Obituaries

Nov 5, 2023

Local artist Margaret Beatrice Phillips, 95, of Longview passed away Nov. 5, 2023.

She was born Dec. 6, 1927, in Sumrall, Miss., to Alton and Irene (Norris) Lee. She graduated from R.A. Long High School with the class of 1945. Margaret attended Lower Columbia College from 1976 to 1977, designing sets and studying advertising, drawing, painting, graphics and blueprint reading....

Nov 5, 2023

Oct 25, 2023

Leo LeRoy Morgan, 88, of Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, USA, passed away Oct. 25, 2023, in Longview, Wash. Leo was born Nov. 2, 1934, in Kelso, Wash., to Oliver Lincoln and Meva Elma (Silvola) Morgan. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and cousin.   Leo was a hardworking and skilled individual who dedicated his life to his family, career, and...

Oct 24, 2023

Jack Lester Kinnison, 70, of Longview passed away Oct. 24, 2023, at home, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born Feb. 22, 1953, in Mobridge, S.D., to John and Dorothy (Wolverton) Kinnison. Jack helped care for the family’s chickens and rabbits in his youth, as well as a large garden. He graduated from Mark Morris High School...

Oct 21, 2023

Victor Valentine St. Onge, a lifelong resident of Longview, died Oct. 21, 2023, at the age of 75.

Private inurnment will take place at Longview Memorial Park.  Vic will be honored at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Longview American Legion Post #155.

Vic was born February 14, 1948 to Theodore and Catherine (Provoost) St. Onge and attended St....

Oct 19, 2023

Devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Carole A. Chancellor passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023 at the age of 81 after a brief battle with cancer.

Carole was born on August 15, 1942 in Portland, Or. to Lester and Nina Gunderson. She was the youngest of their five children and their only daughter....

Oct 15, 2023

Lifelong Longview resident Jonathan Lee Kell, 70, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Oct. 15, 2023.

He was born Feb. 4, 1953, in Longview, to Jesse Lee and Mary Ellen (Robbins) Kell. He graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1972.

Jon transitioned from the Boy Scouts to the Marines, where he served as a corrections specialist and drill instructor....

Oct 12, 2023

Alvera Regina Zwiefelhofer Graham passed away at the age of 99 on Oct. 12, 2023, at the Hood River Care Center in Hood River, Ore. She was the 10th and last child born to Andrew Zwiefelhofer and Josephine Krejci on Dec. 21, 1923, in Boyd, Wisc. When Alvera was 14, she moved to Winlock, Wash., with her parents and older...

Oct 8, 2023

Cary Lee Butler, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, successful businessman, esteemed Navy veteran, skilled pilot, and ardent outdoorsman, left this world on October 8, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and accomplishment.Born on December 2, 1953, Cary Lee lived a life marked by adventure and achievement. As a Navy veteran, he exemplified honor and commitment, serving his country...

Oct 7, 2023

Laura (Hillman) Jenkins of Longview passed away after a week-long battle with cancer. Laura grew up in Longview and graduated from Kelso High School in 1980. She married the love of her life David Jenkins in 1990. Laura worked a few jobs, with her last being 20 years at Grocery Outlet.

Laura loved spending time with her grandsons, bowling, travelling...

Oct 6, 2023

Orville LaVerne Klump, 84, of Longview passed away at home Oct. 6, 2023, due to cancer and injuries from a fall.

He was born Feb. 16, 1939, to Wilber Jacob and Nellie Lenora (Carpenter) Klump, and raised in Portland. Vern attended David Douglas High School in Portland, graduating with the class of 1957. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from...

Oct 6, 2023

     Ray was born in Seattle, Washington to Arthur and Majorie McDermott. He lived and attended schools in the Ballard area. Upon graduation from Ballard High School he attended the University of Washington.  It was during this time he met the love of his life, Phyllis Ann Graham.  They were married on June 25, 1950.  They had 48 years...

Oct 2, 2023

Robert Lynn Hayden Sr., 76, of Longview passed away peacefully in his sleep, in his favorite chair, surrounded by family.

He was born May 20, 1947, in Tillamook, Ore., to Robert E. and Ethel M. (Zubke) Hayden and attended Tillamook schools. He served in the Army from 1966 to 1968, deployed to Berlin, Germany. While on leave at his mother’s...

Sep 30, 2023

Rhonda Kay Hall, 72, of Longview, passed away Sept. 30, 2023 in Glendale, Ariz.

She was born March 2, 1951, in Longview, to Stanley and Lois (Kramp) Greig. After graduating from R.A. Long High School in 1969, Rhonda attended classes at Lower Columbia College to become a lab chemist at Monticello Medical Center in Longview, Providence Medical Center in Newberg,...

Sep 30, 2023

Grace Purcell, 104, of Longview passed away Sept. 30, 2023.

Born in Wessington, S.D., during the previous pandemic, Grace proved to be strong and resilient throughout her life. Raised in rural South Dakota, Grace attended Dakota Wesleyan University and became a teacher in a two-room schoolhouse in the Black Hills region.  During her summer break, she met the love of her life,...

Sep 25, 2023

Joseph L. Moran, 81, of Longview, died Sept. 25, 2023.

He was born Feb. 2, 1942, to Clarence and Mary Jane (De Coteau) Moran, and moved to the local area 60 years ago.

Joseph worked in the logging industry and enjoyed his dogs, fishing, hunting, gardening, canning and smoking the fish he caught. He will be remembered for his sense...

Sep 20, 2023

Dolores Angeline Hartley, 94, of Longview passed away peacefully in her sleep Sept. 20, 2023, at home.

She was born Aug. 25, 1929, in Northome, Minn., to George and Luverne (Leseman) Torpey. Dolly graduated from high school in Pomeroy, Wash., in 1949.

On June 2, 1962, she married Elvin C. Hartley in Lewiston, Idaho, and became a homemaker. She enjoyed...

Sep 17, 2023

Nancy Lorraine Carrillo, 76, of Rochester, Wash., was born Oct. 14, 1946, in Prairie, Ark., to William and Mary (Datsun) Hulsey, and passed away Sept. 17, 2023, in Rochester.

She moved to the local area in 1981 and studied nursing. Nancy retired from private home care in 2015. She also worked as a bartender at the Broken Will Tavern in...

Sep 12, 2023

Dennis Linn Olsen of Longview, Washington, passed away peacefully on ­­September 12, 2023.

He was born on November 10, 1940, in Auburn, Washington to Russell Lyman Olsen and Gladys Viola Sorensen.  As a young person his interests were music, art, and sports. He joined the Air Force after high school. After his service he intended to become a teacher, when...

Sep 8, 2023

Ronald Beryl Boyce, 86, of Longview died Sept. 8, 2023, at the Canterbury gardens.

He was born July 6, 1937, in Berkeley, Calif., to Beryl Leon and Dorothy H. (Hudson) Boyce. Ron earned a bachelor of science from Oklahoma State.

Ron served in the Coast Guard from 1956 to 1962 stationed in Juno, Alaska, about the ice cutter USCGC Northwind....