Obituaries

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...

Jul 18, 2021

Clifford Reuben Petersen, 97, of Centralia, Wash., passed away July 18, 2021, at Centralia Providence Hospital. He was born March 9, 1924, in Chehalis, Wash., to Martin and Alice (Hendersen) Petersen, and lived in the area most of his life. Clifford worked in the logging industry. He also picked pinecones and ferns during the holidays. He enjoyed gardening and was...

Jul 11, 2021

Delores “Dottie” M. Riley, a long-time resident of Randle, Washington, passed away peacefully at her home July 11, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. She lived 84 years, 9 months, and 6 days. Delores was born October 5, 1936, in Sprague River, Klamath, Oregon, to Silas Arzy and Ina May (George) Shepherd; the youngest of two children. She married...

Jul 10, 2021

Lifelong Castle Rock resident Donna Rae Nicholson, 95, passed away July 10, 2021, at home. She was born Feb. 20, 1926, in Castle Rock to Rudolph and Bricken Finkas and attended the local schools. Donna enjoyed playing the piano, bingo, and trips to the beach. Donna married Kenneth Nicholson, and together they owned and operated Nicholson’s Hardware in Castle Rock....

Jul 4, 2021

Jewell Angela Hurst (Ray) Davis Jewell was born in Montana, on December 1, 1955, but grew up in Castle Rock, Washington. After pursuing her love of music as a career for several years, she met Larry Ray, and they were married in 1990. After 22 years of marriage, Larry passed away in 2012. A couple years later, she met Philip...

Jun 30, 2021

Patrick Terrance Harris was born March 20, 1978 to Glenn and Kathleen (Welsh) Harris. Patrick lived in the Longview/Kelso area his whole life. He graduated from Mark Morris High School in 1996. Pat was a parts / service advisor at Pape Kenworth. Pat was also a store manager and part specialist for several auto part stores. Pat was a huge...

Jun 25, 2021

William Howard Ramsaur, 87, of Chehalis, Wash., passed away in Olympia June 25, 2021, following a brief illness. William was born July 30, 1933, in Centralia, Wash., to Perry Howard and Fannie (Christensen) Ramsaur. William graduated from Centralia High School and attended Centralia College. William married his sweetheart, MaryJane Tereski, in Centralia August 24, 1957. He proudly served our country...

Jun 21, 2021

"All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." Psalms 139:16b Auburn Doran Galloway, 90, passed away June 21, 2021 at Longview Hospice Center. The same place his sweetheart of 66 years died in 2018. He was born in Foss, Okla., to Charles and Hazel Galloway, becoming the 10th of 11...

Jun 14, 2021

On June 14, 2021, Richard M. "Dick" Siefert left this earthly world to take his place in heaven, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 15, 1933 in Portland, Ore., to Fred Mike Siefert and Jessie Ann (Knouse) Siefert. On September 1, 1954, Dick married Lola H. (Smith) Siefert. Lola passed away on October 5,...

Jun 12, 2021

Barbara Janelle Byman was born in Rolla, North Dakota to Reno and Marian Juntunen on September 23rd, 1950. She was raised on a farm east of town and spent her childhood years helping with farm chores while attending public school. Barb graduated from high school in 1968 and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota for work. Later that same year, she met...

Jun 4, 2021

Steven Irving Day passed away June 4, 2021 in Rainier Oregon. He was a Vietnam Veteran with a love for the outdoors, working on projects with his sons. He was a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his brothers Billy, Robert, Warren and Dennis as well as his sister Kathy. As well as his wife Cindy...

Jun 3, 2021

Lynn West was born on January 26, 1952 and passed suddenly on June 3, 2021. Lynn was an AMAZING man that was taken from this world way to early at only 69 years old. He left behind his wife Carla, sons Jesse and Billy, daughter-in-law Kelley, granddaughter JoLynn, and grandsons Jackson, Gunner and Gage. His father Leslie, brother Roger, sister...

May 28, 2021

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Charles Henry Wiggins, 92, passed away at his home May 28, 2021, in Bellevue, WA. Chuck was born in Lake Crystal, MN to Charles and Florence Wiggins on July 11, 1928. Chuck was the 2nd youngest of seven children. After high school, Chuck enlisted in the Army and spent close to 2 years...

May 24, 2021

May 23, 2021

KATHLEEN MARIE BROWN (ALLEN) 06/19/1958- 05/23/2021 Kathleen passed away peacefully at home after a 15-month battle with cancer on May 23. Kathleen was born in Longview, to Donald and Mary Lou Jamieson. Kathleen grew up in Rainier and graduated from Rainier High School, Class of 1976. Following graduation, she worked for the Social Security Administration in Longview and retired after...

May 14, 2021

William H. "Bill" Setters July 23, 1935 - May 14, 2021 William Henry Setters, 85, of Longview passed away peacefully at home May 14th 2021. He was born July 23, 1935, in Sprague, Wash., to Walter and Edith (Schell) Setters. Bill graduated from Castle Rock High School in 1945. He served in the Army from 1955 - 1957, earning the...