OBITUARIES

Nov 6, 2024

Tina May (Homola) Wells, 61, passed away peacefully on November 6th, 2024 in Kelso, WA. She was born July 28, 1963 in Minneapolis, MN to Kermit and Marilyn Homola.

Tina married Roger Wells in 1982. She was a lifelong member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. She had a special love for her spouse, family, grandchildren, and friends. She had much...

Nov 4, 2024

Steven R. Conway, age 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at his home in Brush Prairie, WA.

He was born on July 8, 1954, in Vancouver, to Richard and Jacquelyn Conway. He was a 1973 graduate of Hudson’s Bay High School and attended Clark College following his graduation. He was formerly married to Jennie Conway for 36 years.

He...

Nov 1, 2024

Oct 28, 2024

Kaylie Louise Guild, born on May 6, 2001, in Vancouver, WA, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Vancouver, WA. She was a bright light in the lives of her family and friends, known for her radiant smile that could light up any room. She attended Columbia River High School in Vancouver, WA.

 Kaylie had a deep love for her blended...

Oct 26, 2024

David Richard Rivers (83) of Woodland, WA, was born to Werner Gerhard and Vieno Sylvia (Pekkaraine) Rivers on Aug. 5, 1941, in Brainerd, MN, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Oct. 26, 2024. On Jan. 14, 1967, he married Ruth Rose of Battle Ground, WA. They lived in Minneapolis, MN, for nine months before moving to Clark...

Oct 14, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Debbie Lee Akers, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on Monday night, October 14th. Debbie’s kind heart, generous spirit, and unwavering love for her family left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Born on April 1st, 1949, Debbie was a beacon of warmth and strength to those...

Oct 7, 2024

We gather to commemorate the peaceful passing of Mildred "Irene" (Matson) Olin. She was born to Ed and Mildred Matson on October 9, 1942 on their family farm in Brush Prairie, WA. She lived her childhood, much loved, met and married her childhood sweetheart Ron Olin.  

Two days before her 82nd Birthday, she went to meet her Beloved Savior, as...

Oct 6, 2024

In Loving Memory

Jane Edna Wilson

July 15,1934 – October 6, 2024



Jane was born July 15, 1934, in Pioneer (Clark County), WA. to Ramey Waser and Ida (Kiser) Waser. Her family moved to Amboy and grew up on a dairy farm in Chelatchie Prairie. She milked cows and bucked hay on the farm with her family. She was proud of her Swiss...

Sep 29, 2024

Lola Grace Harris 

May 2nd 1947 to September 29th 2024

Lola was born in Klamath Falls, OR to Earl Lewis Abarr and Kathern Shirley Wheeler-Abarr-Funk. She was predeceased by her Husband Tom Harris, Mother Shirley Funk, Father Earl Abarr, Step-father Ray Funk, Daughter Amy Peterson, Son Chris Funk and Granddaughter Crystal Street. She is survived by her brother Lowell Abarr, Son Jeff...

Sep 26, 2024

Arcadio Hernandez, a cherished father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at the home of his beloved daughter on September 26, 2024, after a long illness. Born on April 20, 1943, Arcadio was a proud veteran who served with distinction in Vietnam, embodying the values of courage and commitment throughout his life.

An avid outdoorsman, Arcadio found joy in hunting,...

Sep 26, 2024

Joseph Jerald Ripp, affectionately known as Jerry and Joe, passed away peacefully at his home in Woodland, WA, on September 26, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on September 8, 1953, in Vancouver, WA, Joseph grew up in Woodland, where he graduated from Woodland High School in 1972.

During high school so he could play sports, he lived and worked...

Sep 23, 2024

Charles Roger Helkenn, 74, was born in Minneapolis, MN, the seventh child (second son) of Frank David Helkenn, Sr, and Rose Lorraine Helkenn (nee Engelbert). He grew up in a close-knit family with lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins. When he was two years old, the family of nine made the long journey from Minnesota to a new home in...

Sep 19, 2024

   Gerald Edgar Rhoades, was born at his grandparent’s home on January 1st, 1972, to Violet Rhoades in Brush Prairie, WA, the first child to be born in Clark County of that year. Local school children sent baby Gerald welcome letters. He died September 19, 2024 in his motorhome in Vancouver, WA, at the age of 52.

    Jerry lived...

Sep 18, 2024

Raymond Brent Hummel

February 15th, 1955 - September 18th, 2024

Raymond "Brent" Hummel of Vancouver, WA died September 18th at his residence. He was born February 15th, 1955 in Ellensburg, WA. He was the first graduating class of Fort Vancouver High School in 1973.

Brent worked at Tektronics and American Music. He enjoyed setting up and running sound systems for bands and shows....

Sep 18, 2024

Fred Milo (Mike) Harris was born March 14, 1945 in Lebanon, Oregon. The fourth child of Charles and Alfreda Harris. He grew up in Yacolt. He went to grade school in Yacolt and high school at Battle Ground High.

After he graduated in 1963 he joined the Army. He did two tours in Vietnam and was stationed in Germany for a...

Sep 18, 2024

Samuel Harold Gorton, a long-time resident of Woodland, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Samuel, known by his middle name Harold, was born May 19, 1945, in Glendale, CA, to Dr. Samuel Herbert and Milda Helen (Murray) Gorton. His family moved from California to Colorado before, settling in Woodland, Washington.

Harold was known as a dedicated member of the Seventh-day Adventist...

Sep 17, 2024

Thomas Lee Harris, longtime resident of Battle Ground, Washington, passed away on Sept. 17, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born on Jan. 11, 1951, in Vancouver, Washington. Tom grew into a man known for his storytelling and humor, often shared at the dining table with his beloved wife, Lola, and their wide circle of friends and family. 

Tom's...

Sep 5, 2024

Anna Marie Lotze Reeves

     Ann, as she was fondly called by family and friends, passed away at home from cancer at the age of 82 on September 5, 2024 surrounded by friends and family. She was born at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Colville, Washington on February 28, 1942. She was the cherished only child of Walter William Jacob Lotze...

Sep 2, 2024

Hudson Louis Wilson was born on July 16th, 2024 and passed away on September 2nd, 2024 at the age of 7 weeks. He was the son of Alex and Sandra Wilson. Little Hudson was baptized at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Brush Prairie the day before he went to heaven and is now a strong anchor there for many.

Hudson...

Aug 29, 2024

Arlene (Gonser) Jones was born October 3, 1932, in Longview, WA, to parents Ralph and Marion (Kellmer) Gonser, the 6th of 8 children. She passed away in Battle Ground, WA, at her daughter Cindy’s house on August 29, 2024, at the age of 91. Arlene’s family moved from Longview, WA, to Sandy Bend, WA, when she was about 9 years...