Memorials

George “Rocky” John Stark, Jr., age 68, passed away February 6, 2023, in Clear Lake, Washington. He was born April 8, 1954, in Eureka, California to Lenora (Sullivan) Stark and George John Stark, Sr. He married Bethia “Beth” Calcote on May 9, 1975, after a one-month courtship.  George proudly served his country in the U.S. […]

Norman “Norm” Harold Jenny, age 73, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, February 4, 2023.  Norm was born August 1, 1949, in Sitka, Alaska to Harold Milford and Alma Eloise Jenny.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served as an electrician for over 20 years.  Upon retirement, Norm […]

Margaret “Mammaw” Ammons, age 87, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Skagit Valley Hospital, Mount Vernon, Washington.  She was born September 5, 1935, in Allens Creek, North Carolina, the daughter of Sam and Gladys (Mitchell) McNabb. Margaret was a longtime resident of Hamilton.  Margaret moved to Hamilton along with her family from North Carolina […]

Phyllis Jean Holland Bergstedt peacefully left us on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the age of 86 years old.  The world became brighter on January 2, 1938, in Cruso, North Carolina, where Phyllis was born to Clifford and Lulu Belle Holland. At the age of 13, Phyllis and her family moved from Franklin, North Carolina, […]

Heidi Evelyn Manion, age 59, passed away January 25, 2023 in Mount Vernon following an extended illness.  She was born June 10, 1963 in Arlington, WA to Niles “Sonny” and Esther (Wardell) Jordan. She married Timothy “Tim” Manion on May 14, 1994. Heidi graduated from SWHS (1981) and Skagit Valley College with a paralegal degree.  […]

Geraldine ‘HOUT-SULI-A’ Williams, age 72, passed away peacefully January 22, 2023, at home at the Upper Skagit Indian Reservation, Sedro-Woolley, Washington, surrounded by her family.  She was born June 16, 1950, in Enumclaw, WA to George and Alice (Edwards) Williams. Geraldine was a lifelong resident of the Upper Skagit Tribe, was a commercial fisherwoman and […]

Val passed peacefully Monday, January 16, 2023, surrounded by her daughters after a decade long battle with vascular dementia. Valerie was born Saturday, September 26, 1942 in Bathurst, Australia and had a lifelong deep love and enthusiasm for her homeland down under. She came to the United States from Sydney Australia in March of 1969 […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Eugene Crinklaw, age 80, on January 15, 2023.  Wayne was diagnosed recently with a very serious condition and chose to keep this news within the family.  Despite his immense bravery and the heroic efforts of his doctors at Providence Medical Center in Everett, […]

Donald Ray Pewitt, 88, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 3, 1934, in Hiwasse, Arkansas,  the son of Ira and Florence Pewitt.  Donald grew up with four siblings, one brother Carroll: three sisters, Evelyn, Barbara, and Wanda. In the early […]

Legend is Fall He galloped through life on a pony named Cra-Cra Holding a bag full of spirits and a beautiful lady. Unencumbered by rules, the words just spilled out. Intended hurt, was never about. Exploding with energy, bubbling over with fun, Posturing pride, strength, coming in number one. If help was needed, his hand […]

Shirley Arline Lee, age 88, a Lake Stevens, Washington resident, passed away at home January 7, 2023.  She was born May 21, 1934, in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin to Stanley and Agnes Tendrup.  She grew up on the farm with her six sisters.  She graduated from Balsam Lake High School in 1952.  On November 13, 1953, […]

Carl Vernon Browning, 92, a longtime Skagit County resident, passed away January 4, 2023, following a period of declining health. He was born May 8, 1930, in Sylva, North Carolina to William Bryant & Lou Ellen (Young) Browning.  Carl grew up on a farm, growing crops, plowing with livestock, and learning lumber cutting skills.  In […]

Juanita Bernice Vochatzer was born in Electra, Texas on April 11, 1921.  She passed away January 2, 2023 in Yakima, Washington She is survived by her daughter, (Marie) Annette Harter and son-in-law, Peter H. Harter of Naches, WA and grandson, Sean James Murphy of Rogers, AR. She was the last of a family of 8 […]

James ‘Jim’ Joseph Eason, age 94, passed away January 2, 2023, at 10:58PM  in Burlington, Washington.  He was born July 10, 1928, in Bellingham, WA to Vert and Elizabeth Eason.  He enlisted in the Army Air Corp. and was a WWII veteran.  Jim married Jerry at age 22 in San Bernardino, CA and they spent […]

Nels Ingvald Peterson, 95, of Burlington, Washington passed away December 27, 2022, in the home that he built with his family by his side. Born April 4, 1927, in Pickardville, North Dakota, he was the son of Anders and Josephine (Moskvil) Peterson.  He grew up on the family farm in Sheridan County and attended Pickard […]

Richard “Dick” Carl Joneli, Sr., beloved father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa, passed peacefully at the age of 89 on December 26, 2022, in Burlington, Washington.  Dick was born November 6, 1933, in Bellingham, WA, the eldest of four children born to Frances and Carl Joneli.  He grew up in the community of Laurel and graduated […]

Mary Ida Mae ‘Ida’ Trantham, age 82, a longtime Concrete and Washington resident went to be with the lord on Christmas Day December 25, 2022.  She was born in Sylva, North Carolina on January 21, 1940, to Benjamin and Estella (Frizzell) Thompson. Ida was proud to be the Head Cook for Concrete School District and […]

Sheila Marie Hazel (Rogge), age 54, resident of Sedro Woolley, WA, went peacefully to the arms of her Lord, surrounded by her loving husband, family and close friend on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Peace Health United, Sedro-Woolley, WA. Sheila was born in Baraboo, WI on November 30, 1968, to parents Edward Paul Rogge and […]

Santa Maria Ovantes, age 93, passed away peacefully, on December 23, 2022, at home in Marysville, Washington, surrounded by her loving and dedicated family.  She was born November 1,1929, in Mexico City to Francisco and Virginia Martinez. Santa was a homemaker her entire life, as a young girl, she was made to leave her education […]

JoAnn Violet Bryce, age 85, a longtime resident of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022.  JoAnn was born April 23, 1937, in Everett, Washington the daughter of George and Ella (Radke) Fagan. JoAnn attended Everett High School, graduating June 8, 1955.  Soon after, she married John GT Bryce and had three children.  She worked […]

John Watson was 84yrs old when he passed away at his home in Kooskia, Idaho Sunday morning December 18th, 2022. John was born in Silva, North Carolina to Elbert and Edith Watson. He was the youngest of 5 children. They moved from North Carolina to Washington state when John was just a young boy. They […]

Pola Ann Kelley, 72, of Sedro-Woolley, born to Cecil Moore Kelley and Wanda Mary (Janicki) Kelley, passed away on  December 17, 2022 with family at her side after a week of love and hugs from SW Rotary, the City of SW, and the SW Chamber of Commerce. She is survived by her children: Trish (Craig) […]

Deborah A. “Debbie” Lemley, age 66, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at her cabin on Lake Samish. She was born on February 16, 1956 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, the daughter of Richard and Bobbie (Watson) Gallagher Jr. Debbie grew up in Sedro-Woolley attending school and in high school she enjoyed sports and student leadership […]

Nancy Louise (Lint) Jester, 74, of Burlington, WA, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on her birthday, December 13, 2022 at United General Hospital.  She was surrounded by family in her final days and was full of peace. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on January 7, 2023 […]