Obituaries

Mar 10, 2025

Gary Erb passed away on the morning of March 10, 2025, at the age of 75. On a stormy, January day in 1950, the world got a little crazier when Gary Erb was born in Tacoma, Washington to Al and Helen Erb. His family, which included his older brother, Alan, moved to Santa Clara, California when he was five years...

Mar 8, 2025

Mar 8, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Tiffany Helen Simmons, loving daughter and cherished sister. Tiffany was born on May 26, 1986, in Centralia, Washington, and passed on March 8, 2025. She resided in Oakville, Washington, where she created a home filled with love, laughter, and a unique sense of style that was all her own. Tiffany was a...

Mar 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Janis Ruth Jenkins, or "Jan," "Mom," "Momma," "Grams," "Grandma Jan" as she was affectionately known to those close to her. Born on February 12, 1943, in Oroville, CA, Janis graced this world with her vibrant spirit for 82 years until March 1, 2025. A resident of Centralia, Washington for the...

Feb 27, 2025

Kenneth Halphide, 93, husband, father and brother passed away in Centralia, WA on Feb. 27, 2025. Ken was born in Williston, ND on Oct. 1, 1931. Married Georgian (Pazzin) Halphide on Jan. 30, 1959, in Seattle, WA, had one son Keith (wife Kathy). Served as an Army medic and assistant platoon leader during the Korean Conflict caring for wounded in...

Feb 26, 2025

James Alton Shultz III Jr., known to his family as Jay and to others as Jim, passed away on February 26, 2025. He was born to James Shultz II and the late Patricia Jones Shultz on August 2, 1958, in Olympia, Washington. James, a smart and charismatic individual, spent most of his life in Washington, residing in Tenino, Seattle, New...

Feb 23, 2025

John George Novotny John George Novotny was born on February 21, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed from this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 23, 2025, in Monument, Colorado. He was 88 years old. John was married to his wife Shirley for over 56 years, from their wedding day on December 14, 1957,...

Feb 19, 2025

Feb 18, 2025

It is with great love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ellen "Dot" Givens on February 18, 2025. Born on July 15, 1939, in Portland, Oregon, Dot was a woman of remarkable spirit and vitality. Her life was a tapestry of creative expression, professional accomplishment, and generous love for her family and community. She was a beacon...

Feb 12, 2025

Nancy Lamb was born Nancy Lynn Ward in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, to Leonard and Jonnie Ward on October 20, 1947. She was the third of four children. Later, her family moved to Mossyrock, Washington, where she spent most of her childhood. She graduated from Mossyrock High School in 1965. After high school, Nancy traveled to Tacoma, Washington, to attend beauty...

Feb 8, 2025

Patricia Ellen Hugill was born August 17, 1940 in Kodiak, Alaska and passed away peacefully in her sleep February 8, 2025 in Chehalis, WA. She grew up in Centralia in her family home on H street. She had fond memories of her childhood friends and neighbors. Her grandparents, Sidney and Ellen Plummer, established and ran Twin City Sand & Gravel...

Feb 6, 2025

It is with a song in our hearts and a smile on our faces that we announce the passing of Neal Wells, a man who embodied the quote, "Life is what you make it." Born in San Francisco, CA on January 18, 1953, Neal lived a rich and full life until his passing on February 6, 2025. Neal's journey took...

Jan 31, 2025

On January 31, 2025, Catherine Lucille Hudson danced off this mortal coil and went on to join the numerous loved ones she so dearly missed. She was born on December 30, 1947 to Bill and Mary Ellen VanKirk at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was the 2nd of 5 daughters. As a toddler she moved with her family...

Jan 29, 2025

IDavid William Johnson (1964-2025) It is with great sadness that the family of David William Johnson announces his passing at his home in South Bend, Washington on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the age of 60 years. Dave was born in Tacoma, Washington on December 16, 1964. He was confirmed at Mt. Cross Lutheran Church, and graduated from Curtis High...

Jan 27, 2025

Clinton Wayne Terwilliger was born on June 1, 1938, in Dunning, Nebraska. He arrived to Wayne Wise Terwilliger and Pansy Awilda Terwilliger in a little sod house situated in the sandhills of Dunning, Nebraska. The sod house (built by his father) sat on the ranch that his father, uncle, and grandfather homesteaded in 1908. The ranch is still a treasured...

Jan 22, 2025

Joan Marie Young-Smoker, 80, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Born on October 1, 1944, in Centralia, Washington, Joan was a loving, caring mother and spouse, whose laughter and radiant smile were a beacon of warmth and will be dearly missed. Joan was a homemaker by profession, but her true vocation was her family, whom she...

Jan 16, 2025

Richard (Dick) Allen DeVany was promoted from "Best Husband and Father Ever" to "God's Newest Angel" as he peacefully passed away on January 16, 2025 in Chehalis, WA. He was 82 years old. Born in Davenport, Iowa on April 14, 1942 to his parents, Mary and George DeVany. Soon after Richard's birth, the family settled in Norfolk, Virginia where he...

Jan 16, 2025

Judy Hitchcock (Martha Judith Matney-Hitchcock) of Chehalis passed away January 16th,2025 at the age of 86. Judy was born in Missoula Montana Dec. 30, 1938. She was the 7th of 10 children. Her family moved to the Napavine - Winlock Washington area in 1951, when she was 13 years old. She attended school in Napavine. She married Oscar "Lonnie" Hitchcock...

Jan 3, 2025

Erma J. McGowen, age 92, passed away on January 3, 2025. Erma moved to Olympia in 1980. She worked at Capitol Medical Center for years and made dear friends. Erma loved to travel and enjoyed excursions with friends and family. She will be dearly missed by all those who loved her.

Jan 2, 2025