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Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
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Yasmine Beulah Littleraven-LaClair, 16, a resident of Skokomish Nation in Mason County, passed away February 3, 2022, at Mary Bridge Hospital in Tacoma. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. George Warren Cavanaugh, Jr., 63, a resident of Grapeview, passed away February 11, 2022, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Kyle Joseph Ford, 33, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 14, 2022, in Shelton. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Virginia Valley, 94, a... Full story
Larry Thomas Case, 78, a longtime resident of Agate, passed away on Sept. 23, 2021, in Shelton, WA after a brief but valiant battle with brain and lung cancer. He was born in Shelton on May 27, 1943, to Jack and Tommye Doris (Cook) Case, and spent his early years near the Hamma Hamma River. The family later moved to Oakridge, OR, where he graduated from Oakridge High School. He joined the Navy and later the Navy Reserve, serving as a radioman from 1963-1969 and seeing active duty in Viet Nam.... Full story
Marion "Mernie" Mathews of Shelton, passed away on January 23rd, 2022 in her sleep at home, like she wanted, she was 95. Mernie was born to Clarence and Marie Locke on October 19th, 1926. She worked most her life, and retired from the Mason County Assessor's office. On June 3rd, 1974, she married the love of her life, David Mathews. They were married over 47 years. Mernie was proud of her heritage and being raised in Quinault, WA. She had extreme love for her family, and friends. She loved her... Full story
Homer was born in Abington, Illinois, and peacefully passed at home in Shelton, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Jeffrey, his siblings Charlotte, Ed and Patti, and one month after his passing, his brother Bobby. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Angie of Shelton, his children; Charlene (Randy) of Texas, Matt (Bonnie) of Roy, WA, Luke of Tacoma, WA, Missy (John) of Milton, WA and Tex (Brittany) of Shelton, WA; eleven grandchildren and nine... Full story
Teryl Jeanne (Johnson) Payne, 83, passed peacefully on February 6, 2022. She was born January 24, 1939, in Lead, South Dakota, to Dessa (Shaul) and Lawrence Johnson. In 1944 the family moved to Shelton, Washington. Teryl graduated in 1957 from Irene S. Reed High School where she was an honor student and active in student life. In 1960, Teryl married Paul D. Payne. They raised their two children, Larry and Melody, in Edmonds, Washington. Teryl and Paul owned and operated the Uneeda Pizza Company... Full story
Dick Reed, 82, of Belfair, Washington, passed away at home on the 14th of January 2022. Dick was born on the 20th of December 1939, in Independence, Kansas. He graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in 1958 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington. Though his career took him away from his beloved northwest, he found his way home to what he called, “one of the two or three best spots on Hood Canal.” He lived life to the fullest through his love of dancing, watching westerns, reading Lou... Full story
Jharrett Allen Adamski, 27, a resident of Shelton, passed away January 30, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Eric Danton Paulson, 48, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 5, 2022, in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Connie McFarlane Uribe, 49, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 6, 2022, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Kenneth E. Smith, 68, a resident of Shelton, passed... Full story
Myron "Rick" Hittinger, 76, passed away on January 24, 2022, of complications from COVID-19. Born in Whittier, CA in 1945, to parents Martha Shuman and William Hittinger, Rick truly lived a full and passionate life, surrounding himself with friends and his love of boating, music, travel, and vehicle maintenance and collection. A veteran, Rick served in Vietnam and played saxophone in the Army Band. Following his years of service, Rick obtained both a Bachelor’s and Masters’ Degree from West Texa... Full story
Bonnie McGoldrick, 78, passed on January 14, 2022, in Shelton, Washington. She was born in Bellingham, Washington, daughter of Bert and Ella. A confident, artistic, creative woman of diverse interests including collecting art, photography and gardening. The original generation of women entrepreneurs in Seattle in the 70's with a passion for creating documents, layouts and presentations and mailings. She was always one to put a smile on everyone's face and see the best in everyone. A veracious re... Full story
Myrna Bennett died after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at home in Shelton, surrounded by family. She was 86 years old and had lived in Shelton on Little Skookum Inlet for most of her life. Myrna was born August 14, 1935, in Olympia to Robert and Ruth (Dana) Wallin. She attended Irene S. Reed High School in Shelton and graduated in 1953. After high school she attended the University of Washington and graduated in 1956 with a bachelor's degree. She married Richard Bennett... Full story
Ethel Iona (Lucas) Zachry, 83, passed from this life to glory, on January 30, 2022. Ethel was born on August 26, 1938, in Seattle, Washington, where she would reminisce about riding her bike across the Aurora Avenue Bridge between Seattle and Ballard. Growing up in a family in ministry, Ethel graduated from West Coast Bible and High School in Fresno, California, with the class of '56. Shortly thereafter in 1957, she met and married the man she would spend the next 51 years with, DeLoss Zachry,... Full story
Kenneth V. Foredyce, 64, a resident of Shelton, passed away January 22, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Terry Howard White, 63, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 1, 2022, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Cloie Alberta Johnson, 84, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 3, 2022, at Wallapa Health & Rehab. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Jonelle Raye Garrick, 66, a resident... Full story
On January 21, 2022, surrounded by his children, in person and by phone, Donald Daniel went into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father. Donald was born January 1, 1937, in Devol, Oklahoma, to John Everett and Mary Adella Daniel. He was the youngest of their five children and the only boy. Dad was a hard worker. He was up early milking the cows before school and again after school as a young man. Dad also earned money picking up bales of hay in the neighbor's fields and tossing them into the bac... Full story
Kathleen Ann Wilkowski has gone to heaven, passing due to cancer. She was born August 5th, 1960 in Shelton, Washington and passed on January 13th, 2022. Kathy will be remembered for so many wonderful things. She had the biggest heart for everyone, without a doubt. Her kindness and sweetness was beyond amazing.She is a Christian and is with the Father and all His glory. We are so thankful for that. She leaves behind Ryan Bisser, her very special partner whom she loved dearly; two children, Shaun... Full story
Bill passed peacefully with the sun shining on him after a valiant 12-year battle with prostate/ bone cancer. He is survived by his two sons Rory and Jeff Fischer, his brother and sister-in-law Carl & Susan Fischer, his five grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Lakota, Washington to Freda and Clayton Fischer and graduated from Port Angeles High School in Port Angeles, Washington. Upon graduation Bill joined the Navy and was stationed in San Diego, California, which he... Full story
Twiggy was born on April 11, 1969, in San Mateo, California and passed away on January 26, 2022, in her home on Skokomish Reservation at the age of 53 with her family. She was preceded in death by her loving mother Sharon Byrd, nephew Dustin Valderas, grandparents Joan Pell and James Byrd Sr., aunts Autumn, Sheryl, Laurie, and uncle Richie. She is survived by her husband, David Pulsifer, her children Sis, Bubba, Nova, Joe-z, David Jr., Hunter, and Renzo; her grandchildren Sunny, Rey Rey, her... Full story
After a full life of family, friends, travel, books, and bridge, on November 13, 2021, Carol Lorraine (Bruce) Salzer passed away peacefully at the Mason Lake home she loved. She was 92. Carol was the fifth of seven children. She was born in Pendleton, OR, on August 13, 1929, to James Curtis Bruce and Unicie (Grinstead) Bruce. She grew up in Pasco, WA, where her father ran a grocery store. In 1943 her family moved to Walla Walla, WA. Carol graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1947. Carol... Full story
Lynda Lee Anderson passed away peacefully in Olympia, WA, on January 22nd, 2022. Lynda was born on July 31st, 1940, in Twin Falls, Idaho and lived there until after she graduated from high school. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, James Anderson of Hoodsport, daughter Kimberly Schuur of Puyallup, son Layne Anderson (Adja Martin)of Tacoma, four grandchildren, Jamie (Jon) Tax, Melanie (Daniel) Knoben, Stephanie (Fischer) Stewart, and James M. Anderson (Kelly Brennan), all of Puyallup,... Full story
Cody Shane Gaisser, 33, a resident of Hoodsport, passed away January 22, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Ralph Dean Christensen, 80, a resident of Shelton, passed away January 23, 2022, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Marion Mathews, 95, a resident of Shelton, passed away January 23, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Tawhana Y. Pulsifer, 52, a resident of Shelton, passed away... Full story
Rodney Floyd Matye The "bull of the woods" has walked his last trail. After a lifetime of adventures and service to his family, community, and nation, Rod Matye began his latest great adventure on Friday, January 14th, 2022, dying peacefully with family by his side. Rod moved to the Hoodsport, WA, area in 1961 when he was 14 and met his spouse Sandy Lymanthe same year. Both are 1965 graduates of what is now Shelton HS. Two weeks later, Rod joined the US Marine Corps, serving in California,... Full story
Beverly Ann York Strom July 13, 1954-January 14, 2022 Beverly Ann York was born in Los Angeles, California on July 13, 1954, to Herbert Winston York and Martha Lucille Cottom. She lived in a variety of communities in the greater Los Angeles area during the first five years of her life, until she moved with her family to Wisconsin about 1959. At the time of the move Beverly had two older and three younger brothers: Bob, Ron, Butch, Mike, and Chuck. In Wisconsin her younger twin sisters, Linda... Full story
Angus "Gus" Lester, 80, a 76 year Shelton resident, passed away November 5th, 2021 at home. He was born May 30, 1941, in Bland, VA, to Cora Johnston and William Lester. He served in the Army from 1961-1967, four years active and two years reserve, attaining the rank of Specialist Five E5 upon discharge. He married his High School sweetheart, Shirley Lee Lester May 13, 1961, in Shelton. He worked for Simpson for 20 years, and WCC for 20 years. Gus loved being with family and friends. He was a... Full story
Raul J. Hernandez 90, died January 14th, 2022, with his family by his side in Shelton, Washington, due to Covid-19 complications. A memorial service will be held September 2022 in Shelton, Washington. Raul was born September 14th, 1931, in El Paso, Texas, to Pedro Garcia and Francisca Hernandez. At a very young age, Raul relocated with his mother and siblings to Los Angeles, California where he enjoyed a large part of his life. He attended Oxnard High School and was drafted into the military... Full story
Wayne Charles Evers passed on January 19, 2022, at the age of 95. Wayne was born August 25, 1926, at home in Matlock, Washington, to Edward and Grace Evers, joining a sister, Hazel, and a brother, Gene, all of whom have preceded him in death. He learned to fish, hunt and log at his father's side, loving to spend time outside. He was drafted into the Army in January of 1945, and served in South Korea and Okinawa before being honorably discharged in November of 1946. He spent most of his army... Full story
Gail Lynne Fuller Ryan, age 64, passed away January 12, 2022. Gail was born in Shelton, WA, on November 4, 1957, to Robert and Percella (Bubbs) Fuller. She attended Shelton High School and graduated in 1976. Gail married Michael "Mick" Ryan in 1988. She and Mick continued to reside in Shelton until 1998 when they moved to Olympia, WA. Gail and Mick found their Christian family in the Church of Living Water in Olympia, where their faith was strengthened through many close relationships in the... Full story
