| Death Notices: Aug. 16, 2024 • ROSEMARY NEWMAN, 94, Olympia, died on August 7 at Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home. • DANNY L. PASCHICH, 78, …more 8/16/24 |
| In loving memory of Louella "Lou" Maxine Lee: 1930-2024 On July 28, 2024, our precious mother, Louella "Lou" Maxine Lee, peacefully passed away at her home in Centralia. She was 93. Born on Nov. 22, 1930, in Adna, Washington, Louella married …more 8/16/24 |
| In loving memory of Norman Carl Schroeder: Sept. 26, 1947 - July 18, 2024 Norman Carl Schroeder, a beloved master craftsman, was known for his insatiable pursuit of knowledge, sharp wit and generous spirit in sharing his expertise. A devoted father, grandfather and …more 8/16/24 |
| In loving memory of Philip Michael Daniels: 1945-2024 Philip Michael Daniels was born Nov. 12, 1945, in Seattle, Washington, and passed away unexpectedly Aug. 10, 2024, at Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, Washington. He was the …more 8/16/24 |
| In loving memory of Nancy M. Mason Nancy M. Mason, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, passed away peacefully in July 2024. She was born and raised on a farm near historic Washington, …more 8/16/24 |
| Death notices: Aug. 14, 2024 • KENNETH LEE RAAPPANA, 82, Chehalis, died Aug. 4 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • LESLIE A. DAVIS, 77, …more 8/14/24 |
| In loving memory of Eloria (Kycek) Cerkan: 1933-2024 Eloria C. Cerkan, a resident of Chehalis, Washington, since 1957, died at the age of 91 on Aug. 5, 2024. She was born July 31, 1933, to Vincent and Bertha (Pantel) Kycek in South Bend, Washington. …more 8/14/24 |
| In loving memory of Gerald 'Jerry' Dean Pratt: Jan. 9, 1953 - July 30, 2024 Jerry started life in Napavine and graduated from Napavine High School. He then went on to receive an associate degree from Centralia College. After graduating from Centralia College, Jerry went …more 8/14/24 |
| In loving memory of Daniel John Anderson: 1956-2024 With a heart bigger than the great outdoors, a strong and gentle spirit, Daniel John Anderson has gone to be with his creator. He was born in Crescent City, California, to Sam and Lois …more 8/14/24 |
| Death notices: Aug. 12, 2024 • ELORIA CERKAN, 91, Centralia, died Aug. 5 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel. • GLADYS ORAVELTZ, 97, Curtis, died Aug. 6 at her residence. …more 8/12/24 |
| Death Notice: Aug. 9, 2024 • WADE WOODSON III, 68, Chehalis, died Aug. 3 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.more 8/9/24 |
| In loving memory of Dorothy Chapman-Hendricks: 1931-2024 A strong and gentle spirit has gone to be with her Creator. Dorothy Chapman Hendricks passed away after a lengthy battle with dementia on July 28 at home in Gate with her loving husband, …more 8/9/24 |
| In loving memory of Marvin Elden Lettau: 1940-2024 With a heart bigger than the great outdoors he so loved, Marvin Elden Lettau, known to all as Marv, passed on Aug. 1, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on Aug. 22, 1940, in Deadwood, South Dakota. …more 8/9/24 |
| Death notices: Aug. 7, 2024 • WILLIAM T. CLAGETT III, 85, Rochester, died July 31 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home. • ERIKA HAAK, 86, Morton, died Aug. …more 8/7/24 |
| Death notices: Aug. 5, 2024 • JERRY D. PRATT, 71, Toledo, died July 30 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home. • SHIRLEY M. STILTNER, 95, Morton, died …more 8/5/24 |
| Death notices: Aug. 2, 2024 • MILDRED K. HOWELL , 89, Centralia, died July 27 at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center, Centralia. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • GORDON …more 8/2/24 |
| In loving memory of Debra Kay Ward: Jan. 25, 1978 - June 17, 2024 Debra Kay Ward (née Hawley), also known as Deb or Debbie, passed away of a heart attack on June 17, 2024, in Vancouver, Washington, at the age of 46. She is survived by her mother, Terry …more 8/2/24 |
| In loving memory of Sherry Darlene Cline: 1948-2024 Sherry Darlene Cline, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024. She was born on Sept. 14, 1948, in Manchester, Tennessee, to Robert and Ernestine …more 8/1/24 |
| Death notices: July 31, 2024 • SCOTT T. JOHNSON, 57, Chehalis, died July 16 at his residence. A graveside service with urn placement will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 2 at Greenwood Cemetery with a reception to follow at …more 7/31/24 |
| In loving memory of Ryan Gilbert: 1980-2024 Ryan Chase Gilbert, 43, passed away on July 18, 2024, in Rochester, Washington. Born in Houston, Texas, Ryan was a cherished member of his community and a beloved figure in his family. …more 7/31/24 |
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You can typically find current obituaries through a simple online search (if one was written). Most funeral homes and cremation providers publish obituaries on their websites. Older obituaries are becoming increasingly easier to find online. Search old newspapers or genealogy sites.
What is the largest obituary website? ›
The Web site hosts obituaries and memorials for more than 70 percent of all U.S. deaths. Legacy.com hosts obituaries for more than three-quarters of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S., by circulation.
How do I find an obituary in the US? ›
Internet Public Library – Finding Obituaries – An updated guide on searching for obituaries. Legacy.com – This site allows you to search for recently published obituaries, a small fee is required to view most results. Obituary Central – A database that searches for obituaries and performs cemetery searches.
Who writes people's obituaries? ›
Some people write their own in advance. Some people have their obituary written in advance. If the person is a “public figure”, news organizations have 90% of the information “ready to go” with just last-minute details to be added. Aside from that, most obituaries are written by a family member.
Is there an app for local obituaries? ›
As funeral homes across America post obituaries to their respective funeral home website, The Obituary App organizes them all into particular cities. Now, a user can look at all the obituaries posted by multiple funeral homes in one place. There are two obituary feeds within The Obituary App.
Can you search if someone has died? ›
There are several ways to do this: A General Search: To start a general inquiry, collect any identifying information about the person you believe to have passed. Type into a search engine the person's name followed by the word “death” or “obituary”.
How do you find out if a person passed away? ›
Places to look for Death Records
- Church records of deaths and burials.
- City and County civil registrations.
- Family Bibles and personal histories.
- FamilySearch in the Catalog Search, Records Search, and Historic Books.
- Google and other website search sites, and don't forget to search Google Books.
The late Douglas Legler, from Fargo, North Dakota, may have the funniest and most concise obituary ever. The whole obituary reads "Doug Died." And that's exactly the way he wanted it.
Is it common to read the obituary at a funeral? ›
An obituary is written to tell the story of your loved one. These will often be in the funeral program. There will even be a part of the funeral where the obituary will be silently read by everyone in attendance at the funeral.
What is obitwaryo? ›
Definition for the Tagalog word obitwaryo:
obitwaryo. a notice or announcement regarding a deceased person, usually published; obituary; death notice; eulogy.
However, many of the county libraries in South Carolina have special indexes for obituaries from local newspapers and may have the newspapers on microfilm. See the LibGuide at statelibrary.sc.libguides.com/sc-obituary-resources for information on how libraries help users with information in this field.
How do you place an obituary in a local paper? ›
To submit a death notice to a newspaper you can go to the paper's website and follow the instructions there, or you can go to Legacy.com and find a link to the newspaper's death notice submission page there. To submit an obituary online, use our resource Guide: Filing a Death Notice or Obituary.
Why do obituaries cost so much? ›
Why does it cost so much to post an obituary? Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have. Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.
Why would a family not do an obituary? ›
Obituaries are not required by law , so the deceased's family might have chosen to forego publishing one. Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable.
Do people get paid to write obituaries? ›
The estimated total pay for a Obituary Writer is $129,312 per year, with an average salary of $99,020 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users.
How do I find someone who died in California? ›
The California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) maintains a permanent, public record of every death that has occurred in California since July 1905.
How do I find an obituary for a specific person in MA? ›
Obituaries in Massachusetts and other parts of New England can generally be found in the local town or county papers. Many obituaries for Boston and the surrounding area can be found in: Boston Athenaeum. Index of Obituaries in Boston Newspapers, 1704-1800.
Are obituaries public domain? ›
Copyright and Obituaries. To be clear, obituaries are protected by copyright. They are creative works of expression that are fixed into a tangible medium of expression. Both the text and the images that make up an obituary are protected by copyright (even if the facts and information are not).
