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Bradbury established Oregon’s vote-by-mail system, advocated for environmental issues and ran for governor, all while battling multiple sclerosis for more than 40 years.

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Walter C. Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV, has died of natural causes. Cole was 92.

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Wallace Hicks Jr. passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023. Most if his friends knew him as "Joseph the Barber," but he was fondly known as "Junie" by his family

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Willie Richardson, December 20, 1948 – January 25, 2023 (Photo taken in 2019 by Erich McVey) 

Richardson was the first Black member of the Salem-Keizer school board.

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Jeanette Lejune Plummer, February 11, 1921 – January 13, 2023 

Jeanette Lejune Plummer was born February 11, 1921 to Ernest M. and Helen Jeanette

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The Pointer Sisters was the first African American group to perform on the Grand Ole Opry program

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Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82.

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Wesley Frank Johnson Sr., May 11, 1955 - November 6, 2022 

Proud Ground admired and appreciated the skill and dependability of Remodeling by Wesley. We enjoyed his support of our mission as well as his kindness and friendship.

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As a player, he waited 10 years before winning his first championship. As a coach, he waited 15 years for a second chance at running a team. As a father, he waited 20 years before seeing his son get a chance to lead a franchise.

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Joe Fred Watson, January 25, 1940 - October 10, 2022 

A service will be held on November 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in N Portland.

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The Skanner Foundation's 38th Annual MLK Breakfast

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