A life - time resident of the Big Hannaford valley, Joseph R. Stout, 90 died Monday in a local hospital following a lingering illness. Mr. Stout was born May 1, 1872 in the Hannaford and was a farmer all his life.
Surviving is the widow, Mrs. Helen V. Stout, at home.
Graveside services are Thursday at 11 a.m., in the Greenwood Memorial Park. Dr. Fred T. Lucas will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sticklin Funeral Home, Centralia.
Source: The Daily Chronicle, 04 September 1962, page 10. Microfilm available at Centralia Timberland Library, 110 South Silver, Centralia, WA. 98531
Transcribed by Kathryn Lester. She has no further information on this individual.