Obituaries
Jeanette Lorain Francis
Sep 8, 2023
Loving mother and grandmother Jeanette Lorain Francis, 62, of Longview, passed away Sept. 8, 2023, at home.
She was born Nov. 3, 1960, to Stanley Wayne and Geneva Ann (Moon) Mitchell. They preceded her in death.
Jeanette married David L. Epperson in Yakima, Wash., Aug. 16, 1979. They had three sons and later divorced. She married Keith Francis in Ohio,...
Thomas Michael Lloyd
Sep 4, 2023
Beloved father, brother, son, uncle, poppa, and friend, Thomas “Tom” Lloyd, passed away peacefully Sept. 4, 2023, in Longview, Wash.
Tom was born in St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 23, 1941, to Alice and Robert Lloyd. In 1951 the Lloyd family moved to Longview where Tom attended St. Rose grade school and graduated from R. A. Long High School in 1959....
Norma Jean Nutting
Sep 1, 2023
Norma Jean Nutting, 95, of Longview passed away Sept. 1, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born March 13, 1928, in Longview, to Leonard and Elsie (Fowler) Lock. She married Ralph S. Nutting in Rupert, Idaho, on Sept. 23, 1946. She worked with Head Start in Caldwell, Idaho, before returning to the local area in 1975.
Norma...
Danelle Colleen Craig
Aug 31, 2023
On August 31st Danelle Colleen McDonald Craig reunited with her husband; she was 84. The widow of 3 months was mourning the passing of Charles E. Craig, her spouse of 64 years.
Dannie was born November 5th, 1938 to Dan and Delsa McDonald in Cowlitz General hospital. Her only sibling, sister Esther was 18 at the time of her birth. In...
Mikeal Perry Dalton
Aug 26, 2023
Dedicated and loving family man Mikeal Perry Dalton, 74, of Kelso passed away Aug. 26, 2023, at home.
He was born Aug. 23, 1949, in Cedar City, Utah, and earned a bachelor of arts in business management from the University of Phoenix, and his masters from Almeda University.
Mikeal served six years in the Army as a member of the...
David Allan Gregory
Aug 21, 2023
Lifelong local resident David Allen Gregory, 71, was born Sept. 21, 1951, in Longview, and passed away peacefully at his Longview home Aug. 21, 2023, in his wife’s arms.
In his youth Dave played Little League catcher and basketball. After graduating from Kelso High School in 1970, he served in the Air Force from 1971 to 1976. He worked for...
Rodney Earl Monk
Aug 21, 2023
A lifelong passion as a fisherman.
Longtime local resident Rodney Monk, born on February 8th, 1955, bid farewell to this colorful world on August 21st, 2023. He resided in the town of Kelso, Washington, where he brightened the lives of all those around him.
As the son of Audie Earl Monk and Evelyn Mildred (West) Monk, Rodney carried their legacy...
Evert LeRoy Atkinson
Aug 19, 2023
Evert LeRoy Atkinson went to be with his Lord on August 19, 2023 after many years of battling Parkinson’s Disease. He was 79.
Evert was born March 13, 1944, in Fort Lewis, Wash., to Evert Sr. and Otila (Castillo) Atkinson. As a result of difficulties giving birth, Evert’s mother suffered significant brain damage and was confined to care facilities for...
Joseph Allen Clarke
Aug 16, 2023
Joseph Allen Clarke, 39, of Longview passed away unexpectedly Aug. 16, 2023, at home.
He was born Oct. 1, 1983, in Modesto, Calif., to Robert Dale and Jennifer (George) Clarke. The family moved to the local area in 1989. His parents divorced and Joseph was raised by his mother and stepfather, Mark Beebe in Longview. He attended Mark Morris High School...
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...
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