Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home

02/23/2026

A big thank you to Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home for being our Showcase Auction Sponsor at this year’s Annual Banquet! The Auction is shaping up to be another hit for the event. There's still time to donate to the auction and feature your business.

Early Bird Tickets are on sale now and go up on March 1st! You don’t want to miss out on this evening of networking and celebrating our community!

02/19/2026

Did you know there are scholarships available if you’re considering investing a life in funeral service? Check out the links below!!

02/18/2026

Betty Mae (Brandenburg) Winn was born November 10, 1925, to Charles & Ethel (Racus) Brandenburg in Wenatchee, WA. She joined her older sister Yvonne (Kelso Bergeman), brother, Charles, and later sister, Gwen (Hansen). Betty was the longest living of her siblings. Betty attended Whitman School,...

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02/18/2026

Martha Jean (Riker) (Helgeson) Oney, 96, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on February 8, 2026 in her assisted living facility in Auburn, WA.

Martha was born September 8, 1929, in Wenatchee, WA, to Ralph and Elmira Riker. She married Robert (Bob) Helgeson in 1949; they...

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02/18/2026

Rafael “Ray” Alfonso Cerrillo was born June 10, 1944, and passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in Wenatchee, Washington, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Ray is survived by his wife, Teresa, and daughters, DeAnne Wiley (Joe) and Karisa Usher; grandchildren, Megan...

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02/18/2026

Janet Marilyn DeChand passed away at the age of 92, feeling very blessed and thankful for a wonderful life. She was born to Cecil and Lucille Humphries in Wenatchee, Washington and graduated from WHS in 1951. Janet married Edwin DeChand on Nov. 22, 1950, and together they had 4 children. Janet...

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02/14/2026

02/13/2026

The best person to tell your life story is you. Plan your services with a little help from our licensed professionals, and personalize your farewell in a way that mirrors who you are.

Planning ahead can bring clarity and comfort for your family. We are honored to help.
We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Give us a call at (509)662-1561

02/12/2026

✨ Pageant Night is almost here! ✨
10 High School Senior Candidates are vying for the honor of becoming one of three royalty members chosen to represent the Wenatchee Valley and the Apple Blossom Festival as the 107th Royal Court.

Brielle Precht 🍎🌸

She is the daughter of Kevin and Julianne Precht. Brielle attends Eastmont High School and Wenatchee Valley College, where she serves on the School Board, competes in club rugby, and tutors children with special needs. In her spare time, Brielle enjoys hiking, running, building websites, volunteering, and organizing service projects. After graduation, she plans to become an ER nurse and develop an app to support children with Type 1 Diabetes.

✨ Pageant Night is almost here! ✨
10 High School Senior Candidates are vying for the honor of becoming one of three royalty members chosen to represent the Wenatchee Valley and the Apple Blossom Festival as the 107th Royal Court.

Join us for the Royalty Selection Pageant, sponsored by Cashmere Valley Bank, on Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 PM at the Numerica Performing Arts Center.

🌸 $31,000 in scholarships will be awarded on Pageant Night:

🎟️ Purchase your tickets now if you haven’t already! https://purchase.numericapac.org/EventAvailability?EventId=12601

02/09/2026

Nellie L. Byrne Truitt

October 16, 1929--January 30, 2026

Nellie completed her earthly journey on January 30, 2026, as she was peacefully gathered into the loving arms of the Savior Jesus, whom she loved all her life, to join her beloved husband Bill Truitt in their new heavenly home.

Nellie...

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