All Obituaries

THE SERVICE WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON S L MCLAUGHIN FUNERAL HOME FACEBOOK PAGE. Ernestine (Williams) Venable passed away surrounded by her family on June 3, 2023. Born on June 20, 1942 to the late David and Lillie Mae Williams. Ernestine was educated in the Albany Public School System. She worked at Sterling Winthrop in Rensselaer for 20 years. Ernestine was the devoted wife of James Venable for over 25 years. From their union came their daughter, Beverly.   Ernestine enjoyed spending...

Herman James Bevelle lll of Queens, NY entered God’s kingdom on May 28th, 2023. Herman suffered a pulmonary embolism 9 months earlier.  He was fifty-six years old.  His family is deeply saddened by his death.   Herman was born on December 3rd , 1966 to Brenda Allen Mason and Herman James Bevelle II in Queens, NY. His parents moved to Queens, NY from Harlem, NY in the early 60’s to provide a better life for Herman and his siblings. In his childhood, Herman was...

Wyvonnie Turner was born on May 4, 1937, in Warrenton, GA to the late Johnnie B. Carolina and Ossie Lee Ruff. Wyvonnie grew up in Catskill, NY and attended the Catskill Public School System. She became a member of AME Zion Church in Catskill, NY at an early age. Wyvonnie married William Turner, Jr. on February 26, 1955, and relocated to Coxsackie, NY where she became a member of Bethel AME Church. Wyvonnie and William had five children. Wyvonnie and her family later returned to Catskill, NY...

Linda Denise Alexander - A dedicated mother of 2, grandmother of 3 and a loved one of many; suddenly passed away after a courageous health battle on May 24th, 2023 at the blessed age of 70, in Albany, NY. Born June 15th, 1952 in Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to the late Fred and Frankie Lee Jordon. Linda relocated with her family to Albany, NY. Enrolling  in the Albany public school district  (Livingston JR High school), excelling then graduating from Philip Schuyler...

Lora Ann “Cokie” Burton released her soul from her earthly body on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was born on December 03, 1959 in Matherville, MS to the late Mrs. Eddie B. (Teen) and Mr. Sam Burton, the oldest daughter of their 5 children. For the majority her life, she resided in Albany, NY. Lora was a dedicated and diligent worker, maintaining two jobs consistently for over 40 years, starting with working side by side with her mother in the family business, “Burton Hot Dogs...

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Paul John Dees was called to be with the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Paul was born in Camden, Alabama on October 10th, 1926, to Authorine and Solomon Dees. At the age of 18 Paul was drafted into the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany.  After his discharge, Paul came to Albany to attend the funeral of his brother.  Little did he know he would meet the love of his life and make Albany his...