Recent Obituaries

Feb 24, 2025

Sandra (Bosler) Bellon, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Feb 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication. Born in McCleary, Washington, on March 21, 1938, to Jim and Selma Bosler, Sandra spent her entire life in the close-knit community of Elma, Washington.

Sandra graduated from Elma High School and, shortly after, married the...

Feb 20, 2025

Scott Andrew Churchel, 55, lifetime Grays Harbor resident passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, surrounded by his family at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon.

Scott was born on November 7, 1969, in Aberdeen, Washington to parents Gary Churchel and Barbara (White) Gumtow. He was raised in Elma and participated in various activities throughout his years in school. Scott...

Feb 18, 2025

William (Mr. Bill) Alton James, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on February 18, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born in Aberdeen, Washington, on November 13, 1942, Bill was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1960 and later attended classes at...

Feb 5, 2025

Janice Verena Haymon, 67, Aberdeen resident and former insurance agent, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.

Janice was born on September 19, 1957, in Leesville, Louisiana to Raymond W. and Rene (Krupkat) Bassett. Her father was in the United States Army, and they followed him wherever he was stationed. She spent most of her youth in...

Feb 5, 2025

Mary Jane Freeman, 87, of Aberdeen, WA, after a long and fulfilling life, is now in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and reunited with her true love, Darrell Lee Freeman. Mary passed away peacefully February 5, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Sandra, and son-in-law, Richard, in Tacoma, WA.

Mary was born February 14, 1937, in Bryson City, North...

Jan 30, 2025

Winafred "Winnie" Irene Moulton 98 of Cosmopolis passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life.

Winnie "started her life on a cold windy day" December 7, 1926, in Lebanon, Kansas with Sylvester and Hellen (Wolgamott) Herndon, and 3 siblings. She ended up being the middle of seven children. At 9 years old the family moved to...

Jan 29, 2025

Betty Belles, 98, a native of Aberdeen died peacefully on January 29, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1926, and was a lifelong resident of Grays Harbor.

 Betty graduated from Grays Harbor Community College as an L.P.N. in 1966 and worked for many years at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. She truly loved her job!

 She was an avid devotee of Weight...

Jan 21, 2025

Natalie Diane Daniels, 62, of Aberdeen, WA, passed away on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, from pulmonary fibrosis. Natalie was born on June 3rd, 1962, to Nathan and Pamela Daniels at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Aberdeen. After graduating from Aberdeen High School in 1980, she worked in banking, before becoming a 911 dispatcher for Grays Harbor County for 18 years, and...

Jan 14, 2025

Eric Warren Meister passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at Capital Medical Center. He was diagnosed with cancer in early December of 2024. Eric was 64 years old. 

Eric was born on April 13th, 1960, in Aberdeen, WA to Walter and Ellen Meister. A lifetime resident of Elma, Eric graduated from Elma High School...

Jan 6, 2025

Robert Leonard ‘Bob” Brock, 72, Aberdeen resident and local area truck driver, died Monday, January 6, 2025, at Providence Saint Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington.

Robert was born on June 14, 1952, in Tacoma, Washington to James William and Corinne Madeline (Reinhardt) Brock. He moved to Elma as a teenager and joined the United States Army in 1970 at the age...

Jan 5, 2025

Mildred Elaine Erickson, 96, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Montesano, Washington.

Mildred was born at home in Aberdeen, Washington on May 30, 1928, to parents Bert A. and Gladys B. (Luke) Nelson, joining her sister, Marjorie. She grew up in South Aberdeen, attending Stevens Elementary. She went on to Miller Junior High and graduated from Weatherwax High School...

Jan 1, 2025

Marian H. McCormick, 81, a beloved longtime resident of Hoquiam, Washington, was called to Heaven on January 1, 2025.

Marian was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on November 10, 1943, to Harry and Betty Meek. Marian met and fell in love with James McCormick and they married in 1959. They spent most of their lives out in East Hoquiam, where they raised...

Dec 13, 2024

Coreen Mae Selberg, 77, lifetime Grays Harbor resident, died December 13, 2024 at the Bee Hive Retirement Community in McCleary, WA.

Coreen was born on August 11, 1947 in Aberdeen to Donald & Margaret (Gibb) Austin. She graduated from Aberdeen’s Weatherwax High School in 1965. She then attended Grays Harbor College and graduated with an Associate of Arts.

On May 11, 1972,...

Dec 8, 2024

Jerald Clyde “Jerry” Brown, 78, passed on December 8th, 2024, in San Miguel de Allende, GTO, Mexico. Jerry, the oldest of 7 children, was born November 26th, 1946, in Aberdeen WA to his parents Joel Clyde and Marjorie Glee Highland Brown. Jerry attended Hoquiam High School through his sophomore year moving to Aberdeen and graduating from Aberdeen High School in...

Dec 8, 2024

Melanie Jean Johnson’s spirit was set free, Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her sister’s home in Central Park, Washington. Melanie was born February 9, 1960 in Mansfield, Louisiana to John G. Johnson and M. Annette House. Melanie grew up in Ponca City, Oklahoma and has many friends and family still living there. 

Melanie graduated from Northern Oklahoma College and received her...

Dec 7, 2024

David Jon Trusty was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on August 17, 1944. He was the second of eight children to Alvin and Dorthy (Halverson) Trusty. As a child David had a passion for agriculture. He was active within 4-H and FFA showing equine and livestock. 

Soon after graduation he joined the U.S. Navy in 1962 as a photographer. There he...

Dec 5, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Luva Raye (Creason) Kaivo, who passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2024, at the age of 74, at the family home in Montesano after an extended illness.

Born on March 27, 1950, in Seattle, she was adopted as the only child of Edwin Jack...

Dec 1, 2024

Holly Kathleen Hagen

December 13, 1990 – December 1, 2024

 Holly Kathleen Hagen, affectionately known by her father as, “Holly Cuillean, Sacred Flower from the Skies,” unexpectedly passed away on December 1, 2024.

 Holly’s youthful exuberance and enthusiasm allowed her to become an incredible force in her professional life, community, and family. She cemented herself as an integral part of Grays Harbor’s ecosystem...

Nov 29, 2024

Deanne Marie Parks a 63-year-old resident of Hoquiam passed away Friday morning on November 29th, 2024, at Providence St. Peter hospital in Olympia, WA.

Deanne was born on December 12,1960, in Olympia Washington to Louie and Penny Stricevich. Deanne was the youngest of three children. Her brothers were Jon and Anthony Stricevich. Deanne grew up in Hoquiam and graduated from Hoquiam...

Nov 27, 2024