Obituaries

Joyce Marie Morrell, a resident of Astoria, Oregon, died at home on April 25, 2026. Joyce was born on April 11, 1940, in Fort Bragg, California at Redwood Coast Hospital, which is now the Gray Whale Inn, to Thomas Bruce Simpson and Amanda Viola Soderlund Simpson. Joyce had two sisters, Roberta Simpson Maddex, who...

Ruth Marylyn Taylor
January 5,1926 - May 2, 2026
She was born in a snowstorm in Olalla, Washington into a sprawling family of five sisters and seven brothers, By nature and necessity she was a caregiver. She liked children. She had seven of her own.
She worked in the shipyards of Portland during WWII as a welder and...

Tressie passed away at home in Longview, Washington with her loved ones. She was surrounded with a lot of love and faith.
Tressie was a mom to 4, bonus mom to 4 and she adopted her granddaughter.
She lived a very giving life. She was always giving even when her cup was empty, it was what filled her heart with...

Susan Carol Anderton Murphy Altstadt, affectionately known as "Sue-Sue," passed away peacefully on March 26th. She was surrounded by loving family and devoted caregivers, whose presence brought great comfort. The family is especially grateful to the compassionate staff at Mirabella, Kim Tunnell and Anna Lee, for...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred Harper Hill on April 16, 2026, at the age of 83. Fred was born on October 18, 1942, in White Salmon, Washington, and passed away at his home in Ocean Park, Washington. He lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his community, and his...

Margaret "Peggy" Elise Tomlin passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1942, in Helena, Montana, to Mary Marron Olsen and Leland West Olsen. Peggy was raised in Parkdale, Oregon, and graduated from Wy'east High School in 1960. After graduation, she moved to Portland, where she married Robert "Bob"...

Liz was born in Whitewater, Wisconsin on March 4, 1937, to Meredith and Eldora (Zanton) Paynter. She was one of seven children born into the family.

After graduating from Whitewater High School, Liz moved to San Diego, California where she enjoyed being in the warm sunshine and bodysurfing in the ocean. This is...

Hazel Diane Barendse, known lovingly as Hazel, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Wilsonville, Oregon, at the age of 80. She was born on August 22, 1945, in Astoria, Oregon, to Walter and Verna Palmrose, and she lived a life marked by faith, devotion, and quiet strength. Hazel was a Christian woman whose life...

David Emil Kochis, 48, passed away on April 10, 2026, in Chinook, Washington. Born on September 18, 1977, in Astoria, Oregon, David lived a life defined by resilience, strength, and authenticity.
David was known for his sharp mind, steady presence, and unmistakable personality. He had a way of connecting with people...

Lucille May Long, 93, of Salem, Oregon, passed away on April 11th, 2026.
Lucille was born on May 1, 1932, in Minnesota to Ernest and Mabel Flatau and had 5 bothers and 5 sisters. They settled in Olympia, Washington, where she met her husband, Ralph. During her early years in Olympia, Lucille began her career in...

Billy Jo Carpenter, aged 84, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 23, 1941, in Portland, Oregon, Bill was the son of Carl and Wilda Carpenter. He proudly served in the US Navy from September 1965 to December 1973 during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged...