Obituaries
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....
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,...
Jeffrey Neil Bulger ll
Feb 11, 2026
Jeff Bulger, aka (Papa Jeff), was born in Rochester, New York on August 6, 1982. He grew up mostly on his own and became one of the most capable, determined people anyone who knew him ever met.
He didn't inherit anything. Everything he built, he built himself. He attended Rush Henrietta Senior High School in Henrietta, New York, and went on...
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...
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