Tri-City Herald death notices March 1-4, 2024
James R. Brotherton
James Rocco “J.R.” Brotherton, 22, of Sunnyside, died Feb. 28 in Portland, Ore.
He was born in Yakima and was a lifelong Sunnyside resident.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Ferman E. Stubblefied
Ferman E. Stubblefield, 90, died Feb. 14.
He was a longtime Tri-Cities resident.
He was a retired chemical engineer at the Hanford site.
The Neptune Society of Kennewick is in charge of arrangements.
Karen M. Putnam
Karen Marie Putnam, 81, of Burbank, died Feb. 27 in Burbank.
She was born in Lewiston, Mont., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 44 years.
She was a retired bar manager for many Tri-Cities area bars.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruben Ortega
Ruben Ortega, 67, of Pasco, died Feb. 28 in Pasco.
He was born in Peru and lived in the Tri-Cities for 24 years.
He was a retired case manager for ALTC.
Einan’s at Sunset Funeral Home, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Edmon J. Hummel
Edmon James Hummel, 86, of Pasco, died Feb. 29 in Kennewick.
He was born in Trail City, S.D., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 49 years.
He was a farmer.
Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
