obituaries

Mar 22, 2026

Michael Curtis Rogers, 64, of Sedro Woolley passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was born August 3, 1962, in Mt. Vernon, WA to James and Vera Rogers Sr.

Curtis was married to Jennifer (Larson) Rogers on September 11, 1993, and had one son together. Those who knew him will remember his kind heart, his warm...

Mar 22, 2026

Gary Leeroy Friend, 81, of Mount Vernon, Washington, passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 11, 1944, in Snoqualmie Falls, Washington.

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Donna; his son Chris (Leah); his grandchildren Dalton (Heather) and Megan Gonzalez (Saul); and his siblings; Larry...

Mar 13, 2026

Edward Joseph Gallagher, Jr.

Burlington, WA - On Friday, March 13th, 2026, Edward Joseph Gallagher, Jr., age 92, passed away at home, peacefully in his sleep.  Born in a small town in Oklahoma, Ed got used to moving around, as his father worked in the oil industry. He spent many happy days fishing with his...

Mar 11, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Fred Eugene Leamer

Fred Eugene Leamer, 96, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and with his devoted wife, Pam, by his side.

Born on January 3, 1930, in Longview, WA to Eugene and Lois Leamer,...

Mar 7, 2026

Estus Kenneth "Ken" Powell January 5th, 1939 - March 7th, 2026

Ken Powell left us and was embraced by the arms of the Lord.

Ken was born in Collins, GA to the late Estus Matthew Powell and Clyde Slater Powell. After graduating from Collins High School in 1957, he joined the United States...

Mar 1, 2026

Marjorie A. Dannenmiller passed away on March 1st, 2026, at the age of 79.

Marjorie was born in Burlington on June 10th, 1946, to Horace and Ellen Wright. She grew up in Burlington attending grade school and graduating from Burlington Edison High School in 1964. After high school she attended Skagit Success Business...

Feb 23, 2026

Lois Ann Meyer, a long time Mount Vernon resident, passed peacefully at the Country Meadow Village retirement home in Sedro Woolley on Monday, February 23, 2026 surrounded by family.  She was 95 years old.

Lois was born on July 5, 1930 to John and Irene Bratz in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.  Lois and family moved to Washington State in...

Feb 18, 2026

Ruby Ila Sheridan, 92, of Conway passed away February 18, 2026 at home surrounded by family in the arms of her Savior. Born August 11, 1933 to RQ and Ada Green, raised in Phoenix AZ.  She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin, son David, granddaughter Glenda, and son in law Andy. She married at a young age...

Feb 17, 2026

In Loving Memory of Lynda Kay Chandler

Lynda Kay (King) Chandler of Mt. Vernon, Washington, passed away on February 17, 2026. She was born Linda Kay King on August 12, 1951, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Mary (Teachman) and John King, and later moved to Washington with her family. She graduated from Burlington-Edison High School,...

Feb 10, 2026

Sandra (AKA Sue) McCallister passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, from an extended illness, with her husband and family by her side. Sandra was best known for her work in the dental field and was the practice manager for Eastmont Family Dental for 29 years prior to her retirement in 2012. She was known for promoting good dental...

Feb 9, 2026

Lee Henry Stuber, 73, was born on December 18, 1952, in Anacortes, Washington, and passed away on February 9, 2026. Lee fought a courageous battle with cancer, making the long drive from Anacortes to UW Medicine in Seattle for treatment over the last five years.

Lee was a lifelong resident of Anacortes, with breaks to serve in...

Feb 9, 2026

Leo O. Fleming Jr.

Leo passed away peacefully on Monday February 9, 2026, in Council Bluffs IA with his wife Norma, daughter Robin and stepdaughter Valerie by his side.

Leo was born on February 19, 1937, in Council Bluffs IA to Leo Sr and Wilma (Hayes) Fleming.

Leo graduated from Abraham...

Feb 7, 2026

Jay "Scott" Thurston was born on October 19th, 1954, to Jim and Virginia Thurston in Vancouver, Washington. Jay passed away February 7th, 2026, at his home in Bulington. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 sisters, Terry, Debbie, Kim and Linda.  Jay  is survived by his wife Gloria Vaara, sister Pam Evans, son Jeremy and Jen...

Feb 4, 2026

Donald (Don) Vandlac, 91, passed away February 4, 2026, in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Don was born in Sedro-Woolley on October 22, 1934, to Ernest and Frances Vandlac. Soon after, the family moved to Mount Vernon where Don attended school, graduating from Mount Vernon High School in 1952. He met his future wife Patricia (Pat), the love of his life, while...

Feb 4, 2026

Adam Gabriel Nuanes 51, died unexpectedly February 3, 2026, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Adam was born September 9, 1974, in Englewood, Colorado to Eugene and Suzanne Nuanes. He graduated from Colorado's Finest High School as Valedictorian.

After graduation he started his career in auto glass where he continued for over 30 years. He married his ex-wife Sarah Nuanes,...

Feb 3, 2026

Burlington - Robert J "Bob" Springer 71, passed away February 03, 2026, after an 8-year battle with cancer. Bob was born in Omak, Washington on November 06, 1954, to Delmar and Josephine Springer and raised in Okanogan until 1970 when his family moved to Burlington. Bob graduated from Burlington-Edison High School in 1973.

Bob had a great...

Feb 1, 2026

Jean W. Henry, 90, passed away February 1, 2026, in Sedro Woolley, WA.  Jean was born in Blakeburn Canada on May 25, 1935, to Hugh McConnell and Margaret Dilys Williams. Later adopted by John William Dunn Cassidy.  Moved to the United States in 1949.  Jean attended Burlington-Edison High School graduating in 1953.  She met her husband of 68 years...

Jan 31, 2026

Joyce Shaffer 92, peacefully passed away on January 31, 2026, in Mt. Vernon, WA.

Joyce was born on December 23, 1933, in Mt. Vernon, WA at home to Herbert and Margret Horton.

She attended grade school at Roosevelt Elementary in Mt. Vernon and graduated from Mt. Vernon high School in 1952. She continued her education...

Jan 28, 2026

Frances Geraldine Secord, known lovingly to all as Jerre, was born July 5, 1935, in Seattle, Washington, and passed away in her home in Mount Vernon, Washington, on January 28, 2026.

Jerre was the heart of her family—a true matriarch whose presence anchored generations. She was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She filled each...

Jan 26, 2026

David Bruce Cleave was born on June 8, 1938 to LeRoy and Marjorie (Hubbard) Cleave. He spent his childhood in south Mount Vernon, enjoying life in and around the family's business, Cleave's Greenhouse. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1956, and was involved with Swim Team and FFA. He attended Washington State University (then College), graduating with...