Raymond Labarry Irby was born December 22,1955 in Mobile, Alabama to Elsa and Eddie Irby Sr., from this union Raymond was the third of five children. Raymond spent his early years in Mobile, Alabama until 1967 when his mother relocated the family to Portland, Oregon, where Raymond would attend Irvington Elementary and Grant High School. After high school Raymond worked as a dock worker and long shoreman at the shipyards. His hobbies included playing video poker and watching football and...

Danny Cordell Wilson, born on December 15th, 1960, in Portland, Oregon, to Athren K. Wilson Sr. and Jimmy L Wilson, passed away March 30th, 2024. During his childhood, Danny attended Woodlawn Elementary and Grant High School, where he excelled in basketball, football, and track. Beyond sports, Danny had a deep passion for art and music, showcasing his talents as a renowned artist and bass player, who inspired recording artists such as Jeff Lorber, Kenny G, and Dennis Bradford. Known...

Orella Compton Richardson was born September 29, 1932 to Kathern Walker and Tommie Lee Compton Sr. in Little Rock, Arkansas. At an early age she accepted Christ at St. Matthew Baptist Church. Orella graduated from Northern High school in Detroit, Michigan. She met and married Willie Richardson in 1950. To this union came a son Walter; deceased 1998. At the age of 38, Orella went back to school to receive a B.A. Degree at U.C. Berkeley. Orella worked as a teacher for 10 years at John...

Marilyn Denese Monroe, beloved mother, grandmother, partner, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 30 th 2024 in Portland, Oregon. Born on January 16th, 1955, in Portland, Oregon, Marilyn brought warmth, humor, and unconditional love to all who knew her. Raised by her devoted parents Veona and Charles Monroe, Marilyn shared her childhood with her Monroe siblings on Fremont. She also deeply loved her Branch siblings down on G-Block. Throughout her life, Marilyn appreciated the...

Vickie Ford Matthews was born March 17, 1953, to the union of Bessie and Robert Ford Sr. of Portland, OR. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and Robert Ford Sr, sons Lavelle, and Herbert Matthews, sisters: Donna Givens, and Rhonda Ford, brothers; Michael Ford, Joesph Callaway, and Robert E. Ford, Mother Belgrave and many aunts, one Uncle. Vickie attended Boise Elementary School and Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon. Vickie was known for her caring and compassionate...

December is renowned for its picturesque snowfall, heralding the festive holiday season and commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. However, for Rachel Jones Jackson and her husband Julian Jackson, December 17, 1934, marked an occasion of profound significance—the birth of their second daughter JOAN JACKSON. Tragically, Rachel passed away unexpectedly at the age of 25, leaving Julian to raise their two young daughters, Ernestine, aged four, and Joan, just two. Following their...

Floyd Hewitt, Jr. was born on February 24, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to Floyd Hewitt, Sr. and Nessie Winner, he was the second of five children.  He attended Boise-Elliot Elementary school and graduated from Jefferson High School, both schools are located in Portland, Oregon.  Floyd was a U.S. military veteran having served in the Navy from 1971 to 1974 where he would go on special missions as a diver.  He later became a welder at the shipyard where he...