Tri-City Herald death notices for Aug. 11, 2025
Larry T. Banta
Larry T. Banta, 56, of Kennewick, died Aug. 2 in Richland.
He was born in Camp Pendleton, Calif., and lived in Kennewick for 27 years.
He was a volunteer assistant in the education field.
CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Maria L. Flores Flores
Maria Luisa Flores Flores, 69, of Prescott, died Aug. 5 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Mexico and lived in Prescott for 22 years.
She was retired from the fruit packaging industry.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Rocky C. Sierra
Rocky Charles Sierra, 69, of Kennewick, died Aug. 6 in Richland.
He was born in Casper, Wyo., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 30 years.
He was a retired painter.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Dewey A. Knowles
Dewey Alan Knowles, 94, of West Richland, died July 27.
He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for three years.
He was a retired office manager.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Artemio Fernandez Guizar
Artemio Fernandez Guizar, 59, of Pasco, died Aug. 7 in Pasco.
He was born in Rincon de Lopez, Mexico, and lived in the Tri-Cities since 1996.
He was a retired laborer.
Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
William R. Harris
William Ray Harris, 71, of Pasco, died Aug. 6 in Pasco.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Fred L. Clark
Fred LeRoy Clark, 72, of Kennewick, died Aug. 7 in Kennewick.
He was born in Kennewick and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
He was a forklift driver for Con Agra.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Aaron M. Spears
Aaron Matthew Spears, 43, of Richland, died Aug. 4 in Richland.
He was born in Orofino, Idaho, and lived in Richland for 20 years.
He was a contractor for Avail General Gonstruction.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry H. Wamsley
Jerry Hatch Wamsley, 77, of Pasco, died Aug. 8 in Pasco.
He was born in Coalville, Utah, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 46 years.
He was a retired accountant/controller for AgriNorthwest.
Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd E. Winther
Lloyd Ermine Winther, 81, of Kennewick, died Aug. 8 in Kennewick.
He was born in Everett and lived in the Tri-Cities for four years.
He was a retired parts distributor.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy H. McCloud
Dorothy H. McCloud, 81, of Everett and formerly of Sunnyside, died Aug. 3 in Everett.
She was born in Vancouver, Wash., and was a longtime Lower Yakima Valley resident.
She was a retired demonstrator.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald D. Oborn Jr.
Ronald Dee Oborn Jr., 63, of Pasco, died Aug. 1 in Richland.
He was born in Raleigh, N.C., and lived in the Tri-City area for 40 years.
He was a retired maintenance worker at the Pasco Flea Market.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Louise M. Bush
Louise M. Bush, 86, of West Richland, died July 29 of Richland.
She was born in Camas and lived in West Richland for 40 years.
She was a retired administrative employee in a dental office.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
This story was originally published August 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM.