Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA
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...
Ronald Denman
Mar 21, 2024
Ronald (Ron) Raul Denman passed away on March 21, 2024. He was born on Oct. 30, 1951, to Leona and Raymond, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1970. He was a staff sergeant in the Air Force. Ron enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, working on his cars, feeding the cows, collecting and shooting...
Dale Colvin
Mar 4, 2024
Dale passed away after a short stay at Curtis Hill Manor in Chehalis at the age of 90. He was born to Alton and Mary Jane Colvin and raised in Centralia, WA. He served in the Army from 1953-1956 where he was stationed in German. In 1957 he married Janet (Fagerness), they were married forty three years before her death....
David Osby
Mar 2, 2024
David Osby (64) of Centralia, WA (Puyallup, WA) got his wings on Saturday, March 02, 2024. David was born on October 3, 1959 in Kentwood, LA. He was the proud son of James and Frances Osby. He was 1 of 16 children. David went to Kentwood High School where he graduated in 1977. Soon after he joined the military where...
Kathleen Kainz
Mar 1, 2024
Kathleen A Kainz Passed away March 1, 2024, at St. Peter's hospital in Olympia Washington. Kathleen was born May 25, 1956 in Taft California to Ervin and Minnie Johnson. She attended various schools throughout the West Coast. Kath was attending Tumwater High School when she met the love of her life, Ron Kainz at a friend's house. Kathleen and Ron...
Arthur Medina
Feb 20, 2024
Art was born and raised in Southern California -Oxnard, Port Hueneme & Ventura area. Joined the Army in early 70's during the Vietnam war, trained at Fort Sill Oklahoma and spent some time in Germany before returning home. Came to live in Oakville, WA in the mid 70's. He spent a short time in the early 80's in Quinault and...
Joy Rose
Feb 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Joy Lynne Rose announces her passing after a courageous 15-year battle with brain cancer, on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the age of 53 years. Joy is survived by her husband of 27 years, David and her children, Amber, Brian, David Jr., and Isabelle. Joy is also survived by her 3...
Lorraine Canfield
Feb 10, 2024
She was born on November 21, 1943 to William and Adaline Martineau in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. She fell in early January breaking her hip and passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 10, 2024 in Seattle, WA. She is preceded in death by her daughter Traci Lynne Canfield in 2004. Lorraine graduated from Tenino High School in...
Alan Ritchey
Feb 9, 2024
On Friday February 9th, 2024, Alan S. Ritchey of Chehalis went home to be with the lord. Alan was a Forester for the State Department of Natural Resources for 33 years and 8 months. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and just being outdoors. Alan is survived by his wife of 53 years Sharon, his two sons Kevin (Shelly) of Onalaska...
Donald Anderson
Feb 9, 2024
Donald R. Anderson, 92, died February 9th in Centralia, WA. He was born May 27, 1931 in Bucoda, WA to William and Gina Anderson as the youngest of six. He attended elementary and secondary schools in both Bucoda and Tenino and went to Centralia High School. After graduating, Don joined the US Air Force and always told great stories of...
Walter Fechtner
Jan 30, 2024
Walter Ronald Fechtner was born on April 30, 1942, in Chehalis, Washington, to Ronald and Helen (Neylon) Fechtner. He passed away in Seattle surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 30, 2024. Walt attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school. He graduated with the great class of 1960 from W.F. West High School. Walt attended Centralia College and received his business...
Riley Webster
Jan 25, 2024
Riley Jay Webster passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Washington. He was 68 years old. Riley was born April 20, 1955, to Fred H. and Tove I. Webster in Centralia, Washington. He attended grade school at Grand Mound and Rochester. Riley graduated from Rochester High School in 1973. He then attended Gray's Harbor...
Sharon Applegarth
Jan 22, 2024
Sharon Rachel (Cagley) Applegarth passed away on January 22nd, 2024 at the age of 81 surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on November 27, 1942 in Vancouver Washington to Joseph Charles Cagley and Victoria Violet Cagley. Sharon and her family moved to Wenatchee Washington where she graduated from high school. Sharon married her High School sweetheart, Larry Applegarth on...


