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James Calvin Young, "Johnny Cash"James Calvin Young, Jr. "Johnny Cash"
February 18, 1921 to November 27, 2011 James Calvin Young, Jr. died in Astoria on November 27, 2011. He was born in Issaquah, Washington to James C. Young, Sr. and Esie E Young. He went to school in Agate, Washington. While growing up in Washington, James drove log truck and worked...
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Tressa "T.J." WalkerTressa J. "T.J." Walker
PENINSULA — On June 16, 2017, TJ died at home after a short battle with metastatic and pulmonary carcinoma squamous cancer. She was born Nov. 21, 1939. She worked her entire life, almost 50 years as a bartender or waitress. She made many friends that remember her well — a lot even called her...
Lyndy-sue ‘Red’ BentleyLyndy-sue Renee ‘Red’ Bentley
Lyndy-sue Renee 'Red' Bentley, 44, of Nehalem, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at home. She was born Feb. 2, 1968, in Portland to Marilyn Falker and Carl Boucher. Her mother survives, residing in Seaside. Her father survives, residing in Nehalem. She married Mark Hanson. They later...
Robert 'Bob'?GannawayRobert 'Bob'?Gannaway
HAMMOND - He's remembered for his charming smile and love of boats, as well as his voluntary spirit. Robert "Bob"?Gannaway, 81, of Hammond, died at the end of February, leaving a hole in the hearts of many North Coast citizens. "He was my husband, my best friend, my companion," said...
Gertrude 'Grandma Gertie' RinellGertrude M. 'Grandma Gertie' Rinell
Astoria Aug. 25, 1924 — Feb. 20, 2017 Gertie was born Aug. 25, 1924, in Astoria, Oregon, to Richard Simonson and Jennie K. Tohila Simonson. She was raised in Astoria, and graduated from Astoria High School in 1942. Gertie married David M. Wullger in 1944, and...
Willis 'Reel Bill' HollingsworthWillis L. 'Reel Bill' Hollingsworth
Willis L. "Reel Bill" Hollingsworth, 79, of Hammond, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, in Hammond. He was born May 21, 1930, in Tumwater, Wash., to Ernest I. and Harriett M. (Warner) Hollingsworth. He was raised in Portland and received his education there. On Aug. 30, 1980, he married...
Anna Louise (Gaston) BlairAnna Louise (Gaston) Blair
Anna Louise (Gaston) Blair, 89, left this world on November 23, 2025 in Salem, Oregon. She was a beloved spouse of George A. Blair (passed in 1984) and an engaged and loving mother to George A. Blair Jr, and Robert L. Blair. She will be remembered with her positive and optimistic spirit, energy, outlook, and her...
Melody Gay (Hodgdon) ShepherdMelody Gay (Hodgdon) Shepherd
1945 - 2025
Melody Gay Shepherd-Hodgdon was born on October 5, 1945, in Afton, Wyoming, to Minnie and Eugene Shepherd. She graduated from Hermiston High School, attended Eastern Oregon College, and later earned her degree in teaching from Linfield College. Melody and her husband, Martin, owned and operated the...
Janis Lynn (Isaacson) ThomJanis Lynn (Isaacson) Thom
1942 - 2026
Janis (Isaacson) Thom, age 83, died January 1, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Janis was born in 1942 in Astoria, Oregon to Hanna (Dreyer) and Eino Isaacson, whose parents were Norwegian and Finnish immigrants. Following graduation from Astoria High School in 1960, she attended the University of Oregon in Eugene and...
Anna Belle (Stratton) JensenAnna Belle (Stratton) Jensen
1936 - 2026
Anna was born to Emeline (Willams) and John H. Stratton at home in Warrenton (Westlake). As a young girl she picked cranberries and daffodils in the daffodil fields. She attended Morrison Grade School and Pioneer Church's Sunday School on Clatsop Plains. She later attended Warrenton High School, class of 1955. In...
Trudy (Tetz) HeriotTrudy Rae (Tetz) Heriot
1954 - 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Historic Chinook School Gymnasium. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Trudy Rae (Tetz) Heriot on February 9, 2025. The daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Williams) Tetz, Trudy was born on October 24, 1954, in...
Julia (Yrjana)'Sue' WilsonJulia E. (Yrjana)'Sue' Wilson
DuPont, Wash. Feb. 16, 1920 – June 15, 2014 Julia "Sue" E. (Yrjana) Wilson passed away on June 15, 2014, in Lakewood, Wash., at the age of 94. She was born in Astoria, Ore., on February 16, 1920, the younger daughter of the late John Paul Yrjana and the late Anna W. (Klemetti)...
Daniel .J. JohnsonDaniel Ray .J. Johnson
Daniel Ray "D.J." Johnson, 60, of Cornelius, formerly of Astoria, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Hillsboro. He was born Dec. 1, 1951, in Astoria, to Earl O. and Ethel "Sody" (Soderwall) Johnson. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Johnson had Down syndrome. He was an assembler at...
Eugene Howard Gilbertson Seaside 10, 1940 — June 12, 2019Eugene Howard Gilbertson Seaside Aug. 10, 1940 — June 12, 2019
Eugene "Gene" Howard Gilbertson passed away June 12, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a fierce battle with congestive heart failure. He was a strong opponent who never gave up demonstrating his competitive spirit, but in the end, the fight was too much. Gene was born in St. Helena,...
Evelena LeCocq Hunter, July 11, 1926 – 10, 2011, and The Reverend Charles William Hunter, May 6, 1927 – Nov. 21, 2011Evelena LeCocq Hunter, July 11, 1926 – Nov. 10, 2011, and The Reverend Charles William Hunter, May 6, 1927 – Nov. 21, 2011
VANCOUVER - Eva and Chuck passed away in Vancouver. Chuck was the vicar at St. Peter's, Ilwaco and St. John's in South Bend from 1960 to 1969. They relocated to Camas and later to Bellingham, where they lived until they moved back to the Vancouver area to be closer to their children. ...
Correction: 10.14.09Correction: 10.14.09
Obituary Information Incomplete - Because of incomplete information received, the obituary for Waletta Lucille Kempt in Monday's Daily Astorian contained an omission. She is also survived by a former daughter-in-law, Mary Kempt of Coppras Cove, Texas.
Betty May Kelly, Seaside, 13, 1929 — April 1, 2020Betty May Kelly, Seaside, Nov. 13, 1929 — April 1, 2020
On the evening of April 1, 2020, the world lost a loving wife, mother, friend and Mammam. She passed peacefully at Kaiser Westside hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon, after a brief stay and having Facetimed with her three children. Betty was born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, to Willis (Bill) and Florence...
Lynn Alice Horton-Rislow Astoria and Gresham 13, 1940 — Jan. 17, 2020Lynn Alice Horton-Rislow Astoria and Gresham Oct. 13, 1940 — Jan. 17, 2020
Lynn Alice Horton-Rislow, aka Lynn Ann Houck, aka Lynn Ann Smith, was born Oct. 13, 1940, the first of 10 children of Lynn Ambrose and Cecelia Houck of Bend, Oregon. She died Jan. 17, 2020, in the arms of her daughter, Kristin and husband, Kenneth, from complications of initial chemotherapy for...
Lawrence Dan Johns 15, 1936 — June 12, 2019Lawrence Dan Johns Jan. 15, 1936 — June 12, 2019
Lawrence Dan "Bud" Johns passed away on June 12, 2019, after a short illness. Bud was born in Ronan, Montana, to L'Dee and Carmelita (Scanlon) Johns on Jan. 15, 1936. The family moved to Buxton, Oregon, when Bud was a young child. Bud graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1955. In 1956, he enlisted...
Correction: 15, 2013Correction: May 15, 2013
Details were incorrect - Because of an editorial assistant's error, an incorrect address was given in the obituary for Mark Flanagan in Tuesday's edition of The Daily Astorian. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Memorials: Blood Brain Barrier Program, in care of Dr. Edward Neuwelt/BBB Program, OHSU Foundation,...
Correction: 16, 2012Correction: Feb. 16, 2012
Name Was Misspelled - Because of incorrect information received, there was a spelling error in the obituary for Marcell Street in Monday's edition of The Daily Astorian. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Dixie and Ralph Rossi of Yamhill.
Sally Ruth Hartill Hillsboro 21, 1943 — April 22, 2020Sally Ruth Hartill Hillsboro Dec. 21, 1943 — April 22, 2020
On April 22, 2020, Sally Ruth Hartill, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Dec. 21, 1943, in Astoria, Oregon, Sally was the youngest of four children born to Bertha Sophie Palosaari and Hiski Edward Heinonen. ...
Jacqueline Jane Olson Scottsdale, Arizona 23, 1942 — March 10, 2019Jacqueline Jane Olson Scottsdale, Arizona Oct. 23, 1942 — March 10, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce that our beautiful and loving mother, Jacqueline Jane Olson, 76, passed away on March 10, 2019, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Jacqueline Jane Olson Scottsdale, Arizona Oct. 23, 1942 — March 10, 2019 It is with great sadness we announce that our beautiful and loving...
Alene Marie Winnett Seaside April 26, 1932 — 27, 2020Alene Marie Winnett Seaside April 26, 1932 — Nov. 27, 2020
Alene (Sandy) Marie Winnett went home to join her nana on Nov. 27, 2020. Sandy was born April 26, 1932, in Portland to Thelma and Dale Sanders. Her family left Portland after five years and she grew up in Seaside with her brother, Lyle Sanders. She graduated from Seaside High School...
Irene Tanaka Kan Seaside 28, 1935 — April 3, 2019Irene Tanaka Kan Seaside Dec. 28, 1935 — April 3, 2019
Irene Tanaka Kan, of Seaside, peacefully passed away at her home in Seaside on April 3, 2019. She was 83. Irene was born to Eddie and Toshiye Tanaka on Dec. 28, 1935, in Shoshone, Idaho. After graduating as valedictorian from Shoshone High School in 1954, she earned her bachelor's degree in home...
