Obituaries
Roderick Elton Minear
Jul 22, 2025
Roderick Elton Minear, a beloved member of his community, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Longview, Washington, where he was also born on July 15, 1934. He lived a life marked by faith, service, and generosity, leaving an indelible impact on all who knew him.
Roderick's unwavering commitment to his faith was exemplified through his active participation at the First...
Wilbert (Willy) Jack Huhta
Jul 12, 2025
Wilbert ("Willy") Jack Huhta, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on November 24, 1933, in Longview, Washington, to Victor and Martha Huhta, Wilbert lived a full and blessed life of service during which being a child of God was the most precious matter...
LaVern (Vern) Eaton
Jul 9, 2025
LaVern “Vern” Lewis Eaton, of Longview, passed away at the age of 90 on Wednesday July 9, 2025 at Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro, OR.
He was born on July 5, 1935 in Minot, North Dakota to Clinton (Bud) and Bessie Eaton. He moved with his family in 1945 to Kalama, Washington. He graduated from Kalama High School where...
Toni Meacham
Jul 7, 2025
Toni Meacham was born August 21, 1951 as the oldest child to Robert and Iris Peterson in Longview, Washington.
The Peterson family spent living in St. Thomas, North Dakota before moving to Skamokawa, Washington in 1965. Toni graduated in Cathlamet, Washington. She married Pete Swift in 1971 and later divorced, but not before having two wonderful sons, David and Brian. Toni...
William Earl Pryor
Jun 30, 2025
William Earl Pryor, affectionately known as Billy, was born on May 28, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland. He passed away on June 30, 2025, in Woodland, Washington, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Billy attended school in Baltimore, where he began to cultivate the cheerful and engaging personality that would define his life. A happy-go-lucky guy, he could...
Nadine Yvonne Cooper
Jun 28, 2025
Nadine Yvonne Cooper, 96, died June 28, 2025 in her sleep in Longview, Washington of natural causes.
She was born February 11, 1929 to Emanuel and Bertha Klemmer in Tacoma, Washington and moved to Longview in 1930. She graduated from R.A. Long High School.
Nadine married Robert E. Enbusk in April of 1947. Together, they had four children: Terry Lyn Enbusk, who...
Dr. James Henry Conrod
Jun 17, 2025
James Henry Conrod entered this life on September 14, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to loving parents James A. and Frieda Conrod. James, “Jim” had a passion from early childhood to be a medical missionary, but after graduating from high school he felt God calling him to be a pastor instead.
While in seminary, he met his first love, Barbara Chesnut, and...
Honore' Louise Hacanson
Jun 14, 2025
Honoré Louise Hacanson was born Honoré Tilner to parents Nettie (Fitzgerald) Tilner and Harold Otto Tilner in Seattle, Washington on December 13, 1927. She was named for her mother’s favorite author who wrote for Good Housekeeping Magazine, Honoré Wilsey Morrow.
Honoré lived in Seattle with her parents and younger brother until 1942 when the family moved to Puyallup, Washington. Honoré was...
Rolland "Rolly" Lee Chrest
Jun 8, 2025
Rolland “Rolly” Lee Chrest, 84, of Longview, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at his home after a long and resilient battle with cancer.
Rolly was born June 29, 1940, in Bowbells, North Dakota, to Vernon and Henrietta (Gleave) Chrest. In 1951, he moved with his family to Longview, WA, where he graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1958.
In...
Richard A. Cole
Jun 8, 2025
Richard “Dick” A. Cole
April 9, 1933 - June 8, 2025
Following a long and courageously-endured battle with Parkinson’s Disease, with his sense of humor still intact, Dick Cole passed away on June 8 at age 92. His last few days were spent reliving many of his fishing adventures and we are grateful that he is, at last, back to casting a...
Marian Lee Smith
Jun 4, 2025
Marian Lee Smith, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 4, 2025, in Lacey, Washington, after bravely battling metastatic breast cancer, and also a long-term battle with chronic degenerating and debilitating osteoarthritis and compression fractures. Born on November 5, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lee filled her years with love, kindness, and a deep commitment to...
Betty Jean Youngblood
May 27, 2025
Betty Jean Youngblood of Longview passed away peacefully on a sunny afternoon on May 27, 2025 at the age of 90.
She left this world at the PeaceHealth Richard Nau Hospice House in Longview with her 4 children at her side.
She is survived by 4 of the 5 children, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She out lived all 3 of...
Stefanie Ganen Hoyt
May 25, 2025
Stefanie Hoyt, 54, passed away peacefully at home May 25. She is survived by her 2 children, Andrew, of Longview, and Emily, of Phoenix, AZ, as well as her extended family and many friends. Stefanie loved being a mother, sister, aunt, friend, and teacher. Whatever she did, she gave it her all. Her calling was as a teacher, mentor and...
Graziano Del Zotto
May 19, 2025
Graziano Del Zotto, widely known as Gary, passed away suddenly, but peacefully on May 19, 2025 in Longview, Washington. He was a distinguished gentleman with a quick wit and a friendly greeting to everyone. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and whose presence will be deeply missed.
Graziano was born on December 22, 1939 in Maniago, Italy and...
Helen "Candy" Margret Lundeby
May 2, 2025
Helen Margret Lundeby, lovingly known as Candy, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Longview, Washington, at the age of 92. Born on August 28, 1932, in Pennsylvania, Candy lived a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.
As a devoted military wife for 30 years, Candy shared a wonderful journey with her husband, Ronald Lundeby. Together, they...
Brad Loren Ramey
2025
Brad Loren Ramey ascended to heaven on May 2, 2025, at the age of 53. A man of towering presence—both literally at 6’6” and in character—Brad lived a full, adventurous, and wholehearted life. From a young age, his mother described him as determined, a trait that served him well in everything he pursued.
That determination, coupled with his athletic talent, led...
Marlene La Verne Murray
Apr 20, 2025
Marlene La Verne Murray (Revel)
Longtime resident, Marlene LaVerne Murray, 86, passed peacefully away on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents Guy Revel Sr, Ione Park (Talley) and Carl Park, husband Bill Murray, siblings Guy Revel, Art Revel, Ronald Park, and Carol Park (Way), and great-granddaughter Natasha Belston.
She...
Lucy Elizabeth Custer
Apr 20, 2025
Lucy Elizabeth Custer (Young) breathed her last earthly breath on April 20, 2025, passing into the waiting, welcoming arms of her personal Savior and Lord Jesus.
She was born on the small family farm on Nicoli Road in Goble, Oregon, on December 8, 1930, joining two older brothers. She ended up being the only girl, as she was followed by two...
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