Tri-City Herald death notices for May 14, 2025

Gaylen G. Chilton

Gaylen Gene Chilton, 83, of Richland, died May 12 in Kennewick.

He was born in Yakima and was a longtime Yakima Valley resident.

He was a retired painter in the construction industry.

Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.

Michael W. McKenzie

Michael Wayne McKenzie, 57, of Richland died May 5 in Richland.

He was born in Upland, Calif., and lived in Richland for 57 years.

He was a self-employed carpenter.

Compassionate Cremation Society, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald G. Peterson

Ronald Gene Peterson, 80, of Richland, died May 10 in Spokane.

He was born in Littlefork, Minn., and lived in Richland for five years.

He was a retired corporate executive.

Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia M. LeDoux

Virginia Marguerite LeDoux, 75, of Benton City, died May 11 in Benton City.

She was born in Seattle and lived in Benton City for four years.

She was a retired cook.

Compassionate Cremation Society, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Terry L. Swails

Terry Lynn Swails, 72, of Yakima, died May 13 in Yakima.

She was born in Ilwaco, Wash., and was a longtime Yakima Valley resident.

She was a homemaker.

Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.

Judson T. Mello

Judson Timothy Mello, 70, of Kennewick, died May 12 in Kennewick.

He was born in San Diego and lived in Kennewick for nine years.

He was a retired master sergeant chaplain assistant for the U.S. Army and a funeral director.

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

Betty R. and Lloyd E. Kent

Betty R. Kent, 88, died May 9 and her husband Lloyd Everett Kent, 90, died May 11.

The couple lived in the Tri-Cities area for over 80 years and were local business owners.

The Neptune Society of Kennewick is in charge of arrangements.

Carol A. Tweit

Carol Ann Tweit, 79, died May 13.

She lived in the Tri-Cities area for 10 years and was a farmer.

The Neptune Society of Kennewick is in charge of arrangements.