All Obituaries

Craig Avery Smith, born July 22, 1938, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, June 19, 2019 and is now in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus. He was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Trula Smith.  He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Chervenock); daughters, Kim Tisovec (Vince) and Cheri Gustafson (Fred); brother, Curtis Smith (Ruby); grandchildren, Katie Hall, Towner Atkinson (Cassie),Hunter Leary (Kristine), and Chelsea Leary; great grandchildren, Tru Atkinson, Doc...

John S. Hartzog, age 64, of Birch Bay, WA passed away suddenly Friday, June 14, 2019. John will be missed dearly by his family and friends. John was born June 14, 1955 to parents Gene and Doris E. (Hunt) Hartzog in Lima, Ohio. John was preceded in death by his parents. John was survived by his wife Trisha. Daughter Melissa Tieri and son Shelby. Grandchildren Lucas and Elijah Tieri and Danielle Hartzog. His brothers David Hartzog (Marylea), Joe Hartzog and sister Katherine Roesle. Numerous...

Joanne Marie (Shilleto) Graves, age 83, passed away in her home in Ferndale Friday, June 7, 2019, surrounded by her family.  Born on February 28, 1936 Joanne was the fourth of five daughters born to Howard and Pearl (Moe) Shilleto in Ferndale.  Joanne had many special memories of her childhood, being raised with love and the value of family. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1954.  In September 1954 Joanne married Stanley Graves, her best friend and partner for 65...

Eugene “Gene” Smith, age 79, of Bellingham passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital.  Gene was born September 11, 1939 in Nampa, Idaho to parents LaZola and Frances (Jenkins) Smith. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sonia; daughter, Cheryl Fletcher (fiancé, Bruce Kemp), son, Rob Smith and wife Kary Smith, daughter, Jaime Smith (boyfriend Steve Matriotti); brothers-in-laws, Jerry Hansen and Gary Hendricks, very close family...

Ray was born to Robert and Zella Schultz on July 27, 1956.  He lived in Seattle and had many adventures with his gang of friends, including giving himself tattoos on both of his hands (was the “R” for “right” or “Ray”?).  Ray graduated from Franklin High School in 1973, attended Western Washington University (WWU) and the University of Washington, and later moved to Ferndale where he had a Divine appointment to work at Pleasant Valley Dairy for...

Dorothy Ann Lee, 81, of Bellingham went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2019, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born February 24, 1938 in Seattle as the eldest of four children of Howard and Cora Ashmore. She graduated from Cleveland High School in Seattle in 1956 and married Lester Lee on June 28, 1958. Dorothy and Les raised five sons together, using their deep faith in Jesus as the guideline. The family moved from Seattle to Bellingham in 1970 and established deep roots...

Lan Tuyet Nguyen, age 68, of Ferndale, WA, passed away at home Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Born in Hanoi, Vietnam on May 28, 1950, she was orphaned at 10 months and raised by her older siblings. She spent her formative years in service to charity work and the Catholic Church. Lan arrived in the United States in 1975 as a Vietnam War refugee and earned her American Citizenship in 1997. She brought comfort and joy to people from all backgrounds through her cheerful personality, compassionate...

We regret to announce that Dale A. Henning passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at his retirement home in Bellingham, WA, at the age of 94. He suffered from increased memory loss over the past year. Above all else, Dale was devoted to his wife and family, who loved him greatly. His generosity and dedication were extraordinary; he offered immeasurable time and support when friends were in need. His smile and laughter were contagious, and his playful demeanor brought warmth and joy to his...

Virginia Christine Anderson Jones Virginia Christine Anderson Jones, age 76, of Bellingham was born July 17, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA.  She left to be with Jesus, Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2019. Survived by Husband David A. Jones, Daughter Deborah Anne Beck Feig and Son David William Beck; Two Grandchildren: Joshua Nathaniel Feig and Kaitlin Elizabeth Feig; Four stepdaughters: Charissa Joy Jones Bradstreet, Alicia Beth Jones Tamsdorf, Emily Rose Jones McGarvey, Jessica Fae...

Lon D. Morgan and Amy M. (Gandee) Morgan A Celebration of Life for Lon D. Morgan and Amy M. (Gandee) Morgan will be held Sunday June 23, 2019 at 1 pm at the home of Gary and Irene Morgan, 1258 E. Pole Rd, Everson.  Lon passed away at Hospice May 9, and Amy passed away Oct 14, 2004, both after a long illness. Lon, a lifetime County resident, was born March 12, 1949, in Bellingham to J. Clarence and Ethel (Tharp) Morgan.  Amy was born in Portland, OR, June 11, 1942, to Dana and...