Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory

Betty Jean Morris

Betty Jean Morris

Apr 10, 2026

Betty Jean Morris (Radach), 88, of Prosser Wa, Peacefully entered into rest in her home with her family around her on April 10, 2026.

Betty was born March 20, 1938 in Bismarck (Alfred) North Dakota to John and Elizabeth Radach. At an early age the Family moved to the lower Yakima Valley where she was raised and got her education. She...

James Paul Bender

James Paul Bender

Mar 24, 2026

James Paul Bender, 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Benton City, WA on March 24, 2026. Jim was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and being loved by him. Jim’s deep faith guided the later years of his life and his family...

JEREMY TROY CLARK

JEREMY TROY CLARK

Mar 24, 2026

Jeremy Troy Clark was born December 26, 1994 and passed away March 24, 2026. He was a lifelong Prosser resident and loved his town. Jeremy enjoyed swimming, snowboarding, gardening, building computers, gaming, hunting, camping, and fishing.

Jeremy loved to travel and experience new cultures. He would try any food at least once. It is on one of his adventures to the...

Candelario Vigil

Candelario Vigil

Mar 19, 2026

Candelario Vigil peacefully passed away on March 19, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born in Seguin, Texas - February 2, 1942. He met Isabelle in Dayton, then later married in McMinnville, Oregon on August 24,1968. A couple years later they moved to Prosser and raised three children. He worked in the agriculture industry and last employed and retired from...

PAT ANN WICHERS

PAT ANN WICHERS

Mar 14, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Ann Wichers

Patricia Ann (Evans) Wichers, 90, passed away on March 14, 2026 in Prosser, WA. She was born to Robert and Edna Evans of Prosser, WA, on November 20, 1935, the last of their 7 children. She grew up in Prosser, surrounded by family, and graduated from Prosser High School, class of 1953. After high school, she married...

MARTHA MARIE CLAUNCH

MARTHA MARIE CLAUNCH

Mar 12, 2026

Martha Claunch, 90, peacefully passed March 12, 2026. She was born and raised in southern California, where she met Lloyd. They married on February 15, 1957. Because Lloyd worked construction, they'd travel for work to several states. In December of 1972 they moved to Prosser. Martha retired after 20 years at Twin City Foods in 1993. She loved sewing, quilting,...

JUDY M SAXTON

JUDY M SAXTON

Feb 26, 2026

Judy Mae Saxton of Prosser passed away on February 26, 2026, and took her place among the angels.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Saxton, and her daughter, Mary Bobette Hicks.

Judy is survived by her family,

Children; Adam and Christina Saxton, Glen and Kim Saxton, Peggy and James Elatico and Alice and Ed Castilleja; as well as 28...

VICIA REE NELSON ''ROBUCK''

VICIA REE NELSON ''ROBUCK''

Feb 6, 2026

Vicia Ree  Nelson ''Robuck''' (Vicki) entered into rest on February 6, 2026 She was 99 years

 She was born in Ellisville, Mississippi to Wade C. and Celest Cross on November 9, 1926. After graduation from high school in 1944 and while attending nurses training, she met Jim Nelson, a soldier preparing for deployment during World War II. They were married a...

Carla Rae Voegele

Carla Rae Voegele

Feb 5, 2026

Carla Voegele, 58, of Prosser, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 5, 2026. She was born in Salmon, Idaho, on September 24, 1967, to Laurena and Val Franklin. Carla spent her early years in Walla Walla, Washington, and graduated from Upper Columbia Academy in 1986.

Carla and Kurt met by chance when Carla was pulled over by Kurt at...

David Steele Wyant

David Steele Wyant

Feb 2, 2026

David Steele Wyant 84, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026.

Born on February 15, 1941, in São Paulo, Brazil, David’s life was marked by a deep commitment to education, family, faith and community. He dedicated over three decades – 32 and a half years – to teaching fourth grade.

David was raised in Grandview, WA and was the beloved son of...

BARBARA BARRETT WARRINER

BARBARA BARRETT WARRINER

Jan 30, 2026

Barbara Barrett Warriner • July 14, 1943 - January 30, 2026

Barbara Barrett Warriner passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, January 30 in

Prosser, Washington. She was born on July 14, 1943 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the

daughter of Florence Popilek Barrett and Kenneth J. Barrett. At the time, her father

Kenneth was serving as a soldier in the U.S. Army....

E. Kay Staples

E. Kay Staples

Jan 25, 2026

Eloise Kay Minick Staples, known to family and friends as Kay, was born December 3, 1939 in Las Animas, Colorado and passed peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Kennewick, Washington, at the age of 86.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Staples; her daughter, Kimberly Snyder McCracken; her parents, Robert E. Minick and Eva Minick; and her siblings,...

JARROD HILDEBRANT

JARROD HILDEBRANT

Jan 5, 2026

Jarrod D. Hildebrant passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home, after a brief battle with cancer.

Jarrod was born to John and Barbara Hildebrant on December 30, 1966 in Prosser, WA. Jarrod graduated from Prosser High School in 1985 and made his home in Prosser.

After graduating from Perry Tech with an HVAC degree, Jarrod had a career as...

PAULA JENE MILAND

PAULA JENE MILAND

Jan 1, 2026

After an extended illness on Jan. 1, 2026 Paula left us to be in the Comfort Arms of the Lord. Born March 27, 1954 in Wagner, South Dakota to Evelyn and Paul Nagle she was the oldest of four children. As a youth, Paula moved from place to place along the West Coast States while her Dad worked construction. As...

KEITH GILBERT SORENSEN

KEITH GILBERT SORENSEN

Dec 17, 2025

Keith Sorensen, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away the morning of December 17th, 2025, at the age of 74, in the loving embrace of his wife and daughter.

Born in Plentywood, Montana, on July 15th, 1951, to Ethel and Gilbert Sorensen, he grew up on his family’s farm in Dagmar, Montana, and graduated from Antelope High School. He went on...

GERALD DIXON

GERALD DIXON

Nov 25, 2025

A celebration of life will held at a later date along with obituary 

Carol Baines

Carol Baines

Nov 23, 2025

Obituary for Carol (Denham) BainesCarol Baines, born Carol Denham in Portland, Oregon, will be remembered for her deep faith, creative spirit, and a spark of humor that stayed with her throughout her life. At 82 years old, she spent her final years surrounded by family and love, alternating living with her two daughters and son-in-law. Her Pomeranian, Hope, brought joy...

Janet Lynne Pleasant

Janet Lynne Pleasant

Nov 19, 2025

Janet Lynne Pleasant, born on June 4, 1951, in Pullman WA, to Charles and Dorothy Harding, Janet passed away on November 19, 2025. Janet was born in pullman, WA and lived in Anacortes before moving back to Kennewick, WA where she graduated from Kennewick high school in 1969.

Janet career began in Pasco, where she worked at Mayfair and Spudnut, before...

ROBERT JOHN WHITE

ROBERT JOHN WHITE

Nov 9, 2025

Robert John (Bob) White

1932-2025

Robert John White (Bob) entered into heavenly rest on November 9, 2025. His life was well-lived, dedicated to his family, faith, and service to his community.

Bob was born in Glennwood, Iowa on April 28, 1932, to John and Hazel White. The youngest of four siblings, Bob remained close to three sisters his whole life, and spent many...

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