Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gary "Pitter" Wayne Pittman
Apr 24, 2024
"Pitter" Gary Wayne Pittman of Raymond, WA, was a son, brother, father and grandfather. If you were a friend of Gary's, you knew it! He loved to laugh and have a great time with all. Always one with his quick wit, you had to always be ready for what was coming next!Looking for Gary, go to the woods! He was a...
Gwen Atkinson
Apr 11, 2024
Gwen Lee Atkinson of Olympia, Washington passed away April 11, 2024, at the age of 81.She was born in Raymond, Washington on July 18, 1942, the son of Charles and Irene Atkinson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Michael and Patrick.She graduated as valedictorian from Willapa Valley High in Raymond in 1962, and lived in...
Gary Donald Romane
Apr 6, 2024
Gary Donald Romane passed away in Raymond, WA, in the loving care of his family on April 6th, 2024, at 77 years old. Gary was born in Eureka, California on December 18th, 1946, to Donald and Isabelle (Morrison) Romane, but was raised in Willapa, WA, where he graduated from Willapa Valley High School in 1965. He worked as an autobody...
JoAnn Graves
Apr 4, 2024
Our beautiful mother, JoAnn Graves joined her beloved husband Don in heaven on 4/4/24, at 2:24 a.m.JoAnn was born in Raymond, Washington to Margaret and Clyde Jackson. She was an only child but was surrounded by the love of her cherished mother and grandparents who played an important role in our Mom's legacy of love. Mom attended Oregon State University...
Joyce Stoller
Mar 18, 2024
Joyce Carol Stoller, 81, a longtime Raymond resident, died Monday March 18th at St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia, WA. Joyce was born April 10, 1942 in Trout Lake, WA, to Tony and Eunice (Gellipeau) Guler. She was a graduate of Trout Lake highschool and married her highschool sweetheart, Darrel Stoller, on December 26th, 1959. Together they enjoyed a 63-year marriage. She was a...
Hazel Johnson
Mar 11, 2024
Hazel Johnson passed away at her home in Raymond Wa. at 96 years old surrounded by her caregivers and son and Daughter in law. Hazel was born March 5th, 1928, in Shelburn Oregon. She was the first one in her family to graduate from high school in Aumsville Oregon. After high school she went to work at the TB clinic...
Allen Lee Gordon
Mar 3, 2024
Allen Lee Gordon passed away unexpectedly on March 3rd, 2024, at his residence in South Bend at the age of 77. He was born February 27,1947 in Moline, Illinois to Isabelle and Allen Lee Gordon. When he was 19 years old he enlisted in the army for 24 years. He retired in 1990 where he moved to Washington state with...