Obituaries
Lassie Marie Anderson
Dec 6, 2025
Lassie Marie (Kell) Anderson was born on January 4, 1938 to James F. Kell and Clara E. (Miller) Kell, in Scaly Mountain, North Carolina. She moved to Longview, Washington with her family in 1946. She attended R.A. Long High School, and married Joseph B. Anderson in 1954. They had two children, Sheila (Vanderford) and Marvin Anderson.
Lassie was a member of...
Lila Marie Hansen
Nov 24, 2025
Lila Marie Hansen, age 65, of Longview, WA died November 24th, 2025 with her immediate family at her bedside at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland, OR.
Lila was born July 16, 1960 to Jim & Virginia Anderson in Vancouver, WA. Second of four children, Lila grew up in the Longview/Kelso area and graduated Kelso High School in 1979....
Thomas Neil Burpee
Nov 22, 2025
Thomas Neil Burpee passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, closing the final chapter of a well-lived life marked by devotion, hard work, generosity, and an abundance of stories shared with all who knew him.
Born on March 16, 1941, Tom was the first in his family to be born in a hospital—a sign of changing times for the Burpee family....
Azza Harley Knowles
Nov 22, 2025
Azza Harley Knowles, affectionately known as "Azza Smaza," was born on January 25, 2011, in Longview, Washington, and left us too soon on November 22, 2025, in Kelso, Washington. She was a shining light in the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
From the very first moment she entered this world, Azza brought joy and love to...
Roy Leslie Barnes
Nov 14, 2025
Roy Leslie Barnes passed away peacefully at his home in Kalama, Washington on November 14, 2025. Roy (also known by some of his family as John) was born on September 26, 1933 in Colinton, Alberta. He was born half way between the barn and the house, while his mother, Mary, was taking care of the animals and his father, Chester,...
Darlene Little
Nov 12, 2025
Darlene was born in Bellingham Washington to Robert and Sadie (Swart) Mitchell and spent her childhood in Nooksack. The family later moved to West Wiser Lake Road where Darlene graduated from Meridian High School in 1956. In school, she played the saxophone and was active in many social circles.
She met Robert Little at a mutual friend’s wedding and they hit...
Elsie Margaret Donaldson
Oct 27, 2025
Elsie M. Donaldson, 96, peacefully passed into eternity on October 27, 2025. Born on August 17, 1929, in Grayling, Michigan, Elsie lived a life grounded in faith, with Christ guiding her every step.
After seven years in Michigan, her family relocated to Longview, Washington, in June 1936. A proud graduate of R.A. Long High School, Class of 1947, Elsie married Dale...
Phillip Leroy Marrs
Oct 25, 2025
Phillip Leroy Marrs, 84, left this world peacefully on October 25th, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family in Kelso WA.
Phillip was born to Loula Zetty and Donald Leroy Marrs on August 11th, 1941, in Bakersfield, Ca. His young life was shattered upon the death of his mother when he was just 7 years old. Phillip went to live with his...
Rauha Miriam Huhta
Oct 24, 2025
Rauha Miriam Huhta (née Alajoki) was born in the family farmhouse near Menahga, MN to John and Lillian Alajoki on November 28, 1934, and she slept away in faith on October 24, 2025. She was raised on the family farm and learned about hard work and sacrifice. Rauha earned a teaching certificate from Bemidji State University and became a schoolteacher....
Margaret Mary Nelson
Oct 20, 2025
In loving memory of Margaret Mary Nelson, affectionately known as Mouse and Maggie, we gather to honor a life that brought light and love to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Born on July 13, 1959, in Longview, Washington, Margaret graced this world with her cheerful spirit and unwavering love. She departed this life unexpectedly on October 20, 2025, under...
Martha Helmka-Drazil
Oct 20, 2025
Martha Helmka-Drazil, Born on November 6, 1930, in Hecla, South Dakota, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, in Longview, Washington. She was 94 years old.
She is remembered by her surviving family members: her children, Arlyn Helmka, Virginia Garman, Mark Helmka, and Terrence Helmka; and her grandchild Patrick Helmka.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Walter Drazil and Morris...
Peter Karavolos
Oct 19, 2025
Peter Karavolos, a beloved culinary master renowned for his expertise in Greek cuisine, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at the age of 92, in Longview, Washington. Born on August 15, 1933, in Kardamila, Chios, Greece, Peter led a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family.
Peter's journey was one of resilience and tenacity....
Roberta Kessell Riggan
Oct 11, 2025
Roberta Kessell Riggan, lovingly known to her family and friends as Bert, was born on January 17, 1937, in Oregon City, Oregon. She departed from this world on October 11, 2025, in Kelso, Washington, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories and a legacy of love that will continue to resonate in the hearts of those who knew her.
A proud...
Lynn Roselle Hadlock
Oct 7, 2025
Lynn Roselle Hadlock, affectionately known as "Mammy," by her grandchildren was born on July 27, 1945, in Clatskanie, Oregon, and passed away at her home in Rainier, Oregon, on October 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with metastasized breast cancer. She was 80 years old and left this world surrounded by the love of her family, who will forever cherish...
Thomas Alonzo Teseniar
Oct 2, 2025
Thomas Alonzo Teseniar, affectionately known as Tom, was born on April 23, 1959, in Victorville, California. He passed away on October 2, 2025, in Longview, Washington, due to complications resulting from a stroke. Throughout his life, Tom embodied a spirit of kindness and camaraderie, famously never knowing a stranger. This openness to friendship led him to forge meaningful connections across...
Roger Edwin Boone
Sep 30, 2025
Roger Edwin Boone, a beloved family figure and dedicated worker, was born on August 23, 1926, in North Carolina. He passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, in Castle Rock, leaving a legacy of hard work, love, and cherished memories with his family and friends.
Roger's career began at Reynolds Aluminum plant then Weyerhaeuser, but his entrepreneurial spirit led him to...
Delmer Elwyn Stowell
Sep 27, 2025
World War II Veteran, Delmer E. Stowell passed away September 27, 2025. He was 97 years old.
He was born in Velva, North Dakota on November 26, 1927. He came to Washington State around age nine or ten. As a boy he made money fixing up old bicycles. In his early 20's he started buying beat up old cars to fix...
Anna Lee Waadevig
Sep 26, 2025
Anna Lee Waadevig (Jones) entered this life on November 27,1938. She was born on the family farm in Kingston MO to Henry and Velva Jones (O’Dell). She came into this world having one sister and three brothers. Four years later another brother was welcomed into the family. She was very close to her siblings through out their lives. All have...
Doris B. Foreman
Sep 25, 2025
Doris B. Foreman, lovingly known as DoDo, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, in her hometown of Longview, Washington. Born on November 7, 1938, Doris was a cherished member of her community, known for her kindhearted, sociable, and respectful nature.
Doris attended R. A. Long High School, where she began laying the foundation for a life filled with meaningful connections...
Larry Dwight Heston
Sep 19, 2025
Larry Dwight Heston, 74, of Longview, Washington, passed away on Friday morning, September 19, 2025, in Vancouver WA surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on December 30, 1950, to Stanley Lewis and Joyce Lorraine Heston in Longview, where he grew up in the Lexington area.
Larry is survived by his siblings, Ken Heston, Chris Heston, and Gail Welborn;...
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