Tri-City Herald death notices for Oct. 15-16, 2025
Dennis A. Persinger
Dennis Alan Persinger, 71, of West Richland, died Oct. 7 in West Richland.
He was born in Kennewick and lived in West Richland for 13 years.
The U.S. Air Force veteran was a retired teacher.
Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Kevin R. Bair
Kevin Ross Bair, 29, of West Richland, died Oct. 15 in Richland.
He was born in Spokane and lived in the Tri-Cities for two years.
He was a welder.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
James E. Current
James Edward Current, 80, of Kennewick, died Oct. 9 in Kennewick.
He was born in Fairmont, Minn., and lived in Kennewick for 37 years.
The U.S. Navy veteran was a retired telecommunications technician.
Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
David M. Park
David Michael Park, 62, of Kennewick, died Oct. 15 in Prosser.
He was born in Newark, N.J., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 30 years.
He was a truck driver.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
James L. Maxson
James Leon Maxson, 76, of West Richland, died Oct. 11 in Richland.
He was born in Rockford, Ill., and lived in West Richland for 18 years.
The U.S. Navy veteran was a police officer.
Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Selina L. Newell
Selina Lucinda Newell, 53, of Benton City, died Oct. 6 in Benton City.
She was born in Detroit, Mich., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 50 years.
She was a clerk.
Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Etta L. Ballard
Etta Lucile Ballard, 94, of Kennewick, died Oct. 11 in Kennewick.
She was born in Little Rock, Ark., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 76 years.
She was a former nurse.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry D. Hedrick
Jerry Dewayne Hedrick, 64, of Pasco, died Oct. 10 at Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Kennewick and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Jeanette Hunt
Jeanette Hunt, 86, of West Richland, died Oct. 12 in Richland.
She was born in Lakeview, Ore., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 70 years.
She was a retired executive assistant for Battelle.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Tena L. Walton
Tena Leola Walton, 81, of Auburn, died Oct. 6 in Auburn.
She was born in Childress, Texas, and lived in Kennewick for 15 years.
She was a retired administrator in the agricultural industry.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Bonnie J. Geiger-Adams
Bonnie Jane Geiger-Adams, 88, of Richland, died Sept. 26 in Richland.
She was born in Big Timber, Mont., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for four years.
She was a homemaker.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Vickie R. Millne
Vickie Renee Millne, 65, of Kennewick, died Oct. 13 in Kennewick.
She was born in Pasco and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
She was a retired housecleaner.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Sargent
Helen Sargent, 85, of Kennewick, died Oct. 11 in Kennewick.
She was born in Athena, Ore., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 49 years.
She was a homemaker.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Ramona L. Sanchez
Ramona L. Sanchez, 88, of Burbank, died Oct. 15 in Burbank.
She was born in Robstown, Texas, and was a longtime Mabton and Lower Yakima Valley resident.
She was a retired nurse.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Bob Casale
Bob Casale, 72, of Seattle, died Oct. 3 in Seattle.
He was born in Hoboken, N.J., and lived in Seattle for 35 years.
He was a retired construction worker.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
This story was originally published October 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM.