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October IS, 2008
Donald Ray Green Sr.
Johnnie B.
Stevenson
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Johnnie B. Stevenson died
Sept. 27, 2008. She was bom on
Jan.2, 1938 to W.D. Jones and
Ann Washington in Gualalupe,
Miss.
In younger years she loved to
dance, socialize with her friends
and travel.
A strong independent woman,
she had lots of strength and cour
age, and was always there for her
family and others.
She had an easy going spirit
that everyone loved and admired.
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In later years she enjoyed go
ing to garage sales, sight see
ing or just visiting with her chil
d re n , g ra n d c h ild re n , g re a t
grandchildren and friends.
She leaves to cherish her
memories, one daughter Diane
S tevenson; tw o sons, Larry
Stevenson and Tommie Harris;
five grandchildren, five great
grandchildren and a host of rela
tives and friends.
Arrangements by Cox & Cox
Funeral Chapel.
DE LA SALLE NORTH
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Please join us fo r our Annual
OPEN HOUSE!
Sunrise: Jan. 25, I960 • Sunset: Oct. 4, 2008
He was preceded in death by
M e m o rie s” p ro
d u ced by O prah his brother, Law rence G reen;
Winfrey and Samuel uncle, Eddie Green; grandmother,
L. Jackson. He was Mabel W orship; uncle, Ralph
the stage m anager Worship; and grandsons, Miles
for the sold out 2008 Springer and Camryn Whittaker
Vagina Monologues and Bob Wack.
He leaves to celebrate and
m an ag in g an a ll
cherish his memory, the love of
woman cast.
He was a triple his life, his wife of 11 ‘/ j years;
threat in sports, excelling in base his p a re n ts, his c h ild re n ,
ball, football and basketball. His D em inika, Donald Jr., Randy
athletic prowess extended to be M arshall (D ee D ee), G abriel
ing drafted by the Kansas City (N a ta sh a ), V ernell S pringer,
Royals baseball team. An injury Lynnette and Bessie Gabrielle;
prevented him from playing with grandchildren, Donasha Green,
Israel, Xavier, Branden, Randi and
the team.
D onald m et L aV erne at Justin Marshall, Kyle, Nicolas,
Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Chelsea and Christian Springer;
Church on Oct. 18,1997 and after a sister, Sandra; and brothers,
a worldwind courtship, they mar Leslie, Michael and Thomas; as
well as a host of other family mem
ried on Dec. 20,1997.
He loved the Lord. He em bers and friends.
Services were held Saturday,
braced his passion for family and
Oct.
11 at Vancouver Avenue First
family values. As husband, fa
ther, son, brother, uncle, nephew, Baptist Church.
A rrangem ents entrusted By
cousin and friend, he never lost
Cox
& Cox Funeral Chapel.
sight of his love and faith in God.
Donald Ray Green
Sr. was bom to Eula
Mae and E rn est
G reen on Jan. 25,
I960 in Portland. He
attended Sabin E l
ementary, and Grant
and W ashington
High Schools. He
was a m em ber o f
Vancouver Avenue First Baptist
Church and was baptized by the
late Dr. O. B. Williams.
Affectionately known as "Big
Daddy,” he was a master of many
trades and talents. Among them
he was a master chef, carpenter,
barber, athlete and actor.
He was m ost recently em
ployed as an assistant tour man
ager, with his wife, for the late
Luther Vandross, with the Es
sence Music Festival, and vari
ous movies filmed on location in
Portland.
His “ 15 minutes of fame” in
cluded doing voiceovers for the
HBO documentary, “Unchained
Yolanda Hudson
When: Sunday, October 19th, 2008
1:00-4:00 pm
Where: De La Salle North Catholic HS
7528 N Fenwick Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
Learn about De La Salle’s “3 R’s
Relationship'. SAFE environment, small class size, involved teacher
interaction and diverse community
Rigor: College preparatory curriculum, 98% of graduates attend college,
extended school day. Academic support
Relevance: Unique Corporate Internship Program where every student
has a real job.
Worksite Sponsors include:
Columbia Sportswear, NIKE, OnPoint, Keybank and m ore...
G reater F aith B aptist C hurch
Presents a Week o f Celebration
in Honor o f our Pastor & First lady
Rev. Byrone & Marvia Bolton
3rd Year Pastor’s Anniversary
October 29th thru November 2nd 2008
Yolanda Hudson, a native of Mo
bile, Ala. and resident of Portland was
bom Jan. 19,1957.
She departed this life on Sept. 16,
2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital while
surrounded by her loving family.
Yolanda met and married Major
Hudson and to this union they were
blessed with their children. They were soul mates
with unconditional love.
She was a loving woman who worked as a medi
cal records technician at Legacy Emanuel hospital
and was a faithful member of Lifeline Church.
She was known for her sweet potato pies. She
loved being with her grandchildren, family and
friends. She liked to draw, learn new things and
help anyone in need.
Anita Henson
A nita Francine Harris was born
Sept. 2, 1953 in Portland, the young
est child of Evergie and Ulicious Har
ris.
She graduated from Joseph Lane El
ementary School and Lincoln High
School. She attended Seattle Univer
sity. She m arried her high school
sweetheart Derek Henson and from
that union they welcomed a beautiful
baby boy, Jason. After an amicable
divorce, she formed a relationship with
former friend Jerry Gulledge and they were blessed
with their son, Jamaal Gulledge. Jason and Jamaal
were the love of her life.
Her long work history started in the bean and
berry fields where she did not make very much
money. However, she had real jobs with Barbara
Sue Seals Realtor, KPTV, former Portland Mayor
Bud Clark and for the last 17 years with the Water
Preceding her in death was her father
•5 Samuel Griffin, sister Gloria Grayson and
favorite nephew Jon N. Sweet.
Yolanda’s memory will be cherished by
her husband; her ch ild ren , C harlotte
Hudson, Samantha Hudson, Major Hudson
Jr., Richard Hudson and Lonnie Matoes; her
grandchildren; mother Ruth Mae Grayson;
stepmother Rose Griffin; mother in-law Marie
Hudson of Mobile; uncle: Rev. Percy Wash
ington; aunt: Eva Francis Johnson of Birmingham,
Ala.; three sisters, Annie Ruth Armstrong, Patricia
Lockett and step-sister Linda Griffin of Salem, Ala.;
brothers: Richard Grayson, Reese Jerrel Grayson
and Christopher Lee Grayson all of Mobile; and
many other family members and friends.
This extraordinary woman was a great gift from
God and she will be missed dearly by all.
Arrangements by Cox & Cox Funeral Chapel.
Bureau as an office specialist.
She enjoyed discussing politics and
was not shy in expressing her views.
She was a 100 p ercen t su p p o rte r o f
presidential candidate Barack O bam a
and was looking forw ard to attending
his inauguration in January.
A nita loved the Lord and was baptized
at V an c o u v e r A venue F irs t B a p tist
Church. She also attended Fellow ship
M issionary Baptist Church where she
sang in the choir She was preceded in
d e a th by h e r fa th e r, tw o b ro th e rs ,
U licious Jr. and Harvesta, and a sister,
Constance (Connie).
She leaves to cherish her memory, her two
sons; her mother; five sisters, Otharyn Rand,
Bertha Smith, Phyllis N. Harris, Darlene Daven
port and Betty Harris; tw o brothers, C urtis and
Jam es; nieces, nephew s and other fam ily and
friends.
Arrangements by Cox & Cox Funeral Chapel.
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Celebration will begin with three nights if preaching
and signing at Greater Faith Baptist Church, 9631 Skidmore Street,
Portland OR, at 7:00 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers will be:
The Bolton Brothers
Prophetess Evelyn Turner of Chicago, Illinois
You are invited to attend a G.O.O.D. Women’s Retreat
(God’s Ordained Order for his Daughters)
Theme: “I Need MORE Than This”
Friday, Oct. 31 st - Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008
12566 Se 93rd Avenue
Monarch Hotel in Clackamas, Oregon
Please contact the hotel directly to book your room accommodations.
www.monarchhotel.ee or call 1-800-492-8700
Theme: “1 can do all things in Christ...
Phil. 4:13
Celebration will continue at Vancouver Ave First Baptist Church
3138 N Vancouver Avenue, Portland, OR
Saturday night, Nov 1st
A “Live Concert Gospel Musical" featuring the renowned Bolton Brothers
of Hattiesburg, MS, 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:0()p.m.)
Cut o ff for group rate room reservations is October 17, 2008
Come experience G od’s power and meet new women in the Kingdom
Registration is $75 deadline is Oct. 24th
For more information call 503.734.4496
Mail registration fee to:
Sunday afternoon, Nov 2nd
Pastor's Bolton Anniversary Celebration, 4:00 p.m.
12042 SE Sunnyside Road
For more information, call 503-710-2(MX) or 503-247-2992
Clackamas, OR 97015
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