Obituaries
Lewis Charles Chapman
Feb 16, 2024
Lewis (Lew) Charles Chapman went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born March 1, 1956, in Ilwaco, WA to Charles “Chick” Chapman and Miriam (Hohn) Chapman.
Lew was a beloved son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend. He attended South Bend Elementary and High School, and the First Methodist Church of South Bend.
He enlisted in the...
Joyce Craig
Jan 5, 2024
Joyce Edris Craig, 82, a lifetime resident of the Willapa Valley, died Friday, January 5th, 2024 at the Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend, WA.
Joyce was born on August 6 th , 1941 at the South Bend General Hospital to Edward and Emma(Steudler) Camenzind. She graduated from Willapa Valley School in 1959. On September 24th,1960 she married Richard “Dick”...
Sharon Wildhaber
Dec 26, 2023
Sharon Ann Wildhaber passed away on December 26 th , 2023 following declining health.
She was born March 28th , 1941 to Charles and Edith Laughary in Willapa, Washington,where she grew up. Sharon attended the Sylvandale Grade School and graduated fromWillapa Valley High School in 1959. She married her high school sweetheart CarlWildhaber the following Labor Day weekend. 13 months...
William Broadbent
Dec 25, 2023
William Keith Broadbent
William was born April 23, 1960 in Salem Oregon to Jerry and Charlyne Broadbent. He passed on December 25, 2023, at his residence in Rochester Wash. with his wife Becky and his sister Angie by his side and his two dogs at the age of 63.
He graduated and grew up in Nevada. Will made...
Marilyn Chase
Dec 23, 2023
Marilyn Cecilia Chase passed away December 23, 2023 at Willapa Harbor Care Center in Raymond, WA at the age of 100 years and six months.
Marilyn Way Scott was born June 9, 1923 in Savannah, Georgia to Rufus Lester Scott and Ruby Way Scott. By the age of 10, her family moved to Waycross, Georgia where they resided for about three...
Lester Allen Bannish "Lec" or "Macaroni"
Dec 22, 2023
Lester Allen Bannish who is better known as “Lec” or “Macaroni,” 89, a longtime resident of the Mill Creek area of Raymond, passed away at his home in the presence of family on Friday December 22, 2023. Lec was born September 24, 1934, in Raymond, Washington to Stanley and Elva (Pennington) Bannish.
Lec attended Willapa Valley High School where he...
Patrick Atkinson
Dec 15, 2023
Patrick Donnelly Atkinson
of Ethel, WA passed away December 15,2023 at the age of 74.
He was Born in Raymond ,WA on June 20, 1949, the son of Charles and Irene Atkinson. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Michael.
After attending school in Menlo, WA he graduated from Grays Harbor College and Evergreen State...
Dorothy Kain
Dec 13, 2023
Long time Willapa Valley resident, Dorothy M. Kain passed away the evening of December 13, 2023 in Shelton WA.
Dorothy was born on February 25, 1927 in Humptulips, WA. She was the daughter of Norris Earl and Olive Mae Turner. She was known as “Dot” as a child. She attended schools in Humptulips, Lake Quinault and graduated from high school in...
Raymond Hicks
Nov 27, 2023
Raymond Edward Hicks
The legendary 93-year-old Raymond Edward Hicks passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023, at his sister's home in Naselle, WA. He was born on May 9, 1930, in Haddam, Kansas to Orra and Mary (King) Hicks. He was baptized in the Catholic Church.
Raymond's academic journey led him through South Bend Schools, culminating in his graduation from...
Judy Lempke
Nov 17, 2023
Judy Lempke passed away peacefully at home on November 17th, at the age of 81.
She was born on February 15, 1942 to Louie and Dessie Fuller and was the eldest of 9 children. She attended Raymond High School and graduated in 1960. In her young life, she married Archer Johnson; together they had 4 children. After divorcing, she met...
Alfred "Bud" Meek
Nov 16, 2023
On November 16, 2023, Alfred Edwin “Bud” Meek fired up his outboard motor for the final time and set a course for the other side to join the love of his life, Marie. Born on October 18, 1927 to Alfred T. Meek and Florence (Chapman) Meek, Bud was 96 years of age.
Bud spent his childhood years with his father,...
Elsie "Midge" Nelson
Nov 12, 2023
Elsie “Midge” Nelson, 84, a longtime Raymond resident died Sunday, November 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her children. She was born February 25, 1939 in Hoquiam, Washington to Elsie & Christian Peterson.
Midge was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Willapa United Methodist Church,...
Samantha Denney & Adonis Miller
Nov 10, 2023
Samantha Irene Denney, 31, and Adonis Jackson Miller, 2, of Longview were called home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 10, 2023. Samantha (Sambo) was young, passionate, and free-spirited. She lived life to the fullest and dedicated her joyful life to being a mom. Scarlett, Malaya, and Adonis fulfilled her dream of having a family and being...
Darrel Stoller
Oct 6, 2023
Darrel Dean Stoller, 84, a longtime Raymond resident died Friday, October 6, 2023 at home. He was born March 2, 1939 in White Salmon, Washington to Meredith and Gilbert Stoller.
He was a 1957 graduate of Trout Lake High School, where he met Joyce Guler. They married December 26th, 1959, the day after Christmas at the Trout Lake Presbyterian Church.
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Hardy Kochrian
Oct 4, 2023
Hardy Otto Kochrian was born in South Bend, Pacific, Washington on February 5, 1923 to Friedrich Ernst Otto Kochrian (1894-1975) and Louise Barbara Bechteler (1900-1995), both born in Gollnitz, Brandenburg, Germany.
Hardy passed away on October 4, 2023 at the age of 100.8 years old in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor, Washington. His burial took place on 13 October 2023 at Fern Hill...
Keith Bugh
Aug 28, 2023
Keith R. Bugh, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones.
Keith was born December 11, 1930 in Burtrum, Minnesota to Vernon and Ruth (Loven) Bugh. Keith graduated from Willapa Valley High School in 1949.
He volunteered for his service to our country and joined the Navy in January 1951. He...
Patricia Wood
Aug 26, 2023
Patricia Laura (Petersen) Wood, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away on August 26, 2023 in Olympia, Washington.
Pat, as she was known by family and friends, was born on December 22, 1932, in Bowbells, North Dakota to Roy and Dean Petersen. She graduated from Raymond High School in 1950. She married Roy Robert Butz, they divorced...
Jack Bridgewater
Aug 20, 2023
Jasper “Jack” Edwin Bridgewater passed away August 20, 2023, at his home in Raymond, Washington. He was 98 years of age at the time of passing.
Jack was born July 11, 1925, in Townsend, Montana to George and Ruby (Reames) Bridgewater. He attended Townsend schools with his three-legged dog as a companion. Jack was quite a storyteller and had many...
Nancy Robinson
Aug 14, 2023
Nancy Robinson of South Bend, WA. passed away on August 14, 2023 at the age of 79.
Nicholas McCoy
Jul 30, 2023
On July 30, 2023, Nicholas Alexander McCoy died unexpectedly in Spokane, WA. He was 33 years old.
Nick was born on October 5, 1989 in Zweibrucken, Germany to Robert Andrew McCoy and Sabine Ilse McCoy.
Nick is preceded in death by his mother, Sabine, Grandfather Paul McCoy, Grandmother Phyllis McCoy, and a few Great Uncles and Great Aunts.
Nick is...
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