Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County and Surrounding Areas

Sandra Gayle Porter

Sandra Gayle Porter

Oct 21, 2026

Sandra Gayle Porter, 71, passed on October 21, 2026 in Aberdeen, Washington. She will be missed. 

No public services are being planned at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home. 

Juris Miervaldis Macs

Juris Miervaldis Macs

Oct 8, 2026

JURIS MIERVALDIS MACS

Sunrise: Oct. 3, 1934, Riga, Latvia  - Sunset: Oct. 8, 2026, Aberdeen, Washington

“Renaissance Man is not a term that gets used much anymore, nor should it, but it fits.” ~John Smeltzer on Juris Macs

It’s a beautiful challenge to try to describe the fullness of a person who has had such great and varied passions, interests, talents, skills and...

Sanele Tautoto

Sanele Tautoto

Oct 4, 2026

“A life rooted in faith, strengthened by love, and remembered through family.”

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Sanele Tautoto, who was called home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a lifetime of love, wisdom, faith, and cherished memories.

Sanele was born on June 10, 1953, in Vailoatai,...

Melissa "Lisa" Ann (Farney)Turner

Melissa "Lisa" Ann (Farney)Turner

Oct 3, 2026

Melissa “Lisa” Ann (Farney) Turner

March 7, 1957 - October 3, 2026

Melissa Ann (Farney) Turner, affectionately known as Lisa, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 3, 2026, at her home. Born on March 7, 1957, in Grand Junction, CO, Lisa was a cherished daughter to the late Herman Aaron Farney and Annie Etta Farney. Her journey through life was...

Tammy Rene Moyers

Tammy Rene Moyers

Oct 1, 2026

Tammy Rene (Sutherby) Moyers, a lifetime resident of Grays Harbor, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at her home in McCleary, Washington. She was 55 years old.

Tammy was born on December 6, 1970, in Aberdeen, Washington, to Roland and Tropha (Fields) Sutherby. She was raised in McCleary and spent most of her life throughout the Grays Harbor area.

Tammy...

Harry Howard "Howard" Carter, Jr.

Harry Howard "Howard" Carter, Jr.

Sep 29, 2026

Harry Howard “Howard” Carter, Jr., 103, lifetime Montesano resident and former supervisor for Grays Harbor Counties Road equipment, died Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Montesano Health and Rehab.

Howard was born in Montesano on April 30, 1923, to Harry Howard and Dora Christine (Reinkens) Carter, Sr. He graduated from Montesano high school and went to work for Grays Harbor County in...

Denise Marie Larson

Denise Marie Larson

Sep 23, 2026

Denise Marie Larson, 67, an Aberdeen resident and former childcare provider at Wunderland Childcare, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington.

Denise was born July 24, 1959, in Tyndall, South Dakota, to Raymond Karl and Norma (Blaha) Schamber. Her family moved to Aberdeen in the 60’s. She graduated from Aberdeen Weatherwax Highschool.

She later moved...

Amy Nicole Dixon

Amy Nicole Dixon

Sep 18, 2026

Amy Nicole Dixon, age 52, passed away peacefully at her home in Westport, Washington, on Friday, September 18, 2026, surrounded by love and held in the arms of her beloved husband.

Amy was born on December 22, 1973, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Roland and Deborah (Ellis) Henning. Growing up in a military family, Amy and her sister, Kelli, lived in several...

Joanna Jean "JoJean" Young

Joanna Jean "JoJean" Young

Sep 16, 2026

Joanna Jean “JoJean” Young passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, exactly 2 weeks short of her 92nd birthday. JoJean was born on September 30, 1934, in Aberdeen to William Maynard and Irene Waara. She graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1954, where she was a Songqueen for 2 years.

She married Charles Ernest Young on April 15, 1961, and they...

Judith "Judee" Ila Stuck

Judith "Judee" Ila Stuck

Sep 12, 2026

Judith “Judee” Ila Stuck, a longtime resident of Raymond, Washington, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by family at the Willapa Harbor Care Center in Raymond. Judee was 81.

Born on January 5, 1945, in Aberdeen, Washington, to Paul and Lillian (Eaton) Davenport. She was 1 of 6 children. Judee along with her siblings were raised in Aberdeen...

Neila Lillian Teagle

Neila Lillian Teagle

Sep 4, 2026

Neila Lillian Young Teagle, a long-time resident of Grays Harbor County, passed away on September 4th, leaving behind a rich legacy of family, community, and unconditional love. Born in Cosmopolis, on December 20, 1935, Neila’s life was deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest, where she spent decades building a beautiful home and family.

For 65 years, Neila shared a wonderful life...

LaVerne Arlene Retherford

LaVerne Arlene Retherford

Aug 30, 2026

LaVerne Arlene Retherford, a longtime resident of Grays Harbor, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Channel Point Village in Hoquiam, Washington. She was 88.

Born on July 31, 1938, in Republic, Michigan to Frank and Helen Waline. She was raised in Republic until early adulthood, she later moved to Waukegan, Illinois. She met the love of her life, Edward...

Michael Ray Randleas

Michael Ray Randleas

Aug 22, 2026

Michael Ray Randleas, 71, Hoquiam resident and former Log Stack Driver for Weyerhaeuser, Died August 22, 2026 at in Shelton, WA.

Michael was born on October 20, 1954 in Porterville, California to Hiawatha and Dean (Gentry) Randleas.

He lived in Shelton, WA after marrying his wife Donna Gosser in June of 1972. They would later divorce. He would live there for 5...

Elaine Luelda Lamoureaux

Elaine Luelda Lamoureaux

Aug 21, 2026

Elaine LaMoureaux, 96, Aberdeen resided, passed away on August 21, 2026, peacefully at her home in Aberdeen.

She was born on February 5, 1930, in Britton, South Dakota to Edward Francis and Luella Grace (Knowlen) Meier.

On April 16, 1949, Elaine married newly discharged US Army Corporal Eugene LaMoureaux in Britton, South Dakota. He passed away on December 4, 2007.

She worked various...

Michael Zawislak Jr.

Michael Zawislak Jr.

Aug 18, 2026

Michael Zawislak, Jr. 92, lifetime Aberdeen resident and avid outdoorsman, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Grays Harbor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Aberdeen, Washington.

Mike, or Ike as he was called by family, was born on February 21, 1934 in Aberdeen to Michael and Dorothy (Lentz) Zawislak, Sr. He attended McDermoth Elementary, Miller Jr. High School, and graduated from...

Donald Gregory Randich

Donald Gregory Randich

Aug 10, 2026

Donald Gregory “Don” Randich, a lifelong resident of Aberdeen, Washington, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the age of 95, with Barbara, his wife of 69 years, by his side.

Don was born September 16, 1930, in Aberdeen to Joseph and Clara Randich. He grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1949.

Don served in the...

Donald "Don" Albert Bradshaw

Donald "Don" Albert Bradshaw

Jul 26, 2026

Donald “Don” Albert Bradshaw, 81, longtime resident of Montesano, where he was very well known and deeply rooted in the community, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.

Born on July 13, 1945, in Ellensburg, Washington to parents Dwight and Bernice (Stewart) Bradshaw. Don graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1962. He moved to Montesano,...

Dara Phin

Dara Phin

Jul 23, 2026

Dara Phin, a long time resident of Aberdeen, Washington, passed away unexpectedly following an accident on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the age of 45.

Dara was born on March 31, 1981, in Koidang, Thailand, to his loving parents, Loeuth Pas and Sarath Prak. He was 1 of 6 siblings. His parents were survivors of the Cambodian genocide and in search...

Libberty Susan Newton

Libberty Susan Newton

Jul 7, 2026

Libberty Susan Newton, 25, former Aberdeen resident and Tacoma native, died Tuesday, July 7, 2026, after being struck by a train in Seattle, WA.

Libberty was born on March 14, 2001, in Olympia, WA to Thomas W. and Janette Marie (Gardner) Newton. She grew up in Tacoma and attended Jason Lee Middle School. She then moved to Aberdeen for a short...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Renee Quinby

Jacqueline "Jackie" Renee Quinby

Jul 4, 2026

Jacqueline Renee “Jackie” Quinby, 65, a Hoquiam resident, died Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Harbor Regional Health in Aberdeen.

Born on December 21, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joseph Adam and Doris Irene (Hargis) Cipale. As 1978 graduate of Weatherwax High School, Jackie worked for JCPenney then as a Pharmacy Tech alongside her husband Bruce at The Medicine Shoppe in...