Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County and Surrounding Areas
Denise Lynn Nadeja
Nov 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Lynn “Necelou” Nadeja. Heaven welcomed our much-loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend on Thursday, November 21, 2025, in Westport, Washington, from congestive heart failure.
Denise was born March 23,1968, in Youngstown, Ohio, the middle child of three, to Richard and Mary Nadeja. She lived with her family...
Joyce Dell Menter
Nov 15, 2025
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, heaven welcomed Joyce Dell Menter, our beloved mother and grandmother, as her husband of 55 years, George William “Bill” Menter, gave her a ride through the Pearly Gates. Joyce and Bill were married on March 21, 1949, in Santa Barbara, California, beginning a lifetime filled with devotion, laughter, and adventure. On Saturday, November 22, 2025,...
Katie Lynn Sherwood
Nov 14, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Katie Lynn Sherwood, a local Aberdeen resident. Katie passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington at the young age of 31.
Katie was born on October 25, 1994, in Aberdeen to parents, Mark and Michelle (Taylor) Sherwood. She was raised in Hoquiam and...
Earnest Clayton Taylor
Nov 12, 2025
Earnest “Clay” Clayton Taylor, known as the “seagull man”, of Ocean Shores passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Harbor Regional Health in Aberdeen, WA.
Clay was born July 15, 1934, in San Antonio, TX to Charlie and Cynthia Taylor. 1 of 4 children, he was raised in Bethel for some time before moving to Redding, CA where he graduated...
Betty Jean Buswell
Nov 10, 2025
Betty Jean Buswell, 80, Cosmopolis resident and former case worker for DSHS, died Monday, November 10, 2025, at her home in Cosmopolis, Washington.
Betty was born on August 6, 1945, in Spokane, Washington to Arthur and Edith (Moran) Osborn. She spent her youth in Billings, Montana and later in Spokane, Washington, graduating from Lewis & Clark High School in Spokane.
She moved...
Bonnie June Anderson
Nov 10, 2025
Bonnie June Anderson, 92, Aberdeen resident and well-known pianist and organist on the Harbor, died Monday morning, November 10, 2025, at Westhaven Villa in Aberdeen, Washington.
Bonnie was born on June 4, 1933 in Greeley, CO to Orton Roscoe and Lois Ethel (Osborn) Painter. Soon after, her family moved to Nampa, Idaho, where she graduated from Northwest Nazarene Academy and then...
Shirley Louise Miller
Nov 9, 2025
Shirley passed away in Auburn, Washington on November 9, 2025, after a long illness. She was 86.
Shirley was born in Aberdeen, Washington on January 24, 1939, the daughter, of E.A. “Doc” and Edna Nelson. Shirley grew up in Tokeland, Washington. As a young girl, she once worked at the historic Tokeland Hotel.
Shirley attended Tokeland School and Ocosta School where she...
Rebecca Jane Schriver
Nov 3, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Jane Schriver, an Elma resident passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 73 after a two-year illness, in her home, with her loving husband by her bedside.
Becky was born on March 20, 1952, in Yakima, Washington to parents, Jack and Mary (Huddleston) McDonald. Becky’s father was a Washington State Patrolmen, so the family lived...
Linda Mae Lind
Nov 2, 2025
Linda Mae Lind, 77, lifetime Aberdeen resident and homemaker, died Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Centralia, Washington.
Linda was born on October 9, 1948, in Aberdeen to Jordan F. and Ida Marie (Verville) Thompson. She graduated from Aberdeen’s Weatherwax High School in 1966 while working at the Central Park Drive-In Theater.
She worked for Bigelow Chevrolet in Aberdeen from 1967 until 1970....
David Lee Wayne Murray-Pickering
Oct 6, 2025
Our hearts are shattered by the loss of David Lee Wayne Murray-Pickering who passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 06, 2025, at the young age of 29. While we are grieving his loss, we choose to remember him not by how he died, but by how he lived. David lived with an unconditional heart, adventurous soul, and his charismatic energy...
Beverly Ann Smith
Oct 5, 2025
Beverly “Bev” Ann Smith, 89, of Montesano passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at home after a brief illness. Bev was born November 16, 1935 in Los Angeles, California to parents Fred and Helen Smith where she lived the first five years of her life. Her family moved north to Redding, California until her teenage years when they moved to...
Jann Louise Castleberry
Oct 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce that Jann Louise Castleberry passed away peacefully at her home in Kirkland on October 2nd, 2025 surrounded by her family after a 4-year battle with ALS. She was born January 19th, 1948 in Grays Harbor, Washington to Louis (Bud) and Esther Alexander.
Jann grew up in Hoquiam, Washington with older brothers Martin (Buddy)...
James Dale Solomon
Sep 30, 2025
James “Jim” Dale Solomon Sr., 86, longstanding resident of Ocean Shores, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his home in Ocean Shores, Washington.
Born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on November 11, 1938, to parents Patton and Bernice (Hawkins) Solomon. Jim was the eldest of 7 siblings. His family moved often during his early years, but his late teens found...
Robert Donald Ruecker
Sep 24, 2025
Robert (Bob) Ruecker, 77, passed away surrounded by family on September 24, 2025. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He married Patricia (Patty Ancich) in 1986. Those that were lucky enough to know him, loved him for his sense of calm, his voice of reason, and his ability to solve any problem that came before him.
Bob was...
Ronald Lee Renner Jr.
Sep 22, 2025
Ronald (Ronnie) Lee Renner Jr.March 14, 1980 – September 22, 2025
Ronald (Ronnie) Lee Renner Jr. passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 45. He was born on March 14, 1980, in Indiana.
The son of the late Ronald Renner Sr., Ronnie is survived by his loving mother, Carol Renner; his sister, Carrie Harrington; his brother, Carl Adam Renner;...
Robert John Bloch
Sep 18, 2025
Robert Bloch, peacefully passed away in his home on September 18, 2025. He was 52. Robert left behind wife, Krista, and many family and friends all of whom know who they are will miss his humor and love that he showed for all the people in his life.
Robert was born on March 7, 1973, in Wisconsin. Before meeting his wife,...
Leslie John Gilbert
Sep 18, 2025
Leslie John Gilbert, 62, known for his empathic and inviting nature, left us on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born on September 22, 1962, in Hollywood (Los Angeles), California.
Les was raised in various suburbs of Los Angeles County, graduating from high school in 1980. He then went on to attend the University of California, in Berkeley focusing on a career in...
Carol Frances Carpenter
Sep 17, 2025
Carol Frances Carpenter, 80, former Satsop, Washington resident, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Heritage House in Buckley, Washington.
Carol was born on December 17, 1944 in Shelton, WA to Frederick Thomas and Georgia Frances (Bliss) Smith. She attended Port Angeles High School after her family moved to Sequim, Washington.
Carol married Edward A. Carpenter on August 17, 1964 in Tokyo, Japan....
Alva Connell Fizz Beck
Sep 15, 2025
Alva Beck, who most knew as Beanie, age 69 from North Cove, WA passed away on September 15, 2025, in Grayland, Washington surrounded by his three children and their families.
Beanie was born on January 13, 1956, in Aberdeen, Washington to Levy LeRoy “Fizz” Beck and Edna Mae Johnson. He grew up and attended school in the areas of Westport, Grayland,...
Lawrence Darrell Lind
Sep 11, 2025
Lawrence D. Lind
April 20, 1946 - September 11, 2025
Lawrence D. Lind, 79, of Aberdeen Washington passed away on September 11, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, WA due to a heart attack. Larry was a resident of Olympia, having moved there in 2024.
Born on April 20, 1946, in Aberdeen to Alton H. and Agnes (Passick) Lind, Larry grew up...
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