Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA
Shirley Roberts
Jul 7, 2024
Shirley Kay (North) Roberts passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 7, 2024. Shirley was born in Chehalis, Washington, on July 16, 1942, to Sam and Daisy (Deskins) North. She graduated from Adna High School in 1960. She enjoyed longtime friendships with many of her classmates. She married Mike Roberts in October 1968. A beloved wife, mother,...
Myrtle Roberts
Jul 1, 2024
In Loving Memory Myrtle Roberts passed away peacefully on July 1"', 2024. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. Myrtle was born on October 14, 1929, in Leeds, North Dakota; the fourth of eight children born to Richard 'Dick' and Laura (Gilligan) Violet. She moved to...
Carol Tracy
Jun 24, 2024
Carol Johnson Tracy was born September 30, 1941 in Centralia, WA to Chuck and Frances Johnson. She spent her formative years at 704 W Cherry, enjoying time with the extended family who lived close, and visiting her grandparents at "the ranch" out Lincoln Creek Road. She graduated to heaven June 24, 2024. Carol married Rod Tracy, the "handsome milk man"...
Raymond Waunch
Jun 23, 2024
Raymond LeRoy Waunch, 94, a long-time resident of Oakville, WA, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024. Raymond was born on April 30, 1930 in Elma, Washington, and was the great-grandson of George Waunch Sr., the first settler in the Centralia area. Raymond married his loving wife of 70 years, Betty (Bushnell) Waunch on December 5th, 1953 and she survives...
Daniel Gleason Jr.
Jun 22, 2024
Daniel "Danny" Lester Geason Jr., born in Centralia, WA on January 6, 1967, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved son of Daniel Gleason Sr. and Isabelle (McJoe) Gleason. Danny is survived by his sister, Lynn Gleason; adopted brother, Patrick; adopted sister, Danielle; and was cherished by his aunts, Virginia "Dolly" Canales...
Robert Stallsworth
Jun 17, 2024
Robert was born in Wray, Colorado 12/23/1936 to James Eugene Stallsworth & Doris Moran Stallsworth. After the untimely death of his Father, he & his mother came to Onalaska, WA to join his Grandparents, Brent & Mary Moran residing on Gish Road where he lived until age 17, when he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served 14...
Judith Williams
Jun 8, 2024
Judith Marie Williams died June 8th at her home in Olympia. She was born June 13, 1944 to Don and Dorothy Renecker. She worked in the foodservice Industry her whole life. In 1979 she went to work as a bartender for the Chehalis Rib-eye, when it first opened. This is where she was best known for her exceptional customer service...
John Date
Jun 5, 2024
John Howard Date passed away at home in Onalaska surrounded by his loving family on June 5, 2024, after a battle with cancer. John was born March 22, 1949, in Centralia, WA. He attended Centralia High School graduating in 1967. He worked in the family business Date Lumber Mill until the business was sold in 1975. At that time, he...
Denise Anderson
May 12, 2024
Denise Aileen Anderson, surrounded by family, unexpectedly went home to her Lord on May 12, 2024 in Seattle, WA. We would like to thank Providence Centralia Hospital, Life Flight and Harborview Medical Center for all their kindness and support during our most difficult day. Denise was born March 14, 1960 in Seattle, WA to David Reynoldson and Aileen Newman. On...
Annette Cuccia
May 12, 2024
Annette Marie (Fechtner) Cuccia was born on February 17, 1972, in Seattle, Washington, to Walter and Mary (Monahan) Fechtner. She passed away after a nearly 5-year battle with Breast Cancer, in Renton, on May 12, 2024. Annette was raised in Chehalis, WA, and attended St. Joseph Catholic School, and graduated from W.F. West High School, finishing in the top 10,...
Katherine Magnuson
May 4, 2024
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Gail Magnuson; wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 82, at Sharon Care Nursing Home in Centralia, WA. We wish to thank the team at Sharon Care, with Memory Care having a special spot. Gail was born June 3, 1941, in Raleigh, North Dakota, to Frances and Carla LeDuc....
William Wood
May 3, 2024
William Richard Wood It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving father William (Wild Bill) Wood at the age of 81, on May 3, 2024, after a brief yet hard battle with cancer. Bill was born in Aberdeen to Francis and Fritzi Wood in August of 1942. He was raised in Rochester and attended school in...
Jean Rector
Apr 28, 2024
Jeanne Rector, 81, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024. The youngest of nine children, she was born on July 11, 1942, in Minnesota to Mabel and Alvin Nelson. Jeanne graduated from Crookston High School and went on to earn a business degree in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She moved to Seattle in 1962 and worked in the accounting departments...
Richard Rush
Apr 26, 2024
Richard James Rush, born on January 13, 1949, embarked on his eternal journey on April 26, 2024. His life exemplified love, strength, and unwavering dedication to both his family and community. Richard received the sacrament of baptism on January 30, 1949, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Lockport, New York. His parents, Kathryn Sutton and Gordon James Rush, along...
Kathy Loftus
Apr 24, 2024
With a twinkle in her eye and a smile at the ready, Kathy Lynn Loftus, affectionately known as "mom" by all, embarked on her next great adventure on April 24, 2024. Born on December 27, 1965, Kathy was a charismatic presence who filled every room she entered with laughter and joy. Her compassionate nature and infectious smile made her instant...
Pamela Clifford
Apr 24, 2024
In Loving Memory of Pamela Jeanne (Courtney) Clifford Pamela Jeanne Clifford was born in Portland Oregon on December 28, 1951 to William and Helen Ada Soderstrom Clifford. She was an only child. All her life, Pam resented her birthday's proximity to Christmas! Pam attended Portland schools and participated in baton. She loved her mother Helen fiercely and, until her mother's...
Bobby Hicks
Apr 21, 2024
It's with great sadness the family of Bob Hicks announces his passing after a brief illness with cancer. 'Boobsie' as he was known by friends and family passed away on April 21st, 2024. He was 86 years young. Bob began his career as a Washington State Trooper in Everett and later Port Angeles, Wash. He later worked for The United...
Johnnie Workman
Mar 31, 2024
John Workman, 79, passed away Easter Sunday peacefully at his home in Mossyrock, Washington, surrounded by his wife Penny; daughter, Cassie; and grandson Colby Johnson. John was born in Morton, Washington on October 8, 1944. John was the son of Hiram and Violet (Musie) Workman. John graduated from Mossyrock High School. John joined the Navy after graduation. He served on...
Sarah Thompson
Mar 29, 2024
Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Sarah Belle Thompson passed away on March 29, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born in Fairfax, South Carolina on October 25, 1936, to Ira & Sara Belle Mixon. She lived in South Carolina throughout her young adult life and attended Lander College earning her BA Degree in Business. Sarah moved...
Camille Haskins
Mar 24, 2024
Camille Marie (Lind) Haskins was born March 10, 1962, to Mary and Donald Lind in MCleary Washington. Camille and her family settled in Rochester, Washington, where she attended school second through the 12th grade. During her high school career, she was an avid basketball player and was awarded a scholarship to play at Centralia College. Camille met the love of...


