Death notices for May 6

Ames, Robert Dennis, 74, Tenino, died Thursday, April 23, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma. Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater, 360-753-1065.

Fontana, Shawn, 69, Sequim, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Sequim. Huckleberry Creek Cremation Co., Tumwater, 360-868-2594.

Harless, Patricia, 89, Shelton, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Mason General Hospital, Shelton. McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Shelton, 360-426-4803.

Kainu, Richard Howard, 87, Tenino, died Thursday, April 23, 2026, at home. Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater, 360-753-1065.

Lehman, Anthony, 16, Shelton, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at home. McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Shelton, 360-426-4803.

Payseno, Dana, 62, Port Orchard, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Gig Harbor. Huckleberry Creek Cremation Co., Tumwater, 360-868-2594.

Sheets, Millard, 69, Lacey, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at home. Huckleberry Creek Cremation Co., Tumwater, 360-868-2594.

Smith, Debra Ann, 70, Olympia, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia. Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater, 360-753-1065.

Vendelin, John, 76, Chehalis, died Friday, April 10, 2026, at home. Huckleberry Creek Cremation Co., Tumwater, 360-868-2594.

Whitener, Rhonda “Mitzie,” 62, Olympia, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at home. McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Shelton, 360-426-4803.