Obituary Listing

Oct 13, 2024

Christopher Raymond Kell passed away, together with his faithful dog Lady Bug, on October 13, 2024, the result of an accidental fire at his residence. Chris is survived by his father Raymond, now 99 years old, nine siblings, one daughter and two grandchildren, plus numerous other extended family members. 

Chris was born on February 13, 1950 and grew up in Madison...

Oct 12, 2024

May 7, 1936 – Oct 12, 2024

On October 12, heaven gained a new angel.

Roger Turnbull was born on May 7, 1936 in Perham, MN, to James and Anne Turnbull. He was the youngest of two boys. When he was 6 years old, his family moved to Keizer, OR. A few years later they moved to the Rogue Valley where he...

Oct 6, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Field March 19, 1939 -October 6, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Mayhew Field passed away on October 6, 2024 in Astoria, Oregon after years of heart and other health complications. Peggy was known for her thoughtfulness, letter writing, and love of antiques and “a good bargain”.

Peggy was born on March 19, 1939 in Plymouth, Wisconsin to Wilber and Erna Mayhew. She...

Oct 3, 2024

Carol Elizabeth Johansen

February 2, 1949 - October 3, 2024

Carol Johansen was born in Astoria, Oregon on February 12, 1949 to Fern E. (Cassady) Johansen and Arthur S. Johansen. Carol graduated from Lewis and Clark Elementary School in 1963 and Astoria High School in 1967. A lifetime resident of the area, Carol loved the North Oregon Coast and shared her smile...

Sep 26, 2024

Conley Vaughan, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 26 2024 surrounded by his loving family. A devoted father of five, Conley was known for his kindness, character, consistency, and unwavering dedication to his family. Conley was born on May 20th, 1939 in Nampa Idaho.

Conley was a man who never took his blessings for granted. He lived each day with...

Sep 25, 2024

Andrew James Braxton, 30, was a resident of Warrenton, Oregon. He passed away on September 25, 2024. Andrew was a loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and a great friend. He was working as a Desktop Support Technician for Columbia Memorial Hospital at the time of his passing. He enjoyed playing video games, spending time with his family, and...

Sep 19, 2024

Ronald R Norris 9/20/1940 to 9/19/2024

Ronald Ralph Norris was born in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on 9/20/1940.

His Parents were Mary Helen Grove and Ralph Alphonso Norris. He was raised and lived in Hesston Pennsylvania. He graduated From Huntington High School. He joined the air force soon after high school. Ron met Judie Farthing while in the service then Married Judie Farthing on...

Sep 19, 2024

David Patrick Clyde of Cannon Beach, Oregon passed away on September 19th, 2024 at home surrounded by his wife, son, and daughter. After a relatively short battle with cancer, David was reunited with his father, David Evan (Pat) Clyde, and Verla Bess Gearheart who had previously passed.

Having been born on August 23rd, 1943 in Haver, Montana, David and his family...

Sep 2, 2024

Janeen Kay Provo, affectionately known as “Neen,” passed away at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, art, and connection. A devoted mother, nana, wife, sister, and friend, Janeen carried herself with a radiant energy that drew people in.Born on April 2, 1947, to Daniel and Virginia ‘Ginny’ Justad, Janeen grew up with two brothers, Peter...

Aug 17, 2024

Raymond Andrew Tynkila was born on February 22, 1923, in Aberdeen, Washington, and died on August 17, 2024, in Astoria, Oregon, at the age of 101. He spent most of his youth living in Finland with his father Oskar before his passing from cancer. Ray returned to the United States at 15 and settled in Aberdeen, Washington, with his Aunt...

Aug 16, 2024

Dorothy Mae Johnson, 101, long-time resident of Naselle, Washington died on August 16, 2024. 

Dorothy was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Jacob and Mattie Gruner. Dorothy attended Henry Manly Junior High prior to attending Peniel Bible Institute in Campton, Kentucky where she earned a Diploma of Graduation on April 19, 1940. She worked in an office before she met Harvey Johnson,...

Aug 13, 2024

July 23, 1940 – August 13, 2024

Kathleen E. Helmersen, loving wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma, passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 with family by her side. She passed after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, at the age of 84.

Kathy was born on July 23, 1940 to Alfred and Frances Beck of Menahga, MN. When Kathy was still fairly young,...

Aug 11, 2024

Dolores Lenore Nielson, 85, of Astoria, died last month, July 11, 2024, in Astoria. 

She was born Oct. 19, 1938 in Astoria to Bernard and May Swenson. 

After graduating in 1957 from Astoria High School, Dolores joined the Army, and became a WAC. She was stationed in Washington DC at the Pentagon, Ft. Ord, California, and Heidelberg, Germany while serving 4 years. 

She...

Aug 10, 2024

MILDRED ALICE OLIVE ST.MARTIN

Mildred Alice Olive St.Martin, age 89, passed peacefully into Eternal Glory on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Medical Lake, Washington, surrounded by her children and grandchildren who lovingly cared for her at home as her health declined. There were many opportunities to speak of heaven and their mutual trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and his redemptive...

Aug 7, 2024

Jan Jorgen Schultz (March 4, 1952 to August 7, 2024) of Astoria Oregon, was a loving, dedicated to his family and a community man.

Jan was born and raised on Schultz Lane. He raised his 3 girls within the clatsop county area ultimately returning to his homestead. He loved his farm animals, especially his goats. He never met a stranger and...

Aug 6, 2024

Susan Snell Marble, aged 92, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Seaside, Oregon. Born in Portland, Oregon, Susan was a beloved member of her community and cherished by those who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert E. Henderson and Floyd L. Marble, and her son, Robert E. Henderson, Jr. Susan is survived by her sons,...

Aug 6, 2024

Well, it’s finally happened. It’s funny how we don’t always get what we want out of life, but I tell you what, I may not have gotten everything I wanted, but I sure had a great one. I knew it was going to happen one day, and I always told everyone, when it’s your turn, it’s your turn and crazily...

Jul 28, 2024

Jul 26, 2024

Former Seattle Mayor Charles “Charley” T. Royer, who served three terms in office (1978-1990), passed away July 26th at his home in Gearhart, Oregon.

Charley was the longest serving mayor of Seattle; an award-winning American television journalist; and former director of the Institute for Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He was a co-chair of...

Jul 23, 2024

Karen Jo Ottem, 65, of Seaside, died July 23, 2024, at Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital ICU, Portland, OR, of complications of diabetes.

She was born August 5, 1958, at Laon AB, France, to Lt. Col. Gerald Arthur Ottem and Josephine Lucille (Kelly) Ottem. She lived there with her family in the village of Charmes, France, for two years, then began the journey...