Death Notices

Tri-City Herald death notices for June 2, 2025

Courtney S. Ogan

Courtney Samantha Ogan, 24, of Eugene, Ore., died May 23 in Eugene.

She was born in Prosser and was a longtime Yakima Valley resident.

She was a CNA.

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

Ethel R. Hurst

Ethel Roberta Hurst, 92, of Richland, died May 29 in Richland.

She was born in Missouri and lived in the Tri-Cities for 25 years.

She was a retired LPN.

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

Thelbert N. Goins

Thelbert Nelson Goins, 96, of Pasco, died May 26 at Lourdes Medical Center.

He was born in Graysville, Tenn., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 22 years.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired civil service production scheduler for the U.S. Navy.

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

Brian R. Traversie

Brian Rae Traversie, 66, of Grandview, died May 31 in Grandview.

He was born in Prosser and was a lifelong Yakima Valley resident.

He was a retired Pre Mix truck driver.

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

Adolfo Martin Jr.

Adolfo Martin Jr., 59, of Prosser, died May 31 in Richland.

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

He was a retired ranch manager.

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

Charlene R. Clark

Charlene Roberta Clark, 68, of Yakima, died May 29 in Yakima.

She was born in Kennewick and lived in the Tri-Cities for 41 years.

She was a retired lead cook.

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

Ernest ‘Bill’ Jarrard

Ernest William “Bill” Jarrard, 83, of Kennewick, died June 1 in Kennewick.

He was born in Spokane and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.

He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the City of Richland.

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

Ronald E. Giles

Ronald Edward Giles, 78, of Kennewick, died May 31 in Kennewick.

He was born in Pasco and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.

He was a retired paper maker for Boise Cascade.

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

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