All Obituaries

Mrs. Minnie Foulks Jones was born on December 13, 1930 in Van Vleet, Mississippi to proud parents Will and Janet Townsend Foulks. She grew up and was educated from elementary through High School in Okolona, Mississippi.  She matriculated at Okolona College for two years. She married Elmer Lee Jones of Shannon, Mississippi and from that union two children were born.  They moved to Albany, New York in 1952. Her work experience includes Albany Medical Center Hospital. From...

MAXINE JONES BALLOU, the oldest of nine children born to the late McKinley and Mary Lipscomb Jones, entered into this world on October 1, 1926 in Halifax, Virginia. Maxine was educated in the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk school system and went on to be employed by J. DeBeer & Son, a company that manufactured baseballs, until she retired in 1992. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized into the fellowship of the Riverview Missionary Baptist Church in Coeymans, NY.  She...

       Lawson, Zebedee- 59 of Albany, N.Y. departed  his life on Feb. 9. He was the son of the late Richard and Jessie Mae Lawson; and husband of the late Sarah Lawson. Zebedee graduated from Albany High School in 1978. He was an avid athlete and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by three Children: Darnell McDonald; Zebedee Lawson , Jr.; and Zandeanna Lawson; and 5 grandchildren. He is also survived by 5 brothers and 4 sisters; a hosts of...

Irving Lamboy Jr, 19, departed this life on February 8, 2020. Irving was a thoughtful, and caring young man. His faith kept him grounded and provided him with the inspiration to do good and be excellent in all he did. Irving was a protector and provider to his family. There was no sacrifice too great, no challenge to difficult when it came to providing for his family. His trust in God and love for family was beyond reproach.     Irving was an aspiring entrepreneur. At 19...

Michael  F.  LaGray, 67 passed away suddenly Feb 2, 2020 at St.Peter's Hospital with his wife and son by his side. He was the son of the late Arthur LaGray Jr. and Dorothy (Staie) LaGray He is survived by his wife Sherri of 32 years, his son Chris LaGray, Step daughter Jennifer (Miguel) Rivera, Grandson Miguel Rivera Jr, Grand daughter Yasmine Rivera, Sister Carolyn LaGray and his father in law Richard Martini and several nieces and nephews. Mike was a self taught carpenter...

Leonard L. Watkins was born on March 1, 1949 to the late James and Marie Watkins in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.  He was the oldest of three siblings. In 1986, he married Diane Watkins and they later moved to upstate NY due to his job relocating.  He retired from the Center of Disabilities and was loved and cherished by those he worked for. He became a member of Call to Pray Ministries where he served faithfully for approximately 20 years under the leadership of, now,...

ELIZABETH MAE COLEMAN passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Born in Kinderhook, NY on January 28, 1923, to the late Mary Sheldon and Jay Thompson, Elizabeth lived a long, full and fruitful life.   In 1944, Elizabeth moved to Albany, NY, along with her husband, Percy Coleman, Sr. and two children, Jay and Priscilla. To this union, three more children were born. Elizabeth, her husband and children became members of the historical Israel AME Church. In the years to...

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  Eddie Hilton Jackson was born May 18, 1938 in Bogalusa, LA, was the son of the late George Jackson, Jr and Julia A. Jackson and brother to the late Lucille and Willis. He is survived by his son Eddie Jackson (Gloria), brother Jerry Jackson, niece Betty Slone, grandchildren Layla, Isabella, Isaiah, Olivia, and Ethan, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.  Eddie grew up in New Orleans, LA and graduated from Booker T. Washington high school. He immediately went on to serve 10...

Earline Riddick Sunrise September 24, 1936----------------- Sunset January 6, 2020       Ms. Earline Riddick (Nee’King) was called home to be with her Lord on January 6, 2020.     Ms. Earline was born on September 24th 1936, to Louella and Calvin King. She went to school in Oakland, Tennessee for a number of years before moving to Memphis, Tennessee with her mother. She moved to New York City with her Aunt Velma.   She met a gentleman named...