Obituaries

May 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian James Larson on May 21, 2025 in a Portland Hospital. 

Brian was born in Longview Washington on September 19, 1973 to Robert and Diana (Davis) Larson. He grew up in Rainier Oregon and graduated from Rainier High School in 1992. He joined the Army National Guard in 1991, did...

Aug 24, 2025

Patrick Charles Velliquette, a beloved educator and musician, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Longview, Washington. Born on December 27, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Patrick was a soul who radiated warmth and passion for music and teaching for many years of his life.

A graduate of Clatskanie High School, Class of 1997, Patrick's love for education began early. He...

2025

Elizabeth “Beth” Delagrange

April 27, 1965 – August 10, 2025

Elizabeth “Beth” Delagrange, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, in Longview, Washington, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 27, 1965, in Longview, WA, to Therman Pellham Sr. and Salvatora Deluca (Pellham), Beth was raised in the lush countryside of Rainier, Oregon. She spent her...

Jun 27, 2025

Edwin Stanley Nielsen Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Clatskanie, Oregon. Born on March 17, 1950, in Vancouver, Washington, Edwin lived a life characterized by service and dedication both to his family and to his community.

Edwin's career with Portland General Electric spanned an impressive 37 years, during which he demonstrated...

May 27, 2025

Gary Kenton Brown

 1944 – 2025 

Gary K Brown of Rainier, Oregon, passed away after an extended illness on May 27th, 2025. Gary was born on July 23rd, 1944, in Waldport, Oregon to Archie Raleigh and Ora Grace (McKenney) Brown, who preceded him in death in 2004 and 2005, respectively. He was their first-born child. His sister, Nola June (Brown) Russell, of...

Apr 18, 2025

Clarice Anderson was born on May 22, 1950, to Jack and Betty Zimmer in

the small town of St. Helens, Oregon. Growing up in Rainier alongside her

sisters Sharon, Leona, Jackie, and brother John. Clarice passed away

at home with her family beside her on April 18, 2025.

Clarice attended local schools and proudly graduated from Rainier High School

in 1968. Years later, she furthered...

Mar 22, 2025

Feb 27, 2025

William Charlie Bonnell, affectionately known as Willie, was born on September 19, 1953, in Rainier, Oregon. He passed away on February 27, 2025, in Longview, Washington. Willie was a cherished member of his community and a beloved family man, who maintained deep connections with those around him.

Willie demonstrated great dedication throughout his career as a Dredger in Marine Construction, a...

Jan 12, 2025

Mary Margaret Tucker, 86, of Rainier, Oregon, passed away on January 12, 2025, at the Richard Nau Hospice House in Longview, Washington. Born on April 28, 1938, in Casper, Wyoming, to Harold and Ann (Brennan) Edwards, Mary's family moved to the Rainier area in 1944. She graduated from Rainier High School in 1956.

Mary met her husband, Leslie Tucker, and they...

Dec 31, 2024

Roxanne Wallace, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, in Portland, Oregon. Born on April 13, 1950, Roxanne lived a life enriched by her passions, accomplishments, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

From her early years, Roxanne displayed an admirable spirit, culminating in her graduation from Portland Christian High School in 1968,...

Dec 24, 2024

Robert L. Nystrom was born in Birkenfeld, OR to Leston D. Nystrom and Winifred Ober Nystrom. He graduated from Jewell High School in 1960 and completed a 2 year auto shop program at Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA. Bob spent his early working years in the logging business and enjoyed working in the woods. The last 18 years of...

Dec 16, 2024

Larry Thomas Harkleroad of Knappa, Oregon passed away on December 16th, 2024, in Vancouver WA.

Larry was born August 24, 1948, in Portland, Oregon to Don and Ethel Harkleroad. He graduated from Rainier High School in Rainier Oregon in 1966. Following graduation, he chose to enlist in the Marines and served in active combat in Vietnam where he was the recipient...

Nov 16, 2024

Dorothy Ann Mooney was born on June 24, 1935, in Pickens, South Carolina to Thomas and Macie (Reeves) Porter. The family lived in Pickens before traveling to Oregon when she was a young child. Dorothy married her husband Thomas Mooney Sr. on August 8, 1955, in Astoria, Oregon. They settled in the Clatskanie area in 1965. Dorothy loved her family...

Nov 6, 2024

Thomas James Mooney Sr passed away November 6, 2024 in Longview Washington. He was born on October 6, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Frank and Madeline (Tibbetts) Mooney. The family lived in several places, but settled in Banks, Oregon in Tom's teen years where he graduated from Banks High School. Tom married his wife Dorothy (Porter) Mooney on August 8,...

Oct 30, 2024

Marvin Gene Kellar was born on July 8, 1938 to Milford and Ruth (Rea) Kellar in Rainier Oregon. After graduating from Rainier Union High School, Marvin joined the US Navy, serving for 3 years. He married his wife Evelyn on December 1, 1956 at the Rainier United Methodist Church in Rainier Oregon. One thing about Marvin is he never stopped...

2024

A woman who touched the hearts of many in Clatskanie, Kimberly May Morrisey passed away peacefully at the age of 57 on October 26,2024 surrounded by loved ones at a care facility in Tigard.

Kim was born on May 12, 1967 in Klamath Falls to Mike and Cheryl Morrisey and moved with her family to Clatskanie in 1969. She attended the...

Oct 25, 2024

Carol (Slape) Maddox 1943-2024 & Ken Maddox 1940-2018

Evelyn Carol (Slape) Maddox, 81, passed peacefully on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at home in Fallon, Nev., with family by her side. Her husband of 40 years, Kenneth Ferrel Maddox, died Dec. 10, 2018, in Canyonville, Ore., at the age of 78.

Ken was born May 14, 1940, in Dearborn, Mich., and graduated from...

Oct 16, 2024

Ila Faye (Harriman) Barker is now with her Heavenly Father after her passing on October 16th,2024 while surrounded by her family following a sudden illness. She was born in Nampa, Idaho on April 29th 1938 to parents Lloyd and Faye Coons. Surviving her at home is her Dear husband and best friend of 35 years Reed Barker. She was previously...

Apr 15, 2024

Arzie James Walters (Jim) age 70 passed away on April 15, 2024 at Avamere Memory Care. 

Jim was born on December 8, 1953 at Osteopathic Hospital in Portland Oregon to his parents Arzie and Madge Walters. Jim graduated from St Helens High School in 1972 where he would run cross country track alongside his classmate Ralph Painter. 

While still going to school,...

Apr 8, 2024

Trent Mitchell Thompson 23, of Clatskanie, OR, passed away peacefully in his sleep onMonday, April 8th 2024. He was born on June 2, 2000 to Deborah Olson and Jace Thompson(deceased) and raised by David Olson and Deborah.Despite the challenges he faced as a young man with autism and Down syndrome whilealso being nonverbal, Trent had a childlike spirit filled with...