Obituaries

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Oct 22, 2021

Elva Cowan Ackler Carroll The following quoted excerpts from Elva's personal writings have left us with a glimpse into her "Life Story” --- Against the advice of well-meaning friends, I’m certainly glad my parents, Ben and Glessa Cowan, kept both of ME!! Twins were a rarity in the rural area around Lamar, MO, when my sister, Ella, and I were...

Oct 21, 2021

Douglas Wayne ‘Doug’ Smith, 48, of Chehalis, Wash., passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, in Olympia, following a brave battle with COVID. Doug was born September 8, 1973, in Vancouver, Wash., to Robert Wayne and Sheri L. (Meyer) Smith. He graduated in 1991 from Castle Rock High School in Castle Rock, Wash., and went on to earn his Bachelors in...

Oct 18, 2021

Stacy Ann (Armold) Moore, 42, of Rochester, Wash., was taken from us suddenly following an automobile accident near her home the evening of Monday, October 18, 2021. Stacy was born November 30, 1978, in Olympia, Wash., to Harold Leon and Barbara Ann (Mott) Armold, and was a resident of Lewis County for most of her life. She graduated in 1998...

Oct 12, 2021

Gary Joe Hill (7/28/52 - 10/12/21) is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Ray Hill and Mildred Johnsey Melton. Gary moved around a lot as a child but eventually settled in Longview, graduating from Mark Morris High School in 1969. He decided to join the army after high school and was helicopter crew chief in Vietnam. He served his...

Oct 10, 2021

Our beloved Travis Nash Aldrich passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his Longview, Wash., home. He was 45 years old. Travis was born July 19, 1976, in Anchorage, Ak., to Guy Nash Aldrich and Monica Kay (Keehnen) McNeal. He was lucky enough to have traveled to (and lived in!) many places in his youth, including Germany, Texas, and...

Oct 8, 2021

Roy Delmar Pratt, 84, of Toledo, Wash., passed away in Olympia, Wash., Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by family. Roy was born June 21, 1937, in Toledo, at the family home, to Leslie and Esther (Gleason) Pratt. Roy graduated from Toledo High School in 1955, where he was a member of the Track team and FFA. Roy married his sweetheart,...

Oct 7, 2021

Terry Lee Balkan March 13, 1945 – October 7, 2021 Terry Lee Balkan answered his Lord’s calling October 7, 2021. Terry was born March 13, 1945 in Renton, Washington to Sylvia (Hauge) and Gus Balkan. His family including older brother Mike moved to Vashon Island, Washington enjoying a humble life working on the Hauge farm while Gus worked at Boeing....

Oct 6, 2021

Jerry Dorsey ‘Jake’ Herriford, 82, of Centralia, Washington, left this world surrounded by his family Wednesday, October 6, 2021, following an extended illness. Jake was born March 11, 1939, in Centralia, to Harold Dorsey and Wilma Bythella (Denning) Herriford. He attended Centralia schools, and graduated from Centralia High in 1957. He enrolled at Centralia College from 1958 to 1960, and...

Oct 1, 2021

Janis Rae Tyson, 83, of Longview, Wash., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2021. Janis was born June 16, 1938, in Bellingham, Wash., to James and Zelma (Liming) Kumbera. She attended Redlands High School in Redlands, Calif., and married Reverend Wesley E. Hobkirk in that city on May 6, 1956, enjoying 22 years of marriage before his death in...

Sep 30, 2021

Branda Lorelita Montgomery, 82, of Centralia, Wash., passed away at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Wash., Thursday, September 30, 2021. Branda was born March 24, 1939, in Bralorne, British Columbia, to Jakob and Lily (Lien) Schillinger. The family came to Toledo, Wash., in 1948, when Branda was nine years old. Branda loved travel and adventure, and lived all over...

Sep 27, 2021

Ruth Herren passed away peacefully at her beloved home on the Cowlitz Prairie Monday, September 27, 2021, at 102 years of age. She was born April 14, 1919, in Centralia, Wash., to John and Beulah (Fountain) Frykholm. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1937, and earned her 2 year degree from Centralia College. Ruth continued her education at Western...

Sep 22, 2021

Peggy Lee Henry was born November 15, 1948 in Portland, Oregon. She passed away September 22, 2021. She was 72 years old. One of six children, Peggy grew up in Clatskanie, Oregon where she and her siblings would work on their farm. It was in this same town that she would later meet the love of her life, William E....

Sep 14, 2021

William Michael 'Bill' Murphy, 54, of Phoenix, Ariz., went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ- the risen Christ son of the living God- Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, Penn., March 5, 1967, to Ted and Patty Murphy. He lived there until the age of 3, when he and his family moved...

Sep 8, 2021

Clarica "Punk" Parsons, a Rose Valley gal for 72 years passed away at her home September 9, 2021 at the age of 90. Punk was born September 6, 1931 to Clarence and Amelia Craner (Tracey). On July 24, 1948 she married her husband, Wilbur (Bill) Parsons in Hoquiam, WA. Together they had 3 children, Billy, Becky, and Bob. After outgrowing...

Sep 6, 2021

Celebrating the life of Jessie Mae Flagg who passed away unexpectedly on September 6th at her home in Kelso, WA. Jessi was the loving wife of 38 years to John E. Flagg and caring mother of John J. Flagg. Born to Everett and Nancy Steele in Castle Rock, Jessie graduated from Toutle Lake High School and lived in the Kelso...

Sep 4, 2021

Rebecca E. Bateman, age 94, widow of Harve L. Bateman, of Castle Rock, WA, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. She was born in Franklin, NC to Charles and Texie Reeves. Rebecca was a homemaker who loved to care for children and cook for everyone. She had a very generous and indomitable spirit. She is survived by sisters Delia...

Aug 24, 2021

C. (Clarence) Eugene Petty passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at age 88. He graduated from Sedro Wooley High School in 1951 and from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked (and retired) from Boeing for just over 35 years. He was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather and was known for his...

Jul 28, 2021

Paul W. Thompson Paul W. Thompson, a Renaissance man of a rare and robust sort — with a quick wit, quirky sense of humor, and warm heart — died July 28, 2021, at Hospice Care Center in Longview after several months of declining health. He was 80. Born Nov. 25, 1940, in Chehalis, Washington, to Carl Roy Thompson and Elsie...