Pastor Wally Ratkie of Milton-Freewater, OR was called home to be with his God and Savior on December 2, 2022. Wally was born in Everett, Washington on December 16, 1934, the youngest of six children, to Charles and Minnie Ratkie. He grew up in Vernonia, Oregon, working the family farm while his father worked at the sawmill. At the tender age of five, a lifelong love of piano began. Wally attended Northwest Bible college at 17 years of age. While at college, his love of music grew into a...

Michael “Mike” Stephen Rash Sr., 64, passed away on November 25, 2022 in Pendleton, Oregon from an unexpected heart attack.  Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart touched so many people.  Mike was CEO and Co-Founder of KGS BBS, an avid martial artist having secured the rank of Grandmaster.  Awards include: Hall of Fame Induction- United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2014), Grandmaster – Issued by Sijo Sonny Gascon...

Patricia Stith 88, of Pilot Rock died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her home.  Pat was born in Oklahoma on August 29, 1934. 

Eugene Eldon Morris (Gene) age 76 of Pendleton OR died in his home on Monday November 21, 2022, after a lengthy illness, he was surrounded by loved ones. Gene was born in Crescent City California on May 18, 1946, to Frank and Zelda Morris. Gene enlisted with the United States Marine Corps in 1963 where he served in Vietnam and ended his service with the Marine Corps in 1967. When Gene left the Marines, he attended Lane Community College in Eugene Oregon where he enrolled in auto body and...

Cole Shannon Lusk 69, of Salcha, Alaska died Monday, November 21, 2022 at St. Anthony Hospital.  Cole was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon on December 30, 1952.

Michael Paul Noodel 69, of Pendleton died Thursday, November 17, 2022 at his home. Michael was born in Pontiac, Michigan on March 29, 1953.  

Philip Lewis Thompson 81, of Pendleton died Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at St. Anthony Hospital.  Philip was born on December 1, 1940.

Sheri Kay Fleek 66, of Pilot Rock, died Friday, November 4, 2022.  Sheri was born in Pendleton, Oregon on September 1, 1956 to John and Sharon (Wells) Kosmack.

Sheryl Jeannette Williard 72, of Pendleton, died Monday, October 31, 2022 in Pendleton.  Sheryl was born on November 14, 1949 in La Grande, Oregon to Dan and Helene (Teel) Keidatz.  

Bernadine Marie Ball, 86 of Pendleton died Monday, October 31, 2022 in Walla Walla, Washington.  Bernadine was born in Orofino, Idaho on May 17, 1936.