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

Rob Ingram Dies at 38: He Led the Portland Office of Youth Violence Prevention

Bold, courageous and compassionate, Ingram led by example

2011-11-28

Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Rob Ingram Died Sunday Nov. 27 at 38. He led the Portland Office of Youth Violence Prevention with compassion and courage.

In Loving Memory of Deondrae’ 'DeDe' Clark: Devoted Father, Son, Brother, Grandson, Uncle

The harsh reality is Deondrae Clark was a victim of a senseless crime

2011-10-27

Submitted by Wanda Gonzales and Blanca Gonzales-Allen

As there are always two sides to every story, there are also two sides to every individual; the perception and the reality. Unfortunately, the latter is usually seldom seen. The harsh reality is Deondrae Clark was a victim of a senseless crime. Read the complete article

Native American Leader Elouise Cobell Dies at 65

Montana-based activist helped force largest gov’t class-action settlement in US history

2011-10-17

Matt Volz The Associated Press

HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- Elouise Cobell, the Blackfeet woman who led a 15-year legal fight to force the U.S. government to account for more than a century of mismanaged Indian land royalties, died Sunday. She was 65. Read the complete article

Richard Hart 19200-2011

In Loving Memory

2011-10-13

Richard Hart is survived by daughters Willie Mae, Patsy, Nancy (Deceased in January 1997), and Sons Richard Jr. and Albert (Nathan). Richard Hart’s grandchildren mourn his home-going:  Read the complete article

Navy Veteran Arthur Lee Durham, with Military Honors

A loving father and stepfather he raised nine children

2011-10-10

Of the Skanner News

Arthur worked at United States Postal Service were he retired in the early 1980’s. Arthur enjoyed watching westerns, camping, fishing and traveling with the Ebony Rose City Travelers RV Club.
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Portland Photojournalist Elmer 'Nic' Wickliff Dies at Age 76

Funeral for former The Skanner freelancer will be held Oct. 8

2011-10-07

Elmer E. “Nic” Wickliff, a Portland-based photojournalist and former freelancer for The Skanner News Group, passed away Oct. 3 at the age of 76. Read the complete article

Hannah 'Mama Lizzie' Joshua, 100

Mama Lizzie was a revered Churchwoman who will go down in history as a great pioneer in the Church of God in Christ

2011-09-27

Of The Skanner News

Services for Hannah Elizabeth Joshua, affectionately known to her family as Mama Lizzie and Mother Joshua to the church, are Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. at Maranatha Church. Read the complete article

Portlander Phil Walden, 1927-2011: Coach, Father Figure, Mentor

Founder of the Albina Sports Program and the Albina Road Runners Track Club, Walden touched the lives of thousands of youth

2011-09-09

Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News

To continue his legacy, friends and supporters are launching the Phil Walden Scholarship, as well as annual sports events. Read the complete article

'Creole Beethoven' Composer, Arranger Dead at 81

Wardell Quezergue worked with diverse group of artists including the Dixie Cups and B.B. King

2011-09-08

Janet McConnaughey The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Composer, arranger, bandleader, producer and teacher Wardell Quezergue (kuh-ZEHR), who arranged "Chapel of Love" for the Dixie Cups and was dubbed the "Creole Beethoven" by Allen Toussaint, has died. He was 81. Read the complete article