Obituaries
James Milton Hodges
Aug 14, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we share the death of James Milton Hodges on August 14, 2023, in Longview, Washington. He battled a short-lived but aggressive illness that took him just two months after diagnosis.
Born on November 22, 1962, James was named for his father, grandfather and great grandfather Hodges and for his maternal grandfather, Milton A. Sheppa. He...
Bruce Taylor
Aug 13, 2023
Bruce Taylor was born on May 6, 1956 in Longview, Washington and passed away on August 3, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Angie Nelson
Aug 13, 2023
Angie Nelson, 58, of Longview passed away Aug. 13, 2023, at home.
Our sweet Angie was born Oct. 7, 1964, in Beaufort, S.C., to Ed and Jane Jording. Her brother Lance came along about three and-a-half years later and they spent most of their growing up years in Clarkston, Wash.
Angie loved being in nature, playing outside, time at the beach, participating...
Lyle Wayne Bevins
Aug 12, 2023
Lyle “Wayne” Bevins of Kelso, Wash., passed away Sat., Aug. 12, 2023, peacefully at his home at the age of 87.
Wayne was born to Merle and Mabel Bevins Sept. 2, 1935, in Toledo, Wash.
Preceding Wayne in death were his parents, Merle and Mabel Bevins; a brother, Richard Bevins; his first wife, Patty; his second wife, Helen; two stepchildren, Sandy Tenant...
Margaret L. Johnson
Aug 11, 2023
Lifelong Longview resident Margaret L. Johnson, 79, was born Dec. 30, 1943, and died Aug 11, 2023.
Margaret was a Mark Morris High School graduate when she married George R. Johnson in Longview Aug. 12, 1961, and became a homemaker.
She was a member of the Longview Eagles, and the Bunco B’s group. She enjoyed camping, fishing, crocheting, quilting, playing with her...
Mary Elizabeth Ballentine
Aug 10, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Ballentine, 78 of Longview, Wash., died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at 11:11 p.m. at Kaiser Sunnyside Hospital in Clackamas, Ore., with her husband and three children by her side.
Born Oct. 7, 1944, in Kenosha, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Katherine James. Mary was raised in Kenosha, and moved in 1978 to Woodburn,...
Mariah Beth Morrison
Aug 10, 2023
Mariah Beth Morrison, 28, passed away in her hometown of Longview, Wash., on Aug. 10, 2023. She was born on Sept. 30, 1994, in Longview, to her loving parents, Frank and Barbie Morrison.
At six foot, one inch, Mariah excelled in sports, especially volleyball and basketball. She served as a middle blocker and outside hitter for Three Rivers Christian School,...
Sandra Snider
Aug 9, 2023
Sandra Snider was born on April 2, 1946 in Powell, Wyoming and passed away on August 9, 2023 in La Center, Washington.
Donald Richard Lightfoot
Aug 7, 2023
Don Lightfoot, 82, died unexpectedly at home from heart complications Aug, 7, 2023. He was born Dec. 14, 1940, to Sidney and Grace (Roberds) Lightfoot in Longview. He was the middle child of five children, two brothers and two sisters.
Don grew up in a very strong family. His mother, full of wisdom, was the rock of the family, she taught...
Teresa Lajune Glass
Aug 5, 2023
Teresa LaJune Glass, 68, of Longview went to Heaven Aug. 5, 2023, at home surrounded by the love of family.
She was born March 21, 1955, in Duncan, Okla., to Glen and Marlene (Yates) Cawvey. She graduated from high school in Gresham, Ore., as well as a beauty school.
Teresa worked as a beautician for more than 15 years, contributing to the...
Steven Howard Pond
Aug 5, 2023
Steven H. Pond ll was born March 18, 1969 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died unexpectedly on August 5,
2023 in Longview, Washington. Steve was born to amazing parents, Steve and Diane Pond, and had an
idyllic childhood on a hobby farm in Castle Rock, Washington. As a child, he was a fantastic student and
voracious reader. In high school, he excelled...
Jack David Nelmark
Aug 4, 2023
Jack David Nelmark, 81, of Kelso passed away peacefully in his sleep Aug. 4, 2023, at home.
He was born Dec. 6, 1941, in Chicago, Ill., to Hjalmer and Ann (Erkkila) Nelmark, and the family moved to the local area when he was five. Jack graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1960, where he was a defensive end on the...
Mervin Johnson
Aug 4, 2023
Johnny Johnson was born on March 2, 1927 in Richland Center, Wisconsin and passed away on August 4, 2023 in Battle Ground, Washington.
Marie Register
Aug 4, 2023
Marie Register was born on September 24, 1958 in Anaconda, Montana and passed away on August 4, 2023 in Longview, Washington.
James William Woodworth
Aug 2, 2023
James William Woodworth was born January 23,1945.
Jim passed away August 2, 2023. Jim is survived by his wife Linda Woodworth, daughters; Shelley Stratton of Bandon, OR, and Jill Zentner (Kris) of Woodinville, WA, step daughters; Laurie Braaksma (Mark Tompkins) of Prosser, WA, Lynn Louden (Paul) of Gig Harbor,
WA and three grandchildren. Brother David Woodworth (Daiva) of
Jacksonville, FL and sister Barbara...
Merry Gail Black
Jul 30, 2023
Merry Gail Black was born along with her Twin Millie (Preceded in death) on May 9th, 1943 to Roy and Elbie Watkins in Douglas, AZ. She passed away July 30th, 2023 in Longview, Wa Surrounded by family.
Merry grew up in Phoenix, Oregon and spent her 20’s and 30’s traveling around the states. She moved to the Longview and Woodland area...
Elizabeth Jane Maul
Jul 30, 2023
Elizabeth Jane Maul, 68 of Vancouver, Washington passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 in her home she shared with her husband, Ivan J. Maul. Elizabeth who went by Jani was born September 27, 1954 in Mosier, Oregon.
She moved to Portland, Oregon where she met and married Morris Nicklin. They lived in Portland, Oregon where they had two child children...
Karen Ann Mcgee
Jul 29, 2023
Karen Ann McGee (LeClair) was born December 7, 1944, in Longview, Washington to Delbert Jay and Carolyn May LeClair (Dahl). She was a lifelong local resident graduating from Kelso High School in 1963. Karen met her high school sweetheart, Dale McGee, at Crystal Pool in Kelso and married August 16, 1963. Karen and Dale spent 59 years together raising their...
Robert "Bob" F. Opsahl
Jul 29, 2023
Castle Rock — Robert “Bob” F. Opsahl, 67, died suddenly on July 29th of cardiac arrest.
He was born in Longview on November 12th, 1955, to Theodore and Frances (Maloney) Opsahl.
Bob grew up in a large family on a farm in Castle Rock. He graduated from Castle Rock High School in 1974, and started Robert Opsahl Trucking. He later became an...
Leon True
Jul 29, 2023
Leon True was born on October 1, 1927 in Arlington, Virginia and passed away on July 29, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
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