Obituaries

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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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,...