Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Derek Andrew Mccorkle
May 25, 2023
Derek Andrew McCorkle, 39, of Longview passed away May 25, 2023, at home.
He was born Jan. 19, 1984, in Seaside, Ore., to Shawn and Connie (Brady) McCorkle.
After earning his high school diploma, Derek enlisted in the Army, serving as a 101st Airborne 27th Infantryman during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Iraq Combat Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Global War...
Betty Franz
May 25, 2023
Betty was the firstborn of George and Sydney Pietila, graduated from Kelso High School in 1946 and immediately went to work for the Longview Daily News as her lifelong career.
She and her husband Bill enjoyed years traveling on their motorcycles and a successful hobby of raising Registered Polled Herefords. Betty was a proud member and benefactor of the National Cattlemen's...
Martha Ann Brockway
May 24, 2023
Martha Ann Brockway was born April 13, 1945 in Seattle, Washington. She passed away May 24, 2023 in Kelso, Washington.
Linda Mathes
May 23, 2023
Linda Mathes was born on May 9, 1942 in Shelton, Washington and passed away on May 23, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Timothy Andrew Trinkle
May 23, 2023
Timothy Andrew Trinkle, 80, of Longview passed away May 23, 2023, at St. John Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 10, 1942, in Plymouth, Ind., to Dale and Edyth (Pophan) Trinkle, and graduated from Gardena High School in Gardena, California. He earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and Masters from Portland State University.
Tim married Katherine Louise Koch in April of 1966...
Lenora Ackers
May 21, 2023
Lenora Ackers was born on December 11, 1933 in Roundup, Montana and passed away on May 21, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Aimo Kasma
May 20, 2023
Aimo Kasma was born on February 7, 1949 in Taivalkoski, Finland and passed away on May 20, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Paige Myers
May 20, 2023
Paige Myers was born on May 10, 1940 in Stockton, California and passed away on May 20, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Candice Joy Beam
May 19, 2023
Candice Joy Beam went to heaven on May 19, 2023 and was 74 years old. Born in Longview, Wash., Nov. 30, 1948, to Ralph and Joyce Carr, Candi was the only girl of their four children. She graduated from Clatskanie High School in 1966 and attended Northwest University in Kirkland, Wash.
Candi spent 20 years keeping the books for Parr Lumber...
Mark Anthony Beam
May 19, 2023
Mark Anthony Beam went to heaven May 19, 2023 and was 75 years old.
Born in Portland, Ore., May 16, 1948, to Golden Ray (Jack) and Jo Ann Beam, Mark was the eldest of four children. After graduating from Beaverton High School in 1966, he joined the Air Force and served during the Vietnam War, later joining the National Guard reserves.
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Jerry Lee Sparks
May 17, 2023
Jerry passed away at Providence Centralia Hospital after a lifetime of service to his community and country.
Jerry was born on September 11, 1946 to James Robert Sparks and Patricia Arlette Osborn. After graduating from Kelso High School, he joined the Marine Corps as a combat engineer. He was deployed to the Vietnam War receiving the Purple Heart in combat....
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