Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
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Mary Elizabeth Wyatt, 83, passed away on July 9, 2023 in the presence of family, whom she loved very deeply. She was a resident of Shelton, WA for over 51 years. Born in Chicago, Ill on May 3, 1940 to Albert and Mildred Minghi. On June 30, 1962, she married Wilburn Franklin Wyatt who passed away November 16, 2019. Mary was a homemaker for most of her married life. She was a volunteer firefighter, a member of the election board, and loved to bake, attend garage sales and shop for bargains. Above all though, Mary loved her family and the Lord.... Full story
Fern L. Adams, 92, of Belfair, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, due to complications of late-stage vascular dementia. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Fern was born in El Paso, TX in 1930. She married the late Clifford F. Adams in Los Lunas, NM in 1948. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Survivors include her three children, Boyd of Los Lunas, NM, Sherry Tomerlin of Superior, AZ, and Ronald of Shelton, WA, along with seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Fern was preceded in death by... Full story
Alyson Louise Ruff-Roberts nee Ruff died at home of natural causes Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the age of 58. She was born on October 6, 1964 in Bremerton to Patrick Edward Ruff and Bonnie Baker Ruff. She grew up in Belfair and attended North Mason schools, was active in music and theater, was ASB Treasurer, and graduated as Valedictorian of the Class of 1982. She continued her education at the University of Puget Sound (UPS) where she graduated with a double major in Biology and Music. She was a... Full story
Carolyn M. Ragan passed away June 26, 2023. Carolyn is a long-time resident of Shelton, married to John C Ragan,Sr. until his death in 1978. Carolyn is survived by her three children; John C Ragan, Jr., Debbie Habelt, and Alex Ragan; three grand-daughters Sarah, Sydney, and MacKenzie. Carolyn was active in local real estate, the First Baptist Church of Shelton and the Hospital Guild.... Full story
Gregory Michael "Greg" Hillman, age 47, passed away unexpectedly in Chewelah, Washington on June 24, 2023. Greg was born on April 16, 1976, in Olympia, Washington to Dan and Bev (Trotzer) Hillman. Raised in Shelton, Greg began attending school at Bordeaux Elementary, before going on to graduate from Shelton High School with the class of 1994. Following his graduation, Greg would begin working towards his bachelor's in Recreation Management at Eastern Washington University. In 1995, he met...
Our Beloved Helen Elizabeth Schumpert Gerhold passed away gracefully and peacefully on March 10, 2023, at the age of 94 years and five days. Helen Gerhold was a hardworking, faithful Christian who put God first and served the Lord Jesus Christ with all her time and strength. She loved her family and prayed daily for her kids and grandkids, her greatest desire was that they know and follow the Lord Jesus. Helen and her family attended the First Baptist Church in Shelton, WA. The Gerhold family mo... Full story
John Lee Goetsch passed on April 13th, 2023. He was born to Martin and Ester Goetsch on December 24, 1936. John graduated from Bainbridge High School. After that he joined the Army. He worked for Seattle Ship and Lockheed as a welder. John was a very gifted mechanic. John lived in many placed during his life such as Ballard and Seattle, Washington, and also spent some time in Hanes, Alaska. John spent most of his life on Harstine Island in Shelton Washington. John was well known for working on c... Full story
Melba Jean (Perry) O'Neill went peacefully to meet Jesus on June 22, 2023. She anticipated a heavenly reunion with many, but most importantly, she is reunited once again with Bill, the love of her life. Melba was born on August 14,1925 in Shelby, Montana. When she was 14 the family relocated to Olympia where Melba graduated from Olympia High School in 1943. While working for the State of Washington Melba met the charming and newly discharged sailor, Bill O'Neill. It didn't take long for the... Full story
Carolyn M. Ragan, (no age listed) a longtime resident of Shelton, passed away June 26, 2023. Arrangements are by Woodlawn Funeral Home of Olympia, WA. Donna Kruize, 73, a resident of Yelm, passed away July 3, 2023, at The Dada’s Adult Family Home IV, in Olympia. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives of Washington. John McGoldrick, 82, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 4, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Judy Lee Groezinger, 69, a resident of Elma, passed away July 5, 2023, at home.... Full story
Andrew "Andy" William Nacht, 49, passed away May 27, 2023. Andy was born January 22, 1974 in Chehalis, WA to William Nacht and Christine Judah. Andy's family moved to Shelton where he attended elementary school and high school. He later furthered his education and became a State Certified Millwright. Andy met his wife Heather through some mutual friends and after dating for a few years, they were married on June 8, 1995. Any worked in the timber industry. He worked for Simpson Timber Co. for... Full story
Philip Aubry Hamlin, passed away at home from pneumonia on June 20, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1935, in Peyton, Colorado as the eighth child of Art Hamlin and Clara Hamlin (Zimmerman). After graduating from Peyton High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his time in Germany. He acquired B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry from Colorado State University and his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Kansas State University. Phil taught chemistry at Panhandle State University in... Full story
On June 21, 2023, Etta (Mae) Spring of Hoodsport, WA peacefully passed away in her sleep at the age of 83. Etta Mae Spring, popularly known as Mae Spring was born to Tory and Etta Mae Phipps on March 5, 1940, in Boise Idaho. Mae was their first child; she had four sisters and one brother. Mae moved to Hoodsport in 1967, with her three children. In 1971 Mae met her beloved husband Hans Spring they were happily married for 32 years; he passed on in 2003. Mae's work history included owning a few... Full story
Josephine Workman passed away June 27, 2023, at her home in Morton, Washington at the age of 95. She was born February 28, 1928, in Blackey, (Buchanan County) Virginia to Paris and Virgie (Stacy) Justus. Josephine married Dewey Workman in Montesano, Washington on August 23, 1947. They both enjoyed gardening, canning green beans and shared produce with family and friends. Josephine had three children, nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and numerous... Full story
Thomas B. Howe, born January 15, 1963, died May 9, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 15, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 11 W. Sentry Ct., Shelton, WA 98584. It will also be available over Zoom. Send an email to: [email protected] for login information.... Full story
My Mother, Eva Blue-Davidson was born in Canatlan Durango, Mexico, and lived in Hoodsport, Washington for the last twenty years. Eva passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 83 on April 3, 2023, in Round Rock, Texas. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren attribute their success to Eva's love for nature, adventurous spirit, entrepreneurial, and thirst for knowledge.... Full story
Kenny Lee Marshall, born July 9, 1953, passed away January 27, 2019. It's the fourth year we've been celebrating Kenny's birthday without him. I decided last Saturday that I was ready to put a short Memoriam in the Journal. Ken played music at more than 20 weddings in Washington State. Most were in Mason County venues. I'm hoping to be able to gather any form of "home movies" of his wedding song(s) for his grandchildren, and the rest of us who love him. Any other movies of him, whether he's... Full story
Andrew "Andy" William Nacht, 49, passed away May 27, 2023. Andy was born January 24, 1974 in Chehalis, WA to William Nacht and Christine Judah. Andy's family moved to Shelton where he attended elementary school and high school. He later furthered his education and became a State Certified Millwright. Andy met his wife Heather through some mutual friends and after dating for a few years, they were married on June 8, 1995. Any worked in the timber industry. He worked for Simpson Timber Co. for... Full story
Ervin LaPlante, 80, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 21, 2023, at Firlane Health and Rehab in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Kimbery Ann Vilter, 53, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 27, 2023, in Shelton. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Kathleen Margaret Carlsen, 72, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 27, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Cynthia Perry, 76, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 27, 2023, at home.... Full story
On June 16, 2023, Frank Gray took an evening walk, came home, sat down to rest and quietly passed away without struggle, at the age of 86. Frank was born to Grover and Lucile Gray on February 18, 1937 in Kent, WA. His family moved to Hoodsport, WA in 1939. On June 1st he celebrated his 60th anniversary of marriage to Barbara (Hays) Gray. Frank is survived by: Barbara, their three children, Carl Gray, Gina Lindblom, and Katie Hall, his five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, with one on... Full story
Paul Brown died at home with family April 8, 2023. Paul was born to Kenneth and Dora Brown in Shelton, December 11, 1944. He grew up with five brothers and one sister. His parents and his brothers preceded him in death. He was an avid hunter and hiker when he was young. His greatest love outside of his family was the mountains. He grew up fishing in local lakes and tromping around mountain trails. He excelled in sports, especially track and wrestling. He began working at a local tire shop while... Full story
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurie Kathryn Olenik, 67, due to heart failure on June 12th, 2023.Laurie was a longtime Shelton resident moving to Mason County in 1989 'til present. Laurie was a wonderful, loving, big-hearted person who touched many lives. She was a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother who was always there for her family and friends. Her grace, warmth and humor made her the best friend, and mother anyone could ask for. Laurie was an active, in... Full story
Cy was a rascal from rural Pennsylvania born in 1934. He was encouraged by the judge to join the U.S. Army in 1957. He married Kathleen (Blitz) Simpson from Shelton in 1958; they had three daughters, Kathy, Sandy and Kelly. Cy worked for the Kirk Christmas Tree Company for over 20 years. He loved the Northwest and enjoyed boating, diving, fishing and hunting. He and Blitz divorced in 1977, he re-married in 1985 to Susie Grande (she probably saved his life) who had two young children, Donna and... Full story
Ervin Michael LaPlante, born in 1943, and passed away June 21, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Shelton and graduated in 1961 from Shelton High School. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served 3 1/2 years. He is survived by his daughter Correna LaPlante Secena and husband Ray Secena, grandchildren Bobby Young and Nicole Young. Ervin was a loving, caring, gentle man. He treated everyone with respect. All of the kids that came into Dads life were like his own; Terry, Frank, Tommy Sherrill,... Full story
Jesus welcomed William Howard Spear, 83, into his heavenly room on June 21, 2023, fulfilling His promise of preparing a place in His Father's home for those who believe in Him (John 14:1). Howard invested his life in telling others the best Love Story: that sinless Jesus took on Himself our debt of sin, paying with His very lifeblood; He rose from His grave triumphant over death; and He alone can remove our life's sin to bring us back into warm fellowship with His Father. Howard's pastoral... Full story
Jerry M. Forrester born May 25, 1941, died on May 30, 2023. He had been in Hospice care at Alpine Way. His favorite Scottish pipes were playing in the background as he gently slipped away. He was proud of his Scottish heritage. As a young man in Canada he served in Princess Mary's Scottish Regiment. Jerry was an Inspector and Adjudicator for Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, working out of Tacoma in Pierce County. He was a past Battalion Chief for Lake Bay Fire Department and... Full story
