All Obituaries

  Born April 8, 1951 to Theadore B. Knowles II and Marjorie (Kittel) Knowles and grandparents Chester A. and Harriett (Jackson) Kittel, all deceased. Marcia retired in 2010 from the NYS Comptroller’s Office after a 40 year career. Survived by her children Colyn (Tamesha) Brace of Pineville, NC and Tawana Brace of Providence, RI, along with three grandchildren Eryn, Dana, Colyn, Jr (deceased) and Cassius, and four godchildren, Danyle Matthews, Kaitlin...

Jenna Denise Banks, 35, of Troy, NY, passed away unexpectedly, on November 27, 2023. She was born on January 11, 1988 in Pittsfield Massachusetts to Reverend Paul Banks Sr., and Lady Jacqueline Denise Banks. She leaves behind her parents as well as her beloved daughter, Jenniyah “Mookie” Anderson-Banks, her siblings, Jacqueline, Dametrias, Paul Jr, Dionte Jahmar and Dominic. To know Jenna, is to know she was a free spirit that loved to have fun. Spending time with family was the...

  In Loving Memory of Clarance Ak-Bar King   Clarance passed away at Albany Medical Center with his loving daughter Lucy by his side on November 22, 2023. He will be remembered by his big heart, his big smile and big personality. He was a devoted father and grandfather. Spending time with his family was a delight in his life. The love he had for his family and friends was unwavering. He was so loved by many! Clarance was preceded in death by his parents Clarance King Sr. and Ruth...

 Obituary Pending from Family   Flowers can be sent if you wish to S.L.McLaughlin Funeral Home. If you would like to prepare something for the family, food donations will be accepted. With all my heart. Thank You. Ceylon Moore.

In Loving Memory of Richard Anthony Simmons February 18, 1970 – Nov 10, 2023 Richard Anthony Simmons was born on February 18th, 1970, to Lenise Simmons Plenty and Robert E. Burns, Jr (preceded in death) at Booth Memorial Hospital in Flushing Queens, NY. Richard, lovingly known as Ricky and Rick, is survived by his Mother and Stepfather Lenise and Abe Plenty; stepmother Francene Burns; wife Ashley Simmons; children Lenise, Chancel, Dashanay, and Jaishaun; grandsons Xzavier and Ethan;...

Obituary Grady EugeneTurner     Grady Eugene Turner died at home on November 8, 2023, after a brief illness. Grady was born on May 14, 1958, in Catskill, NY to the late Wyvonnie & William Turner, Jr.    Grady grew up in Catskill, NY, attended the Catskill Public School System, and earned his GED. As a child, Grady attended Mt. Tabor AME Church in Catskill, NY and Riverview Baptist Church in Coeymans, NY.   In 1977, Grady relocated to Albany, NY with...

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Rebekah Brisbane was born in Brooklyn, NY, on September 21st, 1970. She is the youngest of two daughters born to Divina Gaskin and the late Joel Edghill. Given the family nickname "Becky," she was a loving, affectionate child that lit up the room with her laughter and warm big hugs. She had a lifelong, inseparable relationship with her older sister, the late Lydia Edghill. Rebekah graduated from the High School of Fashion Industries in Manhattan, NY, and was a skilled seamstress,...

In Loving Memory of Linda Brace Albany, NY - Linda Brace, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, departed from this world on October 31,2023. She was born on June 22, 1966, in Albany, New York, to her loving parents, Priscilla Brace, affectionately known as Sookie, and Jesse Brace Sr. Linda's life was a testament to love, compassion, and the joy of family. Her radiant smile and infectious laughter were her trademarks, bringing warmth and happiness to everyone...

The Next Adventure Begins By Kelly Roper   Do not feel sad for me. I do not feel sad for myself. I lived the life I wanted to, Had the best of friends, Loved the people I wanted to, And I still do. Now the next adventure awaits In uncharted territory, And I'm excited for it to begin.