Vernon Neil Ophus, 95, passed away due to natural causes on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Avista Senior Living in Ellensburg, Washington. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Big Sandy United Methodist Church with the Reverend Carl Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Please visit Vernon’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com.

