OBITUARIES
Harvey Tarleton Echols

December 29, 1933 – January 17, 2025
WASHINGTON – Harvey Echols, 91, passed away at home after a long struggle with vascular dementia.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. with a viewing at 10 a.m. Jan. 25, 2025 at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lewiston with Pastor Herb Boreson of Gateway Church in Lewiston officiating.
A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. He will also have military honors at the Washington State Department of Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake, WA at 11 a.m. sharp.
Harvey was born December 1933 to D. Debbs Echols and Effie Mae Taylor Echols in Deleon Texas. The family moved to Forestburg, TX where he attended school until eighth grade. He left home and was working at a bakery at age 13.
In 1952, Harvey joined the Navy and served during the Korean war. He served a short stint on the USS Ashtabula (AO-51), but mainly on the USS Burton Island (AGB-1) as a culinary specialist. He married Reba Clary and they had two daughters, Mickie and Vicki, but their marriage didn’t last long. He has three grandchildren, Charlotte Kelley, Brandi Wiatrek and David Jones and five great grandchildren, Logan Sotello, Crystal Caudill, Abby Jones, Reiley Brumfield and Steely Jones.
After the Navy he went home for a visit and then to California to live with his brother for a couple of years. In 1958, he moved to Moscow and then to Pullman in 1959. He never wanted to go back to Texas. Harvey married Pearl Hall Echols on March 25, 1960. He passed two months shy of his 65th wedding anniversary. They had two daughters, Denise and Deanna. He has six grandchildren, Joshua Flett, Sabrina Swindell, Baltimore Roundtree-Echols, Kristopher and Jackson McAuliffe and Kelsey Feston and five great grandchildren, Milla Flett, Barry King Scroggin, Aurora Fuller, Emilily and Maisie Feston.
Harvey learned many different fields of work after moving to this area. In Moscow, he worked at Commercial Builders laying gas pipeline. He worked for the Pullman school district as a custodian, the Compton Union Building and WSU housing. In 1965, he began working in the WSU Animal Science department as a maintenance mechanic. He was in the farm shop for 35 years until he had to medically retire because of a work injury. Harvey enjoyed fixing and building things. It was really difficult for him after he was injured and no longer able to do it. In the 1960s, he built a cabin cruiser; in the 1970s a knee exercise machine for his wife after knee surgery and a back stretching machine that flipped upside down. He would have been a millionaire had he patented his ideas. He had so many.
In 2003, he moved to Clarkston with Pearl to care for his mother-in-law, and remained there after she passed in 2007. Harvey was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle who would do anything to help his family, friends and even strangers out.
He also was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Joyce Leeper, Carol Beckner, Sandra Whaley and Hazel Greenwood; his twin brothers, Tommy and Howard, and Jimmie Echols; and his daughter Mickie Morton.
Harvey is survived by his wife Pearl; his children, Vicki Sorrell (TX), Denise Echols (WA) and Deanna McAuliffe (WA); his siblings, Laveta Mills (LA) and Elvin Echols (TX); and all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Asotin County Fire/EMTs in Clarkston Heights and Elite Home Health & Hospice for the professional care and love the staff has shown Harvey during his final days.
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OBITUARIES
Jo Ann McGill

March 25, 1947 – July 20, 2025
BOWIE – Jo Ann McGill, 78, a devoted mother, grandmother and friend passed away on July 20, 2025.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 6-8 p.m. on July 25 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on July 26 at the Light House Assembly of God in Bowie.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Jo Ann was born on March 25, 1947, in Dallas, she was the beloved daughter of Francis Raspante Grant and Fred Wren Grant Jr.
Jo Ann began her career in the skies, working as a flight attendant for Trans Texas Airlines from 1966 to 1977, but spent the majority of her years parenting her children and living a family life.
On Jan. 23, 1976, Jo Ann married the love of her life, Barry Herman McGill. They shared 42 wonderful years together until Barry’s passing, building a life centered on faith, family and love.
Jo Ann’s greatest joy was her family. She cherished girls’ trips with her daughters, lunch dates, shopping outings and watching her grandchildren play sports. Some of her most treasured moments were spent listening to her children and grandchildren lead worship at church. A woman of unwavering faith, Jo Ann loved Jesus with all of her heart and lived her life as a testimony to that love.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Jo Ann is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Harris and husband Trevor, and Tracey Taylor and husband Travis; son, Tim McGill and wife Ashli; and her adored grandchildren, Taylor McGill, Isabella McGill, Van Taylor, Caleb Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Eisley Taylor and Beckham Taylor.
Jo Ann was dearly loved by all who knew her. Her kindness, laughter and faithful heart will be remembered always.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
James Robert Luton

June 9, 1943 – July 21, 2025
NOCONA – James Robert Luton, 82, died on July 21, 2025 in Nocona.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on July 25 at Bethel Baptist Church. The family welcomes friends to a visitation from 10-11 a.m. on July 25. Burial will follow at Nocona Cemetery.
He was born on June 9, 1943, in Fort Worth to Daurice Kyser Luton and James William “Bill” Luton. Luton graduated from Huntsville High School in 1962. He joined the U.S. Navy Reserves and reported for active duty from 1963-1965. After his service, he attended the ranch management program at TCU.
He enrolled at Texas Tech University in 1968, graduating with a bachelor of science in agriculture range management. Upon graduation, he began a 32-year career with the USDA-NRCS as a range specialist. He worked in Coleman, Follett, Miami, and Nocona offices before retirement.
In 1963, he met Carol Ann Fisher Luton at First Baptist Church, White Settlement, when he was home on Christmas leave. On Sept. 9, 1966, they were married by his father at Dennis Baptist Church, Weatherford. Together they had two children, daughter, Kathryn Grace Luton O’Neal and son, Thomas William Luton. He served on The Carpenters Shop board of directors.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and his sister, Carolyn Luton Neighbors.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Ann; daughter, Kathryn Grace Luton O’Neal, Arlington; son, Thomas William Luton, Fort Worth; four grandchildren; sister, Barbara Luton Park; and one nephew and three great-nieces.
Memorials may be made to The Carpenters Shop or Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or an organization of your choice.
OBITUARIES
Lonnie Wray Lewis

April 18, 1943 – July 4, 2025
BOWIE – Lonnie Wray Lewis, 82, died on July 4, 2025 in Bowie, TX.
Family has chosen arrangements with cremation.
He was born April 18, 1943, in Fort Worth to Wray and Wilma Lewis.
He is survived by his sister, Linda Johnston, Bowie; daughter, Carla Nelson, Lake Park, MN; two granddaughters; and three great-grandkids.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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