Obituaries
Jerry Joe Rohr
May 3, 2026
Jerry Rohr, 79, passed away on May 3, 2026. Born on October 14, 1946, Jerry spent his life grounded in faith, family, hard work, and service to others.
Jerry graduated from Willapa Valley High School in 1964. At the age of 19, he made a lifelong commitment to Christ, becoming a born-again Christian—faith that would guide him throughout his life.
In 1967,...
Arlie Wayne Hurley
Apr 29, 2026
Arlie Wayne Hurley of Raymond, WA passed away peacefully at home on April 29th, 2026 at 71 years old.
Dad loved his daughters and four grandkids. He loved watching the wildlife in the yard. He enjoyed classic cowboy shows and locomotive trains. He also enjoyed talking with anyone he met.
Arlie is survived by numerous family members and life-long friends.
In lieu of...
George Hernandez
Apr 26, 2026
On Sunday, April 26th George Hernandez passed away at the age of 79 in his sleep at his home in Raymond, WA.
He was born in Havana, Cuba, immigrated to the United States, where he became an electrician and worked for Boeing for thirty-one years. In his spare time he enjoyed riding motorcycles, salmon fishing, kayaking and tinkering in his shop....
Jean Y Wilhelm
Apr 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jean Wilhelm
May 14, 1950 – April 22, 2026
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories." Jean Wilhelm—a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and neighbor—passed away on April 22, 2026, due to heart failure complications. She was 75 years old. Born in North Bend, Oregon, on May 14, 1950, to Lula and...
James Ronald Anderson
Apr 13, 2026
James Ronald Anderson, 81, of Raymond, Washington, passed away peacefully. He was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Arnold and Gertrude Anderson, who preceded him in death, along with his sister, Margaret.
James proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his service, he built a life defined by hard work and independence. He owned and operated his own saw...
Carl Ariss
Apr 10, 2026
Carl Alan Ariss passed away on April 10th, 2026, in South Bend, Washington, where he
was born, raised, and raised his own family.
Carl was born on October 26 th , 1963, at Willapa Harbor Hospital to Armour William (Bill)
Ariss and Pearl Ariss. He graduated from South Bend High School in 1982 and briefly
attended Grays Harbor College. In 1983, he joined the...
Melvin Williams
Apr 10, 2026
Melvin Dale Williams, affectionately known to many as "Bluerock," passed peacefully away on April 10, 2026, in South Bend, Washington. Born on September 12, 1947, in Des Arc, Arkansas, Melvin's journey through life was marked by strength, resilience, and a deep love for his family and the simple joys of nature.
Raised in South Bend, Washington, Melvin attended South Bend High...
Norman Russell Betrozoff
Mar 27, 2026
Norman Russell Betrozoff, affectionately known as “ZUBBA,” passed away on March
27, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. He was 81.
Norman was born on October 10, 1944, in Raymond, Washington. The youngest of
eleven children of Alex and Katie (Domin) Betrozoff, he was raised in the family home
on Park Avenue.
He attended Raymond High School, where he excelled in athletics,...
Joel James Green
Mar 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joel "Joe" James GreenJoel “Joe” James Green passed away March 18th, 2026, age 64. He was bornFebruary 7th, 1962, in Omaha Nebraska to James “Jimmy” and Helen(Butcher) Green, now Cureton.A son, brother, cousin, uncle, husband, and father, Joe was a gentle andloving soul whose kindness touched everyone who knew him. He grew up inOmaha and later...
Sunhui H Wasberg
Mar 1, 2026
Sunhui Hyeok Kim Wasberg, “Sunny”, born in Seoul, South Korea on January 9, 1947, passed on March 1, 2026.
Sunhui moved to South Bend, WA in the early 1970s. She married her husband, Dennis Wasberg, in 1971, and they were happily married for 55 years. They lived in Eugene, Oregon and then moved home to South Bend.
Sunhui was a loving and...
Robert David Allan
Feb 28, 2026
Robert David Allan passed away peacefully at Maple Street Manor in Pe Ell,
Washington, on February 28th, 2026, aged 88. He was born February 7th, 1938, in
Raymond, WA, to Rhoda (Lomsdalen) Johnson and Alexander Allan of Alberta,
Canada. Bob attended Raymond High School and then enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps for three years out of Camp Pendleton. He moved back to...
Kelly LeRoy Sanders
Feb 26, 2026
In loving memory of Kelly L. Sanders
Kelly L Sanders, a devoted husband, a proud father, an amazing Grandpa and brother, passed away February 26th, 2026. He was 71 years old. Kelly was born November 9, 1954 in Medford, Oregon. Kelly and his wife Barb had just celebrated 45 years of marriage on January 4, 2026.
Kelly had the joy of 3...
Winona Anne Adolphsen
Feb 26, 2026
Winona Anne Adolphsen, 75, of Centralia, Washington, passed away on February 26, 2026. Born on June 30, 1950, Winona was adopted from Vancouver B.C., Canada as an infant by her loving parents, Lucille and James Cruickshank, who raised her with strong values that shaped the determined and hardworking woman she became. She grew up alongside her brother, Lorwell Cruickshank.After graduating...
Timothy J Ariss
Feb 18, 2026
Timothy James Ariss was born 02/19/1992 in Olympia, Washington.
Tim was raised in South Bend, Washington. He attended South Bend school and graduated in 2011.
His hobbies included playing with trains, writing stories, making comics, traveling, long car rides, going to the casino and in his younger years he loved riding his ATV at the Oregon sand dunes and in the mountains...
Patricia J Noyes
2026
In Loving Memory
Patricia Jean Noyes, a Raymond resident, passed away quietly on February 13th, 2026. She was Born in Albany, OR to Walter and Esther (Horne) Foren.
Pat was a graduate of Astoria High School in Oregon. She married Milton Joesph Noyes in Raymond at the Methodist Church. Milton preceded her in death in 2007. Pat worked at various seafood companies,...
Arvon Max Hadlock
Jan 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arvon Max Hadlock, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this world on January 21, 2026, in South Bend, Washington. Born on February 19, 1934, in Raymond, Washington, Arvon lived a life that touched many and will forever be remembered for his warmth, creativity, and unwavering spirit.
Arvon...
Jeanne Jones
2026
Jeanne Margaret (Henderson) Jones passed away on January 19, 2026 after a quiet and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was at home where she wanted to be surrounded by family and many of her dearest friends.
Jeanne was born on December 7, 1945 in Aberdeen, Washington to John and Betty Henderson. She graduated from Raymond High School in 1964 where...
Virginia E Betrozoff
2026
Virginia E Betrozoff, age 83, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Trinity Care Home in Tumwater,
Washington. She was born on January 21, 1942 at the Riverview Clinic and was a lifelong resident of
Raymond, Washington. Virginia graduated from Raymond High School in 1961 and attended DeWitt’s
Beauty College. She worked at The Willapa Harbor Hospital for 13 years. Her parents were...
Charlotte L Falkner
Dec 8, 2025
Charlotte L. Falkner, age 73, of Raymond, Washington, passed away peacefully on December
8th, surrounded by her loving family, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, Washington.
Charlotte was born on February 16, 1952, in Richlands, Virginia, to Cecil and Virginia Trent. She
married the love of her life, James M. Falkner, on December 11, 1970, in Raymond,
Washington. Their marriage was one marked by...
Dennis Porter
Dec 4, 2025
Dennis “Denny” Leroy Porter passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by
the family he loved. Born on April 18, 1946, Denny was the first son of Delford and Doris
Porter, who preceded him in death. He grew up in the Willapa Valley, graduating from
Willapa Valley High School before enlisting in the United States Air Force. Denny was a
proud...
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