Obituaries

Kenneth Pietila

Kenneth Pietila

Jun 25, 2023

Kenneth Pietila was born on December 15, 1935 in Vancouver, Washington and passed away on June 25, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Marshall Wesley Canaan

Marshall Wesley Canaan

Jun 23, 2023

Marshall Wesley Canaan (Wes), a native to the Longview area, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023 with the guidance of PeaceHealth Hospice.

Wes, as he was known to others, was born in Klamath Falls Oregon on July 20, 1947 to Lydia Mary (Stermer) Wilcox and Robert M. Canaan. He is preceded in death by his mother Lydia Mary Stermer, his...

Daivd Hyde

Daivd Hyde

Jun 23, 2023

David Hyde was born on October 21, 1947 in Longview, Washington and passed away on June 23, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Gay Ann Henderson

Gay Ann Henderson

Jun 18, 2023

Gay Ann Henderson was born on May 1, 1956 in Renton, Washington and passed away on June 18, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Delbert Huennekens

Delbert Huennekens

Jun 17, 2023

Delbert William Huennekens, who was born on July 5 th , 1939 passed away peacefully in his home on

June 17 th , 2023. He was 83.

With a commanding stature of 6’ 8 ½ “ he was as kindly as he was tall, a gentle giant. At 15 years of age

he quit school to work full time in his dad’s contracting...

Daniel D. Comer

Daniel D. Comer

Jun 16, 2023

Daniel Comer, 79, of Kelso, passed away June 16, 2023.

He was born March 28, 1944, in Elkhart, Ind., to Richard and Norma (McCraner) Comer, and attended Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix, Ariz.

Dan was a construction electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family and...

Donna Davis-Blevins

Donna Davis-Blevins

Jun 15, 2023

Donna Jane (Cowan) Davis-Blevins fought cancer for many years. She was survived by 3 sons and a daughter, several grandchildren. She was loved by all. During her life she enjoyed being a nurse and all things The Twilight Saga, especially owning and driving Edward's actual Volvo C30. She will be missed but, no longer in pain. 

Nora D. Shadle

Nora D. Shadle

Jun 14, 2023

Nora D. P. Shadle was born Dec. 21, 1949, in the Philippines, and went home to be with the Lord June 14, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Semenoma Dona Dela Pena; three brothers, three sisters, and her first husband, Noble McCleskey.

Nora is survived by her husband of 30 years, Terry Shadle; three sisters, Rosita “Rose”,...

Dorothy Hansen

Dorothy Hansen

Jun 12, 2023

Dorothy Hansen was born on February 14, 1941 and passed away on June 12, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Christpher Harbeson

Christpher Harbeson

Jun 12, 2023

Christopher "Gene" Harbeson was born on June 26, 1940 in Charleston, South Carolina and passed away on June 12, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Joan Spencer

Joan Spencer

Jun 10, 2023

Joan Spencer was born on March 24, 1931 in Leeds, England and passed away on June 10, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Larry Ross Gowdy

Larry Ross Gowdy

Jun 10, 2023

We are sad to announce that Larry Ross Gowdy 84, passed peacefully at his home in Longview surrounded by his family on June 10, 2023.

Larry was born September 23, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska to Ross and Glenna Gowdy. He lived in Hallam, Nebraska, a small railroad town, where he was the only student in the first grade. Singing was one...

Darrell Dee Clark

Darrell Dee Clark

Jun 5, 2023

Lifelong local resident Darrell D. Clark, 97, of Castle Rock passed away June 5, 2023.

He was born Oct.22, 1925, in Rose Valley, to Amos “Walter” and Anna Irene (Seig) Clark. Darrell graduated from Toutle Lake High School in 1944. He served in the Army during World War II, stationed in the Philippines and earning the rank of sergeant.

On Aug. 26,...

Virginia Nell Crouse

Virginia Nell Crouse

Jun 4, 2023

Virginia Nell Crouse, 87, of Longview, Washington, passed away at home on the morning of Sunday, June 4, 2023, with family by her side.

She was born October 25, 1935, to George A. and Lydia L. (Noggle) Williams in Windom, Kansas. She attended the local schools there and graduated from Windom High School at the age of 17. She married Robert...

Cheyenne Defrates

Cheyenne Defrates

Jun 3, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce Cheyenne DeFrates, 42, of Cathlamet, Wash., passed away unexpectedly at home June 3, 2023.

Cheyenne was born Aug. 23, 1980, in Longview. He graduated from Kelso High School in 1998, where he was a member of the baseball team. Cheyenne attended Lower Columbia College for a year and Washington State University’s Portland Campus for...

Zona Rueppel

Zona Rueppel

May 30, 2023

Zona Rueppel was born on June 22, 1929 in Polson, Montana and passed away on May 30, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

B Marie Schuknecht-Smith

B Marie Schuknecht-Smith

May 28, 2023

B Marie Schuknecht-Smith was born on January 27, 1962 in Yakima, Washington and passed away on May 28, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Edward Bylsma

Edward Bylsma

May 27, 2023

Edward Bylsma was born on October 9, 1961 in Bellflower, California and passed away on May 27, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. 

Betty Mae Houten

Betty Mae Houten

May 27, 2023

Betty Mae Houten, 85, of Longview passed away peacefully in her sleep and entered the arms of her Lord May 27, 2023.

She was born Jan. 10, 1938, in Chariton, Iowa, to Benny O. and Anna F. (Williams) Terrell. The family moved to Longview in 1948, and Betty graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1957. On Oct. 19, 1957, she...

Randall Keith Greig

Randall Keith Greig

May 25, 2023

Randy Greig, 74, of Longview passed away May 25, 2023, at his daughters home surrounded by family.

Randy was born in Longview May 10, 1949, and was the oldest of 4 children to Stanly E. and Lois M. Greig. He graduated from R.A. Long in 1967 where he was involved in Cross country, theater and Choir and Blue Notes where he...

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