Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA

Thad Phelps

Thad Phelps

Nov 24, 2013

Thad Earl Phelps, age 60 of Centralia, died on Sunday November 24, 2013 at Providence Saint Peter's Hospital in Olympia. Services and interment will be private. Family Service by The Newell Hoerling's Mortuary of Centralia.

Dorothy Wood

Dorothy Wood

Nov 22, 2013

Dorothy Wood, age 89 of Centralia, died Friday November 22, 2013 at Providence Centralia Medical Center. Burial Services Saturday November 30, 2013 at Mountain View Cemetery; Caveness Drive, Centralia at 11 AM.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

William Rattray

William Rattray

Nov 21, 2013

William Norman Rattray, 91, resident of Centralia, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 at Sharon Care Center, Centralia. He was born March 10, 1922 in New Westminster, B.C. Canada to Norman and Evelyn (Soule) Rattray. He moved to Washington State at age three. He attended school in the Seattle area and graduated from Queen Anne High School. William joined the U.S....

James Mcgrew

James Mcgrew

Nov 20, 2013

Jim McGrew, age 80 of Chehalis, died Wednesday at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Beloved father of Lance McGrew of Centralia and Roxanne Masters of Centralia. Grandfather of 4 and Great Grandpop of 6. Father of the late Robin McGrew. Burial services on Monday November 25, 2013 at Mountain View Cemetery on Caveness Avenue, Centralia at 1PM. Final honors...

Greg Turner

Greg Turner

Nov 20, 2013

We are sad to announce the passing of Greg Scott Turner. Age 45 of Chehalis, formerly of Ketchikan, Alaska. Greg was born on December 31, 1967 in Ketchikan and passed suddenly on Wednesday November 20, 2013 in Providence Centralia Hospital. Greg's last years were spent working with Tyler Rental as a heavy duty mechanic. He will be remembered by his...

Phyllis Chase

Phyllis Chase

Nov 19, 2013

Phyllis Marie (nee Poulson) Chase, age 85 of Vader, died Tuesday November 19, 2013 at her Vader residence. She was the beloved wife of Merlin Chase. Mother of Lloyd and Michael Chase and Cheryl Foster. Burial will be private.

Justin Heacock

Justin Heacock

Nov 18, 2013

Justin Ross Heacock, age 33, of Anchorage Alaska, passed away on November, 18 2013. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend his viewing on Monday December 2, 2013 in Newell Hoerling's Mortuary 205 W. Pine St., Centralia, WA from 1 PM to 2 PM. Graveside Services officiated by John S. MacDonald will follow at the Claquato Cemetery, 142 Stearns Rd,...

Lois Elbert

Lois Elbert

Nov 18, 2013

Lois M. Elbert, of Texas, formerly of Rochester, WA died Monday November 18, 2013 at Northwest Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. She was the beloved wife of 54 years to the late Donald A. Elbert, who passed in 1997. She is survived by her 4 daughters: Karen Angleton of Schertz, TX, Barbara Barnes of Wasilla, AK and Patty Elbert...

Ira Weems

Ira Weems

Nov 11, 2013

Ira Gene Weems, age 64 of Centralia, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at his Centralia home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Darlene R. (Hanlin) Weems with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Centralia, he was the son of the late Royal and Florence (Daggett) Weems. He was educated...

Greg Penley

Greg Penley

Oct 20, 2013

Greg A. Penley age 61, of Chehalis, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013 at his Chehalis residence. He was the beloved husband of Conni J. (Hansen) Penley with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Greg was born in Seattle and was the beloved son of the late Herbert and Geraldine (Gregory) Penley. He was a graduate of Centralia High School...

Wilma Homan

Wilma Homan

Sep 28, 2013

Wilma Jean Long - Homan, age 90 of Centralia, died Saturday September 28, 2013 at Serenity Care in Centralia. She was the wife of Russell Homan. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 2 sons: Roger and Gregory Graham; a daughter: Terryl Coty, 2 brothers: Randall and Clayton Watson, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends...

Lorena Army

Lorena Army

Sep 28, 2013

Master Sergeant Lorena Roxann Wick, US Army, age 51 of San Antonio, Texas formerly of Centralia, died September 28, 2013 at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Born in Centralia, she was the daughter of the late Leif and Sharon (Woods) Wick. She was a graduate of Centralia High School Class of 1980. She entered...

Bart Bloomstrom

Bart Bloomstrom

Sep 27, 2013

Bart Bloomstrom, age 82 of Centralia, died Friday September 27, 2013 at Sharon Care Center in Centralia. At Bart's request, services and interment will be private.

Claude Manning

Claude Manning

Sep 26, 2013

Claude Manning, Age 69 of Centralia, died Thursday September 26, 2013 at his Centralia residence. He was the husband of Merilyn Bass Manning. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Mike Manning of Adna, WA and his 2 sisters: Barbara Elam of Centralia and Pat Hollinsworth of Bakersfield, CA. He was the grandfather of 3. Memorial...

Glenna Byrd

Glenna Byrd

Sep 24, 2013

Glenna Byrd, a longtime resident of Centralia, passed away Tuesday morning September 24, 2013 at her Centralia residence. Glenna was 72 years old. Until recently, Glenna was employed as a surveyor for a local marketing firm. Glenna is survived by her son Matthew T. "Tom" Byrd of Chehalis. She also leaves several brothers and sisters and grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete...

Bonnie Patterson

Bonnie Patterson

Sep 20, 2013

Bonnie Lee Patterson, age 47 of Rochester, formerly of Charlton, Massachusetts died early Friday morning September 20, 2013 at Providence Saint Peter's Hospital, Olympia after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Palmer, Massachusetts on August 23, 1966, she was the daughter of Reginald Patterson and Janet F. (Carroll) Hebert. In addition to her parents, Bonnie is survived by her...

Joann Caswell

Joann Caswell

Sep 19, 2013

Joann Caswell, age 79 of Centralia, died Thursday morning, September 19, 2013 at Providence Centralia Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph Caswell. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Pierrette Bickford

Pierrette Bickford

Sep 19, 2013

Pierrette Bickford, age 91 of Centralia, died Thursday evening, September 19, 2013 at Providence Centralia Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard Bickford who died in 1989. She is survived by her 2 sons; Patrick Bickford of Evergreen, Colorado and Richard Bickford, Jr. of Lake Oswego, Oregon. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Joann Hess

Joann Hess

Sep 17, 2013

JoAnn (Carlson) Hess, age 79 of Centralia died Tuesday September 17, 2013 at home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Carroll Hess with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Shenandoah, Iowa on Saturday July 28, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Vivian (White) Carlson. She was a...

Bradley Owens

Bradley Owens

Sep 15, 2013

Bradley "Brad" T. Owens, age 59 of Onalaska, WA died suddenly on Sunday September 15, 2013 at Providence Centralia Hospital after being stricken. Beloved husband of Candace Owens and stepfather of Joseph and Amanda Skowera. Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of life gathering on Sunday Sept. 29, 2013 at 3 PM at his daughter Amanda's restaurant "The...