Obituaries
Michael Andrew Wells
Nov 21, 2025
Michael A. Wells of Winlock, Washington, was born to Sam and Dorothy Wells on March 12th, 1959, in Toledo, Washington. He passed away peacefully at home on November 21st, 2025, at the age of 66.
Mike was a devoted father to his children: Chris, TJ, Shan, Josh, and Kim. He worked for Weyerhaeuser Company as a pulp and paper specialist and...
Patricia "Pat" Kathryn Reed
Nov 15, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Reed, 90, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, surrounded by love. As anyone who knew her will tell you, she didn’t just live 90 years — she filled them. Pat was born in Spokane, Washington, and spent her youth in Berkeley, California, where she met her lifelong love and high school sweetheart, Paul Reed. They married, built...
Royce Lewis Lawyer
Nov 15, 2025
Royce Lewis Lawyer was born on July 20, 1966, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Robert Lewis Lawyer (deceased) and Bonnie Joyce Young.
Royce grew up in Kelso, Washington, where he attended Beacon Hill Elementary, Huntington Junior High School, and Kelso High School, graduating in 1984. During his high school years, he worked as a busboy at The Carriage Restaurant, a job...
Jo Ann Rohrbach
Nov 11, 2025
Joann Rohrbach, 86, of Onalaska, Washington, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 7, 1939, in Nelson, Ohio, to Harold and Edna Pinkerton.
Joann is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Grinnell (Keith Whitecare) of Ohio; her son, Kenneth Rohrbach of Washington; and four grandchildren: Amy Bradley of Pennsylvania, Sarah (Charlie) Satterfield of North Carolina....
Diane Elaine Thayer
Nov 4, 2025
Diane Elaine Thayer of Toledo, WA, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at the age of 79.
Diane was born on October 13, 1946, in Centralia, WA, to Harold W. Collins and Wilma L. Collins Pries, who preceded her in death. She was a proud graduate of Toledo High School, Class of 1964, and attended the University of Washington.
On January...
Donna Dee Torres
Oct 28, 2025
Donna Dee Torres, 84, of Chehalis, Washington, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 24, 1941, Donna lived a full and radiant life marked by strength, love, humor, and style that dazzled everyone who knew her.
Donna loved thrifting, holidays with family, and any occasion that brought her loved...
Jerry Dean Hill
Oct 26, 2025
Jerry Dean Hill, 85, passed away on October 26th, 2025, at St. Peters Hospital in Olympia, Washington, surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was born at home to his parents Ruby V. and Harless E. Hill in Dickenson County, Virginia.
Jerry came to Washington with his family at the age of 15 and attended Toledo High School. At the age of...
William (Bill) Lowell Farrington
Oct 21, 2025
Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of William Lowell Farrington, known to most simply as Bill. Born on October 3,1961, Bill lived a life full of laughter, generosity, and adventure until his passing on October 21, 2025.
Bill was easily recognized by his signature cheesy smile and quirky jokes that could brighten anyone's day. He was the kind...
Patrick James Hardin Willoughby
Oct 8, 2025
Patrick James Hardin Willoughby, beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 8, 2025. Born on July 11, 1973, Pat brought light, laughter, and music into the lives of everyone who knew him.
The mountains were Patrick’s happy place — a source of peace, reflection, and joy. He loved...
Patricia May Stafford
Sep 19, 2025
Patricia May Stafford was welcomed into Heaven by the Lord on September 19, 2025. She was 77 years old. She was a Christian who lived her life by faith, kindness, and joy. She found purpose in serving God and sharing his love with others.
Patricia was born May 1, 1948, to Elvin and Mildred Childers in Madill, Oklahoma. As a child...
Daniel Scott Beaty
Sep 17, 2025
Daniel Scott Beaty was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon on February 10, 1962, to Willie and Juanita and passed away in Centralia, Washington on September 17, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Beaty and Juanita Archer, four brothers: Ricky Beaty, Dale Beaty, Mickey Beaty, Lyle Beaty all of Eugene, Oregon, and one sister Debra Beaty of Washington.
He...
James "Jim" Edward Davis
Aug 27, 2025
Jim Davis, 73, passed away on August 27, 2025, in Glenoma, Washington, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 20, 1951, in Seattle, WA, he moved with his family to Hobart, WA, in 1958, where he attended Tahoma school district 2nd through 12th grade. Jim lived a life marked by service, adventure, and deep devotion to his family...
David Lee Clevenger
Aug 15, 2025
David Lee Clevenger, of Winlock, Washington, passed away on August 15, 2025, at the age of 81.
David was born on October 24, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana, to Cleo and Wilma Clevenger. After graduating from John H. Francis Polytechnic High School in 1961, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force. Following his military service, he pursued his education...
Corby Eugene Turner
Aug 11, 2025
Corby Eugene Turner, 85, of Toledo, WA, passed away peacefully on August 11th, 2025, at his home with his two sons by his side. Corby was a dedicated log truck hauler for Weyerhaeuser from 1960 to his retirement in 2004. He was a fixture in the local logging industry after spending 44 years navigating the winding forest roads and delivering...
Betty Asta Lee Hancock
Jul 24, 2025
Betty Asta Lee Hancock passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Lander House in Centralia, WA. Betty was born January 18, 1937 in Haysville, NC to Wiley and Esta Stamey. She was the middle child of three, and born on her father’s birthday.
Her family moved to Ryderwood, WA in the 1940’s. She attended...
Donald Wallace Buswell
Jul 23, 2025
Donald Wallace Buswell (known far and wide as Don) was born on August 30, 1922, in his parent’s home in Toledo, Washington. He died in that same home – one where he lived most of his life – on July 23, 2025; just shy of his 103rd birthday. Service to community is a value he passed on to his sons....
Gwendolyn B. "Beryl" Olson
Jul 22, 2025
Gwendolyn B. “Beryl” Olson was born on June 20, 1932, to Richard and Mary Martin Beck in Carson, North Dakota, and later the family moved to Washington. Beryl passed away peacefully at home in Ethel, Washington on July 22, 2025, with her family by her side.
Beryl met Donald Olsen and they married on December 19, 1948, and started their family...
Theodore "Ted" J. Friesz
Jul 10, 2025
Ted was born March 10, 1936, in Richardton, North Dakota to Adam and Anne (Messmer) Friesz. Ted married Margaret (Kearsey) Gabrielson on March 4, 1966, bringing along two sons, Jeff, and Eric.
In his younger days, Ted used to race stock cars and flat tracks.
In 1964 Ted rode his horse Duke from the Seattle World’s Fair to the New York World’s...
Mary Elizabeth Vernon
Jul 7, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Vernon passed away peacefully at Morton Arbor Health Hospital on July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 1, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Thelma Maxine White and Sherman Mathew Vernon Jr., Mary’s life was a journey filled with love, adventure, and unwavering compassion.
Mary’s parents divorced when she was very young. Her early years were...
Jeffrey Michael Malone
Jun 15, 2025
It is with great sorrow and sadness in our hearts we must announce the passing of Jeffrey Michael Malone, husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who left us to join our lord in eternal life on June 15, 2025, at the young age of 61.
Jeffrey was born on December 27, 1963, in Newark, Ohio. In the last...
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