Obituaries

May 2, 2021

Stanley Russel Graves, age 87, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home in Ferndale, Washington surrounded by his family.  Stanley was born on April 22, 1934 in the sand hills of Chambers, Nebraska to Russel Lawrence and Latrelle (Grimes) Graves and his family moved to Ferndale when he was 3 years old.  He graduated from Ferndale High School...

May 1, 2021

My name is Kathy Maureen Duffey, I was born in Ukiah, California. My folks Claudia & Patrick Duffey moved our family to Bellingham when I was 10 years old. Kathy attended Harmony Elementary School. Fairhaven Middle School, then Sehome High School for freshman year, went to Bellingham High School for her sophomore year and then dropped out at the age...

Apr 29, 2021

Rhonna Lynn Donohue, age 65, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Ferndale, Washington, on Thursday, April 29, 2021, after a short but courageous four-month battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 11:59 p.m.—a tender mercy from God that reflected her...

Apr 27, 2021

Debra Ann McCombs was born on Monday March 12th, 1962 to her parents Richard and May Marzocco in Northamptonshire, England. She is the middle child of her older brother Steve and younger sister Michele. Growing up with their dad in the Air Force, her family moved through different countries and states of the U.S. but settled in California when she...

Apr 25, 2021

Garry Ross Montgomery, age 71, of Blaine, Washington passed away peacefully with his daughters Alison Mayer and Jennifer Montgomery by his side Sunday, April 25, 2021.Garry was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on January 26, 1950 and along with his twin brother (Gordon) became the chosen son of Grant and Lola (Williams) Montgomery on February, 1951. Garry was raised together with...

Apr 25, 2021

Jerry William Price, age 74, was born in Lynden December 10, 1946 and passed away at his home in Bellingham Sunday, April 25, 2021. He worked as an Analytical Chemist at Georgia Pacific. Jerry generously funded two Chemistry Scholarships at WWU. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Sherer; son, Nathaniel Price; granddaughter, Ryanne Price; brother, Ken Price, and sister...

Apr 21, 2021

Apr 14, 2021

Graveside services for Mrs. Anna Henrietta Elenbaas, long time Sumas resident, will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 23, 2021 at Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden.  Mrs. Elenbaas died in her home on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the age of 98.

She was born in Lynden February 20, 1923, to parents Bert and Agnes (Spaan) Dyksterhuis.  She married Jay Elenbaas...

Apr 10, 2021

M'Liss Hathaway, age 95, of Nooksack passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home. She was born in Bend, Oregon March 25, 1926 to parents Arthur Ernest and Evelyn Frances (Allinger) Coe. She was a lover of nature from being out in the woods stalking for morel mushrooms and Huckleberries, beach combing or the deserts of Arizona which gave...

Apr 7, 2021

Orran C. Dodson (November 4, 1932 - April 7, 2021) beloved husband of Karen Dodson who preceded him in 2013, and father of Michael (Sue), Ellen, David (Lori) and Beth.  He greatly loved his 9 granddaughters, Michelle, Wendy, Karlie, Virginia, Gillian, Dora, Tamara, Cassie & Abby.  18 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-granddaughter.  He is survived by his devoted sister, Frances,...

Apr 3, 2021

Wayne J. Deming, age 102, of Bellingham, passed away at his home Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was born in Atwater, CA on July 9, 1918 to parents Wayne Winfield and Sarah Elizabeth (Knowles) Deming. His family shortly thereafter moved to Fresno, CA where he completed his schooling. After which he was employed by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company....

Mar 30, 2021

Frank Mario Albano went to sing with the angels in Heaven Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

Husband to Nomi, father of Deanna (Tony) Albano, Alissa (Parker) Albano, Jill (Brandon) Lee, Lee (Morgan) Fox, and “Pop Pop” to Brookelynn and Sawyer Fox and Jackson Lee.

Frank was an Italian from New York City who moved to Lynden, Washington to grow his family...

Mar 27, 2021

Gene Nims, age 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, March 27, 2021 in Bellingham.

Gene was born at St Joseph Hospital in Bellingham on June 28, 1941, to Verl and Eileen (Becker) Nims of Sumas. Gene grew up in Sumas on the family farm. He graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1959. He married...

Mar 27, 2021

Terry Allen Mattson, age 76, of Lynden passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his home.  A Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021, 2:00 PM at North County Christ the King Church, 1816 18th Street, Lynden, WA.  The service will be live streamed.  There will be a full obituary coming soon.

Mar 27, 2021

Helen Jean (Merritt) Unick, age 82, became one of God’s angels on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was born to parents Henry and Donie (Etheredge) Merritt in Mobile, Alabama. Helen was the youngest of 12 children, raised with nine sisters and two brothers.

Helen moved to Washington State in 1956. While living at Neptune Beach, she met the love of...

Mar 25, 2021

Carnell Mitchell Jr. beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, age 48, of Bellingham WA died March of 2021.  Born January 17, 1973 in Gary Indiana Carnell Mitchell Jr. to his parents Nancy Powell and Carnell Mitchell Sr.  He grew up there with his family and younger brother Corey Mitchell before moving to Bellingham, WA in 1986.  Carnell married twice...

Mar 24, 2021

Alfred “Chic” Harry Colyer passed away on March 24, 2021 at the age of 79 in Bellingham, Washington. He had many health issues in his later years but courageously faced them with a joke and a smile.  

  He was born to Lloyd and Addie Colyer on July 22, 1941. After graduating from Lynden High School in 1959 he served in...

Mar 20, 2021

Gladys Florence Nelson age 91, of Bellingham passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Bellingham. Gladys was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada to parents Angel Anton and Josephine (Bentzen) Hansen.  Her parents were Immigrants from Norway to Canada.  She was the youngest of 5 children.  Growing up, Norwegian was spoken in the home, until the oldest brother...

Mar 15, 2021

Connard Vern Walton was born on February 26, 1931 to Floyd and Doris Walton, in Mitchell, South Dakota. He met and fell in love and Married Alice L. Dodd on July 19, 1956. They had two girls, Terry L. Bell and Vicky J. Bachmeier. Connard spent upwards of 24 years in the United States Navy and was very proud to...

Mar 12, 2021

Kay June (Vander Pol) Ezell was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world peacefully Frinday, March 12, 20221after a 40-year long battle with MS at the age of 78. Born to Harry and Lydia (Libolt) VanderPol in Dupree, South Dakota, she moved to Lynden, Washington at the age of 4. In 1960 she graduated from...