All Obituaries

  On Friday, May 13, 2022, an angel of the Lord whispered into the ear of Betty L. Johnson, “It is finished and time for you to take your rest”, and at 10:10 pm, Betty gained her wings.    Betty Lou Wallace (affectionately known as Bellou) was born to Vella Buchanan and George W. Wallace on December 11, 1947in Tupelo, Mississippi. At the age of 8, Betty relocated to Albany, NY with her mother, sister Bonnie Sue, and brother Willie...

The family is asking everyone to wear masks.   Sean Randall Freeman was born on May 12,1964 at Mount Holly Hospital in Mount Holly NJ to Berniece Freeman and John Devan. Sean who goes by the names Randy and Phaze was baptized at an early age and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church before moving to Albany NY. With our sister Lavonne by his side, he had recently  dedicated his life back to Christ. Randy attended the Burlington City School systems in Burlington NJ. Randy...

Elder Leslie C. Johnson (LC) was born to the late Elder Labor and Clara (Cook) Johnson on the 2nd day of November 1934 in Albany, New York.  He was educated in the Albany Public School System and went onto Vesper George School of Arts in Boston, MA obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Design.  He later returned to Albany, NY to pursue a career in Graphic Design and Visual Arts.   Elder Johnson was employed by many and retired from the State...

Nathaniel Douglas, 72, departed this life on May 9, 2022 at his residence with his devoted wife Carol by his side. Nate was born October 12, 1949, to the late Jack Blankumsee and Julia C. Douglas in Miami, Florida.  Nate and his family relocated to Albany in 1954.     Nate’s Aunt Effie Douglas raised him at Union Missionary Baptist Church where he was baptized at an early age.  He was active in youth groups and many church activities....

  service is being live streamed on S.L. McLaughlin Funeral Home Facebook page.   On July 06, 1979, in Queens, New York, a beautiful bundle of joy was born to Michael J. Robertson, Sr. and Ann Victoria Robertson; the bundle of joy was named Chyann.  At a young age, Chyann was baptized in the presence of her family at Greater File Chapel Baptist Church by Reverend Jasper Simmons in Harlem.    Chyann Patrice Robertson-Mayfield received her education in the New...

Glenda Arrington passed away peacefully at St Peters Hospital surrounded by her loving family She was born to Oscar and  Gassie Arrington in Shubuta, Mississippi, She leaves to cherish her memories, Mother Gassis Arrington of Heidelberg. Four sisters Orgia, Vacari (Ricky Knowles), and Pree Arrington of Albany, New York. Sophia Arrington Gamble of Laurel. Mississippi.Nieces Ortany Arringtoni, Nikki Arrington, Aja Griffiths of Albany New York and Brianna Gamble of Hattiesburg,...

Katherine Grimes Graham daughter of the late John and Eva Grimes was born in Chatham, NY on October 10, 1926. The loving spirit ushered Katherine to receive her just reward on Monday, May 2, 2022. Katherine was a member of the Union Missionary Baptist Church since 1962 serving as an usher welcoming visitors, members and friends with warmth and dignity for fifty years. Katherine was also a 50-year member of the Loyal Temple #148 I.B.P.O.E. Katherine was a mother of three girls: the late...

  Sandy passed away peacefully at Saint Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her family April 28, 2022. She was born in Albany, New York May 16, 1963, to the late Homer Bosh Sr. and the late Inez Sims.   Sandy was outgoing and well known throughout the Albany Community.  Her Children and Grandchildren were the light of her life.   Pre-deceased by her son Samuel Gist Jr and Siblings Evelyn Miller and Renda Kimble.   Survived by her...

Asia's service will be live streamed on S.L. McLaughlin Funeral Home Facebook page at 6pm.       “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any pain: for the former things are passed away”. Revelations 21:4 Today we celebrate the life of Asia Danielle Means who God called from labor to reward on, Monday, April 25, 2022, and released her from this world of...

My name is Daniel Edward Pulliam Boyer. I was born at 5:31 am on Sunday, April 9, 1950 to Dorothy Kennedy and William Pulliam.  I was the big brother to 18 plus siblings.  I was an avid reader, thinker and fashion connoisseur.  I loved to get dressed up, I loved to spend time with family and I loved to learn. I was the proud father of 3 children Fashia Blair, Danyetta Scott Boyer and Bayron Boyer (predeceased).   My story is unique, I lived life at my own pace on my own...