South Whidbey Record

In May an extraordinary man passed away peacefully. William E. Schumm better known to all as ‘Bill.’ Even at 91 his passing was unexpected. If you didn’t know Bill, I’m going to tell you now about someone special who was kind, loving, and especially talented. Everything he did was shear perfection, his love of Lutheran teachings and his tenure pastoring. Bill went to Seminary...

John Russell (Russ) Pabarcus born Jan 15, 1944 in Jamaica, N Y, passed away at the age of 82 yrs. On Mar 26, 2026 of natural causes. He is survived by his wife Judith Kelly Pabarcus, his son Michael Keith Pabarcus, granddaughters Katya and Amaia and his brother Wm N Pabarcus. He is preceded in death by his son John Erik Pabarcus. He was a generous and loving person and will b...

Island County Superior Court Judge Carolyn Cliff ruled in favor of the sewer district.

Philip Thomas Buchanan of Clinton, Washington went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2026. He was retired from working at age 61. In the past he had been employed by his Dad’s Ministry Full Gospel Native Missionary off and on for years. He worked for First Enterprise in Mobile, Al and in Mississippi taking his company to Number #1 of 47 stores. He worked at Richs Stoves & ...

October, 17, 1952 - April, 5, 2026