Obituaries

Jul 18, 2021

Clifford Reuben Petersen, 97, of Centralia, Wash., passed away July 18, 2021, at Centralia Providence Hospital. He was born March 9, 1924, in Chehalis, Wash., to Martin and Alice (Hendersen) Petersen, and lived in the area most of his life. Clifford worked in the logging industry. He also picked pinecones and ferns during the holidays. He enjoyed gardening and was...

Jul 11, 2021

Delores “Dottie” M. Riley, a long-time resident of Randle, Washington, passed away peacefully at her home July 11, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. She lived 84 years, 9 months, and 6 days. Delores was born October 5, 1936, in Sprague River, Klamath, Oregon, to Silas Arzy and Ina May (George) Shepherd; the youngest of two children. She married...

Jul 10, 2021

Lifelong Castle Rock resident Donna Rae Nicholson, 95, passed away July 10, 2021, at home. She was born Feb. 20, 1926, in Castle Rock to Rudolph and Bricken Finkas and attended the local schools. Donna enjoyed playing the piano, bingo, and trips to the beach. Donna married Kenneth Nicholson, and together they owned and operated Nicholson’s Hardware in Castle Rock....

Jul 4, 2021

Jewell Angela Hurst (Ray) Davis Jewell was born in Montana, on December 1, 1955, but grew up in Castle Rock, Washington. After pursuing her love of music as a career for several years, she met Larry Ray, and they were married in 1990. After 22 years of marriage, Larry passed away in 2012. A couple years later, she met Philip...

Jun 30, 2021

Patrick Terrance Harris was born March 20, 1978 to Glenn and Kathleen (Welsh) Harris. Patrick lived in the Longview/Kelso area his whole life. He graduated from Mark Morris High School in 1996. Pat was a parts / service advisor at Pape Kenworth. Pat was also a store manager and part specialist for several auto part stores. Pat was a huge...

Jun 25, 2021

William Howard Ramsaur, 87, of Chehalis, Wash., passed away in Olympia June 25, 2021, following a brief illness. William was born July 30, 1933, in Centralia, Wash., to Perry Howard and Fannie (Christensen) Ramsaur. William graduated from Centralia High School and attended Centralia College. William married his sweetheart, MaryJane Tereski, in Centralia August 24, 1957. He proudly served our country...

Jun 21, 2021

"All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." Psalms 139:16b Auburn Doran Galloway, 90, passed away June 21, 2021 at Longview Hospice Center. The same place his sweetheart of 66 years died in 2018. He was born in Foss, Okla., to Charles and Hazel Galloway, becoming the 10th of 11...

Jun 14, 2021

On June 14, 2021, Richard M. "Dick" Siefert left this earthly world to take his place in heaven, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 15, 1933 in Portland, Ore., to Fred Mike Siefert and Jessie Ann (Knouse) Siefert. On September 1, 1954, Dick married Lola H. (Smith) Siefert. Lola passed away on October 5,...

Jun 12, 2021

Barbara Janelle Byman was born in Rolla, North Dakota to Reno and Marian Juntunen on September 23rd, 1950. She was raised on a farm east of town and spent her childhood years helping with farm chores while attending public school. Barb graduated from high school in 1968 and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota for work. Later that same year, she met...

Jun 4, 2021

Steven Irving Day passed away June 4, 2021 in Rainier Oregon. He was a Vietnam Veteran with a love for the outdoors, working on projects with his sons. He was a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his brothers Billy, Robert, Warren and Dennis as well as his sister Kathy. As well as his wife Cindy...

Jun 3, 2021

Lynn West was born on January 26, 1952 and passed suddenly on June 3, 2021. Lynn was an AMAZING man that was taken from this world way to early at only 69 years old. He left behind his wife Carla, sons Jesse and Billy, daughter-in-law Kelley, granddaughter JoLynn, and grandsons Jackson, Gunner and Gage. His father Leslie, brother Roger, sister...

May 28, 2021

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Charles Henry Wiggins, 92, passed away at his home May 28, 2021, in Bellevue, WA. Chuck was born in Lake Crystal, MN to Charles and Florence Wiggins on July 11, 1928. Chuck was the 2nd youngest of seven children. After high school, Chuck enlisted in the Army and spent close to 2 years...

May 24, 2021

May 23, 2021

KATHLEEN MARIE BROWN (ALLEN) 06/19/1958- 05/23/2021 Kathleen passed away peacefully at home after a 15-month battle with cancer on May 23. Kathleen was born in Longview, to Donald and Mary Lou Jamieson. Kathleen grew up in Rainier and graduated from Rainier High School, Class of 1976. Following graduation, she worked for the Social Security Administration in Longview and retired after...

May 14, 2021

William H. "Bill" Setters July 23, 1935 - May 14, 2021 William Henry Setters, 85, of Longview passed away peacefully at home May 14th 2021. He was born July 23, 1935, in Sprague, Wash., to Walter and Edith (Schell) Setters. Bill graduated from Castle Rock High School in 1945. He served in the Army from 1955 - 1957, earning the...

May 5, 2021

Jason Ryan Dutton, 37, of Vancouver, WA passed away on May 5, 2021. He was born in Portland Oregon to Randal and Cathy. His family moved from Portland to Camas, WA when Jason entered High School. He was married on July 3rd, 2010 to Rebecca Slebos in Vancouver, WA. During his years, he worked as a medical assistant at Columbia...

May 4, 2021

Jenny Paull died at home May 4th 2021 after a brave struggle with cancer. Friends visited Jenny during her final days, offering prayers and music. Jenny graduated from Tigard Senior High School. After attending PSU Jenny earned a BA degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Chicago. She was a probation officer for the Cook County Jail in Chicago....

Apr 28, 2021

Just days before passing away, Karen Ann Jacques, 71, said one of her greatest strengths was her ability to make friends. And indeed, she has left behind many who treasured her. As a resident of Canterbury Inn in Longview, WA for more than a decade, she had a large circle of friends among the residents and staff there. Family was...

Apr 20, 2021

Colleen Welch, 73, known for her infectious smile, love of music, and endless hugs, decided to join her voice with the choirs of angels on April 20, 2021, while in the arms of her husband and daughter. We honor the life well lived of our wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Colleen strived to make all she met feel welcomed and...

Apr 18, 2021

Jerry is survived by his wife Dottie, 3 sons, Ronnie, Michael, Willie and 5 grandchildren. Jerry grew up in Snowflake AZ and received a football scholarship to EAU. This is where he met Dottie and the two were married. His career was in the pulp and paper industry afforded him the opportunity to move around the country. In 1977 he...