All Obituaries

 Janie Lee Davis, 88, of Albany, New York, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, January 16th 2021. Mrs. Janie Lee Davis was predeceased by her husband Morris Davis Sr. and daughter Roseanna Shaw. She was survived by four children, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.  She was a retired school teacher from the Albany New York City School District who loved to travel and give back to her community. Masks and social distancing are required. 

Joseph (Joe) Hudson, born August 29, 1929, to the late Kathleen Collins Newson and James Hudson in Clarksdale, MS.  He joined the US Army at the age of 19 receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1954.  He later relocated to Albany, New York where he was employed at Watervliet Arsenal, VA Hospital and Albany Medical Center.  Joe joined the Union Missionary Baptist Church along with his wife Daisy. Deacon Hudson was ordained and became a faithful, dedicated servant of the Diaconate...

Takiah Denise Johnson, 47, of Albany, NY, passed away on January 11, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Takiah was born February 28, 1973 to Gloria Dawson and Tate Johnson. After graduating from Albany High School in 1991 she went on to working in the medical field. Takiah was passionate about education so she later went on to study at Bryant and Stratton College where she graduated with her Associates Degree in Science with honorable mention. She worked very hard on her accomplishments...

CURTIS R. MACK was born on August 16, 1955 to the late James Mack and the late Geneva Canty Mack. He departed this life on January 11, 2021, after complications from a blood clot. Curtis received his education in the Public-school system of Manning, South Carolina. In 1974 he graduated from Manning Training school. Before retiring, he was employed for 33 years with Honeywell, formally Bendix, in Green Island, New York. Later, Curtis took on a part-time job with McGreevey’s Restaurant...

Christopher Faircloth, 49,  passed away on January 5, 2021. He was born in Albany, the son of  the late  Garland and Selma Jean Faircloth. He was educated in the Schenectady school system. He is survived by his daughter, Daquasia Faircloth; grandson, Pharaoh Robinson; siblings: the late Garland “Mark”  Faircloth, Cynthia Whitfield-Green (Rusty), Eric Faircloth (Tjesa) and Benjamin Faircloth. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral...

Carmine Unique Morton departed this life on Sunday morning, January 3rd, 2021 at 11:15am at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady New York.Carmine was born on December 20th, 1979 in Albany New York to the late Carmine J. Morton (aka God Father) and Pamela Weaver.He was educated in the Schenectady public school systems, he obtained his High School Equivalency Diploma in 2010. Carmine took a few college classes as well in childhood development, however he had a passion for culinary arts and cooked for...

On Sunday, Jan 3, 2021, at the age of 63, Donald L. Flood, loving son of the late Johnny (Red) Flood and Irene Palmer passed away peacefully at his home in Albany, New York. Donald was born on Aug 5, 1957 in Albany, New York. He grew up with his three sisters and two brothers. Donald attended Albany High where he was a star basketball player for his school's team. After High School he moved to California where he worked as a laborer. Donald would then move back to Albany to...