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The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., October 6, 1939, page 1

WILLARD MAN KILLED BY FALLING TIMBER
Wayne Lorett Struck By Snag. Dies Instantly - Funeral Yesterday

Wayne Lorett a resident of Willard, and employed by the Broughton Lumber Co., which operates a mill at that place, was instantly killed about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday when a snag falling from a tree, struck him squarely on the head. This snag, said to have been a large one, was torn loose by a falling tree. Lorett was working with a Mr. Stanhope, and being an experienced "faller" believed himself safe as the big tree came down. The accident occurred about 4 miles north of Willard on a Broughton timber tract. Only Stanhope was present although several crews were working nearby.
Coroner R.M. Wright was notified but reached the place after the body had been released from the tree and taken to Gardner's Funeral Home in White Salmon.
According to Don Stevenson, manager of the Broughton Lumber Co., Lorett and Stanhope were falling timber and when a tree came down, it caught a huge snag hanging from a nearby tree. This fell straight down, pinioning the victim to the ground. While several men were trying to release him from the weight, a rock, weighing about 20 pounds, was loosened from the nearby cliff, hurtling down to strike Lorett fully on the top of the head. Persons present believed he was dead before the second crash which fractured his skull.
Mr. Lorett was born Sept. 1, 1894 at Taylorville, Ill. For 16 years he has lived at Willard, where he has been engaged in the poultry business, besides being employed by the above mentioned company.
He was a highly esteemed citizen of the county and was active in the organizations and activities of the community. He was a member of the White Salmon Lodge, No. 163, F. and A.M., and of the Evergreen Grange, No. 1076, and was Republican County Precinct Committeeman.
He is survived by his wife, Estelle C. Lorett, two daughters, Sherry L., of Willard, and Mrs. Thealin Breits, of long Beach, Calif., his parents and a sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lorett and Gladys Johnson, of Dayton, Oregon; a brother, Glenn Lorett, and a sister, Mrs. Lucille Barnum, both of Portland.
Funeral services were held at the Gardner Funeral Home at White Salmon yesterday with burial at the Underwood Cemetery.

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., October 6, 1939, page 1

WAYNE LORETT KILLED IN ACCIDENT

Wayne L. Lorett, who was employed by the Broughton Lumber company, died Tuesday as a result of a falling snag while working in the timber near Willard.
He was born September 1, 1894 at Taylorville, Ill., and was 45 years, one month and two days of age ot the time of his death.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the Gardner Funeral home with Rev. Rominger of Underwood in charge. Interment was at the Underwood cemetery with the Masonic lodge in charge.
He is survived by his wdow and one child.