River

Jim Kosglow

Jim Kosglow died peacefully on the 5th of July in Hood River, OR.  His family grieves his loss but is grateful he is at peace after enduring Alzheimer's Disease and a recent cancer diagnosis.

He was born in Claridge, Pennsylvania to Rudy and Jenny Kosglow in 1938.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bill, and first daughter, Lisa Doll.  

57 years ago, Jim married Janice Doll.  He is survived by Jan and his three daughters, sons-in-inlaw and grandchildren; Mia and Jeff Trujillo (Gabby and Sofia), Lisa Kosglow and Jeff Greenwood (Emilia), and Kristin Kosglow and Dave Haglund (Ronin and Rhys). While Boise, Idaho was home base for 35 years, they also lived in Colorado, Oregon, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and New York.  After the family moved west, he enjoyed skiing, hiking, camping and walking along the Boise River.   

He was an outstanding student and although his father died just before high school graduation, Jim completed college on a full scholarship.  He continued with a law degree and MBA- all on full academic scholarship. Jim believed career opportunities resulted from how he leveraged his education into international business. His extensive travels enabled him to visit over 100 countries.   

He and Jan opened their home to a foster child, an exchange student, German cousins, traveling artists, and friends needing a place to stay for a few months or years, and they always had room for teammates of their girls. They were confirmed Unitarian Universalists and raised their family with values they embraced as UU’s.  As they moved to different cities and looked to build their community, the first call they made was to the local congregation. 

Classical music was the soundtrack of Jim’s life and music was always playing in the home.  He was an accomplished clarinetist in his youth.  As an adult, he became more knowledgeable in classical music by taking classes in retirement.  He was a board member of the Boise Chamber Music Society, hosted artists from the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and loved visits to the Aspen Summer Music Festival. 

Jim saved his greatest affection for his family. He will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather and husband. He easily welcomed others into his home and around the dinner table. His endless lines of questioning will be missed by all who survived a dinnertime interrogation. 

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: Arwilda Martin, 100, The Dalles

Arwilda Martin passed away on June 27, 2023, in The Dalles, Oregon. She was born on April 29, 1923, and was 100 years of age at the time of her passing.  

A graveside service will be held for Arwilda at 1:45 p.m. on Monday the 31st of July, 2023 at Willamette National Cemetery (11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd, Happy Valley, OR 97086). 

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. 

Obituary: Carmeletta Jo Blanchard, 86, The Dalles

Carmeletta Jo Blanchard (Jo) passed away at her home in The Dalles, Oregon, on July 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family, and friends had the chance to visit her over the past few weeks to love on her and say goodbye. Her family and friends will miss her but know that she is with her Lord in Heaven where she is happy and at peace. 

Jo was born on May 17, 1937, in Tacoma, Washington, to Robert Marshall Simpson and Mabel Agnes (Eggman) Simpson. She was the firstborn of three children with a sister, Marsha Simpson, and a brother, Robert Simpson, Jr., born later. 

When she was young, her family moved frequently between Tacoma, Washington, and various cities in California where they had family. Her father loved to travel and thought nothing of taking off on a Friday evening from Northern California to drive to Tacoma, Washington, and then drive home to be back at work on Monday morning. Eventually, they settled in Mosier, Oregon, where Jo met the love of her life, Dwaine Blanchard. Jo and Dwaine married on August 25, 1956, in Mosier, Oregon, and soon began their family. 

After they were married, Dwaine, a recent Air Force veteran, went to airplane mechanics school in Eugene, Oregon. Once he finished, they moved to Kent, Washington, where Dwaine worked for Boeing. After a few years, Dwaine changed careers to become a journeyman electrician. They eventually settled in Mosier and Jo spent most of her life raising her children and making a warm, welcoming home for their family there. Jo and Dwaine had three children and then in 1976, her sister passed away and four of her six children came to live with them. Jo and Dwaine opened their home to various family and friends whenever there was a need. 

Jo loved her family selflessly and gave of her time freely as a Sunday school and vacation bible school teacher, room mom, and Girl Scout leader, and supported Dwaine and her boys with their Boy Scout commitments.  

Jo’s main focus was her family and she worked only occasional temporary jobs outside the home until most of her children were grown. However, she had an entrepreneurial spirit and started several successful small businesses on her own. When her children were very young, she had a custom cake decorating business and made special-order wedding and party cakes. For several years she maintained a wholesale egg business buying and selling eggs from common and rare fowl to customers throughout the world. In the 1980s, she started her own business, Kalidacrafts, making and selling hand-crafted vinegar blends, crafts, egg creations, jewelry, and more at craft fairs and through individual mail orders all over Oregon and Washington. For several years she was the Mosier Avon Lady. 

She had the soul of an artist and loved to paint, craft, and create. She was a voracious reader and knowledgeable about many topics. 

Jo eventually began volunteering to tutor college students. At age 57 she started college to get a certificate as a Paraprofessional Education Assistant from Portland Community College in The Dalles, Oregon, to help her be a better tutor. 

She inherited her father’s love of travel and loved nothing more than to take long trips anywhere, anytime, especially to the Oregon coast. Her youngest son lives in Fairbanks, Alaska, and she was always ready to travel there for any reason. She loved exploring new places, finding just the right souvenir for everyone on her list, and spending quality time with family sharing her travel experiences.  

Jo loved animals and for most of her life had cats and dogs as pets. Over the years she also had chickens, ducks, geese, guinea hens, rabbits, goats, turkeys, a pony, and many other stray animals brought home by her children.  

She was a long-time member of the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church she attended with Dwaine. 

Jo is survived by her husband, Dwaine, her children Timber Chinn (husband Allan), Del Blanchard (wife Irene), Arny Blanchard (wife Leila), and their “adopted” daughter, niece Brynnie Simpson (husband Greg). She is also survived by her brother, Robert Simpson Jr. Jo has 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces, and 3 nephews. She is predeceased by her parents and sister. 

Jo was a selfless, giving, God-loving woman who will be sorely missed by all who knew her.  

There will be a celebration of life service for Jo at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church on August 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. for family and friends.  

In lieu of flowers, donations to the church may be sent to 1103 Sunflower Street W., The Dalles, Oregon 97058.  

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: John Barrett, 40, The Dalles

John Barrett, age 40, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on July 12, 2023.

A Memorial will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall in The Dalles, OR, on July 30th, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Internment will be held at The Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR, on July 31st, 2023 at 12:15 pm. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Marjorie Storkel Hanken, 94, Goldendale

Marjorie Storkel Hanken of Goldendale, Washington passed away July 9th, 2023 at Farmington Square Care of Gresham, Oregon. 

Marjorie was born July 30th, 1928, and was 94 years of age at the time of passing.  Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway Street (Post Office Box 134), Goldendale, Washington 98620 • (509) 772-2636.  Visit www.gardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for the family.      

Death Notice: James Edward Roundtree, 79, Montesano, WA

James Edward Roundtree, age 79 a resident of Montesano, WA, passed away on July 11, 2023.

Spencer, Libby & Powell is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Emily Louise Allen, The Dalles

Emily Louise Allen, age 97, a resident of The Dalles, OR. Passed away on July 7, 2023. Services will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral home in care of arrangements.