Obituaries
Mark Adam Laufer
Jan 7, 2024
Mark Adam Laufer was born on September 3, 1964 to Sandra (Cooper) and Raymond Laufer in Longview, Washington. He passed away on January 7, 2024.
Growing up, Mark played the alto saxophone, ran cross country, swam on the high school swim team, and worked diligently to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
After graduating from Mark Morris High School in...
Ruth "Hope" Wale
Jan 7, 2024
Lifelong local resident Ruth "Hope" Wale, 91, of Longview died Jan. 7, 2024.
She was born Nov. 30, 1932, in Rose Valley, to Clarence Alvin and Ruth Elizabeth (Huffman) Cahoon. She attended R.A. Long High School and married her high school sweetheart, Gene L. Wale on July 15, 1950.
Hope was a wife, mother, business owner and caregiver. She was a member...
Marion Davis Metke
Jan 4, 2024
Marion Lois Davis Metke was born in Nashville, Tenn., to Walter and Jennie Davis.
She married Robert G. Metke on May 2, 1944. Robert was a nuclear engineer and employed by TVA. During most of their married life, Marion lived in Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky in various small towns and cities with TVA power plants along the Tennessee River.
Wile in Athens,...
Barbara Mae Stuart
Jan 3, 2024
Longtime local resident Barbara Mae Stuart, 95, of Longview passed away Jan. 3, 2024, at The Walker House in Longview.
She was born May 26, 1928, in Burlingame, Calif., to George and Muriel (Rhodes) Perryman.
On July 15, 1951, Barbara married William R. Stuart. They moved to Washington 1958.
Barbara retired as a registered nurse from St. John Medical Center. She was a...
Donald Ray Rowton
Jan 3, 2024
Donald Ray Rowton, 49, of Portland passed away Jan. 3, 2024.
Cremation will take place under the direction of Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park & Crematory.
Corrine Kay Hill
Jan 1, 2024
Longtime local resident and daycare teacher Corrine Kay Hill, 83, of Longview, passed away Jan. 1, 2024, at home.
She was born and raised on a farm near Wakonda, S.D., and graduated from Wakonda High School in 1958. Corrine moved to the local area 54 years ago and attended certification classes at Lower Columbia College.
Corrine was a daycare teacher...
Ramona Lowery
Dec 30, 2023
Ramona Lee Lowery, 64, of Longview passed away Dec. 30, 2024, at home.
She was born Sept. 15, 1959, in Longview, to Curtis and Wanda Lee Lowery, the youngest of five. Ramona graduated from R.A. Long High School with the class of 1977, and attended Lower Columbia College.
Ramona (Mona, Grammy Lowery, Grammy Warthog) Ramona was a homemaker as well as a...
Denise Louise Krehbiel
Dec 30, 2023
Denise Louise Krehbiel, age 67, of Longview, Washington died on December 30, 2023, at St. John Hospital in Longview. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Longview Community Church, 2323 Washington Way with Pastor Dave Hendrickson officiating.
Denise was born in Portland, Oregon on March 24, 1956, to Frank and...
James Lewis Ross
Dec 29, 2023
James Lewis Ross, 88, quietly passed away Dec. 29, 2023, under Hospice care at LovingCare AFH in Vancouver, Wash., due to complication from covid.
Jim was born Nov. 18, 1935, in Hettinger, N.D., to Carl and Irene Ross. He was raised in Auburn, Wash., where he graduated from Auburn High School in 1954.
He married Arlyce Watkins Dec. 31, 1956,...
Shannon Marie Baker
Dec 28, 2023
Lifelong local resident Shannon Marie Baker, 78, of Longview, passed away Dec. 28, 2023, at St. John Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 21, 1945, in Longview, to Jim and Grace Gould. Shannon attended R.A. Long High School where she played first violin in the band. She graduated in the top ten in 1964.
Shannon worked in the accounting office...
Wendell Charles Kirkpatrick
Dec 25, 2023
Dr. Wendell Kirkpatrick, longtime area family physician, devoted husband, father and grandfather, active sportsman, former Scoutmaster, and member of Longview Community Church, passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 97. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Mickey, 5 children (Bill, Steven (Melinda), Nan (Michael Dodson), Jeff (Debbi) and Donald (Jody)), 10 grandchildren, and 8...
Dean L. Adams
Dec 24, 2023
Dean L. Adams passed away Dec. 24, 2023, at the age of 90 from heart failure and stroke complications.
Dean was born on Sept. 9, 1933, to Grace and Oscar Adams in Eugene, Ore. He graduated from Eugene High School in 1951, and was a truck driver for Rexius Forest Products. He attended Eugene Bible College, where he met Barbara...
Ethel "Terry" Taylor
Dec 23, 2023
In loving memory of Ethel Taylor, also known to many as Terry.
Terry Taylor, 92, of Longview passed away unexpectedly Dec. 23, 2023, at Sunnyside Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 30, 1931, in Ardwick, Manchester, United Kingdom, to George and Caroline (Norbury) Story, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1972. Terry moved to the local area from Montana in 1978.
Terry worked...
Mark Jonathan Lundgren
Dec 22, 2023
Mark Jonathan Lundgren, 66, of Kelso, WA, passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born on February 13, 1957, in Jackson, California, to his mother Arlene (Lucke) Shofner and the late John Lundgren.
Mark was a skilled truck driver and cement worker, dedicating his career to hauling cement and operating various heavy equipment. His passion for mechanics began in...
Raymond Denis Sagar
Dec 21, 2023
Raymond Denis Sagar, 81, of Longview, passed away Dec. 21, 2023, in Woodland.
He was born March 16, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Paul Burton and Dorothy Ann (Jones) Sagar. The family moved to Oregon when Ray was 6. He grew up with two sisters, Sally and Claire. He loved spending time with them on their uncle’s ranch on Tenasillahe...
Sally Diane Davidson
Dec 13, 2023
Sally Diane Davidson, 80, of Longview, died Dec. 13, 2023, at Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver.
She was born Aug. 20, 1943, in Rockford, Ill., to Daniel and Mable Fedderly. Sally was outgoing, friendly, a great cook, and loved people.
On Sept. 13, 1959, she married George Davidson in Rockton, Ill. He survives her at home. Also surviving are...
Linnaeus Woodrow Laulainen
Dec 10, 2023
Linnaeus Woodrow Laulainen, 90, of Longview reached eternal glory Dec. 10, 2023, at St. John Medical Center. The family is grateful to the Emergency Department staff on Sunday, for the opportunity to say goodbye.
He was born April 23, 1933, in Kelso to Frans and Ellen (Hermans) Laulainen. Linny attended local schools and received an associate’s degree in agriculture from...
Bryant Alexander Harris
Dec 9, 2023
Bryant Alexander Harris, 22, of Chehalis, died Dec. 9, 2023.
He was born Oct. 26, 2001, in Longview. He attended Kelso High School and received his diploma from Lower Columbia College.
Bryant served in the Marine Corp where he received a Meritorious Mast for outstanding service when he distinguished himself as Platoon 1055 Company C’s high shooter during rifle marksmanship...
Ron DePriest
Dec 6, 2023
Lifelong local resident Ronald Dean DePriest, 72, passed away Dec. 6, 2023, at St. John Hospice.
Ron was born May 25, 1951, the second son to Gene and Jo (Burress) DePriest. He graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1969. In 1971 he received his associates in science from Lower Columbia College. He also attended Western Washington University.
Ron and...
Tanya G. Donahue
Dec 1, 2023
Tanya G. Donahue, 68, of Vancouver, Wash., passed away Dec. 1, 2023, at home.
She was born Oct. 23, 1956, in Longview, to Albert B. and Audrey L. (Freeman) Washington.
Tanya graduated from Mark Morris High School with the class of 1974 and attended community college. She retired from the Area Agency on Aging and Disability of Southwest Washington in...
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