Local Obituaries for Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 25, 2025

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

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...

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...

Nov 15, 2025

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...

Oct 20, 2025

Gladys Marie Hazen, affectionately known as "Tot," was born on December 22, 1927 in Flippin, Arkansas. She passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, in Benton City, Washington.

Gladys demonstrated her commitment to family, education, and service throughout her life. She graduated from Midway High School in 1949, a proud milestone that paved the way for her dynamic career as a...

Oct 17, 2025

Joyce Punch September 24, 1945 – October 17, 2025

Joyce Punch was born on September 24, 1945, in Jonesboro, Louisiana, to Milton and Ernestine Vail. She attended school in Jonesboro until her family moved to the Satus area in the late 1940s, later settling in Granger, Washington, where she graduated from Granger High School in 1963.

In early 1963, Joyce met her...

Oct 12, 2025

Marilee Ann Axtman

March 15, 1945 – October 12, 2025



It is with immense sadness we share the passing of Marilee Ann Axtman of Benton City, Washington. Marilee passed away peacefully on October 12th, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer. She was 80 years old.



Born on March 15th, 1945, in Wenatchee, Washington, to Richard and Margaret...

Oct 3, 2025

Marilyn Taylor August 22, 1940 – October 3, 2025

Marilyn Taylor passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1940, in Baker, Oregon, to Robert and Esther Van Blokland Olsen. Marilyn was raised on the family ranch near North Powder, Oregon, alongside her brother, Robert Olsen.

She graduated from Powder Valley High School in 1957, Marilyn also...

Sep 30, 2025

Tommy L. (Purdy) Privett

Jan 7, 1969 - Sep 30, 2025

Wife and best friend for 37 yrs, Sherry Privett announces the passing of her beloved husband, Tommy (Tom) Lee Privett age of 56 of Yakima Washington passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2025 at Yakima Washington. He was born in Toppenish Washington. He is the son of Shirley & Clyde Purdy...

Sep 29, 2025

Mark Peter Berg was born on April 14, 1956, in Harvey, North Dakota, and passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, in Richland, Washington, surrounded by his loving family.

Mark married the love of his life, Jenny Darlene Harris, on June 7, 1974, in Amarillo, Texas. In 1981, he and his family moved to Prosser, Washington, where he built a life...

Sep 18, 2025

Mary R. (Hrenchir) Worden was born on a farm in rural Atwood, Kansas to Joseph and Josephine Hrenchir, the last to join her siblings of five on February 28, 1926. Mary has seen a lot since her early education began in a rural one room school house in Kansas, continuing on she graduated from an all-girls Catholic High School; during...

Sep 9, 2025

Doris Ann Bates (Hosko), 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully, on September 9, 2025 at her home in Prosser.

She was born in Prosser on February 13, 1952 to John and Harriet Hosko, the youngest of five children. She grew up on the family farm in Whitstran on Hosko Road, having fun and getting into...