Obituaries

Mar 7, 2022

Mar 5, 2022

Walter Guy Posch was born November 20, 1960 in Grants Pass Oregon to Elmer and Ethel Posch, passing away March 5, 2022 in Rainier, Oregon. Walter is survived by his older sister Donna Jackson of Conrad Montana, his 5 children; Jessica Tatum of Hillsboro Oregon, Joyce Palm of Clatskanie Oregon, Zachary Posch of Rainier Oregon, Lorili McDowell of Bremerton Washington...

Mar 4, 2022

JoLanda Rae Ann ‘Jo’ Youngblut Nein, 49, of Silver Lake, Wash., left us for Heaven Friday, March 4, 2022, after a car accident in the neighboring town of Castle Rock. Our beloved ‘Jo,’ ‘JoJo,’ or ‘Aunty Jo,’ was born July 22, 1972, in Longview, Wash., to Walter and Connie (Russell) Youngblut. She graduated from Southwest Open High School in Cortez,...

Mar 2, 2022

Nola Ann Thomas, 85, of Rochester, Wash., passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Providence St Peter Hospital in Olympia. Nola was born February 4, 1937, in Iroquois, West Va., to Clarence and Elizabeth (Hilton) Haga. Dewiel Edward Thomas, 83, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011, at his home in Rochester, Wash. Dewiel was born March 24, 1928, in Bud,...

Feb 24, 2022

Helen Golon, 103, of Longview died peacefully in her sleep February 24, 2022. She was born July 3, 1918, in Bear Creek, Mont. to Jerry and Katherine (Sankovich) Sudar, and the family moved to the Stella, WA area in 1921. When asked, she replied on her 100th birthday her lifetime creed was, “Always be friendly and happy with people.” She...

Feb 23, 2022

Bob Dean Sherrill was born at home in Grandview, Tennessee to Andrew and Nina Sherrill on October 13th, 1940. The Sherrill Family moved around a lot and landed in Idaho. There Bob met the love of his life Doris Boudreau. They just celebrated their 62nd anniversary this past November. They lived for a while in Idaho before moving to Kelso,...

Feb 22, 2022

James C. Marx "Jim" Passed away after a long illness on Tuesday February 22nd 2022 at his home in Castle Rock, WA. He is survived by his Mother Edie Marx of St. George, UT. his Sister Donna Cassavettes of Albuquerue, NM. his Brother Joseph Marx of Hood River, OR. and his devoted companion, Julia Schoonoverof Castle Rock, WA Jims request...

Feb 20, 2022

Peggy Jo Weldon Passed away at her home in Tigard OR. February 20th 2022 Peggy Was born to Urban Truman Weldon and Barbra Noreen Powell April 13th 1956 in Missoula MT, before moving to St. Helens OR. Peggy worked for the Multnohma and Stimsons Mill's for many years and Graduated from the university of Montana in 2008.She is survived by...

Feb 13, 2022

Lawrence Patrick Provost (Larry), age 60, departed this earth on Sunday, February 13, 2022, after a very brief and courageous battle with cancer. His sister, Annette Provost-Marra, was with him at his bedside at PeaceHealth St. John’s Medical Center, Kelso, WA. Born on April 23, 1961, in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was a loving son to Henry W. Provost and Susan...

Feb 10, 2022

Ellen Leora Backstrom passed away peacefully on February 10th at the age of 88. She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Scott (Kathy) Backstrom of Kelso, and Mark (Shelly) Backstrom of Longview, four grandchildren: Lane, Travis, Brady and Dawnell, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Don, brother, Chester,...

Feb 2, 2022

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Donald L. White, 88 passed away peacefully on February 2, 2022, at Community Home Health and Hospice of Longview, WA surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 26, 1933, to Elta and Ellis White of Longview, WA. Growing up, if you couldn’t find Don, it probably meant he was out on the...

Feb 2, 2022

John “Dan” Bailey June 26, 1947 – Feb. 2, 2022 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, Dan Bailey, 74, passed away at home after a short journey with cancer. Dan was born in Longview to John “Russell” and Christine Fisher Bailey and was the oldest of four siblings. Dan lived his whole life in Kelso, was a 1965 Kelso High School...

Jan 31, 2022

Ruth Soderstrom was born in Aurora oregon to John and Lillian (Moriarity) La Fountaine on December 2, 1924. She graduated from Clatskanie High School in 1942. She was married to Clarence Soderstrom until he passed away in 1999. Ruth had son's Ron (Barbie) of Scappoose, Oregon and John (Lynn`e) Svenson of Clatskanie Oregon from a previous marriage, then with Clarence...

Jan 28, 2022

Howard James Quaife age 82 of Castle Rock, Washington died at his home on January 28, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on March 16, 1939 in Longview, Washington to Ronald E. and Mable (Buckner) Quaife. Howard went through schools in Castle Rock and received his Bachelors and Masters degree in Mathematics through the University of...

Jan 25, 2022

Nancy Ann Childs passed away the early morning of Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Several medical conditions got the better of her, and her heart gave out. Nancy was born May 29, 1953, in Puyallup, Wash., to Carl and Patricia Wilkinson. She was a steadfast and loving wife and true friend to her husband, Chase E. Childs for over 48 years,...

Jan 20, 2022

Nellie Mae Bailey Griffith October 8, 1928 to January 20, 2022 Nellie Griffith, of Kelso, Washington, passed into her heavenly home while residing at Little Prairie Home in Vancouver, Washington. She was a resident of Kelso for 60 years. She and husband, Faye Griffith, lived in the house they built in east Kelso on P.G. Sweet Road, where they raised...

Jan 18, 2022

Terry Lee Wickert, 66, of Winlock, Washington, passed away, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family to whom he loved endlessly and last words to them were “Okay, I’ll See You Later”. Terry was born October 25, 1955 in Winlock, WA to Emery and Hazel (Omeg) Wickert. He graduated from Mount St. Helens High School in...

Jan 17, 2022

Arlene Rose Rand Yinger January 15, 1947- January 17, 2022 Rose Arlene Rand was born in Portland, Oregon to Harold and Maxine (Best) Rand, the second of four children. She changed her name to Arlene in second grade after too much teasing since Rosie was also the name of the Portland Zoo’s newly acquired elephant. About this time the family...

Jan 15, 2022

Myrtle May Adams was born in Portland, Oregon on January 23, 1932. She was raised by her grandparents, Cecil and Anna (Tangen) Bryant in Woodland, WA on their eighty acre homestead farm. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1950 where she excelled in sports. After her husband, Bill Adams died in 1996, she became a daily patron of the...

Jan 14, 2022

Beloved wife and mother, Shirley May Ripp, 85, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Highgate Senior Living in Vancouver, WA, surrounded by her family. Born in La Center WA on October 21, 1936, Shirley was the only child of Clarence Harrison and Nina Lutje. Shirley was raised on their family homestead in La Center and was a graduate...