Obituaries

Ruth Ann Ashburn

Ruth Ann Ashburn

Nov 16, 2024

Ruth Ann Edwards was born on April 23, 1954 to Betty Edwards in Portland, Oregon. She passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at her home in Toutle, Washington after a courageous battle with ALS. She was 70 years old. In 1957, Ruth Ann was adopted by Warren and Dolores Ashburn of Toutle, Washington. Ruth Ann attended Toutle Lake schools...

Charles Clifton Crowell

Charles Clifton Crowell

Nov 14, 2024

Suddenly and unexpectedly, Charles “Chuck” Clifton Crowell passed away November 14, 2024, at the age of 77 in Vancouver, WA., with family at his side.

Chuck was born to Charles and Daisy (Fansler) Crowell in Longview, WA. on March 23, 1947. He was their first son and their third of six children. He spent his entire childhood in Castle Rock, WA...

Madge Darlene Huls

Madge Darlene Huls

Nov 6, 2024

Sadly, our loving mother and a pillar of our family, Madge Darlene Huls, passed away peacefully on November 6th, 2024 at the age of 85. Known for her good nature, kind heart, and love of God, she leaves behind an incredible legacy of overwhelming kindness, warmth, and, above all, love that will forever touch hearts and lives of all who...

Johnnie Earl Stakes

Johnnie Earl Stakes

Sep 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that I share the news of Johnnie Earl Stakes' peaceful passing in her sleep on the morning of September 8th, 2024.

Johnnie Earl Stakes was born on August 11th, 1945. Johnnie was the eldest child of nine siblings, a devoted wife, caretaker and the matriarch of the family. She raised four children with her husband in...

Rosalie Carol Hepler

Rosalie Carol Hepler

Sep 2, 2024

Rosalie Carol Hepler

Rosalie “Rose” Carol Hepler passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2nd, 2024 at St. John Hospital in Longview WA.

Rose was born January 26th, 1949, in Chehalis WA. She grew up in Toledo on a farm and in Winlock with her parents and siblings.

 While the family lived in Winlock, Rose and her sister Virginia would pick strawberries to earn...

Diana Louise (McKenzie) Lerma

Diana Louise (McKenzie) Lerma

Jul 17, 2024

Biographical Information Diana Louise (McKenzie) Lerma 

Born December 16, 1945 in Bremerton Washington Died July 17, 2024 in Castle Rock, Washington

Hobbies: Bird watching, Gardening 

High School and 1 year college 

Some Home Health care for State of Washington, Stay at home Mom, Worked (volunteer) for Northwest Baptist Convention as Children's leader/consultant and Women's Missionary Union Leader, facilitator and consultant, Church Children's leader/teacher, Women...

Jeffrey William Setters

Jeffrey William Setters

Jul 6, 2024

Jeffrey William Setters

Jeffrey W. “Bam Bam” Setters

May 1, 1959- July 6, 2024

Jeffrey William Setters, 65, of Longview passed away July 6, 2024 peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loved ones.

Jeff was born May 1, 1959 in Longview, WA to William and Leeta Setters. Jeff graduated from Columbia Adventist

Academy in 1977. Much to his dismay Jeff was never able to join...

Laren Dean Marlow

Laren Dean Marlow

Apr 7, 2024

Laren Dean "Pork" Marlow, 79, of Castle Rock, WA, passed away on April 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He will be greatly missed.Laren was born on June 19, 1944, in The Dalles, Oregon to Violet and Joseph "Pete" Marlow. The family moved from Klickitat, WA to Castle Rock, WA in 1951, where he attended Castle Rock Schools through...

Evelyn Irene Wooster

Evelyn Irene Wooster

Apr 3, 2024

On April 3, 2024, following a brief illness Evelyn Irene Wooster (Munion) returned home to God and our savior Jesus Christ. Evelyn was surrounded by her immediate family as God received her. Her family is blessed to have had Evelyn in their lives and to be with her at the time of God’s calling.

Evelyn, also known as Evie or Tootie,...

Don Skinner, Sr.

Don Skinner, Sr.

Feb 28, 2024

It's with great sadness to let you all know that Donald Skinner Sr lost his battle with liver cancer on February 28th at his home in Mossyrock Washington with his wife 3 kids and 2 grandsons present. Donald was married to his wife Shari Skinner January 15th 2005 where she gained a son Donald Skinner Jr and where Donald Sr...

Harriet Wilma Shero

Harriet Wilma Shero

Feb 25, 2024

Harriet W. Shero, mother to Dan, Allan, Gary and Kelly, passed away early Sunday morning, February 25th, 2024. Her final moments were spent surrounded by her family. Known for her cooking and sewing expertise, Harriet will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She loved her family and delighted in being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Harriet loved...

Ralph Waldo Payne

Ralph Waldo Payne

Feb 17, 2024

Ralph W. Payne passed peacefully in his sleep February 17th 2024, he was born January 3rd 1952 to Robert & Charlotte Payne (Thorne) .Ralph grew up in Elk WA and graduated from Riverside High School in 1971. He spent many years in his youth working alongside his family in their business. He learned he had a knack and a love...

Raymond George Wiren

Raymond George Wiren

Feb 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we share this newsRaymond George Wiren Age 66 of Castle Rock Wa.Born November 15 1957, Passed away Saturday Feb. 3rd 2024.He is survived by his children Angel Ann Williams(Wiren),Courtney Nicole Wiren, Tyler Ray Wiren, and a step son Mathew Richardson and 2 sisters Linda Kallio(Wiren) and Tammy Ansley(Wiren). Ray was preceded in death by his...

Patricia "Pat" Mary McNabb

Patricia "Pat" Mary McNabb

Jan 12, 2024

Patricia Mary McNabb “Pat” of Castle Rock, WA passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at the age of 93, she was surrounded by her loved ones. Pat was born on August 27, 1930, in Kimberly, Wisc. From there, she moved to Rockford, Il and on March 15, 1950, she married Joe I McNabb, they divorced in 1959. Pat worked...

Rex Allan Rogers

Rex Allan Rogers

Jan 4, 2024

In Loving memory of Rex Allan Rogers Born August 1st 1957 in Miami, Oklahoma as the

second son of Sam and Roberta (Shackelford) Rogers. Date of passing, January 4th 2024 at

the age of 66 years old at his home in Castle Rock, Washington surrounded by loved ones.

Rex was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and doggy dad. He

married Kathi...

Gino Ray Dean Alvarez

Gino Ray Dean Alvarez

Dec 28, 2023

Gino Ray Dean Alvarez, lovingly known as Bubba, passed away on December 28,2023

peacefully in his home at the age of 37. He was born on August 7,1986, in Chehalis,

Washington to Anthena Marie Alefteras and Dean Clayton Alvarez.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Mildred Alefteras, by his

sister Teisha Bernice Alvarez-Monderen, and by his uncle Arthur Alefteras.

He leaves...

Perry Morgan Henson

Perry Morgan Henson

Dec 20, 2023

 

After residing on earth for 99 years, our beloved father, uncle, and friend, Perry Henson has taken up permanent residence in Heaven, his new “Forever Home”!

 

It’s been said that “What matters is not the dates on your tombstone, but how you spent the dash in between.” His early years of growing up served as a training ground...

Royce Leon Craig

Royce Leon Craig

Dec 11, 2023

 

Royce Leon Craig, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2023 at the age of 76. Born on July 4, 1947 in Roswell, NM, to Kenneth Leon Craig and Nellie Louise Schoolcraft, Royce was raised in Gallup, NM and made his home in Southwest Washington for the past 50 years.    Royce was...

Gerald Lynn Covington

Gerald Lynn Covington

Dec 6, 2023

 

Gerald Lynn Covington affectionately known as Jerry, age 61 passed away on Wednesday December 6 2023 at his home in Castle Rock, WA. After a courageous 11 year battle with lung cancer.

 

Jerry was born September 27 1962 in Kennewick, WA. To Alvie and Donna Covington. Jerry was a 1981 graduate at Pasco High School, Washington.

 

After...

Virla LaRue Walston

Virla LaRue Walston

Nov 3, 2023

Virla LaRue (Hair) Walston June 26, 1927 – November 3, 2023

On the morning of November 3rd , 2023 Virla L. Walston, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones where she joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven.

She was ninety-six. Virla was the 5th of 7 children born to...

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