Obituaries

Feb 20, 2024

Maria Garibay of Ocean Park, WA. died on February 20, 2024. Maria's family is inviting all to attend a Memorial Service on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Penttila's Chapel by the Sea in Long Beach, WA. 

Feb 20, 2024

Richard Louis Bighill was the 5th of six children of John and Marie Bighill, born on November 23, 1964 in Ilwaco, WA. He grew up in Naselle, WA and most currently resided in Hammond, OR with his wife Shelly. Richard was 59 years old when he passed on February 20, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland.



Richard graduated from Naselle...

Feb 14, 2024

Feb 11, 2024

Douglas William Kess (75) died at home in Naselle, Washington, from pulmonary fibrosis, on February 11, 2024. He had just returned to Karen, his beloved wife of over 50 years, after a cross-country odyssey in search of new lungs. He made it home.

 

Doug was born in Ely, Minnesota, one of Roy and Merna Kess’s six boys. After Ely High, he...

Feb 9, 2024

Aletha Joyce (Gary) Miller, 84, passed away on February 9, 2024 at her residence in Golden Sands, Ocean Park. 

She was born on September 30, 1940 in Pindall, Arkansas to Arinda Jane and Walter Silas Gary. Aletha had three siblings, brothers Evan and Daniel, and her sister Faith. The family moved away from Arkansas in 1948 and settled in Benton City,...

Feb 9, 2024

Barbara Jean Bowles, known affectionately as Bobbie, passed away on February 9, 2024 in Ocean Park, Washington. She was born on August 21, 1946, in Portland, Oregon, to parents Lorin Nelson and Loyce Johnson. 



Bobbie led a fulfilling life as a dedicated bartender for 27 years and will always be remembered for her warm and welcoming presence behind the bar. Her...

Feb 2, 2024

Emma Josephine "Josie" Wilson passed away peacefully at the age of 98 at her home in Chinook, WA on Friday, February 2, 2024 surrounded by family.Josie was born at home in Ferndale, WA. on June 29, 1925 to Anton and Regina (Reichlin) Schorno, immigrants from Switzerland.Josie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl Theodore 'Ted' Wilson; and her siblings,...

Feb 2, 2024

Josephine Wilson of Chinook, WA. died on February 2, 2024 at the age of 98. 

Feb 1, 2024

Max Heard of Ocean Park, WA. died on February 1, 2024 at the age of 78. There will be a graveside service for Max on Friday, February 9th at 1pm at Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen, WA. There will also be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 24 at 11:30am at Ocean Park Community Church in Ocean Park, WA

Jan 23, 2024

Alexander Paynter of Ocean Park, WA. died on January 23, 2024 at the age of 52. 

Jan 21, 2024

Colie Lunsford of Westport, WA. died on January 21, 2024 at the age of 54. 

Jan 17, 2024

Deana Kimball of Shelton, WA. died on January 17, 2024 at the age of 95. 

Jan 15, 2024

Faye Crumbley of Long Beach, WA. died on January 15, 2024. Full obituary to follow. 

Jan 14, 2024

James C. Davis passed away on January 14, 2024, in Long Beach, Washington at the age of 52. Born on October 10, 1971, in Portland, Oregon to parents Calvin and Judy Davis, James was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of those around him and made a lasting impact with his skills and wonderful personality.



James was truly a man...

Jan 9, 2024

Ida "Louise Harvard was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky on Feb. 17, 1935.  Louise resided in Draper, Utah at the time of her death on January 9, 2024 at the age of 88 years.  Louise will be buried next to her husband Richard who passed away on March 30, 1997.  Graveside Services will be held on February 3, 2024 at...

Jan 7, 2024

Katherine Corcoran, lovingly known as Kathy, departed from this world on January 7, 2024, at the age of 67 years, 7 months, and 30 days. Born on May 8, 1956 in La Jolla, California to parents Gordon and Carlotta (Crawford) Olcott, Kathy embarked on a journey filled with boundless compassion and unwavering devotion.Throughout her remarkable life, Kathy relished in the...

Jan 7, 2024

Our friend and sister, Chris Hill, passed away on January 7, 2024. Chris was born in 1951. She attended many schools from New York to Hawaii in her early years. Her large military family traveled from one base to another, but Chris still managed to earn good grades even after being uprooted so often. She is survived by her two...

Jan 5, 2024

Johnnie Zacherson of Long Beach, WA died on January 5, 2025 at the age of 84.

Jan 1, 2024

Linda Gates of Seaview, WA. died on January 1, 2024 at the age of 79.

Dec 29, 2023

Phyllis Virginia Fraser Wirkala died peacefully at her home in Shoreline, Washington, on Friday, December 29, 2023. She was 100 years and 8 months old. She is survived by her children, Edwin Ross Wirkala of Shoreline, WA, Elwin Lorne Wirkala (Rita Sturam Wirkala) of Seattle, Washington, and Shirley Jean Wirkala of Lynnwood, Washington. She has seven grandchildren; Cristina de Melo...