All Obituaries

 Mildred Eva Thompson (1924-2019)   Mildred Thompson of Niskayuna passed away peacefully surrounding by loving family on Thursday, July 11, 2019 after a short illness.  Born in Lansingburgh, New York on October 4, 1924, she was predeceased by her parents, Harold J. Davis, Sr. and Eva Irene Young Davis and by her husband William Thompson and one son, Michael Thompson.   Mildred grew up in Lansingburgh, New York.  She was educated in the Lansingburgh...

William “Billy” Payne was born on January 30, 1941 in Kinston, North Carolina to the late Hilda Payne and Leemon Moore. He was an only child reared by his grandmother Lydie Payne in Kinston. He joined his mother in 1953 at age 12 in Albany, New York. Billy was educated in the Albany School District. He attended Phillip Livingston Middle School through eighth grade. In 1957 at age 16, Billy was introduced to the world of boxing by his Principal Ben Becker and trained with...

Jalia A'mil Cancer was born on September 17th, 1989 to Lori Brodhead and James (Essence) Cancer in Albany, New York.  Jalia gained her wings on July 3rd, 2019.  Jalia was educated in the Albany public school system and graduated from Albany High School Class of 2007. While attending Albany High Jalia was a participant in the Sponsor-a-Scholar Graduating Seniors Program at Dartmouth College and was sponsored by the Dartmouth Alumni Club of Northeastern New York. After...

John Earl Brandon II, affectionately known as “Johnnie”, son of the late John and Betty Carter Brandon, was born February 18, 1956 in Albany, New York. He departed this life on Monday, June 24, 2019. Johnnie attended Union Missionary Baptist Church at a young age. He received his education in public schools in Albany, NY. He graduated from Phillip Schuyler High School and was a proud Falcon. He received his Associates degree from Hudson Valley Community College, and also attended...

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Renee Karla Faulkner was born on May 8, 1951 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Mabin Faulkner of Albany, New York.  During her formative years in Albany, she was educated in the local schools along with her siblings.  Upon graduating from Phillip Schuyler High School, she enlisted in the Navy.  Renee was stationed in Naples, Italy.  Renee was honorably discharged and after several years she returned to Albany.   Renee began her career as a Program Assistant with the...

Katherine Marie Parson was born on June 15, 1960 to the late Curtis and Marion (Nelson) Parson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers Joe Allen and Chester (Gloria) Parson and nephew, Ramone Parson. She leaves to cherish her memory brother Larry (Anna) Parson of Chicago, Illinois, sister Michella (Lee) Knox and brothers Raycine (wife), Nelson (wife), and Terry (Vanessa) Parson all of Atlanta, Ga., son Amos Simmons, grandchildren Michael Thompson, DeRon and Anyla...