Services Friday, June 29, for Dorothy Davis

Homegoing Service at 11am at Maranatha Church of God, 4222 NE 12th Ave.

2012-06-26

Dorothy Mae Davis, 57, of Portland, OR, died Monday, June 18, 2012 Read the complete article

Mark Williams, Electrician, 1957-2012

Williams worked with IBEW Local #36 in Oregon and was employed with them for nearly 30 years

2012-06-08

Services for Mark James Williams are Friday, June 8 at 10 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 400 S. Andresen Rd. in Vancouver. Read the complete article

Willie D. Manning: A Master Mason

Born in Columbia County in 1929

2012-05-31

The Skanner News

Willie D. Manning was born Nov.14, 1929 to Elroy and Dera (Grissom) Manning in Columbia County. He departed this life on May 19, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. Read the complete article

Celebration of Life for Concordia University's Dr. Richard Johnson, Sunday, April 29

He was Pastor at Highland United Church of Christ for many years

2012-04-26

A celebration of his life is scheduled at Concordia University – Hagen Center, 2811 NE Holman Street, Sunday, April 29 from 6 – 9 p.m. Read the complete article

Services Tuesday for Hilton ‘Buzz’ L. Ward

November 7, 1944 – April 16, 2012

2012-04-20

Hilton ‘Buzz’ Ward, 67 years of age, passed away Monday April 16, 2012 at home in Portland, Ore. Read the complete article

Services Saturday for Clarence Bethune

Bethune was the man behind the scene for many local families of color who were able to achieve their dream of buying a home

2012-03-27

Clarence Bethune, community organizer and friend to many, passed away last week from a stroke. Read the complete article

Services Thursday for Seattle Businessman Joseph LeRoy Gordon, 1924 – 2012

The funeral will be held at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, March 22, 10:30 a.m., with burial at Tahoma National Cemetery, Maple Valley

2012-03-21

Retired Seattle business owner, Joseph LeRoy Gordon, died March 13 at Virginia Mason Hospital at age 88. Gordon had battled age-related illness for some time. He was well known for  LeRoy Gordon's Auto Repair, whose clients included Sears, King County Metro Transit, Bill Russell, Larry Gossett and other notable Seattle residents. Read the complete article

Celebration of the Life of Joyce Kidd 1920-2012

She had taken care of everything she was born to do

2012-03-20

David Kidd of The Skanner News

She was always interesting and inspirational, ready to see the bright side of life. Into other's lives she brought generosity and thoughtfulness, cheerfulness and fun, and thought and care about all they did. Read the complete article

Services for Winfred Leon Menefee March 17

Burial will follow at River View Cemetery in Portland

2012-03-14

Winfred Leon Menefee was born in Portland, Ore., to Reverend. Robert L. Sr. and Mary L. Menefee on December 6, 1952.  He died March 5, 2012. Read the complete article

Gussie McRobert, Who Boldly Led Gresham for 10 Years, Dies

As mayor she led a delegation to establish Oregon’s first sister city in Africa

2012-03-12

Of The Skanner News

Gussie McRobert, who boldly led Gresham for 10 years, died March 8 aged 79. Read the complete article