Death Notices

Tri-City Herald death notices June 20, 2023

Jim Smith

James “Jim” William Smith, 83, of Kennewick, died June 19 in Kennewick.

He was born in Superior, Wisc. and has lived in the Tri-Cities for 52 years.

He was a retired Washington Public Power Supply System laborer.

CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Janie Martinez

San Juana “Janie” Martinez, 75, of Sunnyside, died June 19 in Richland.

She was born in Progresso, Texas and was a longtime Sunnyside resident.

She was a retired Pediatric RN.

Smith Funeral Home Sunnyside is in charge of arrangements.

Cory McCoy
Tri-City Herald
Cory is an award-winning investigative reporter. He joined the Tri-City Herald in Dec. 2021 as an Editor/Reporter covering social accountability issues. His past work can be found in the Tyler Morning Telegraph and other Texas newspapers. He was a 2019-20 Education Writers Association Fellow, and has been featured on The Murder Tapes, Grave Mysteries and Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen.
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