Obituaries
Annette O'Hara
Jun 26, 2026
On Friday June26, 2026, Annette Louise (Jensen) O'Hara passed away peacefully at the family home surrounded by her children.
Born February 1,1937, to Jim and Melvia Jensen of Raymond and later big sister to brother Michael Jensen. She graduated from Raymond High School, attended Pacific Lutheran University and later worked as a secretary at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma. She...
Marcia Ann Udd
Jun 18, 2026
Marcia Ann (Cox) Udd was born in Seattle Washington on March 30, 1940 to Arthur and Alice (Goodnoe) Cox. Her dad told her they ordered peaches from Sears and were surprised when they opened the box and found her instead. She lived in Washington, Oregon and Montana before moving to Highland Falls New York when she was 10 years old....
Linda Wade Peace
Jun 10, 2026
Linda Wade Peace, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.Linda was born in El Paso, Texas, to Dale and Ruth Harris. She later pursued her education in Early Childhood Education at Grays Harbor College, where her...
Kasey Douglas Heath
Jun 10, 2026
The family of Kasey Douglas Heath is heartbroken to announce his unexpected passing
on June 9, 2026, in Raymond, Washington.
Kasey was born July 12, 1978 to Edie Aust Stritmatter and Douglas Larry Heath in
Aberdeen, Washington. He was raised in the Willapa Valley and graduated from Willapa
Valley High School in the Class of 1996.
Kasey was much loved by his family and many...
Gene Conder
May 29, 2026
Paul Eugene “Gene” Conder
Gene Conder, affectionately known by many as “Wee-Bunch,” was born on June 19, 1949, in South Bend, Washington. He passed away on May 29, 2026, at the age of 76 due to complications from an automobile accident.
Gene was born to Hazel and Paul Conder and grew up in Lebam, Washington, alongside his two brothers, Wilbur “Sonny” Conder...
Edie Inez Layman
May 17, 2026
Edie Inez Layman, 63, a lifelong Raymond resident, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at St. Peters Hospital in Olympia, Washington.
Edie is survived by her son Tyson Layman and granddaughter Tylee, her brothers Chester, Hank and Monty Layman, sisters Cori Gill, Willa Emerson and Valerie Rowe, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and many special friends that were important...
Allan Francis Lougheed
May 9, 2026
At the rising of the sun on the early morning of May 9, 2026, our loving dad, Allan “Al” F. Lougheed, 84, passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was brought home the day before and spent the evening by the campfire with his children, family and friends. A campfire was one of his favorite things to enjoy...
Conard Mack Johnson
May 7, 2026
Conard Mack Johnson, 87, passed away at his home on May 7, 2026.
Conard was born Nov 22,1938 to Lula (Bailey) & Mack Johnson in Oceana, West Virginia. The
7th of 11 children.
In 1962 he tagged along with a friend who was coming to Raymond from West Virginia to visit
family. He met Naomi Church and within months they were married in Raymond...
Jerry Joe Rohr
May 3, 2026
Jerry Rohr, 79, passed away on May 3, 2026. Born on October 14, 1946, Jerry spent his life grounded in faith, family, hard work, and service to others.
Jerry graduated from Willapa Valley High School in 1964. At the age of 19, he made a lifelong commitment to Christ, becoming a born-again Christian—faith that would guide him throughout his life.
In 1967,...
Raymond Eugene Hilts
May 1, 2026
Raymond Eugene Hilts
November 23,1936-May 1, 2026
Raymond Eugene Hilts was born in Raymond, Washington on November 23, 1936 to Tom and
Ella Hilts of Willapa. He was named after his Uncle Ray Stabenow.
Ray started school in the Willapa Valley School District, graduating from high school in 1955.
He was very active in 4-H and played sports; football, basketball and track. He participated in
state...
Arlie Wayne Hurley
Apr 29, 2026
Arlie Wayne Hurley of Raymond, WA passed away peacefully at home on April 29th, 2026 at 71 years old.
Dad loved his daughters and four grandkids. He loved watching the wildlife in the yard. He enjoyed classic cowboy shows and locomotive trains. He also enjoyed talking with anyone he met.
Arlie is survived by numerous family members and life-long friends.
In lieu of...
George Hernandez
Apr 26, 2026
On Sunday, April 26th George Hernandez passed away at the age of 79 in his sleep at his home in Raymond, WA.
He was born in Havana, Cuba, immigrated to the United States, where he became an electrician and worked for Boeing for thirty-one years. In his spare time he enjoyed riding motorcycles, salmon fishing, kayaking and tinkering in his shop....
Jean Y Wilhelm
Apr 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jean Wilhelm
May 14, 1950 – April 22, 2026
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories." Jean Wilhelm—a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and neighbor—passed away on April 22, 2026, due to heart failure complications. She was 75 years old. Born in North Bend, Oregon, on May 14, 1950, to Lula and...
James Ronald Anderson
Apr 13, 2026
James Ronald Anderson, 81, of Raymond, Washington, passed away peacefully. He was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Arnold and Gertrude Anderson, who preceded him in death, along with his sister, Margaret.
James proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his service, he built a life defined by hard work and independence. He owned and operated his own saw...
Carl Ariss
Apr 10, 2026
Carl Alan Ariss passed away on April 10th, 2026, in South Bend, Washington, where he
was born, raised, and raised his own family.
Carl was born on October 26 th , 1963, at Willapa Harbor Hospital to Armour William (Bill)
Ariss and Pearl Ariss. He graduated from South Bend High School in 1982 and briefly
attended Grays Harbor College. In 1983, he joined the...
Melvin Williams
Apr 10, 2026
Melvin Dale Williams, affectionately known to many as "Bluerock," passed peacefully away on April 10, 2026, in South Bend, Washington. Born on September 12, 1947, in Des Arc, Arkansas, Melvin's journey through life was marked by strength, resilience, and a deep love for his family and the simple joys of nature.
Raised in South Bend, Washington, Melvin attended South Bend High...
Michael Angelo Hess
Apr 9, 2026
Michael Angelo Hess 70 passed away April 9th 2026. He was born in Dayton Ohio to Lawrence and Carmella Hess February 6th 1956, who preceded him in death. Along with his son Christopher and brother Joe.
Mike proudly serviced his country joining the Marines and the the Army.
Mike worked most of his life working in construction before retiring from the Pacific...
Norman Russell Betrozoff
Mar 27, 2026
Norman Russell Betrozoff, affectionately known as “ZUBBA,” passed away on March
27, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. He was 81.
Norman was born on October 10, 1944, in Raymond, Washington. The youngest of
eleven children of Alex and Katie (Domin) Betrozoff, he was raised in the family home
on Park Avenue.
He attended Raymond High School, where he excelled in athletics,...
Joel James Green
Mar 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joel "Joe" James GreenJoel “Joe” James Green passed away March 18th, 2026, age 64. He was bornFebruary 7th, 1962, in Omaha Nebraska to James “Jimmy” and Helen(Butcher) Green, now Cureton.A son, brother, cousin, uncle, husband, and father, Joe was a gentle andloving soul whose kindness touched everyone who knew him. He grew up inOmaha and later...
Ray F Thompson
Mar 4, 2026
It's with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ray F. Thompson, 88, on March 4, 2026. He leaves behind a life marked by curiosity, generosity, loyalty, and quick-wit. A lifelong learner with a deep appreciation for people and adventure.
Ray proudly served in the United States Army as a rifleman stationed in Germany after completing training at Fort Ord, CA....
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