Obituaries

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

Dec 20, 2024

Nicholas "Nick" Dalton, a native of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away on December 20, 2024, in Centralia, Washington. He was the beloved son of Bill and Kristin Dalton of Beaufort and Montagnola, Switzerland. He is also survived by his brother, Jacob Dalton of Hadley, Massachusetts, and his sister, Abigail Dalton of Jacksonville, Florida. Nick spent his early years in Beaufort,...

Dec 17, 2024

Paul Gibson, the man who could make anyone laugh, left Mother Earth on December 17, 2024, at the age of 69. Paul was born on Bainbridge Island, WA, on August 5, 1955, and spent most of his life in Olympia, Washington. A loving father, a hilarious friend, and an incredibly generous soul, Paul lived life on his own terms. Paul...

Dec 10, 2024

Eddie Paul Deck, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 10, 2024. His daughter, Sharon, was by his side. Ed was born in New Market, Indiana, on Nov. 16, 1927, to Marion Deck and Hallie (Turner) Deck. Ed and his wife of 71 years, Wilma, moved to Washington state with their three children in 1961. It was a...

Dec 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Allen Ebeling, 63 who passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Cheyanne, Wyoming. He then spent his years growing up in Tenino, Washington where he met his best friend Cynthia "Cindy" Grohs. They were married in 1980 and spent the...

Nov 30, 2024

Geraldine Chromy, affectionately known as "Gerry" by those who cherished her, took her last breath on November 30, 2024. Born Geraldine Mae Fletcher on July 2, 1929, in Bagley, Minnesota, she was a beacon of compassion, empathy, and unwavering faith. Her humble upbringing was the cornerstone of the inspiring life she led, marked by kindness, integrity, and a deep love...

Nov 21, 2024

With a profound sense of sorrow, we announce the passing of Douglas Keith Stelling, a loving husband, devoted father, and beloved son, who departed this world on November 21, 2024, at the age of 53. Born in Seattle, WA on January 23, 1971, to Rita Angstrom, Douglas was then adopted by Shara and Otis Stelling, who lovingly raised him. Douglas...

Nov 17, 2024

Nov 13, 2024

Ryan Rudolph, passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 48. Born on April 28, 1976, in Chehalis, WA, USA, Ryan was a cherished member of the Rochester, Washington community where he spent his entire life. Ryan was known for his generous spirit and his deep love for family, friends, and his beloved puppies. His life was marked...