Death Notices

Tri-City Herald death notices for Feb. 24, 2026

Wilma A. Knight

Wilma Ann Knight, 90, of Kennewick, died Feb. 25 in Kennewick.

She was born in West Van Lear, Ken., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 50 years.

She was a retired educator with the Kennewick School District.

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

Pamela D. Crompton

Pamela Dawn Crompton, 77, of Kennewick, died Feb. 22 in Kennewick.

She was born in Detroit, Mich., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 15 years.

She was retired from childcare and retail sales.

Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Sharon La Ree Thomsen

Sharon La Ree Thomsen, 85, of Kennewick, died Feb. 21 in Kennewick.

She was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, and lived in Kennewick for three years.

She was a retired academic pathologist.

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

Jack L. Hayes

Jack L. Hayes, 79, of Pasco, died Feb. 20 in Pasco.

He was born in Jamestown, N.Y., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 49 years.

The Marine Corps veteran was a retired security officer at Energy Northwest.

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

Guy W. Hillis

Guy Wade Hillis, 64, of Kennewick, died Feb. 21 in Kennewick.

He was born in Lebanon, Ore., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 46 years.

He was in the roof installation business.

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

Carla A. Toebe

Carla Ann Toebe, 67, of Richland, died Feb. 19 in Richland.

She was born in Boston, Mass., and lived in Richland for 38 years.

She was a retired property manager.

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

Garrett C. Meador

Garrett Clifford Meador, 78, of Richland, died Feb. 21 in Richland.

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

The Army veteran was a retired process operator.

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

This story was originally published February 25, 2026 at 10:41 AM.

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