Obituaries

Colonel Charles Hendrickx

Colonel Charles Hendrickx

Nov 9, 2024

Born June 11, 1939 in Tensed, Idaho and passed away on November 9, 2024 in Orting, Washington at the Soldiers home. He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Hendrickx, and sister, Reta Clark. 

His father was a logger the first six years of his life, and lived in logging communities, Chester California, Pondorsa, Oregon and moving to Raymond in...

Lois Marie Brown

Lois Marie Brown

Oct 26, 2024

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lois Marie Brown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 92 years old.

Born in Clear Lake, Washington to Emery and Catherine Ford, Lois spent her early childhood in Kelso before moving to Raymond where she graduated with the Raymond High School class of 1950, married the love...

David Ronald Taylor

David Ronald Taylor

Oct 9, 2024

David Ronald “Ron” Taylor, a longtime resident of South Bend, Washington passed away October 9, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, Washington, at the age of 88. 

Ron was born in Olympia on February 23, 1936, to Lloyd and Della (Stockton) Taylor and spent his early years there. When he was in second grade, his family relocated to South Bend,...

Nancy Anne Smith

Nancy Anne Smith

Oct 7, 2024

Nancy Anne Smith, has passed away. She was found in her home on Monday, October 7, 2024 at her home in South Bend. She was 76. Nancy was born November 3, 1947, in Seattle, WA, to Fred Rogers And Velma (Finney) O’Donovan.

She married Leonard Smith, August 22, 1981. He now resides at an adult family home in Tumwater, WA. Nancy...

Rosemarie LeClair

Rosemarie LeClair

Oct 6, 2024

Rosemarie (Milne) LeClair passed away peacefully on October 6th at home, surrounded by her family.

Rosemarie was born September 22, 1930 to Harry Milne and Phoebe Marie (Coon) Milne in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated as salutatorian from Arthur Hill High School in 1948. Then she spent a year at Kalamazoo College, before moving to Washington D.C. to work. Later she moved...

Vivian Marie McCully

Vivian Marie McCully

Sep 29, 2024

Marie McCully was born to Paul and Gladys (Merrill) Mittge on August 27 th , 1931 in Birch Tree, Misssouri. The family moved to Washington when Marie was 12. She graduated from Willapa Valley High School in 1948. She went on to get her nursing degree, working at Willapa Harbor Hospital and Harbors Home Health as an RN until her...

Candace Earls

Candace Earls

Aug 19, 2024

Candace “Candy” Earls was born September 29,1956 to Bessie Mae and Glen Earls in Fresno, California. Sadly, she passed away on August 19, 2024. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Being born to a military family, she experienced many homes from one coast of the US to the other. Her early adult life saw her settling in Swain...

Carole Madanifard

Carole Madanifard

Aug 8, 2024

Carole Madanifard sadly passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was a wonderful mother, sister, and aunt who was always there when we needed her, offering her support, wisdom, and love. She leaves behind a legacy of a love of animals, kindness and quiet strength.  She joins in Heaven her father, Dennis McCully, her brother, Michael McCully, and sister-in-law...

Georgene Sanchez

Georgene Sanchez

Jul 15, 2024

Georgene Ann Sanchez, 83, passed away on July 15, 2024, at her home in East Raymond.

Georgene was born on January 11, 1941, in Wilmont, MN to George and Julia (Schweitzer) Sieve, the fifth of six children. The Sieve family was (and still is) a large farming family, and that upbringing helped develop Georgene’s tremendous sense of responsibility and diligence. She...

Richard A Pearson

Richard A Pearson

Jul 9, 2024

Richard (Dick) age 81 of Raymond, WA, enjoyed fishing, crabbing, working on vehicles and helping out friends & family. 

Dick passed away at home in Raymond, along his side was his wife Leila and his dog Dazey May. Dick had 5 children, LeAnn Pearson of Lacey WA, Ted Pearson of Anacortes WA, Joline Turner of Porter WA, Rich Pearson of Lacey...

Cecil Moore

Cecil Moore

Jul 7, 2024

Cecil Glenn Moore, 99, of Bay Center, Washington, passed away July 7th, 2024. Cecil was born June 24, 1925, on Moore's Hill in Bay Center, Washington. His parents were Roy Moore and Emma Rhoades Moore. Cecil was raised in Bay Center on Moore's Hill and was a South Bend High School graduate. Cecil left high school early to join the...

Bruce Cardwell

Bruce Cardwell

Jul 4, 2024

Bruce Cardwell passed away peacefully at his home in Raymond on July 4th, 2024, at 50 years old. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Bud Cardwell, his brothers Jim Buchanan and his wife Debra Buchanan, and Terry Buchanan and his wife Robin Buchanan. Bruce is survived by his...

Roberta Sue Stigall

Roberta Sue Stigall

Jun 27, 2024

Roberta Sue Lundy Stigall went to heaven June 27, 2024. Sue was born January 7, 1957 in Raymond Washington. She married Russell Stigall July 29, 1972. They spent their years camping, hunting and fishing. They loved being out in the woods.

Russell and Sue have 3 children Alan Stigall, Jayson Stigall both of Raymond and Crystal Bower of Port Angeles, 7...

Susan Carey

Susan Carey

Jun 22, 2024

Susan Carol Walden Carey, 73, of Raymond, WA, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024. Born on October 3, 1950, in Raymond to Robert and Martha Walden, Susan lived a life full of love, dedication, and joy.

Susan, fondly known as Sue, graduated from Valley High School in 1969. She worked for Pacific County for several years, where her commitment and...

Carol Dunsmoor

Carol Dunsmoor

Jun 21, 2024

Carol Ann Dunsmoor, 80, of Raymond, died peacefully in her home Friday, June 21, 2024. She was surrounded by loved ones.

Born June 23, 1943, in South Bend, WA to William J. and Anita H. (Christen) Dunsmoor, Carol was raised in Raymond and graduated from RHS in 1961. She also attended Washington State University. After college, she returned to Raymond and...

Ena Bale

Ena Bale

Jun 11, 2024

On June 11th, heaven gained another angel. Ena Valfreda Torsvik Bale passed away after several illnesses. She was born in her family’s home in South Bend, Washington on December 29th, 1929 to Albert Torsvik and Fanny (Nybond) Torsvik. She had an older brother, Alfred Torsvik. Her father Albert died after WWI when she was two years old. She attended school...

Edward Taylor

Edward Taylor

May 31, 2024

A beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and friend to all, Edward, “Special Ed” Joseph Taylor passed away at his home in Raymond Washington on May 31,2024. He was 68. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Garland and Dorothy Taylor of Chesapeake, Virginia. He is survived by his three children, son Christopher Taylor and his mother Selina Taylor Monteiro of Virginia,...

Helen Settlemyre

Helen Settlemyre

May 9, 2024

Helen Louise Settlemyre, 94, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2024, in Tacoma, WA. Helen was born January 21st, 1930, in South Bend, WA, to Earl and Iva Howe. She married Phenis C. Settlemyre on June 28th, 1947, in Raymond and they remained residents of the area for their married life. Helen was well known in the nursing field. She graduated...

Terry Fuller

Terry Fuller

May 5, 2024

Born in Raymond WA to Louie and Dessie (Harris) Fuller May 7, 1951. Passed away May 5, 2024. Terry was a very hard worker at various shake and lumber mills retiring from Trus Joist in Elma. If you knew Tater and he liked you, he would talk your ear off. He also loved going to sporting events. Terry is survived by...

Verna McCoy

Verna McCoy

Apr 24, 2024

Our sweet wife and mother, Verna Jeanne McCoy, 87, left for her home in heaven on April 24th, 2024, in Olympia, WA, four days before her 88th birthday.Mom was born in the Centralia, WA, hospital on April 28th, 1936, to her parents, Harold Paul and Nellie A. Inman Ruth. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1954. She married her...

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