Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
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Lady, my little Wigglebutt, was rescued by her Mom, Theresa Murray, at the Shelton-Mason County Journal, March 24, 2017. She was about 8 years old and had run away from home multiple times (she lived behind the newspaper) before she came to my house as her forever home. She loved walks, treats, her toys, and falling asleep on them, with them in her mouth. She would yap at any passerby, human or animal, and wiggle her little butt in excitement. She lived with her other favorite human, Tosha,...
Leotta FiveThunders, 74, a resident of University Place, passed away August 7, 2023, at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Peter John Gatto, 86, a resident of Elma, WA, passed away August 10, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by Coleman Mortuary in Aberdeen, WA. Joshua Thomas Jutte, 22, (active duty U.S. Navy) a resident of Roseburg, OR, passed away August 12, 2023, in Grapeview, WA. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Sandra Bowen, 68, a resident of Shelton...
John "Jack" McGoldrick passed away peacefully at his family home in Shelton, Washington with family by his side. Born in New York, New York, on June 29, 1941, Jack was the son of Francis and Marjorie (Velsor) McGoldrick. He was a man of faith, courage, conviction, and action who left an indelible mark on the lives he touched. Jack's strong resolve and consistent efforts helped him achieve remarkable milestones and navigate through challenging times. His innate friendliness and genuine warmth...
"Goodbye, Spike" You were ornery and stubborn in the best way; fiercely loyal. We loved you. You will be missed. Love, your family....
Joshua Thomas Chappell passed away at Tacoma General Hospital on May 29, 2023, born December 30, 1977. He is survived by his Mom Lorna Chappell, sister, Tina Monaco, brother Jason Chappell, daughters Miranda and Sierra Chappell, and preceded in death by his Dad Charles Chappell and son, Jacob Chappell. A triple aortic aneurism took him suddenly from us. Josh was an organ donor and we hope that whomever he was able to help are doing well. He will be greatly missed. Josh had many adventures in...
Julie Joy Waldrop peacefully passed away at her home May 8, 2023. She was born November 27, 1939 to Violet Douglas and Joe Evans. Her given name was Julie Joy Douglas but most of her life she went by Joy. Joy had two sisters, Robin (Douglas) Morgan and Dixie (LaFond) Brown. Joy was the mother of three, Shawn (Christensen) Waldrop, Violet (Christensen, Waldrop) Durant and Bobbie-Jeanne Smith. She was preceded in death by Shawn, Bobbie and both her sisters. She is survived by her beloved partner,...
In loving memory of Virginia Lee Hussey It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia Lee Hussey, a remarkable individual who touched the lives of so, so many. Virginia departed from this world on June 29, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion and unwavering strength. Her loss is felt deeply by her family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Virginia was born on October 4, 1949, in Tacoma, WA and from an early age, she displayed remarkable spirit a...
Joshua Thomas Chappell, 44, a resident of Matlock, passed away May 29, 2023, at Tacoma General Hospital. Arrangements undisclosed. Barbara Kalista, 91, a resident of Yelm, passed away August 8, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Roy Mott, 86, a resident of Buckley, passed away August 9, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Richard David Jiggens, 66, a resident of Shelton (U.S. Army) passed away August 11, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by...
Randall Bortoluzi, aka "Randy B" age 71, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Mason General Hospital. He was born March 3, 1952, in Lynwood, CA. Randy was a long-time resident of Shelton, WA. He loved camping, fishing, and the great outdoors. He also had an interest in U.S. History, particularly WWII. He collected model airplanes, original newspapers, and other war-time memorabilia. On the less serious side, Randy had an extensive Gumby collection. He often signed his name as, "Randy B., aka...
Arla J. Strutz has passed on July 20th, 2023, due to cancer. Arla was born in North Dakota on 9/3/1960 to Harley and Ernestine Strutz, the second youngest of five children. Arla enjoyed Fastpitch softball with her sisters. She lived a life of warmth and joy as a single mother devoting her life to protecting, providing for, and loving her children unconditionally. Arla was known mostly for her cooking and ability to feed a village, she was fun, lively, outgoing, and exciting but also very loving...
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia Lee Hussey, a remarkable individual who touched the lives of so, so many. Virginia departed from this world on June 29, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion and unwavering strength. Her loss is felt deeply by her family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Virginia was born on October 4, 1949, in Tacoma, WA and from an early age, she displayed remarkable spirit and an insatiable thirst for life....
Michael "Mike" Wayne Clary, 73, passed away suddenly surrounded by family on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, Washington. Mike was born on October 3, 1949, to Wayne Clary and Josephine (Breckel) Clary in Shelton, Washington and raised on a farm in Kamilche. He graduated from Shelton High School in 1967 and joined the Navy where he served in Vietnam for 23 months. During that time, he had two children: Sherrell and Janel. After Vietnam, Mike lived in Shelton and his...
The youngest of four, Ward was born to William and Carol Villines. After graduating Olympia High School he joined the U.S. Air Force and served two tours in Vietnam. The same year, he graduated from Georgia State he married his first wife, Judy McKinnon. Years later, Ward married his second wife, Debra Keravich. At the time of his passing the couple had spent 32 years together. Ward was the owner and manager of Characters Corner Tavern in the community of Steamboat Island. In total, he had worked 44 years at Characters before selling it in 2022...
Debra Osborne, 69, a resident of Aberdeen, passed away July 31, 2023, at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Barbara Jones, 90, a resident of Olympia, passed away August 5, 2023, at Fieldstone Memory care in Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Sheilah Beaumont, 79, a resident of Lakewood, passed away August 6, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Dana Thacher, 89, a resident of...
The youngest of four, Ward was born to William and Carol Villines. After graduating Olympia High School he joined the U.S. Air Force and served two tours in Vietnam. The same year, he graduated from Georgia State he married his first wife, Judy McKinnon. Years later, Ward married his second wife, Debra Keravich. At the time of his passing the couple had spent 32 years together. Ward was the owner and manager of Characters Corner Tavern in the community of Steamboat Island. In total, he had worked 44 years at Characters before selling it in 2022...
To Honor the Memory of Tracy Bassett September 25, 1956 - June 17, 2023 Her children are holding a Celebration of Life on August 20th 2023 at 31 Haven Ln, Tahuya, WA 98588 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m....
Bill was born April 13, 1945, in Hattisburg, Mississippi, where he lived until he was eight years old, when his father's military career brought the family to Washington. Bill was a quarterback for the Port Orchard Wolves and remained active in reunions for his Alma Matter. He was raised in the church and was committed to Jesus throughout his life. The draft sent him to Vietnam. When he returned he went back to his job with the phone company, Ma Bell. His lifelong passion was flying. From the...
Neil August Jerrells died at his home in Shelton after a yearlong battle with lung cancer on Thursday, May 25th, 2023. He was 83 years old. Neil was born February 10, 1940, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Thew Hahn and Florence Morrison. Neil held many jobs during his lifetime, but his favorite was being a machinist for the aerospace industry. He also owned Steamboat General Store for many years and came out of retirement to drive bus for the Shelton School District. Neil was blessed with two...
Maxine Lovitt went home to be with the Lord on July 4th at the age of 81 after a brief battle with cancer. Maxine was born to Fred and Ethel Nellie (Grinton) Arbuckle of McMinnville, Oregon, and was the oldest of five children. Eventually the family moved to Tacoma, Washington, where she graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1959. Maxine married her high school sweetheart Roger Lovitt and moved to Shelton, Washington, where they had three sons. She was involved with the Elks club and...
Precious and beloved Ramona Maxine Grayson-Nersund, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Mesa, Arizona, in the loving arms of her granddaughter on June 28th, 2023. Ramona was born December 16, 1928 to William Clay and Mabel Nana (Tavis) Hart on a farm northwest of Hardner, Kansas. She was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Tavis of Nevada, Missouri and Mr. and Mrs. Eusibius Hart of Kiowa, Kansas. She was the youngest of three children. Her brothers Delmar and Junior doted over her....
On Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, the world lost a kind-hearted soul as Steve Renecker, a loving husband, devoted father of two, and proud grandfather of four, passed away peacefully at the age of 73. Born on September 10th, Steve was a lifelong resident of Shelton, a town that witnessed the growth of an extraordinary individual. He was the son of Charles (Chuck) and Elizabeth (Betty) Renecker, who preceded him in death. Steve touched the lives of countless individuals with his warmth, wit and...
Troy Lee Bina, 53, passed away at home in Lillington, NC on Friday, November 18th, 2022. He was born on June 25th, 1969 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Dan and Mary. He graduated from Shelton High School in 1988 and worked as a security guard at the Shelton saw mill during his senior year. Following his graduation, Troy worked in Alaska on a fishing boat. Troy's oldest son Dashedin Goldsby was born 1988. Troy moved to North Carolina with his wife Teresa and children Josh and TJ in 1995, and had...
Ray Bunch, 73, died Thursday, July 13th, 2023, in Vancouver, WA. He was born October 29, 1949 to Aubrey Gordon and Joyce (King) Bunch. He was preceded in death by his sister Helen, father Aubrey, brother Eugene, and mother, Joyce; survived by his daughters, Angela Bunch of Shelton, Heidi Bunch of New Hampshire, and Cassandra Conroy (Anthony) of Curtis. Ray had 11 grandchildren. Ray had many adventures in the great outdoors. He worked as a forest fire fighter in the Everglades, Yellowstone, North Rim Grand Canyon and Crater Lake National Parks....
Edward Alan Day passed away July 16, 2023, in Shelton, Washington. He was born June 10, 1946, to George R. Day and Ina Claire Young in Olympia, Washington. He lived in Shelton the past 12 years; in Hong Kong; Flagstaff, Arizona; Tillamook, Oregon; and Libby, Montana. Edward attended school in Tillamook until high school, at which time the family moved to Olympia. He graduated from North Thurston High School (1964) and attended Northern Arizona University (1990). He served in the U.S. Marine...
Gunther Frisius, 76, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 15, 2023, at home. Arrangments by Emerald Cremation and Burial. Christopher Sigo, 41, a resident of Olympia, passed away July 22, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Steven Manning Renecker, 73, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 26, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Carol Sutherland, 80, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 26, 2023, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements...
