Obituaries
Sunhui H Wasberg
Mar 1, 2026
Sunhui Hyeok Kim Wasberg, “Sunny”, born in Seoul, South Korea on January 9, 1947, passed on March 1, 2026.
Sunhui moved to South Bend, WA in the early 1970s. She married her husband, Dennis Wasberg, in 1971, and they were happily married for 55 years. They lived in Eugene, Oregon and then moved home to South Bend.
Sunhui was a loving and...
Robert David Allan
Feb 28, 2026
Robert David Allan passed away peacefully at Maple Street Manor in Pe Ell,
Washington, on February 28th, 2026, aged 88. He was born February 7th, 1938, in
Raymond, WA, to Rhoda (Lomsdalen) Johnson and Alexander Allan of Alberta,
Canada. Bob attended Raymond High School and then enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps for three years out of Camp Pendleton. He moved back to...
Kelly LeRoy Sanders
Feb 26, 2026
In loving memory of Kelly L. Sanders
Kelly L Sanders, a devoted husband, a proud father, an amazing Grandpa and brother, passed away February 26th, 2026. He was 71 years old. Kelly was born November 9, 1954 in Medford, Oregon. Kelly and his wife Barb had just celebrated 45 years of marriage on January 4, 2026.
Kelly had the joy of 3...
Winona Anne Adolphsen
Feb 26, 2026
Winona Anne Adolphsen, 75, of Centralia, Washington, passed away on February 26, 2026. Born on June 30, 1950, Winona was adopted from Vancouver B.C., Canada as an infant by her loving parents, Lucille and James Cruickshank, who raised her with strong values that shaped the determined and hardworking woman she became. She grew up alongside her brother, Lorwell Cruickshank.After graduating...
Timothy J Ariss
Feb 18, 2026
Timothy James Ariss was born 02/19/1992 in Olympia, Washington.
Tim was raised in South Bend, Washington. He attended South Bend school and graduated in 2011.
His hobbies included playing with trains, writing stories, making comics, traveling, long car rides, going to the casino and in his younger years he loved riding his ATV at the Oregon sand dunes and in the mountains...
Patricia J Noyes
2026
In Loving Memory
Patricia Jean Noyes, a Raymond resident, passed away quietly on February 13th, 2026. She was Born in Albany, OR to Walter and Esther (Horne) Foren.
Pat was a graduate of Astoria High School in Oregon. She married Milton Joesph Noyes in Raymond at the Methodist Church. Milton preceded her in death in 2007. Pat worked at various seafood companies,...
Arvon Max Hadlock
Jan 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arvon Max Hadlock, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this world on January 21, 2026, in South Bend, Washington. Born on February 19, 1934, in Raymond, Washington, Arvon lived a life that touched many and will forever be remembered for his warmth, creativity, and unwavering spirit.
Arvon...
Jeanne Jones
2026
Jeanne Margaret (Henderson) Jones passed away on January 19, 2026 after a quiet and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was at home where she wanted to be surrounded by family and many of her dearest friends.
Jeanne was born on December 7, 1945 in Aberdeen, Washington to John and Betty Henderson. She graduated from Raymond High School in 1964 where...
Virginia E Betrozoff
2026
Virginia E Betrozoff, age 83, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Trinity Care Home in Tumwater,
Washington. She was born on January 21, 1942 at the Riverview Clinic and was a lifelong resident of
Raymond, Washington. Virginia graduated from Raymond High School in 1961 and attended DeWitt’s
Beauty College. She worked at The Willapa Harbor Hospital for 13 years. Her parents were...
Charlotte L Falkner
Dec 8, 2025
Charlotte L. Falkner, age 73, of Raymond, Washington, passed away peacefully on December
8th, surrounded by her loving family, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, Washington.
Charlotte was born on February 16, 1952, in Richlands, Virginia, to Cecil and Virginia Trent. She
married the love of her life, James M. Falkner, on December 11, 1970, in Raymond,
Washington. Their marriage was one marked by...
Dennis Porter
Dec 4, 2025
Dennis “Denny” Leroy Porter passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by
the family he loved. Born on April 18, 1946, Denny was the first son of Delford and Doris
Porter, who preceded him in death. He grew up in the Willapa Valley, graduating from
Willapa Valley High School before enlisting in the United States Air Force. Denny was a
proud...
Gloria M Jouper
Nov 27, 2025
(July 5, 1933 – November 27, 2025) Gloria (Bailey) Jouper
Gloria M. Jouper went to be with her Savior on 11-27-2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by her family.
She was born at the old South Bend Hospital in South Bend, WA on July 5, 1933 to Hubert and Mignon (Smith)
Bailey. She grew up in South Bend, attended Broadway grade school...
Edwin C Jouper Sr
Nov 24, 2025
(July 19, 1934 – November 24, 2025) Edwin C Jouper Sr.
Edwin “Ed” Carl Jouper Sr. went to be with his Savior on November 24, 2025, at the age of 91, surrounded by his
family.
Ed was born in Raymond, WA on July 19, 1934 to Carl and Mary Louise (Byrd) Jouper. He grew up in Raymond,
graduating with the class of ’53. He...
Alfonso Sanchez
Nov 12, 2025
Alfonso Sanchez, 86, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Tacoma.
Known to friends and family as Bud or Buddy, he was born April 18, 1939, in Ravenna, TX to Juan and Rosa (Perez) Sanchez, the tenth of eleven children in his family. The large and loving family moved from Texas to Dearborn, MI early in his life and would continue...
Harold F Koch
Nov 8, 2025
Harold (Cook) Koch arrived in this world on May 7, 1924, and stayed for 101 years to live a long and full life.
He grew up in Lebam, WA with his younger brother, Robert, who is deceased.
Harold served in the Army and was honorably discharged just before the U.S. entered WWII.
He went to work in a sawmill and quickly decided this...
Blanche Lucas
Oct 5, 2025
Our dear sister, Blanche Lucas has gone to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 80. She passed away on October 5, 2025, at her home.
She was born in Burdine, Kentucky on April 16, 1945. Her parents were Cassie and Esther (Church) Mullins. She was married to Elmer Milton (Deceased). She later married Garry Lucas (Deceased). She...
Genevieve J Delanoy
Sep 22, 2025
Genevieve Jeanette Delanoy “Gennie” passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Monday, September 22, 2025. Gennie was born to Fannie Mae Jobe and Frederick E Gerrard on May 4, 1936 in Winchester, Idaho. She was proceeded in death by her husband John R Delanoy, three daughters Roberta Ellis, Linda Hazelbaker, and Carol Caren and son Dwayne Delanoy. She has...
Christopher Todd Peterson
Sep 18, 2025
Todd, 64, of Raymond Washington passed away peacefully on Sept 18, 2025 with his family by his side.
Todd was born Aug 11, 1961 to Chris and Elsie Peterson. He loved fishing, gardening, reading his Bible + talking about Jesus.
He will be missed by many and never forgotten.
Todd is survived by four sisters, Charlotte Morrison and Kristy Petersen of Wilsonville, Oregon,...
Betty Sparks
Sep 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Betty Jean Sparks
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Betty Jean Sparks on September
7, 2025. Born in Raymond, Washington on January 31, 1955, to...
Stanley Russell Guernsey
Sep 5, 2025
Stanley Russell Guernsey entered heaven on September 5th, 2025 at Willapa Care Center. He was born in Strong City, Oklahoma on September 17th, 1934 to Virgil and Lillie (Hill) Guernsey.
The family moved to South Bend when Stan was 8. He attended both South Bend and Raymond schools. He enlisted in the Navy in 1952. He married his high school sweetheart...

