Obituaries

Virginia Nell Crouse

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

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

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

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

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. 

Betty Mae Houten

Betty Mae Houten

May 27, 2023

Betty Mae Houten, 85, of Longview passed away peacefully in her sleep and entered the arms of her Lord May 27, 2023.

She was born Jan. 10, 1938, in Chariton, Iowa, to Benny O. and Anna F. (Williams) Terrell. The family moved to Longview in 1948, and Betty graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1957. On Oct. 19, 1957, she...

Derek Andrew Mccorkle

Derek Andrew Mccorkle

May 25, 2023

Derek Andrew McCorkle, 39, of Longview passed away May 25, 2023, at home.

He was born Jan. 19, 1984, in Seaside, Ore., to Shawn and Connie (Brady) McCorkle.

After earning his high school diploma, Derek enlisted in the Army, serving as a 101st Airborne 27th Infantryman during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Iraq Combat Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Global War...

Randall Keith Greig

Randall Keith Greig

May 25, 2023

Randy Greig, 74, of Longview passed away May 25, 2023, at his daughters home surrounded by family.

Randy was born in Longview May 10, 1949, and was the oldest of 4 children to Stanly E. and Lois M. Greig. He graduated from R.A. Long in 1967 where he was involved in Cross country, theater and Choir and Blue Notes where he...

Betty Franz

Betty Franz

May 25, 2023

Betty was the firstborn of George and Sydney Pietila, graduated from Kelso High School in 1946 and immediately went to work for the Longview Daily News as her lifelong career.

She and her husband Bill enjoyed years traveling on their motorcycles and a successful hobby of raising Registered Polled Herefords. Betty was a proud member and benefactor of the National Cattlemen's...

Martha  Ann Brockway

Martha Ann Brockway

May 24, 2023

Martha Ann Brockway was born April 13, 1945 in Seattle, Washington. She passed away May 24, 2023 in Kelso, Washington.

Linda Mathes

Linda Mathes

May 23, 2023

Linda Mathes was born on May 9, 1942 in Shelton, Washington and passed away on May 23, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.

Timothy Andrew Trinkle

Timothy Andrew Trinkle

May 23, 2023

Timothy Andrew Trinkle, 80, of Longview passed away May 23, 2023, at St. John Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 10, 1942, in Plymouth, Ind., to Dale and Edyth (Pophan) Trinkle, and graduated from Gardena High School in Gardena, California. He earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and Masters from Portland State University.

Tim married Katherine Louise Koch in April of 1966...

Lenora Ackers

Lenora Ackers

May 21, 2023

Lenora Ackers was born on December 11, 1933 in Roundup, Montana and passed away on May 21, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Paige Myers

Paige Myers

May 20, 2023

Paige Myers was born on May 10, 1940 in Stockton, California and passed away on May 20, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Aimo Kasma

Aimo Kasma

May 20, 2023

Aimo Kasma was born on February 7, 1949 in Taivalkoski, Finland and passed away on May 20, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.

Harold Belcher

Harold Belcher

May 16, 2023

Harold Belcher was born on March 21, 1933 in Los Angeles, California and passed away on May 16, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Fredie Lavern Hitzke

Fredie Lavern Hitzke

May 15, 2023

Fredie Lavern Hitzke was born August 17, 1944 in Yakima, Washington. He passed away May 15, 2023 in Buckley, Washington.

Shirley Rae Searing

Shirley Rae Searing

May 12, 2023

Shirley was born in Allen Nebraska, a farming community. Her

father Edward died when she was 5 years old and her mother

Lois moved she and her two sisters to Longview at age 14 to

join family members residing here.

Shirley attended RA Long High School, graduated in 1945 and

then worked for the telephone company as a switchboard

operator. She and George’s romance blossomed as...

Helen Pearson

Helen Pearson

May 11, 2023

Helen Pearson was born on July 04, 1931 in Halfway, Oregon and passed away on May 11, 2023 in Woodland, Washington. 

Joseph Heasley

Joseph Heasley

May 11, 2023

Joseph Heasley was born on November 17, 1943 in Seattle, Washington and passed away on May 11, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

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