Lisa Darnell Miles was born on May 7, 1964 at Emanuel Hospital to Autry Gene and Eva Nell (Young) Miles. She peacefully passed from this life on October 10, 2020. Lisa accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Dr. O.B. Williams of Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church. She sang in the Junior and Youth Choirs. She loved to sing. Her favorite song was “Going Up Yonder”. She loved her church. You would know that she was at church because of her praise. She...

Esther Cynthia Houston-Hinson was born in Clearwater, Florida on February 5, 1947 to Thelma Houston Williamson and Leroy Kelly.   She received Christ at an early age. She was faithfully involved in the life and activity of her church at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Florida and remained committed to Christ until her departure to be with the Lord on September 25, 2020.  She attended Curtis Elementary School in Florida and after her mother passed away, she moved...

Michael Ridge Williams born to Mary L. Day his mother in Portland, Oregon.  Michael loved to travel & enjoy the qualities of life Michael never knew his father. He was the middle child. Joyce Elaine Williams was the oldest. His youngest brother Lee Andrew Williams preceded him in death. Michael was happily married to Reba Williams which was his first love, first girlfriend, & first child. He was introduced to Reba by his best friend Monroe Vaughn.  Reba and Michael got...

Edward “Ed” D. Dobbins was born November 1, 1946, to William Henry and Myrtle Dobbins in Decatur, Alabama. On Saturday, September 19, 2020, God called Ed to his New Heavenly Home. He accepted Christ as his savior at an early age and became a member of Kings Memorial Methodist Church. After moving to Portland, Oregon, Ed was a faithful member of Bethel AME Church and attended until his death. He served Bethel as a Trustee, and as a member of the Usher Board, Male Chorus, Men of...

James Milton Douglas was born on November 15, 1949 in the City of St. Louis, Missouri to his parents Carey James Douglas and Ruth Mae Thomas. James departed from this life into the heavenly realm, earning his wings on September 25, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.  James and his family moved to Vallejo, California shortly after his birth. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age. He received his primary and secondary education while residing in Vallejo,...

Mary Louise Coleman was born on Dec. 24, 1927 in Forest, Mississippi to parents Bennie Harris and Cornelia Walden Harris. She was the second of ten children. She joined Concord Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She attended the Scott County Training School in the late 1940’s. She graduated from Tougaloo College in 1950 with a degree in Home Economics. Her teaching career began in Lexington, MS in 1950 followed by a job in DeKalb, MS.  She was married to the late Paul...

God blessed the world and us with a beautiful baby boy named Charles Lawrence Bryant, Jr. on November 19, 1962. He was born at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas to Brenda James Bryant and Charles Bryant, Sr. At a very young age, Charles and his family moved to Portland. He went to Holladay, King, and Chapman elementary schools, then graduated from Lincoln High School in the Class of ’81. After graduating high school, Charles served his country in both the U.S. Army Reserve and...

William M. Patterson was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on March 13, 1957 to David Patterson Sr. and Annie Lee Patterson. He was one of eight children. William M. Patterson was well known as "Man" and later went by his middle name, Michael. Michael went to Blount High School in Alabama. He came to Portland, Oregon in 1976. He worked as a cook at The Marriott, Ruth Ashbrook Bakery, as well as many other jobs throughout his life. Michael was a loving father of four children: Michael...

Margie Bell Holmes was born May 22, 1928 in Mineola, Texas.. She was the sixth child born to the parents of Walter and Stella Bell. Margie attended Cedar Tree Methodist Church where she was introduced and taught at an early age regarding her faith in Christ. Margie went on to Wood County Elementary School and attended Quitman Colored High School in Quitman, Texas - now known as WB Clark High School – and graduated in 1945. Following high school, Margie entered Jarvis Christian...