Photo: Public viewing for Portsmouth legend Ruth Brown

Mourners pay their respects at the public viewing of Portsmouth native and R&B pioneer Ruth Brown on Monday at Willett Hall in Portsmouth. Brown, a Tony and Grammy winner who this spring was honored at a Portsmouth Notables celebration, died Nov. 17 at age 78. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at Willett Hall.

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ONE OF MANY NOTABLES TO I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL

Submitted by desharac42408 on Wed, 12/06/2006 at 8:24 pm.

Ruth Brown was a well notable to I.C. Norcom High School. She paid a visit to Norcom during my senior year, which was earlier this year. Her visit was a honor, not only to me, but to many others who attend and work at this school. She will always remain an icon and legend to our community. I send my deepest sympathy to her family and friends. R.I.P. Ms. Brown.