Tri-City Herald death notices July 23, 2024

Jerry L. Violette

Jerry Lee Violette, 77, of Kennewick, died July 19 in Kennewick.

He was born in Toppenish and lived in the Tri-Cities for 35 years.

He was a retired business owner of ABC Seamless.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia R. Reed

Virginia R. Reed, 89, of Burbank, died July 19 in Kennewick.

She was born in Bristow, Okla., and was a lifelong Burbank resident.

She was a retired elementary school teacher.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Eric N. Smith

Eric N. Smith, 57, of Kennewick, died July 20 in Kennewick.

He was born in Boise, Idaho, and lived in Kennewick for 34 years.

He was retired from shipping and receiving with Packaging Corporation of America.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia J. Gazewood

Virginia Jean Gazewood, 87, of Kennewick, died July 21 in Richland.

She was born in Crow Agency, Mont., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 14 years.

She was a retired music instructor.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.