Recent Obituaries

Dec 13, 2019

John Andrew Roberts, 62, an Ocean Shores resident of eleven years, died at his dream-home there Friday, December 13, 2019. He was born in Seattle, WA, October 1, 1957 the son of Norman H. and Sharon L. Roberts.He loved nature and especially the ocean. He was a well-read man and a bit of a curmudgeon.John is survived by his sister,...

Dec 12, 2019

Joseph Naum Bullen, 37, passed away on Thursday December 12, 2019 at about 8:45 pm in a one-man car accident in Aberdeen, WA, there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol.He delighted his parents, Thomas and Diana Naum Bullen with his arrival into this world on March 11, 1982 at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Joe, as his friends called him,...

Dec 7, 2019

Keeta Marie Zepp, 68, Homemaker and resident of Elma, WA, passed away Saturday morning, December 7, 2019 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, WA.Keeta was born on July 17, 1951 in Aberdeen, WA to Robert and Zona (Miller) Johnson. She grew up in Oakville and graduated from Oakville High School in 1969.On November 15, 1975, Keeta moved to and...

Dec 5, 2019

Ray L. Phillips 81, a servant of Jesus, went to be with Him on Dec 5, 2019 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.Ray was born April 7, 1938 in St Anthony, ID to Lee and Ella (Ellis) Phillips. As a young toddler the family moved to a cabin his Dad built on the upper part of the Smith Creek...

Dec 2, 2019

Michael Ward Bessey, 69, an East County resident, passed away at his home Monday, December 2, 2019. He was born February 1, 1950 in Bellflower, California, the son of Benjamin Ward and Virginia Fern (Hoskin) Bessey.His family moved, father, being in the military, to several locations. They would come to Hoquiam in the early 1960’s and Michael would graduate from...

Nov 24, 2019

LaDonna J. Eilers, 91, a resident of Aberdeen for three years, died at Montesano, WA, Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was born in Bertrand, Nebraska, January 6, 1928, the daughter of John and Clara (Tirey) Schleeter.She attended Nebraska schools and was married to John V. Eilers in Kearney, NB, April 24, 1946. They continued to live in Kearney and she...

Nov 22, 2019

Nov 18, 2019

After a courageous and fierce battle against cancer, David E. Johnson, age 70, departed this world in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones to go fishing with the Master of the sea.David was born on July 10, 1949, in Aberdeen, Washington, to Eunice “Jeane” Johnson (COOMES) and David “Ray” Johnson. He grew up in Pacific Beach, Washington...

Nov 13, 2019

Nov 13, 2019

Helena Marie Matthynssens, 47, a Central Park resident, died at her home Wednesday, November 13, 2019. She was born in Aberdeen June 23, 1972, the daughter of John and Peggy (Zimmerman) Hunley. She graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1990 and had attended Grays Harbor College.She moved to Florida in January, 1997, but returned to the Harbor to marry Ron...

Oct 23, 2019

Oct 23, 2019

Jack Bastin, 94, longtime Aberdeen resident, beloved father, grandpa and great grandpa passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Tumwater, Washington. He was born in Aberdeen, Washington to Walter and Eliza (Davis) Bastin.Jack graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1943. He served as a radio mechanic in the Army Air Corps during World War Two, graduated from CWU and...

Oct 18, 2019

Elaine Mabel Tackett, 82, Westport resident and wife of Don ‘Mr. T’ Tackett, passed away on Friday morning, October 18, 2019, nine days following her husband, at Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, WA.Elaine was born on August 9, 1937 in Renton, WA to Roy and Mabel (Palmer) Proctor. She grew up in Renton and graduated from Renton High School...

Oct 9, 2019

Donald Lee “Mr. T” Tackett, 87, Westport resident and former teacher at Hoquiam High School, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at his home in Westport.Don was born on May 16, 1932 in San Francisco, CA to Lonzo Luscious and Violet May (Baldwin) Tackett. His family moved around the Bay Area, Oakland and Santa Cruz, when he was young and eventually...

Oct 3, 2019

Carmen Hazel Ainsworth passed into eternity on October 3, 2019 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. She was 2 ½ weeks shy of her 91st birthday.Carmen was born in Elma, WA to Roman and Hazel Simbe on October 21, 1928. She attended Weatherwax High School, graduated in 1946, and served as a cheerleader. Following high school, she worked at the Bijou...

Sep 29, 2019

Betty Ann McGhee, 93, lifetime resident of Aberdeen and Hoquiam and former bookkeeper for ITT Rayonier Chemical Division, died Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam, WA.Betty was born on January 1, 1926 in Aberdeen to Harper and Anna (Kinninski) Coons. She graduated from Weatherwax High School. She married Richard McGhee. He passed away in 1985.She worked...

Aug 29, 2019

Donald E. Howell, Sr, age 91, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 29, 2019. He passed with his son Paul, at his side, holding his hand.Don was born September 13, 1927, to Orlando E. and Frances (Jennings) Howell. He grew up on his familys’ farms in Marysville, Washington. Each farm was pioneered by both parents’...

Jul 17, 2019

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Jul 16, 2019

Barbara Jean Yrigoyen ObituaryBarbara Jean Yrigoyen passed to Heaven on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Aberdeen, Washington. She was 84. Barbara was born January 27, 1935, in Hilo, Hawaii, the youngest child of Henry Carlos and Anna Riveira Carlos. The family eventually settled in San Francisco, California. There she married her brother’s best friend Joseph Mike...

Jul 15, 2019

David V Francisco, age 53 of Aberdeen, WA. passed away on July 15, 2019. David was born July 10, 1966, to Victor I. and Marjory J. (Luhn) Francisco, in Van Nuys CA. David leaves behind many family and friends, his Mother Marjory of McCleary, Brother Raymond of Tacoma, Sister Linda (Ken) Cosmopolis, Brother Ron (Michelle) Aberdeen, Nephew Alan of Tacoma,...