Obituaries

Jan 8, 2022

Mary Ann Yaple, 75, of Kelso, Wash., passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Peace Health St. John Medical Center in Longview, Wash. Mary was born August 20, 1947, in Missoula, Mont., to Joseph and Imajene Laverdure, and was a member of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She married Richard Yaple January 1, 1975, at Freeman Park in...

Jan 7, 2022

Joseph A. Schaffer, age 72, passed away on January 7, 2022 at home. He was born on May 15, 1949 to Joseph L. and Juanita E. Schaffer. As a boy, Joe worked in the back of his father’s plumbing business as Head Floor Sweeper and Pipe Fitting Sorter. His training served him well as he went on to a 39-year...

Jan 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce Hugh Romar Francisco left us peacefully on January 4, 2022 age of 98. Hugh, also known as Boy to his family, was born on Christmas Day in 1923 in Castle Rock, Washington. He spent his early years in Silver Lake. He recalls the home they lived in could only be accessed by...

Dec 30, 2021

Bradley Lee Duling, 56, of Longview, Wash., passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, following a brief illness. Bradley was born September 12, 1965, to Grant 'Bud' and Kay (Gehle) Duling. He graduated from Kelso High School in 1984, and past jobs include those worked as a Customer Service Representative in Kelso and Longview. Brad was a proud member of Special...

Dec 28, 2021

Robert Graydon Boner, 72, passed away December 28, 2021, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Longview, WA, after battling prostate cancer for fifteen years. He was born April 29, 1949, in Anacortes, WA, to Robert Wayne and Elizabeth Josephine Boner. Robert graduated from Anacortes High School in 1968. During his summer breaks the last three years of high school...

Dec 25, 2021

Dave Marcil, 65, passed away on December 25, 2021. He was born December 23, 1956 in Los Angeles, California to Albert and Virginia Marcil. He grew up in Castle Rock, WA where he married his wife Debby 7/12/80. Dave is proceeded in death by his parents Albert and Virginia, his brothers Gary, Phillip, and Greg, and sister-in-law Shirley Crisman. Dave...

Dec 23, 2021

Sue Maxey, age 81, of Longview, WA, passed away on December 23, 2021 in Vancouver, WA from complications following a stroke and seizures. Sue was born in Malta, Montana on December 8, 1940, the first child of Daniel and Maxine Maxey. The family moved to Longview in 1944 and then to Carrolls in 1947 where Sue attended Carrolls School through...

Dec 15, 2021

Timothy Eugene Lucas, 42, passed away unexpectedly December 15, 2021, at his home in Kelso, Wash. Tim was born May 27, 1979, in Longview, Wash., to William and Cynthia Lucas. He graduated from Ocosta High School in Westport, Wash., in 1998, and chose the life of a commercial fisherman; working at numerous fisheries and on many commercial fishing vessels on...

Dec 14, 2021

Well, Gawly! Alvin Evan Dunn, age 79 went to be with Jesus on December 14th, 2021. He and his wife, Paula made their home in Castle Rock Washington. Al was on his way to help a friend when he passed, and he was known for his willingness to help anyone or offer advice and a listening ear. Al never met...

Dec 13, 2021

Otto Jouwsma was born to John and Betty Jouwsma on October 2, 1945 in Dedgum, Friesland, the Netherlands. In March, 1953, he and his family boarded a ship in Belgium, headed for a new life in the United States. Like his older brothers before him, Otto quit school in the eighth grade and went to work. When he was 13,...

Dec 8, 2021

Born Peggy Louise Gibler, to Charles and Louise Gibler on June 3rd 1931. She was born in Council Bluffs Iowa. Peggy Was proceeded in Death by her Husband Elmer Huntington in 2016. Peggy’s brother Charles (Bud) proceeded her in death. Peggy is survived by her step children Tom Huntington of Kennewick WA, Lester Huntington Of Toutle, and Kathleen Roberts of...

Nov 28, 2021

Richard Lee Morris passed away at his Chehalis, Washington, home Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born in Lake Oswego, Oregon, April 10, 1949, to Wilbur and Wanita Morris. His family moved to Rochester, Washington, in 1965, and he graduated from Rochester High School in 1967. Later, he left Thurston County and was a long time Lewis county resident, making...

Nov 27, 2021

Gary Roger Letsinger, 85, former resident of Kent, Wash., passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at his niece’s home in Kelso, Wash. Gary was born May 12, 1936, in Longview, Wash., to Harold and Elsie Letsinger. Gary attended local schools, and graduated from Kelso High School in 1954. He continued his education at UW, earning his degree in Aeronautical Engineering....

Nov 16, 2021

Virgil B. Kell (75) passed away on November 16, 2021 in Castle Rock, WA from natural causes. In his last hours he was surrounded and comforted by his loving family. He was born on November 28, 1945 in North Carolina to Granvel and Emma (Chadwick) Kell. In his early years Virgil worked as a logger, both self-employed and with many...

Nov 15, 2021

Russell Lee Allen, 64, of Castle Rock, Wash., died Monday, November 15, 2021, at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Wash. Russell was born in Tempe, Ariz., February 10, 1957, to Rodney and Mary Allen. When he was young, his family moved to California, where he attended and graduated from Tranquility High School. He met his future wife, Flora Niven,...

Nov 7, 2021

Steven Roy Rockwood was born October 18, 1956 in Longview, Wa to Roy and Darlene (Gonser) Rockwood. He was 65 years old and a 1974 Castle Rock High School graduate. Steve's passion in high school was Track and Field, breaking many school records. That passion would later transfer to his love of hiking. On his days off from Georgia Pacific...

Nov 4, 2021

Susan Ann ‘Susie’ Ingram, 69, of Pe Ell, Wash., passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Wash., as a result of the evil virus COVID-19. Susie was born June 6, 1952, in Pe Ell, to Harvey and Anna (Powell) Hollinger. She graduated in 1970 from Pe Ell High School, and could often be seen...

Nov 1, 2021

Beloved father, son, and brother, Bradley Kirk ‘Brad’ Brinson, 66, of Centralia, Wash., lost his battle with COVID-19 Monday, November 1, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Ore. Brad was born November 11, 1954, in Everett, Wash., to Glenn D. and Sharon Lee (Kirkendoll) Brinson. His family moved to Lewis County when he was young, and he attended Toledo...

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