A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Piedmont Church of Christ 5338 North Borthwick Street Portland, Oregon 97217

In loving memory of Sheryl Danae Woodland July 10, 1967 - May 3, 2025

Wendell Valanté Coxeff, 46, of Portland, OR, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024. Valanté was a steadfast pillar of his community and devoted to his family. Known for his compassionate heart, he was a loving father, husband, son, grandson, brother, and a friend to all who knew him. His career was a testament to his commitment to serving others, with over a decade dedicated to Multnomah County’s Aging, Disability & Veterans Services. Prior to that, he supported individ

March 22, 1924 – November 10, 2024 Emma Lou Brown, a beloved and esteemed member of the Portland, Oregon community, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, at the remarkable age of 100. Born on March 22, 1924, in Oklahoma, Mississippi, Emma was a shining example of kindness, resilience, and generosity. Emma was the only child of Paul and Mary Smith. In 1946, she relocated to Portland with her husband, Finn Brown, where they built a life rooted in love and purpose. In 194

~Celebration of Life~ JaVonn Owen Safford Sunrise Aug 24 ’01 - Sunset Sept 6 ‘24 Vonn was born August 24, 2001 in Seattle WA to the union of Van Owen Safford and June E Sanders. Van took care of him at home for his first five years of life. This is where he honed the skills of fixing and making things with his hands. Unfortunately, his father passed away from COPD before Vonn entered kindergarten. Vonn attended Hawthorne Elementary and moved on to Orca K-8 for middle school.

Missionary Sandra Ruth Slider (Menefee) was born May 3, 1951, in Portland, Oregon to Rev. Robert L. Menefee and Mary L. Menefee. Sandra was the fourth child of their seven children. She was raised in the King Neighborhood in NE Portland where throughout her youth she excelled in school and church activities at Gethsemane Church of God In Christ (C.O.G.I.C.) – her home church where her father pastored. Sandra graduated in 1969 from Jefferson High School. After high school, sh

Benton, Annette Marven passed away peacefully on July18, 2024 from a stroke, while living independently at the Porthaven HealthCare Center. Annette was born November 1, 1938, in Crossett, Arkansas to Brooksie Sims and Eugene Benton. Her mother, Brooksie, worked for the Benson Hotel and her father, Eugene, found work during the construction of the Boulder (now Hoover) Dam. Her older brother, James Benton, also known as “Sweet Baby James” was a famous local jazz musician. S

April 15, 1969 ~ August 28, 2024

We are saddened to inform you that Michael Medina Atmosferico one of Oregon finest barbers has passed away on August 3, 2024. Mike was a phenomenal man with integrity who would always greet everyone with a warm welcoming smile, and kind words. Mike has worked 15+ years at Platinum fade salon under the tutelage of the late Sherman Jackson. Not only was Mike a master at barbering but he lived his life to the fullest. Enjoying music, riding his motorcycle, ATV's, beach trips jus