All Obituaries

Ann Standfield of Albany passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Friday, September 6, 2019 after a short illness. Born in Albany, NY on August 8, 1942. She was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Leola Woodard, two sisters Girlie Ferguson and Oceanna Burkhalter and three brothers Alfred Woodard, Paul Woodard and Walter Woodard. Ann who was lovingly referred to as "Bay" grew up in Albany, NY and was educated in the Albany school district. In 1960 Ann married...

Louis was born to the late Mother Virgie L. Thomas and Joe Lee Thomas on March 29, 1969. He departed this life on August 8,2019 after a long battle with various medical conditions. He graduated from Albany Public Schools and went on to earn a Barber’s license from New York State. He was a lifelong member of St. Johns COGIC where he served as a member of the Sunshine Band, Junior Church Choir and the Marching Band. He played Little League Baseball, Popwarner Football and was a member...

Patricia Jean Morgan departed this life on August 6, 2019. She was born on May 17, 1955 to Abram and Margaret Morgan in Mullen, South Carolina and was one of four children.  Patricia was affectionally called Trish and the family’s name for her was Betty Boop because of her big eyes. She was also known as the baby of the Morgan Sisters. Patricia was raised in Spanish Harlem. She loved attending the Apollo Theatre, going to the movies and ice skating with her sisters, Faye &...

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Cora Mary Armstrong, affectionately known as Sissy, peacefully transitioned back home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 26, 2019.  Cora was born on December 23, 1936 in Kingston, New York to her predeceased parents Eleanor Brodhead Armstrong McCullough and Hezekiah Armstrong. Cora grew up in Kingston New York, and was educated by the Kingston City School District.  In 1955, she was blessed with a daughter, Stacey Medley Troeger, and shortly afterwards moved to Albany New...

 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...