Debra Caswell
Jul 24, 2023
Debra "Debbie" Lynn Caswell, 64, of Centralia, WA, passed away on July 24, 2023. She was born on August 25, 1958, in Centralia, WA, to the late Bob and Barb Bartley. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was survived by her beloved husband, Bill Caswell, and their eight children: Ryan (Kari) Pennington, Brandon (Brittany) Stodola, Tiffany...
Betty Mcgregor
Jul 21, 2023
Betty Jo McGregor, of Centralia, passed away on Friday, July 21, at Potter's Country Home at the age of 96. A private family remembrance is planned. Betty was born in Oakland, California, on May 16, 1927, to Ray and Fern Ward. She was raised in Reno, Nevada, where she graduated from high school. Betty played the violin and was a...
Charles Rector
Jul 21, 2023
Charles Rector, 88, passed away peacefully at Providence Centralia Hospital July 21, 2023. He was born May 30, 1935, in Centralia, Washington, to Ruby and Walter Rector. Charles attended school in Rochester, Washington and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in San Francisco, California. He then served our country in the US Air Force Strategic Air Command....
Richard Jacobson
Jul 16, 2023
Richard "Dick" Jacobson left this earth to run with the horses thundering across the sky on July 16, 2023. Dick was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1928. In his younger years, Dick spent his free time swimming, skiing, or playing a few rounds of golf. Always proud of his country, just one month after graduating from Clover Park...
Deseray Porter
Jul 14, 2023
Deseray Leanne Porter passed from this earth on July 14th, 2023. She was a loving mother of three, a sister, daughter, granddaughter, and friend. She was an active member of the Adna community and could always be found supporting her children in their various sports and extracurricular activities. When she wasn't cheering her children on, she enjoyed baking, arts and...
Douglas Scherer
Jul 10, 2023
Douglas Vern Scherer "Bud" Douglas Vern Scherer was born to Alfred Theodore Scherer and Ione Dorothy (Scott) Scherer in Chehalis, Washington on November 5th, 1926. "Bud", as he was called by family, grew up with his older brother Bobby, and younger sister Shirley, in Chehalis. When Bud was just a boy, he got a blister on his heel from a...
Susan Johnson
Jul 9, 2023
Suzy passed away peacefully in Centralia, Washington. A 20-year colon cancer survivor, it was sadly a reoccurrence of this disease which ended her life far too soon. Suzy was raised in the small mill town of Gilchrist, Oregon where she developed a passion for the outdoors and strong dedication to her loved ones. It was also there that she met...
Richard Carl
Jul 5, 2023
Richard "Dick" Wayne Carl, 87, passed away July 5, 2023 at his home in Allyn, Washington in the care of his loving family. A celebration of life/interment will take place later this year. Cremation has taken place. Friends may send their condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com . In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a...
Floyd Erickson
Jul 4, 2023
Floyd William Erickson was born on the 30th of April, 1940, in Centralia, Washington to Lauri Erickson and Vivian Widell-Erickson. His sister Lora "Lori" Erickson-Dempsey was born 6 years later. Floyd married Myrna Rhyne-Erickson on July 28th, 1961, a marriage that would stand the test of time for 61 years, 11 months, and 6 days. They had two daughters, Diane...
Ron Shultz
Jul 1, 2023
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Ron Shultz, who left us July 1, 2023. Ron's quick wit, laughter, bright smile, and generosity will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Ron gave his all to his work, hobbies, and family. In his down time, Ron was an avid reader and movie buff. Ron's...
Michael Helling
Jul 1, 2023
Michael Leo Helling, 72, of Chehalis, Washington, passed away July 1, 2023. He was born on March 11, 1951, to Leo and Velma Helling in Independence, Missouri, where he lived until 1958, when the family moved to Centralia. Mike resided both in Centralia and Chehalis since that time. Mike graduated from Centralia High School in 1969 and earned an associate's...
Esther Day
Jun 29, 2023
Esther Charlotte Day, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend of many, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 29, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born to Dorothy Ramsey and Gerald Brown on April 23, 1934, in Centralia, Washington, the only child. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1953 and soon...
Russell Trentlage
Jun 22, 2023
Russell Earnest Trentlage, 84, passed away peacefully at home June 22, 2023. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1938 to Grace (Thompson) and Russell Trentlage and joined his older sister Nancy (Trentlage) Hoffman in completing the family. When Russ was about a year old, the family moved to Duluth, Minnesota, where he attended school and eventually graduated from University...
William Fibich
Jun 20, 2023
Bill Fibich, 90, a longtime resident of Chehalis passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Grays Harbor Hospital in Aberdeen. He was born on September 6, 1932 in Richmond, New York to Michael and Roselle (Johnson) Fibich. A loving husband to Laura Elaine who passed prior, father and grandfather & great-grandfather. Bill is survived by his four daughters, seven grandchildren...
David Eames
Jun 15, 2023
David John Eames Beloved Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Friend David John Eames, surrounded by his family, was called Home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 15, 2023 at the age of 54. David will be lovingly remembered by his children whom David loved and adored with all his being, John Kurtis (Jessica) Eames and Anastasia Eames-Lynch (Scott)...
Harold Borovec
Jun 10, 2023
Harold Lee Borovec, a local legend who was loved by everyone who knew him, stamped his ticket to ride the "the big railroad in the sky" on June 10, 2023. Born and raised in Chehalis, Harold returned home after being discharged from the Navy, where he married his childhood sweetheart, Alberta McChesney, a mere six days later. Together they raised...
Sharon Sabin
Jun 9, 2023
Sharon Lee Sabin, age 86, of Chehalis, passed away June 9, 2023, after a four year battle with Cortical Basal Degeneration, Mills Syndrome. She was born October 28, 1936, in Centralia, WA, to Corum and Adeline Richardson. She was a life time resident of Lewis County and received all her education in Chehalis schools. Grade school was in the old...
Philip King
Jun 8, 2023
Philip Orison King, age 90, of Hoodsport passed away June 8, 2023. He was born December 22, 1932 in Centerville, Washington to Philip William and Nellie Rhoads King. After the death of his parents he was reared by his Aunt and Uncle Charles and Esther King. He is predeceased by his brothers and sisters William P. King, Bonnie Kops, Charlotte...
Wilma Deck
May 23, 2023
Wilma Jean Hood Deck, age 92, of Centralia passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2023. She was born on January 26, 1931, in Parke County, Indiana, to William R. and Gladys M. Stewart Hood. Wilma and her husband, Eddie P. (Ed) Deck, were married 71 years and lived in Centralia, Washington, since moving from Indiana in 1961. Wilma...
