Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA
John West
Oct 24, 2012
John Pence West Nov. 20, 1923-Oct. 24, 2012 John West passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 24, 2012. He was born in Centralia, Wash., to J.O and Mary West, the ninth of eleven children. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1942, and on Dec. 24, 1942, married his bride, Opal Padham. John was drafted into the Army in...
Johnny Holmes
Oct 22, 2012
Johnny T. Holmes Sr., passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 at the age of 53. He was born on June 7, 1959 in Olympia, Wash., to George and Frances Holmes. He was a resident of Centralia for nearly 40 years. Johnny is survived by his wife, Lynette, sons, Jt (Kori) Holmes of Chehalis, Shane...
Joseph Smathers
Oct 21, 2012
Joseph Norman Smathers passed away Oct. 21, 2012 at the age of 91. Joe was born, Nov. 6, 1920 to Sylvanus and Minnie (Orr) Smathers in Canton, N.C. Joe grew up there with his sister and four brothers. Joe dreamed of coming to Washington State where two of his uncles resided. At 17, he hoboed to Washington, riding the rails....
Lloyd Werre
Oct 20, 2012
Lloyd Gayle Werre passed away on Oct. 20, 2012 at the University of Washington Medical Center. He slipped peacefully from this life with his loving wife, Margaret, by his side. Lloyd was born April 15, 1946, in Grand Forks, N.D., to Fred and Alma (Davidson) Werre. He grew up and raised his own family there until 1993, when he moved...
Arthur Hanson
Oct 12, 2012
Arthur W. Hanson passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, Oct. 12, 2012 at the age of 95. He was born in Oklahoma City, Okla. The third child of August and Mary Hanson. When he was still young the family moved to South Dakota and there he graduated from St. Lawrence High School in 1937. After graduation he moved...
Jody Isaacson
Oct 7, 2012
Jody Rae Isaacson (Anderson) will be remembered as a vibrant, caring and passionate nurse, wife, mother and friend. Jody passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. Jody and her identical twin sister, Judy (McTaggart), were born to the late Dale and Eleanor Anderson on July 29, 1953 in Centralia, Wash. She and her four siblings...
Vera Devlin
Oct 6, 2012
Vera Jean Devlin passed away at St. Peter Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Vancouver, Wash., and moved to Centralia as a teenager. She graduated from Centralia High School and worked as a plywood worker and several other jobs as well as a stay at home mom to three children, Peggy Bodine, Jerry Devlin and Sharon Yeager....
Louella Richards
Oct 6, 2012
LOUELLA H. RICHARDS, 83, Centralia, died Saturday, Oct. 6, at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Harriet Miller
Oct 2, 2012
Harriet Miller passed away Sept. 28, 2012 in Centralia, Wash. Harriet was born Nov. 3, 1917 to James T. and Sally (Winstead) Lovin at a logging camp near Raymond, Wash., called Green Creek. Harriet was raised and attended the school in Lebam. On May 9, 1936 she married William A. (Bill) Miller in Chehalis, Wash. Bill and Harriet were married...
Bryan White
Sep 26, 2012
Bryan Lee White, 41, of Centralia, passed away September 26th. Arrangements are under the care of Newell Hoerling's Mortuary in Centralia.
Muriel Palms
Sep 24, 2012
Muriel Irene Palms, 84, of Winlock, passed away Monday, September 4th at Liberty Country Place in Centralia. Arrangements are under the care of Newell Hoerling's Funeral Home in Centrlaia.
Terry Tapper
Sep 22, 2012
TERRY THOMAS TAPPER, 72, Centralia, died Saturday, Sept. 22, at Providence Centralia Hospital. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Delores Diesburg
Sep 20, 2012
DELORES ELAINE DIESBURG, 98, Centralia and Chehalis, died Thursday, Sept. 20, at Denture Cup Inn Adult Family Home, Chehalis. Private family inurnment will be held later at Toledo Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Martin Anderson
Sep 15, 2012
Martin B. Anderson passed away on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at his parents home on Galvin Road, Centralia, Wash. Martin attended Fords Prairie Elementary School, Centralia Junior High School and Centralia High School. He also attended Centralia College. Martin loved fishing as a hobby and later served the Centralia/Chehalis Elks in many capacities. He was also an officer in the...
Edward Couture
Sep 8, 2012
EDWARD LEWIS COUTURE, 72, Pe Ell, died Saturday, Sept. 8, at home. At the request of the deceased, there will be no service. Arrangements under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Florence Tomei
Sep 7, 2012
Florence Gail Tomei, 66, passed away Friday, September 7th. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, September 11th at 2:00 p.m. at Harrison Square Prebyterian Church. Arrangements are under the care of Newell Hoerling's Funeral Home in Centralia.
Lois Weed
Sep 7, 2012
Lois Lucine Weed, 82, passed away Friday, September 7th in Seattle. Lois was born February 24, 1930 in Snow, North Dakota. Survivors include her husband, Edward at home. Arrangements are under the care of Newell Hoerling's Funeral Home in Centralia.
Jonnie Ward
Aug 30, 2012
JONNIE MAE WARD, 93, Chehalis, died Thursday, Aug. 30, at Welcome Home, Adult Family Home, Chehalis. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Doss Cemetery, Mossyrock. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
Joseph Newsom
Aug 29, 2012
Joseph W. Newsom passed away August 29th at Liberty Country Place in Centralia. He was 61. Arrangements are under the care of Newell Hoerling's Funeral Home in Centralia.
Vera Sheaffer
Aug 17, 2012
VERA A. SHEAFFER, 93, Centralia, died Friday, Aug. 17, at Providence Centralia Hospital. At the family's request, no services will be held at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.


