Obituaries

Joyce M Gillihan

Joyce M Gillihan

Nov 11, 2023

 

Joyce Marian Van Wechel Gillihan passed away suddenly but peacefully on November 11, 2023, in Kennewick, Washington. Joyce was born on July 6, 1932 in Gromore, Washington to Roy Arend Van Wechel and Jennie Jongewaard Van Wechel. Joyce was the youngest of six (6) children. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Doris Genevieve Van Wechel Weddle, Vernon...

Fernando G. Farias Sr

Fernando G. Farias Sr

Nov 10, 2023

 

Obituary Fernando G. Farias, Sr. was received into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 10, 2023. Fernando was born on August 21,1925 to Angelita Farias and Juan Farias in Seguin, TX. He was one of 9 children. He received his education in Seguin. In 1945, Fernando was drafted into the United States Army and was...

Barbara Christensen

Barbara Christensen

Nov 4, 2023

 

Obituary CHRISTENSEN, Barbara L, “Barbie”, age 81, formerly of Sunnyside, WA passed away on Saturday November 4th, 2023, in Mt. Vernon, WA. Barbie passed peacefully in her sleep while next to her husband of 52-years. Barbie is survived by her husband, Daniel Christensen, her sons, Jeffrey and Shawn Christensen, and their families. She was a proud and devoted grandmother...

Joseph Allen Clarke

Joseph Allen Clarke

Aug 16, 2023

Joseph Allen Clarke, 39, of Longview passed away unexpectedly Aug. 16, 2023, at home.

He was born Oct. 1, 1983, in Modesto, Calif., to Robert Dale and Jennifer (George) Clarke. The family moved to the local area in 1989. His parents divorced and Joseph was raised by his mother and stepfather, Mark Beebe in Longview. He attended Mark Morris High School...

James Milton Hodges

James Milton Hodges

Aug 14, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we share the death of James Milton Hodges on August 14, 2023, in Longview, Washington. He battled a short-lived but aggressive illness that took him just two months after diagnosis.

Born on November 22, 1962, James was named for his father, grandfather and great grandfather Hodges and for his maternal grandfather, Milton A. Sheppa. He...

Angie Nelson

Angie Nelson

Aug 13, 2023

Angie Nelson, 58, of Longview passed away Aug. 13, 2023, at home.

Our sweet Angie was born Oct. 7, 1964, in Beaufort, S.C., to Ed and Jane Jording. Her brother Lance came along about three and-a-half years later and they spent most of their growing up years in Clarkston, Wash.

Angie loved being in nature, playing outside, time at the beach, participating...

Bruce Taylor

Bruce Taylor

Aug 13, 2023

Bruce Taylor was born on May 6, 1956 in Longview, Washington and passed away on August 3, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Lyle Wayne Bevins

Lyle Wayne Bevins

Aug 12, 2023

Lyle “Wayne” Bevins of Kelso, Wash., passed away Sat., Aug. 12, 2023, peacefully at his home at the age of 87.

Wayne was born to Merle and Mabel Bevins Sept. 2, 1935, in Toledo, Wash.

Preceding Wayne in death were his parents, Merle and Mabel Bevins; a brother, Richard Bevins; his first wife, Patty; his second wife, Helen; two stepchildren, Sandy Tenant...

Margaret L. Johnson

Margaret L. Johnson

Aug 11, 2023

Lifelong Longview resident Margaret L. Johnson, 79, was born Dec. 30, 1943, and died Aug 11, 2023.

Margaret was a Mark Morris High School graduate when she married George R. Johnson in Longview Aug. 12, 1961, and became a homemaker.

She was a member of the Longview Eagles, and the Bunco B’s group. She enjoyed camping, fishing, crocheting, quilting, playing with her...

Sandra Snider

Sandra Snider

Aug 9, 2023

Sandra Snider was born on April 2, 1946 in Powell, Wyoming and passed away on August 9, 2023 in La Center, Washington. 

Donald Richard Lightfoot

Donald Richard Lightfoot

Aug 7, 2023

Don Lightfoot, 82, died unexpectedly at home from heart complications Aug, 7, 2023. He was born Dec. 14, 1940, to Sidney and Grace (Roberds) Lightfoot in Longview. He was the middle child of five children, two brothers and two sisters.

Don grew up in a very strong family. His mother, full of wisdom, was the rock of the family, she taught...

Teresa Lajune Glass

Teresa Lajune Glass

Aug 5, 2023

Teresa LaJune Glass, 68, of Longview went to Heaven Aug. 5, 2023, at home surrounded by the love of family.

She was born March 21, 1955, in Duncan, Okla., to Glen and Marlene (Yates) Cawvey. She graduated from high school in Gresham, Ore., as well as a beauty school.

Teresa worked as a beautician for more than 15 years, contributing to the...

Steven Howard Pond

Steven Howard Pond

Aug 5, 2023

Steven H. Pond ll was born March 18, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died unexpectedly on August 5,

2023 in Longview, Washington. Steve was born to amazing parents, Steve and Diane Pond, and had an

idyllic childhood on a hobby farm in Castle Rock, Washington. As a child, he was a fantastic student and

voracious reader. In high school, he excelled...

Marie Register

Marie Register

Aug 4, 2023

Marie Register was born on September 24, 1958 in Anaconda, Montana and passed away on August 4, 2023 in Longview, Washington. 

Mervin Johnson

Mervin Johnson

Aug 4, 2023

Johnny Johnson was born on March 2, 1927 in Richland Center, Wisconsin and passed away on August 4, 2023 in Battle Ground, Washington. 

Jack David Nelmark

Jack David Nelmark

Aug 4, 2023

Jack David Nelmark, 81, of Kelso passed away peacefully in his sleep Aug. 4, 2023, at home.

He was born Dec. 6, 1941, in Chicago, Ill., to Hjalmer and Ann (Erkkila) Nelmark, and the family moved to the local area when he was five. Jack graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1960, where he was a defensive end on the...

James William Woodworth

James William Woodworth

Aug 2, 2023

James William Woodworth was born January 23,1945.

Jim passed away August 2, 2023. Jim is survived by his wife Linda Woodworth, daughters; Shelley Stratton of Bandon, OR, and Jill Zentner (Kris) of Woodinville, WA, step daughters; Laurie Braaksma (Mark Tompkins) of Prosser, WA, Lynn Louden (Paul) of Gig Harbor,

WA and three grandchildren. Brother David Woodworth (Daiva) of

Jacksonville, FL and sister Barbara...

Elizabeth Maul

Elizabeth Maul

Jul 30, 2023

Elizabeth Maul, AKA Jani Maul, was born on September 27, 1954 in Mosier, Oregon and passed away on July 30, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Merry Gail Black

Merry Gail Black

Jul 30, 2023

Merry Gail Black was born along with her Twin Millie (Preceded in death) on May 9th, 1943 to Roy and Elbie Watkins in Douglas, AZ. She passed away July 30th, 2023 in Longview, Wa Surrounded by family.

Merry grew up in Phoenix, Oregon and spent her 20’s and 30’s traveling around the states. She moved to the Longview and Woodland area...

Karen Ann Mcgee

Karen Ann Mcgee

Jul 29, 2023

Karen Ann McGee (LeClair) was born December 7, 1944, in Longview, Washington to Delbert Jay and Carolyn May LeClair (Dahl). She was a lifelong local resident graduating from Kelso High School in 1963. Karen met her high school sweetheart, Dale McGee, at Crystal Pool in Kelso and married August 16, 1963. Karen and Dale spent 59 years together raising their...

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