Obituaries
Sabrina Renee Sutton-Nolan
May 3, 2023
On May 3rd, 2023, Sabrina R. Sutton-Nolan unexpectedly grew wings. She was a firecracker or as Dakota put it a spitball on fire. She wore many hats granddaughter, daughter, mother, wife, friend and favorite Auntie, to name a few. She enjoyed BBQ’s, trips to the beach, and car shows amongst other activities. Some of her favorite things were sunflowers, the...
Arthur "Dick" Richard Hanger Ii
Apr 30, 2023
Dick has flown into the arms of Jesus at the age of 55. Dick passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on April 30th, 2023. He was born in Morton, Washington and raised in Glenoma.
After he graduated from White Pass High School, he joined the Army where he served almost 10 years. He returned home...
Duane Gordon Cavin
Apr 29, 2023
Duane G. Cavin was born on October 14, 1955, and he passed away unexpectedly, on April 29, 2023.
Duane was born in Sunnyside, WA, and graduated from Onalaska High School and lived in Cinebar, WA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and going to garage sales.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Duane and Hazel Cavin. He is survived by his two...
Albert Murl Parker
Apr 27, 2023
Albert Murl Parker was born on April 23, 1938 to Myrtle L “Wolfe” Parker and James “Jim” Leroy Parker in Blanchard Oklahoma. He passed from this life on April 27, 2023 at his home in Rainier Oregon.
Al went to live with his grandmother (Zella Wolfe) and grandfather (George Wolfe) in Alex Oklahoma when he was six years old. His Wolfe...
Keith Bunn
Apr 27, 2023
Keith Bunn, 80, of St. Helens, Ore., passed away April 27, 2023, at home.
There will be no service at this time.
Ernest Lee Schaffran
Apr 22, 2023
Ernest Lee Schaffran passed away peacefully at home on Apr 22, 2023 at the age of 74.
Ernie was born on November 26, 1948 to Clarence and Janis Schaffran of Castle Rock. Ernie was the oldest of three boys and graduated from Toutle Lake in 1967; Where he played football, basketball, baseball and was class president.
Following graduation, Ernie attended Washington State...
Mildred Lavern Koehler
Apr 17, 2023
Mildred LaVern (Brunson) Koehler was born to Marcus Daniel and Nora Ellen
Brunson on March 6, 1933 in Blue, Oklahoma. She passed away on April 27,
2023. Always one to do things her own way she attended her celebration of life on
March 4, 2023 with family and friends attending her 90 th birthday party and had
requested that there be no funeral or...
Darlene Derosier
Apr 17, 2023
Darlene Pankratz DeRosier, 89, of Kelso, WA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 17th, 2023.
Born April 15, 1934, in Longview, WA, to parents Alexander and Verna (Parrish) Pankratz, Darlene lived her entire life in the local area and attended Kelso public schools, graduating from Kelso High School in 1952 and obtaining an AA degree in Business Administration...
Bill George Wood
Apr 15, 2023
Bill G. Wood, 88, passed away on April 15, 2023, in Washington, in hospice care. He was born on August 16, 1934, in Oklahoma, and his family moved to Washington to escape the Dust Bowl. Bill was a Weyerhaeuser chlorine plant operator and retired at the age of 58.
Bill was always known to do things his way. He loved spending...
William "Bill" G. Hedgers
Apr 15, 2023
William "Bill" G. Hedgers, born June 22, 1935 passed away while sleeping early Saturday morning on April 15, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Toledo, Washington.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Joan Hedgers, his oldest Son Bill, his youngest Son Steve, and Grandchild, Christofer Hedgers.
Bill worked his entire life in the timber industry as...
Nolan Shefstad
Apr 13, 2023
Nolan Shefstad, 75, of Clatskanie, Ore., passed away April 13, 2023, in Longview, Wash.
Grady Norris Petty
Apr 1, 2023
In Loving Memory of Grady Norris Petty.
Grady Norris Petty, was the third son of seven children born to Warner and Ethel Petty of Quail, Texas. He finished high school at Spade, Texas then joined the Army for a WW2 tour of duty in the China-Burma-India Theater.
After Grady was discharged from the Army in 1946, he went back to farming...
Jeremiah Ephriam Koljonen
Mar 31, 2023
Jeremiah Ephriam Koljonen was born May 7, 1966, to Nehemiah and Tianna (Hort) Koljonen in Seattle, Wash. He graduated from R.A Long High School in 1985, he married his wife Jeanette (Peterson) Koljonen on Oct. 7, 1995, and they moved to the local area in 1997. They were married for 23 years before Jeanette passed away on April 28, 2018.
Jeremiah...
Samuel "Sam" Lester Wells
Mar 25, 2023
Samuel L. Wells, of Longview, WA was born to Lester and Fanny Wells on August 28th, 1932 in Laverne Oklahoma. He passed away on March 25th, 2023 in Longview, WA, at the age of 90.
Sam married his life long love Dorothy McRann on October 8th, 1953 in Toppenish, WA. Sam and Dorothy were married for 67 years before Dorothy’s passing...
Harold William Conradi
Mar 24, 2023
Harold William Conradi, 90, of Longview, WA passed away on March 24, 2023 surrounded by loving
family.
Harold was born December 10, 1932 in Winlock, WA to Marinus and Freda (Reinke) Conradi
Harold graduated from Toledo High School in 1951. He joined the Navy in December of the same year.
He was in the Korean War during his time in the Navy. Harold was...
Larry Argonne Stepp
Mar 22, 2023
Larry was born in Chehalis, WA on February 27,1946 to Martha M. (Prehm) and Bart A. Stepp. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, brother and mentor. March 22, 2023 he gained his angel wings.
He graduated from Castle Rock High School in 1964, and retired from Longview Fibre after working as a cat operator for 33 years.
Larry...
Sandra Pauline Emrick
Mar 18, 2023
Sandra Pauline Emrick, 61, of Clatskanie, Ore., passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 18, 2023, after battling years of COPD.
Sandra was born June 3,1961. to Donna and Joseph “Paul” Buckman. She attended Astoria High School from 1978-1980.
Sandra worked many customer service positions and may be remembered for her warm smile and friendly service from places such as Corkie’s...
Jonathan Reed Butler
Mar 17, 2023
Jonathan was born in Longview, Washington, son of David M. Butler and Janet M. (Reed) Butler. He attended Castle Rock Schools, graduating in 1989. He was an athlete, participating in sports throughout his school years. In 1988 he was a member of the Castle Rock Rockets two state championship teams in baseball and football. In his growing up years he...
Dennis Eugene Moore
Mar 11, 2023
On March 11th, 2023, Dennis Eugene Moore, 52, passed away at home surrounded by family after a long battle with melanoma cancer. Dennis was born on January 8th, to William and Nancy Moore of Castle Rock.
Dennis married the love of his life, Lisa Soladey, May 8th, 1993. He is survived by his wife Lisa and their two children; Elizabeth Moore...
Thelma Jean Boren
Mar 7, 2023
Thelma Jean Boren age 73 of Kelso, Washington passed away on March 7, 2023 in Longview, Washington
She was born in Medford, Oregon on November 26, 1949 to Leonard and Alma (Loomis) Heitkemper. As a child, they moved to the Kelso area where she graduated from Kelso High School
Thelma (Ginger to all her friends) never owned a drivers license or a...
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