Obituaries

Nov 29, 2023

Ted "Papa" Beckwith, aged 79, passed away on November 29th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Michigan, Ted lived a vibrant life shaped by his warm spirit, quick laugh and dedication to his friends and family. 

 As the son of a U.S. Air Force officer, Ted's early years were marked by travel across the United States and a stint...

Nov 29, 2023

Longtime local resident Sharon Cecelia Hutton, 81, of Longview passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born March 29, 1942, in Rusk County, Wis., to Lawrence and Cecelia (View) Schoonover. The family moved to the local area soon after. Sharon attended Longview schools before receiving certification from Longview Business College.

On March 17,...

Nov 26, 2023

Lifelong local resident Jerry John Rogers, 85, of Longview was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife Latricia when he passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family Nov. 26, 2023.

He was born July 27, 1938 in Longview to Walter and Bertha (Boyers) Rogers.

Jerry served in the Marine Corps, was a proud 32 year member of the...

Nov 23, 2023

Esther, a longtime resident and business owner, passed away at her Longview home with her daughter by her side.

Esther owned Jan’s Ceramics for 40 years. She was called “The Energizer Bunny” by her customers and friends as she was always on the move helping people with their projects.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years,...

Nov 20, 2023

On Nov. 20, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. John Borelli, formerly of San Francisco, died peacefully at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Wash., at the age of 79, after a battle with bladder infections that spread to his blood and to his brain.

John is survived by a sister and sister-in-law, Sandra Macias-Hughes and Lynn Hughes of Kalama, Wash.; a...

Nov 16, 2023

Passionate, independent, authentic, and determined, Linda Ehrig born and raised in San Francisco, CA lived life to the beat of her own drum. Linda’s love and commitment to her family and humanity radiated through her civil rights activism with women empowerment, rally involvement, legislature outreach, constant desire to learn and volunteering and donations to the Humane Society. She had a...

Nov 13, 2023

Veronica Flake, 92, of Kelso passed away Nov. 13, 2023.

She was born Jan. 13, 1931, in North Dakota, to Joseph and Margaret (Leiss) Dillinger. Veronica moved to the local area from Yakima.

Veronica had a nursing career that spanned from 1969 to 2010. She enjoyed reading, hiking, camping, working with stained glass and loved her pets. She was outgoing,...

Nov 13, 2023

 

Donna May Harris (67) of Longview WA. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband, Allan, and family by her side, on Monday November 13th, 2023.

 

Donna was born April 7, 1956 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to James Wilson Bassett and Barbara May Mitchell.  She grew up in Cottage Grove, Oregon and loved being with her younger...

Nov 12, 2023

Dorothy Grace Courser was born June 17th, 1925, to Elmo George and Rosamond Phoebe Courser on a rainy night in Arnegard, N.D. The doctor was sent for, but he came late, so Dorothy was delivered by her grandmother. She was the second child, little sister to Kenny. Later would come Lars, Bill, Phoebe and Phyl.

The three oldest children attended...

Nov 11, 2023

Warren Duane Wend left this world Nov. 11, 2023, the day after his 95th birthday. He left behind people who love him and a legacy of dedication and accomplishment.Duane enlisted in the Marine Corps in WWII and joined the army reserves upon completion of his enlistment.  Duane was an electrician for Weyerhaeuser at Headquarters Shop prior to working for the International...

Nov 5, 2023

Terry Wayne Bumgarner, 65, of Longview, passed away Nov. 5, 2023.

He was born March 28, 1958, in Bakersfield, Calif., to David and Donna (Malloy) Bumgarner. Terry attended Livingstone Junior Academy in Salem, Ore., and graduated from Laurelwood Adventist Academy in 1977 in Gaston, Ore.

On Oct. 7, 1979, Terry married Lucille Thompson in Salem, Ore. They had five children...

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...