Obituaries
Laurence “Snake” Edwards Bannish
Aug 30, 2021
Laurence “Snake” Edward Bannish, 89, a longtime Willapa resident passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, surrounded by his family. Laurence was born October 19, 1931, in Raymond, Washington, to Stanley and Elva (Pennington) Bannish. He attended Willapa Valley High School and graduated in 1949 as a proud Viking. He was an active member in his school participating in football,...
Nancy Ann Brackett
Aug 28, 2021
At the age of 91, Nancy went to be with her lord and savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in the midst of the Depression to James Henry Hunt and Dorothy Grace Klassen in Raymond, Washington and was the oldest of six children. Nancy graduated from Willipa Valley High School in 1948. She briefly attended nursing school in Seattle before...
Cal Melvin Bogar
Aug 23, 2021
Cal Melvin Bogar "Bogie", died on Monday August 23rd, 2021, in the Virginia Mason Hospital surrounded by family. Cal was born in Raymond, Washington to Calvin and Geraldine (Olson)Bogar on July 14th, 1952. Cal was the beloved husband and best friend of his one and only love of 46 years Mary; they married on August 9, 1975. Cal started his...
David Leroy Smith
Aug 15, 2021
David Leroy Smith passed away August 15, 2021 at his home in Raymond; he was 88. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond, Washington. You may visit www.StollersMortuary.com to leave condolences for the family. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of David Leroy Smith please visit...
Franklin D Hubbard
Aug 12, 2021
Franklin D Hubbard passed away August 12, 2021 at Portland, Oregon; he was 80. Services were held at Fern Hill Cemetery in Menlo. Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond, Washington. You may visit www.StollersMortuary.com to leave condolences for the family. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Franklin D Hubbard please visit our...
Lydia Taylor
Aug 10, 2021
Lydia Hermina Taylor passed away peacefully August 10th surrounded by family and friends. She was born June 19th, 1928 in Menlo, WA and graduated from Willapa Valley H.S. In 1946. Married Gordon Walker and had 3 children and worked at Bridges Inn and Safeway in Raymond. Later she divorced, then married Harry Taylor and had two more children. She managed...
Marjorie Nathalie Devoe
Aug 8, 2021
Marjorie Nathalie Devoe was born on June 12, 1931 in Edgeley, North Dakota, to Merle E. Devoe and Hazel Parfit Devoe. The family, including Marjorie’s two brothers, lived on a farm there for five years during the Great Depression and the ensuing Dust Bowl Years. Due to consecutive crop failures, the Devoe family relocated to a small farm in the...
Sheila Lou Haerling
Aug 6, 2021
Sheila Lou Hearling passed away August 6, 2021 at her home in South Bend; she was 58. Sheila was born June 4, 1963 to Duane and Beverly (Whitcomb) Bond in Manistique, Michigan. Sheila was owner/operator of local businesses including Hwy 6 Restaurant, South Bend Bowling, and Sheila’s Kountry Kitchen. She was also a member of the Raymond Eagles Club, and...
Robert Lee Barnum
Aug 5, 2021
Robert Lee Barnum passed away August 5, 2021 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle; he was 49. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert Lee Barnum please visit our Sympathy Store.
Virginia K Orkney
Aug 4, 2021
Virginia K. Orkney, a long-time resident of Raymond, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, in Olympia. She was 89 years old. Virginia was born February 21, 1932, in Tucson, Arizona to Laren (Larry) and Stella Reeves. She married Henry Orkney November 24, 1950, at the Raymond United Methodist Church. She spent most of her working years in the insurance business and...
Ralph Deskins
Jul 31, 2021
On July 31, 2021, Ralph Deskins, joined his mother, Susie, in heaven. Ralph was born in Welch, West Virginia on October 20, 1938. He had nine brothers and six sisters. He was married to the love of his life, Janice (Dawson) for 63 years. Together they raised five children; Marsha (Gid) Stigall of South Bend, Dwayne (Janna) Deskins of Olympia,...
Linda Mae McCully
Jul 22, 2021
Linda Rae McCully beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on July 22nd, 2021, at the age of 68. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 16 years Scott McCully; Her children Iris & Val Nielsen, Jackie & Greg Mcatee, Denny & Dena McCully and Abigail McCully; Her ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She...
James Richard Totten
Jul 22, 2021
James (Jim) Richard Totten was born February 27, 1947 in Aberdeen, WA, to Roy and Lucille (Hoffer) Totten. He attended the Raymond schools and graduated in 1965 from Raymond High. It was during these years, in the first grade, when he met his future wife Carol, also a classmate. After high school, he attended Grays Harbor College and graduated from...
David W. Frank Sr
Jul 7, 2021
David "Bugzy" Frank (67) passed away July 8, 2021. He was the husband of Maria Frank (deceased) and they shared 26 years of marriage together. Born March 27, 1954 in South Bend, WA, David "Bugzy" Frank II was the son of David "Bug" Frank II and Ethel Marie Frank of Bay Center. Bugzy attended Bay Center School until sixth grade,...
Raymond Arnold Shotwell
Jun 16, 2021
Raymond (Ray) Arnold Shotwell, age 26, was born in Tacoma, Washington, May 31, 1995, and died June 17, 2021 in Nemah, Washington. Ray and his twin brother, Tom, were raised in the North Nemah River Valley where his family owns and operates an oyster business. Growing up, Ray worked with his family on the oyster farm, and he became an...
Larry Dale Topping
Jun 15, 2021
Larry Dale Topping was born on December 11, 1941, in Iola, Wisconsin, to Lloyd and Ruth (nee Peterson) Topping. In 1944, Larry's younger brother Roger was born, and the family later moved to Waupaca. After graduating from Waupaca High School, Larry joined the Navy and served in Japan on the Leonard F. Mason. He received an honorable discharge in 1964,...
Lucille Madeline McDowell
Jun 11, 2021
On Friday, June 11, 2021, Lucille McDowell went to be with her Lord at the age of 100. Lucille was born on February 10, 1921, in South Bend, WA to Wilfred and Effa Peters. She married John E. McDowell in March 1949. Together they built a home, raised three children, and owned and operated a paint store and contracting business....
Dave Habersetzer
Jun 1, 2021
David Leonard Habersetzer passed away at home June 1, 2021. He was born April 9, 1931, the middle of the 5 children of Anna Helen Pilz and Leonard August Habersetzer. He graduated from Lebam High School in 1949 and joined the US Air Force in 1953. After a year of training, he was sent to Bremerhaven, Germany to serve in...
Richard John Buroker
May 9, 2021
Richard John Buroker passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home in Raymond; he was 75. Richard was born December 11, 1945 to Loyal Freedas and Anne Marie (Drazdoff) Buroker in Portland, Oregon. Richard graduated from Gresham Union High School in 1964 and from Portland State University in 1972. On August 10, 1968 he married Judy, with whom he...
Donna "Bunny" Lea Pehl
May 8, 2021
Donna (Bunny) Lea Burris Pehl, age 87, passed away Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at her daughter and son-in-law's home on the South Fork, Raymond, WA where she resided for the past 2 years. Bunny was born August 13, 1933 in Leavenworth, WA. In her senior year of High School, she met the love of her life, a Willapa Valley farm...
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