Daniel Sowell Passes Away at 56

Longtime Hermiston resident dies in Richland, Washington

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Daniel Richard Sowell, a 56-year-old resident of Hermiston, Oregon, passed away on February 11, 2026 in Richland, Washington. Sowell was born on April 4, 1969 to Fletcher Dale Sowell and Geneva Faye Ford Sowell.

Why it matters

Sowell was a longtime member of the Hermiston community, and his passing will be felt by those who knew him. The announcement of his death and upcoming memorial service provides an opportunity for friends, family, and the community to come together and honor his memory.

The details

Services for Sowell will be announced at a later date. The Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is handling the arrangements, and the public is invited to share memories of Sowell on the mortuary's website.

  • Sowell passed away on February 11, 2026.
  • Sowell was born on April 4, 1969.

The players

Daniel Richard Sowell

A 56-year-old resident of Hermiston, Oregon who passed away on February 11, 2026 in Richland, Washington.

Fletcher Dale Sowell

Sowell's father.

Geneva Faye Ford Sowell

Sowell's mother.

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston

The mortuary handling the arrangements for Sowell's memorial service.

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The takeaway

Sowell's passing is a loss for the Hermiston community, where he lived for many years. The announcement of his memorial service will provide an opportunity for those who knew him to gather and remember his life.