Obituaries

Jan 26, 2021

James Robert Bassett, 85 1/2 , passed away during the big horse chase on Gunsmoke on Tuesday January 26th, 2021. It might have been the Virginian; frankly after years, they all look the same to his family. “Jim Bob” was born in Detroit Michigan March 1st, 1935. He was the youngest son and second-youngest child of Charles and Florence Bassett,...

Jan 25, 2021

Jerry Lee Jay Wright, Jr. was born to Jerry and Marion Wright on June 6, 1957 in Ketchikan, AK. He went to be with Jesus on January 25, 2021 at 4:37 p.m. leaving behind his loving wife, Cindy, of 22 years, as well as parents, Jerry Wright, Sr., and Marion Kilgore, and a step-mother, Jane. He also left behind two...

Jan 25, 2021

Jan 24, 2021

Harry Junior Smith, 92, passed away peacefully January 24, 2021, at his home in Chehalis, Washington, surrounded by his family. Harry was born November 2, 1928, to Harry Curtis Smith and Virginia Lavonne Prather Smith in Shelton, Washington. Raised in Bramer, Tono, and then Centralia, where he spent most of his childhood, Harry graduated from Centralia High School. He was...

Jan 23, 2021

Robert Lacy Atkinson, Sr., 79, of Mossyrock, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, January 23, 2021. Robert was born June 20, 1941, in Caperton, West Virginia, to Leonard Newton and Hazel May (McCormick) Atkinson. He graduated from Crichton High School in Quinwood, West Virginia in 1959. After working a half day in the coal...

Jan 21, 2021

Bernadine Caroline 'Bunnie' Miller, 99, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at her home in Toledo, Wa., with her daughter by her side. She was born September 3, 1921, in Palmer, Minnesota, to Vincent F. and Mary Sabina (Neuman) Kampa. Bernadine married Robert F. Miller in Crockett, Ca. September 20, 1941. She and Robert moved to Washington State soon after,...

Jan 20, 2021

Lyla Lynn Spears took her last breath at the age of 65 at 7:16 a.m. on January 20th 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Black Lake Washington on May 20th 1955 to Carl Eugene Kinney and Robyn Felicia Mclean. After schooling locally, Lyla went on to earn a degree at WSU. Lyla tried many jobs...

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Jan 13, 2021

Our mother, Frances, passed away peacefully January 13, 2021, at Chehalis West Assisted Living in Chehalis, Wash., where she had been a resident for the past ten years. Mother was born September 20, 1922, to James and Beulah Peters in Sumner, Wash. She was one of six children. Frances was raised in Morton, Wash., and attended school in that town....

Jan 12, 2021

John and Peggy Vetter passed away peacefully together at their home in Toledo,Wa on January 12th 2021 where they resided for 20 years as the care takers of the Cowlitz Shores Campers Club and RV park. John and Peggy spent many days fishing the Cowlitz river and spending time with their many friends, they were also life long members of...

Jan 12, 2021

John and Peggy Vetter passed away peacefully together at their home in Toledo,Wa on January 12th 2021 where they resided for 20 years as the care takers of the Cowlitz Shores Campers Club and RV park. John and Peggy spent many days fishing the Cowlitz river and spending time with their many friends, they were also life long members of...

Jan 5, 2021

Wanda Fay Fowler, 78, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Centralia, Washington. Wanda was born November 22, 1942, in Hartley, Texas, to John Simon and Mary Ruth (Harper) Keating. She married Neil Harry Fowler in 1960. Wanda was an accomplished gardener, and her yard and home were always full of beautiful roses and flowers. Wanda was a deeply religious woman...

Jan 4, 2021

William M. "Bill Eaton, 73, passed away January 4, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born December 14, 1947, in Seattle, Washington, and adopted at birth by Frank F. Eton and Annabel "Anne" M. (Buchanan) Eaton, of Chehalis, Washington. A lifetime resident of Lewis COunty (except for a brief stint in Alaska), Bill graduated from W.F. West...

Jan 3, 2021

Mark Gregory Kindle, 44, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at his home in Vader, Washington, following a several year illness. Mark was born April 19, 1976, in Monroe, Washington, to Murl L. Sr. and Bonnie L. (O’Brien) Kindle. He graduated from Stanwood High School, and worked in the Timber Industry. Mark loved his family. He loved to fish; and...

Dec 30, 2020

Joan Louise McKenzie, 89, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at her home in Chehalis. Joan was born September 4, 1931, in Seattle, Washington. She earned her Masters Degree from UW, and was an RN in several states, including Alaska and Washington. Joan married her sweetheart, Kenneth McKenzie, June 16, 1962, having only been engaged to him since Valentine’s Day...

Dec 28, 2020

John Francis Higginson II, born Feb 24, 1947 in Rochester, Minnesota, was the first-born son of John F. Higginson MD and Frances E. Higginson (aka Pat, nee Haworth). The budding family moved to Portland, Oregon and John spent his childhood years going to school and visiting his grandparents on their waterfront acreage in Friday Harbor until he and his parents,...

Dec 27, 2020

Eva Marcella Hall- Sylvester, 96, of Toledo, Washington, daughter of William W Hall and Florence M (Horton) Hall, was born April 25, 1924, at home, along the middle Coon River near Stuart, Iowa. She passed away December 27, 2020, at her small ranch in Toledo, Washington, of natural causes. Eva graduated from Stuart High School, where she enjoyed dancing, roller...

Dec 20, 2020

Shirley Ann Stover, 82, of Toledo, Wash., passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, Wash. Shirley was born December 26, 1938, in Electric City, Wash., to Herman Dietrich and Rosa Mary Magdalena (Schmidt) Miessner. Her family moved to Mossyrock, Wash., then to Chehalis, Wash. Shirley was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in...

Dec 17, 2020

David Michael Gier, 48, of Centralia, Washington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 17, 2020, following a brief battle with COVID-19. David was born December 28, 1971, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Michael Patrick and Donna Lynn (Loomis) Gier. David’s life was full of adventure- his dad’s military service meant many moves- to San Diego, California; Nevada; Connecticut; and of course, Washington....