Obituaries
Barton Dale Heerensperger
Jun 26, 2023
Barton Dale Heerensperger, 83, of Longview passed away June 26, 2023, in Bellevue, Wash.
He was born March 29, 1940, in Kelso to Paul and Leona Heerensperger and spent most of his life in the local area.
Barton attended the University of Washington, earning a bachelor of science in ceramics engineering. He retired in 2008.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, reading,...
Calvin J. Hampton
Jun 25, 2023
Calvin J. Hampton was born Nov. 2, 1950, in Cathlamet, Wash. He passed away June 25, 2023, at his Rainier home, as the result of a heart attack.
He is survived by his wife of almost 20 years, Stacy Hampton; his children, Christy Hampton, Cally Hampton, Freddie Williamson, Cassy and Doug Jacob, and Kaile and Brett Demaree; his grandchildren, Ryan, Kaylnn,...
Kenneth Pietila
Jun 25, 2023
Kenneth Pietila was born on December 15, 1935 in Vancouver, Washington and passed away on June 25, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Daivd Hyde
Jun 23, 2023
David Hyde was born on October 21, 1947 in Longview, Washington and passed away on June 23, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Marshall Wesley Canaan
Jun 23, 2023
Marshall Wesley Canaan (Wes), a native to the Longview area, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023 with the guidance of PeaceHealth Hospice.
Wes, as he was known to others, was born in Klamath Falls Oregon on July 20, 1947 to Lydia Mary (Stermer) Wilcox and Robert M. Canaan. He is preceded in death by his mother Lydia Mary Stermer, his...
Gay Ann Henderson
Jun 18, 2023
Gay Ann Henderson was born on May 1, 1956 in Renton, Washington and passed away on June 18, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Delbert Huennekens
Jun 17, 2023
Delbert William Huennekens, who was born on July 5 th , 1939 passed away peacefully in his home on
June 17 th , 2023. He was 83.
With a commanding stature of 6’ 8 ½ “ he was as kindly as he was tall, a gentle giant. At 15 years of age
he quit school to work full time in his dad’s contracting...
Daniel D. Comer
Jun 16, 2023
Daniel Comer, 79, of Kelso, passed away June 16, 2023.
He was born March 28, 1944, in Elkhart, Ind., to Richard and Norma (McCraner) Comer, and attended Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix, Ariz.
Dan was a construction electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family and...
Donna Davis-Blevins
Jun 15, 2023
Donna Jane (Cowan) Davis-Blevins fought cancer for many years. She was survived by 3 sons and a daughter, several grandchildren. She was loved by all. During her life she enjoyed being a nurse and all things The Twilight Saga, especially owning and driving Edward's actual Volvo C30. She will be missed but, no longer in pain.
Nora D. Shadle
Jun 14, 2023
Nora D. P. Shadle was born Dec. 21, 1949, in the Philippines, and went home to be with the Lord June 14, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Semenoma Dona Dela Pena; three brothers, three sisters, and her first husband, Noble McCleskey.
Nora is survived by her husband of 30 years, Terry Shadle; three sisters, Rosita “Rose”,...
Christpher Harbeson
Jun 12, 2023
Christopher "Gene" Harbeson was born on June 26, 1940 in Charleston, South Carolina and passed away on June 12, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Dorothy Hansen
Jun 12, 2023
Dorothy Hansen was born on February 14, 1941 and passed away on June 12, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Larry Ross Gowdy
Jun 10, 2023
We are sad to announce that Larry Ross Gowdy 84, passed peacefully at his home in Longview surrounded by his family on June 10, 2023.
Larry was born September 23, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska to Ross and Glenna Gowdy. He lived in Hallam, Nebraska, a small railroad town, where he was the only student in the first grade. Singing was one...
Joan Spencer
Jun 10, 2023
Joan Spencer was born on March 24, 1931 in Leeds, England and passed away on June 10, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Darrell Dee Clark
Jun 5, 2023
Lifelong local resident Darrell D. Clark, 97, of Castle Rock passed away June 5, 2023.
He was born Oct.22, 1925, in Rose Valley, to Amos “Walter” and Anna Irene (Seig) Clark. Darrell graduated from Toutle Lake High School in 1944. He served in the Army during World War II, stationed in the Philippines and earning the rank of sergeant.
On Aug. 26,...
Virginia Nell Crouse
Jun 4, 2023
Virginia Nell Crouse, 87, of Longview, Washington, passed away at home on the morning of Sunday, June 4, 2023, with family by her side.
She was born October 25, 1935, to George A. and Lydia L. (Noggle) Williams in Windom, Kansas. She attended the local schools there and graduated from Windom High School at the age of 17. She married Robert...
Cheyenne Defrates
Jun 3, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce Cheyenne DeFrates, 42, of Cathlamet, Wash., passed away unexpectedly at home June 3, 2023.
Cheyenne was born Aug. 23, 1980, in Longview. He graduated from Kelso High School in 1998, where he was a member of the baseball team. Cheyenne attended Lower Columbia College for a year and Washington State University’s Portland Campus for...
Zona Rueppel
May 30, 2023
Zona Rueppel was born on June 22, 1929 in Polson, Montana and passed away on May 30, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
B Marie Schuknecht-Smith
May 28, 2023
B Marie Schuknecht-Smith was born on January 27, 1962 in Yakima, Washington and passed away on May 28, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Edward Bylsma
May 27, 2023
Edward Bylsma was born on October 9, 1961 in Bellflower, California and passed away on May 27, 2023 in Portland, Oregon.
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