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

Sue Carolyn Carey, Vanport Survivor, 1944-2011

Evangelist

2011-08-25

Sue Carolyn Carey was born in Vanport, Oregon on Nov. 4, 1944, to Rev. Booker T and Mrs. Gracie Carey. Sue was employed as a cook at the Oregon Health Science University; Language Arts Teacher at Sabin Elementary School; USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Coordinator with the Albina Ministerial Alliance Family Day & Night Care, and Health Coordinator at Albina Head Start Read the complete article

Eva Mae Chamberlain, teacher at Catlin Gable School since 1957

Teacher, Catlin Gable Lower School, Portland Oregon

2011-08-23

Our beloved Aunt Eva died peacefully in her sleep at home.  She was the third child of seven children born to Ralph and Susie Green, in Burleson County, Caldwell, Texas.  All have preceded her in death. Eva was not afraid of work; however, she decided to better her living conditions by continuing her education. Read the complete article

New Orleans Civil Rights Activist Carlton Roy Dies

Roy was a founding member of the Black Businessman's Association of Louisiana

2011-08-14

CAIN BURDEAU The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Carlton J. Roy Sr., a black businessman who worked against segregation alongside influential New Orleans civil rights leaders such as the Rev. Avery Alexander and Dorothy Mae Taylor, has died. He was 94. Read the complete article