All Obituaries

Alvin “Bud” Wilson, 91, passed away July 21, 2020, at Providence Centralia Hospital. He was born in Mayfield, Wash., to Lee and Elsie (Preussler) Oct. 24, 1928. Bud married the love of his life, Ila M. Annis, shortly after his Honorable Discharge from the United States Army as a chief medical technician. He spent several years as a road crew supervisor for the County. After retirement, Bud drove a dump truck then went on, to drive logging trucks. He enjoyed gardening, cutting wood,...

Richard Charles Hayes, age 86, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Cosmopolis, Wash., Richard attended Weatherwax High School and began working at Weyerhauser, retiring after 42 years in 1996. Richard married Doris Blackwell on June 10, 1955. They celebrated 65 years of marriage this June. He was a member of the Eagles, Elks and Moose Lodges, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family. Richard is survived by his wife...

Houston “Bruce” Spahr You might call him Mister Congeniality.  Bruce Spahr, a longtime Vancouver resident, garnered warm respect from his employers, fellow employees and the public throughout his diverse career.  His smile passed away on July 9thafter an extended illness.  He was 75. He was born November 30, 1944 in Bristol, TN, a community designated by Congress as the “birthplace of country music.”  His parents were Charles Glenn and Rachael...

Robert Allen Maesner, 81, passed away July 3, 2020, with his family by his side at his home in Chehalis, Wash. He was born in Tacoma, Wash., in 1939, at St. Joseph Hospital to William and Winaferd Maesner. Bob was married to his high school sweetheart, Lois Loraine Hayes for 54 years. They enjoyed traveling to all 50 states before settling down to run their hobby farm in Chehalis, Wash. He enjoyed fishing with his wife, hunting with his brother and snowmobiling at his mountain cabin. Bob...

Rowland N. Randt, a life-long resident of the Napavine-Winlock area passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020. Rowland was born August 26, 1936 in Chehalis, Washington to Rowland S. and Kathryn L. (Deskins) Randt. He served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves from September 1954 to September 1962. In September 1959, he met Anne Davidson at the Playquato Dance Hall. They married October 1960 and began their life together residing in Winlock. Rowland is survived by his wife, Anne and four...

The world lost an amazing man on July 2nd 2020. Steve Kaliman was a fun loving guy. He was born on October 30, 1956. Steve grew up in Randle Wa. He lived in Randle with his parents Anita May and Steve. Steve attended White Pass School. He loved playing football during high school. In 1974 when his mom passed away, Steve decided he needed some adventure in his life and joined the Army. He was sent to Germany and had some funny stories to share about his Army days. After the Army he headed...