Johnston & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory

Johnston & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory Kittitas County’s locally owned and operated funeral homes. Serving our communities since 1929. We're here to help.

Johnston & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory is the oldest funeral services company in Kittitas County and the only provider in the county with an onsite crematory, which is located at our funeral home in Ellensburg. We are 100% locally owned and operated within Kittitas County and do not have other locations elsewhere that take our time or attention away from serving our local families when they need us most. We encourage you to call, email or visit our website to learn more about how we can serve you during one of the most difficult times a family can experience.

Forest Racheal Windham, 56, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her Cle Elum home. A Celebration of Life will ...
04/10/2026

Forest Racheal Windham, 56, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her Cle Elum home. A Celebration of Life will be held tomorrow, Saturday, April 11, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Cle Elum Eagles.

You are invited to read Mrs. Windham's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

Jerry Ann Gleason, 84, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love. Her family will hold a graveside service...
04/10/2026

Jerry Ann Gleason, 84, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love. Her family will hold a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the IOOF Cemetery in Ellensburg.

You are invited to read Mrs. Gleason's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

Debra Jean "Debby" (Graber) Klein, 67, lifetime Wilder, Idaho resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Her memo...
04/10/2026

Debra Jean "Debby" (Graber) Klein, 67, lifetime Wilder, Idaho resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Deer Flat Church, 17703 Beet Rd., Caldwell, Idaho 83607. Lunch will follow the service.

You are invited to read Mrs. Klein's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

We were honored to learn that Johnston & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory has been nominated for the Community Select...
04/09/2026

We were honored to learn that Johnston & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory has been nominated for the Community Selected Historic Preservation Award here in Ellensburg.

To whoever took the time to submit that nomination… thank you. That truly means a lot to us. Caring for a building that has been part of this community since 1929 is something we’ve never taken lightly, and we’re grateful that its history still matters.

There are several deserving finalists this year, each with their own story and contribution to preserving what makes Ellensburg special. If you have a moment, we’d encourage you to take a look at each of them and be part of the process.

You can review the nominees and cast your vote here:
https://www.ellensburgwa.gov/historicpreservation

Voting is open through April 17.

We’re grateful to be part of a community that values its past while continuing to move forward.

David W. "Dave" Adams, 55, of Ellensburg, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at ...
04/08/2026

David W. "Dave" Adams, 55, of Ellensburg, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Western Village at the Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds. Viewing will be Tuesday, April 14 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg.

A complete obituary is forthcoming. You are invited to leave condolences for Dave's family at www.johnston-williams.com

Noted local photographer Douglas Ray “Doug” MacArthur, 82, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home. His memori...
04/03/2026

Noted local photographer Douglas Ray “Doug” MacArthur, 82, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home. His memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in the Evenson Memorial Chapel at Johnston and Williams in Ellensburg.

You are invited to read Mr. MacArthur's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

Betty E. Butcher-Benjamin, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Virginia Mason Hospital on Tuesday, M...
04/01/2026

Betty E. Butcher-Benjamin, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Virginia Mason Hospital on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.

You are invited to read Mrs. Butcher-Benjamin's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

David Dwight Dillard, 59, of Yakima, passed away March 16, 2026 in Seattle following a brief illness. His memorial servi...
03/25/2026

David Dwight Dillard, 59, of Yakima, passed away March 16, 2026 in Seattle following a brief illness. His memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026 in the Evenson Memorial Chapel at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg. He will be laid to rest at High Valley Memorial Park.

You are invited to read Mr. Dillard's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

Alicia Gutierrez Miller, 98, of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Services will be held o...
03/19/2026

Alicia Gutierrez Miller, 98, of Ellensburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Services will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

You are invited to read Alicia's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

Kay Ann Miles, 80, of Ellensburg, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. No formal services are planned.You are invit...
03/19/2026

Kay Ann Miles, 80, of Ellensburg, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. No formal services are planned.

You are invited to read Kay's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" - John 15:13 (KJV)Today, the flags ar...
03/19/2026

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" - John 15:13 (KJV)

Today, the flags are out at Johnston & Williams with the main flagpole lowered to half staff in honored memory of Deputy Ryan Thompson.

Seven years ago today, Deputy Thompson gave the ultimate sacrifice in the service and protection of our community. And although our community has healed immensely since that tragic evening, we must be sure - no matter how many years pass - to never forget Deputy Thompson, his service, and the family he left behind.

Thank you, Ryan. We love you. And we miss you.

William E. “Ed” West, 96, a longtime Ellensburg resident and retired Chief of the Ellensburg Fire Department, passed awa...
03/18/2026

William E. “Ed” West, 96, a longtime Ellensburg resident and retired Chief of the Ellensburg Fire Department, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026. In accordance with his wishes, no formal services will be held. He will be laid to rest at the IOOF Cemetery in Ellensburg.

You are invited to read Chief West's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

Address

301 E. 3rd Avenue
Ellensburg, WA
98926

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Johnston & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category