Tri-City Herald death notices March 14, 2024
Dale A. Hays
Dale A. Hays, 78, of Grandview, died March 12 in Kennewick.
He was born in Grandview and was a lifelong Grandview resident.
He was a retired pastor.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Ethan A. Vargas
Ethan Angel Vargas, 16, of Kennewick, died March 12 in Pasco.
He was born in Santa Maria, Calif., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 12 years.
He was a student.
Hillcrest Funerals and Cremation, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald L. McKinnis
Ronald Lynn McKinnis, 64, of Kennewick, died March 13 in Kennewick.
He was born in Henderson, Nev., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 42 years.
He was an equipment operator.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Nellie R. Knepper
Nellie Rose Knepper, 79, of Richland, died March 13 in Richland.
She was born in Royal Oak, Mich., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 25 years.
She was a retired science teacher.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
D.H. ‘Doak’ Walker
D.H. “Doak” Walker, 88, of Kennewick, died March 12 in Kennewick.
He was born in Claiborne County, Tenn., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 64 years.
He was the building and grounds superintendent for the city of Kennewick.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Brenda K. Schmidling
Brenda K. Schmidling, 58, of Sunnyside, died March 12 in Sunnyside.
She was born in Sunnyside and was a lifelong Lower Valley resident.
She was a retired administrative assistant.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.