Recent Obituaries

Feb 18, 2012

Jeremiah James Marsh, 31, Grayland resident and former Washington National Guardsman, Stafford Creek Correctional officer, Grayland Volunteer Firefighter, Fire Commissioner, and Defense Contractor died tragically, Saturday morning, February 18, 2012 in an automobile accident on SR 105 in Grayland.Jeremiah was born on April 8, 1980 in Olympia, WA to Michael and Martha Marsh. He grew up in the Olympia area...

Feb 16, 2012

Paige Camille French, 48, Aberdeen resident and In-Home Caregiver in the Aberdeen area, died February 16, 2012 at her home in Aberdeen, WA. A time of reflection will take place at New Beginnings Open Bible Church in Aberdeen on Sunday February 26th during normal service time starting at 10:00 AM. Cremation arrangements are though Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen,...

Feb 10, 2012

Ted LeeRoy Marcy, 75, a longtime Aberdeen resident and former Chief Electrician for Weyerhaeuser Mill in South Aberdeen, died Friday afternoon, February 10, 2012 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.Ted was born on January 17, 1937 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to Earl and Lillian (Smith) Marcy. He graduated from high school in 1955 and then did some technical training.In...

Feb 3, 2012

Betty Rockey, 86, former resident of Westport, died at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Aberdeen, Friday, February 3, 2012. She was born in Stoneham, Colorado, August 9, 1925 the daughter of Arthur Blaine and Gertrude (Stouffer) Harwood.She came with her family to St. Helens, Oregon at the age of 6 and graduated from high school there in 1943. In high school...

Jan 25, 2012

Alberta Perle Haek of Aberdeen, born in 1923 to Henney and Ann Lee Colvin in Canby Oregon. Married Jack Haek in August 1941, during WWII. They had tow daughters, Linda Lee and Kathleen Ann, three grandchildren, Vicki, Tina and Tim. Three great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren, Stepmother Dorothy Colvin. One brother Ward Colvin, three sisters, Doris, Lucille and...

Jan 21, 2012

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Jan 20, 2012

Jan 6, 2012

Edward Gene Retherford, 77, a Harbor resident for many years, died at Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center, Friday, January 6, 2012. Gene was born in Woodville, TX, July 11, 1934, the son of Richard and Beulah Mae (Windom) Retherford. He was raised in Texas and moved to Illinois at the age of 16.Gene worked in a building materials yard in...

Jan 1, 2012

Glenn G. SmithAugust 25, 1933 – January 1, 2012Glenn Gerald Smith was born in Aberdeen, Washington on August 25, 1933 and peacefully passed away at his home in San Jose, California on January 1, 2012.Glenn’s father, Glenn Godfrey, owned and operated the meat market located in Aberdeen (Central Park) until his life was tragically cut short when Glenn was only...

Jan 1, 2012

Mary Louise (Suri) Dawson December 21, 1928 - January 1, 2012. Born in Bozeman, MT, resided in various locations in Washington, raised children in Orting, spent last years in Grayland, WA. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Dawson, daughters Sandra (Walters) Rankin and Karen (Walters) Barry, and son Bobby Barnhill. Survived by brother, William Suri, son Michael Walters, daughter Teri...

Dec 30, 2011

Glen M. DeLaMater, 79, a longtime resident of the Harbor, died at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Aberdeen, Friday, December 30, 2011. He was born in Randle, WA on April 11, 1932, the son of Maurice and Vera (Walker) DeLaMater. He came with his family to Cosmopolis in 1944 and graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1951. He would also later...

Dec 24, 2011

Jeffrey John “Jeff” Noel, 46, a longtime Aberdeen and Montesano resident died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA from complications of a long-term illness.Jeff was born on August 2, 1965 in Aberdeen to Gerald Walter and Nancy Ann (Ollikainen) Noel. He graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1983. He then graduated from Grays Harbor College...

Dec 19, 2011

Ernest Frederick ‘Ernie’ Wilcox, 90, a longtime Ocean Shores resident and former Semi Driver for Garrett Freight Lines, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam with his wife Mary and Pastor Alice Hedges by his side.Ernie was born on February 24, 1921 in Winifred, Montana to Charles E. and Christine (Jensen) Wilcox. They moved to Sedro...

Dec 16, 2011

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Keith Ray Gallington, Sr., died at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Aberdeen, Friday, December 16, 2011. He was born in Aberdeen, January 25, 1935, the son of Henry and Josephine (Laverne) Gallington. He graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1952 and began his long career at Rayonier Pulp Mill in 1953 and retired after 52 years...

Dec 6, 2011

Edna Louise Church, 66, a longtime Grays Harbor resident and former dispatcher for Arrow Cab and Transport, died Tuesday morning, December 6, 2011 at her daughter’s home in Aberdeen.Edna was born on October 8, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia to John William and Athalia (Jordan) Moorman. They moved to Copalis Beach four years later.On January 20, 1967, Edna married Robert...

Dec 4, 2011

Travis Carroll Ray Dally, 25, Aberdeen resident and yardman for Sierra Pacific and former tree faller for Bonnell Tree Works, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.Travis was born on October 19, 1986 in Anchorage, Alaska to Dale Thomas and Andrea Lynn Louise (Church) Dally. He moved from Chugiak, Alaska and moved to Olympia at age...

Dec 2, 2011

Chester, beloved dog, companion, friend and a big part of our family, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, December 2, 2011.He was found in the store-front window at Scamp's Pet Shop in South Shore Mall, Aberdeen by Barbara, and it was love at first sight. He was adopted by Doug, December 21, 1997 and held by the store which refused to...

Dec 1, 2011

Norma E. Matthews, 88, our beloved Mother, joined our Dad in heaven to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, December 1, 2011.Norma was born in Jackson, Mississippi on June 1, 1923. That’s where she met and married Earl Matthews. They were together until his passing in 2005. She also preceded in death by her Dad and...

Nov 28, 2011

Derrell D. Daniels passed away on November 28, 2011 in Hoquiam, WA. He was born in Monmouth, Oregon on March 24, 1931 to Melvin and Alice Daniels.He worked for the Lamb Grays Harbor in Hoquiam for 31 years and 10 years for the James Brinkley Co. of Seattle.He served in the US Navy during the Korean War, after which he...

Nov 26, 2011

Richard “Wayne” White, 76, of Grayland, Washington, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2011. He was born in Littlerock, Washington, on August 28, 1935.He lived with his grandparents until the second grade when he moved to Tokeland with his mother and step-father, Elsie and Harold Hansen. He attended Tokeland schools until the fifth grade when he transferred to Ocosta and...