Recent Obituaries

Feb 10, 2019

Trevor Blain Briggs, 52, a resident of Shelton and a 1986 graduate of Montesano High School, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Oakville, WA.

Trevor was born on November 23, 1966 in Aberdeen to George and Billie (Chambers) Briggs. He grew up in Montesano and graduated from Montesano High School in 1986. He joined the U.S. Navy right after graduation.

On October...

Feb 2, 2019

John Paul Niels, Sr., 89, Central Park resident, died Saturday morning, February 2, 2019, at his home. John was a hard-working father of 9 who was known for putting his family first and his tenacious work-ethic.John was born on January 21, 1930, in Mena, Arkansas to Richardus and Louise Niels. John was the eldest of 4 siblings and found himself...

Jan 27, 2019

Dolores C. Young, 90, Aberdeen resident and former clerk for JC Penny’s downtown Aberdeen, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home.Dolores was born on October 6, 1928 in Patterson, New Jersey to Nicholas and Marion (Currie) Deluccia. She grew up in Newark and graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. On December 13, 1947, Dolores married Leonard...

Jan 15, 2019

Judith Rae “Judy” Harris,60, a longtime Grays Harbor resident, born in Aberdeen, September 3, 1958, the daughter of Frank and Betty Lou (Van Leeuwen) Harris, died at her home in Westport, Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1977 and had lived on the Harbor most of her life.Judy was married to Steven M. Jones, Sr....

Jan 12, 2019

Robert (“Bob”) Bonnell, 57, of Aberdeen, Washington passed away as a result of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Bob was a loving brother, a loyal friend, and could fix pretty much anything. He had a passion for all things mechanical and collected endless odds and ends that might one day be re-used on a new creation.Bob had a tough life and...

Jan 10, 2019

Lisa Marie Morgan, 16, a student at Harbor High School, Aberdeen, died at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, Thursday, January 10, 2019. She was born in Aberdeen, November 18, 2002, the daughter of Daniel and LaVonne (Yancey) Morgan.She had attended Stevens Elementary, Miller Junior High, Aberdeen Weatherwax High School and was a student at Harbor High School. She enjoyed...

Jan 10, 2019

Jan 6, 2019

Marlyn Jean “Suzie Q” Soberanes, 80, a waitress and bar tender for several Grays Harbor restaurants for many years, died at her home at Aberdeen, Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was born in Aberdeen, Washington, February 12, 1938, the daughter of Warren and Mable (McKinnon) Cleveland.She came with her family to the Harbor as a child, attended St. Mary’s School...

Jan 2, 2019

Tristen Joseph Jimenez, 23, Aberdeen resident and 2014 graduate of Weatherwax High School, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.Tristen was born on July 4, 1995 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen to Michelle Rose Jimenez and Vicente Montano. He grew up in Aberdeen, spending time with his father and family in Vacaville, CA. Tristen was a member of the...

Dec 29, 2018

James (Jim) Russell Leggett was born July 17, 1932, at the home of his parents just outside Shelton, Washington. He ended his life’s journey on December. 29, 2018, at Highline Medical Center, Burien, Washington. He was married to Marjorie (Roe) Leggett on December 5, 1953, in Centralia, Washington. She resides at their home in Montesano.He served in the Korean War...

Dec 28, 2018

Jaquelyn Anne “Jackie” Murdock, 57, a 25 year resident of Elma, died at a Seattle hospital Friday, December 28, 2018. She was born in Weston, Ontario, Canada and came to the United States at the age of 6.A private family gathering will be held at a later date.A more complete notice will appear later in the Daily World.Arrangements are entrusted...

Dec 26, 2018

Dec 22, 2018

William Jesse ‘Bill’ Brooks, 85, McCleary resident and former Tru-Value Hardware Store owner in Packwood, WA, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his home in McCleary.Bill was born on November 21, 1933 in Packwood to Luther Franklin and Gertrude (Mackey) Brooks. His family moved to Myrtle Pointe, OR where he graduated from high school. After high school, he joined the...

Dec 22, 2018

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Dec 20, 2018

Dec 17, 2018

Mary Louise Shook, 85, a Central Park resident and homemaker, died December 17, 2018 at her home. Mary was born on August 30, 1933 in Aberdeen to Calvin and Esther (Axland) Teman. She graduated from Aberdeen’s Weatherwax High School in 1951. And on November 16, 1951 she married Harold Shook in Aberdeen. He passed away on November 10, 2008.She was...

Dec 12, 2018

Kenneth Dale Sollars, 87, Olympia area resident and Retired Navel Officer, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home in Lacey, WA.Ken was born on July 2, 1931 in Tarkio, Missouri to Frank Howard and Esther Marie (Gigous) Sollars Sr. He attended Tarkio High School and was on the Missouri 8 Man High School Championship Football Team. After graduation he...

Nov 22, 2018

Richard (Rick) Matthew left this world early Thanksgiving morning, onNovember 22, 2018. He fought a 3-year battle with cancer before hispassing at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. His final days were spentsurrounded by his loving family.Rick was born in Seattle, Washington on April 27th, 1944 to Ruth andFrank Matthew. He attended the University of Washington before moving toAberdeen, WA in 1969....

Nov 21, 2018

Dixie Ann Iosbaker, 81, long-time Aberdeen resident and Office Administrator for the Aberdeen Eagles, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Mother Joseph Care Center in Olympia, WA following a prolonged illness.Dixie was born on October 18, 1937 in Red Willow, Nebraska to Howard Virgil and Irene Ramah (Jerome) Tracy. After a few years, her family moved to McMinnville, Oregon and...

Nov 11, 2018