OBITUARIES

Mar 8, 2021

Gerald Foster, 74, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, passed away on March 8, 2021 at Vassar Brother's Medical Center.

Visitation will be at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Darrow Funeral Home in Poughkeepsie N.Y.  Funeral services will be held at 12:00PM on the same date and location with Bishop Harris Howell of Apostolic Worship Center...

Mar 4, 2021

Sandra D. Brazzell Atkins, 73 a long time resident of Poughkeepsie, New York answered the call of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 4, 2021.  She was born on September 20, 1947 to Evelyn Porter and the Late John C. Bailey.

Sandra graduated from Poughkeepsie High School (Class of 1965) and attended Dutchess Community College majoring...

Feb 25, 2021

Margaret Keith,94, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Thursday, February 25 th at Mid - Hudson Regional Hospital. Born on July 23, 1926 in Millbrook, NY she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Bessie Thomas. She married Hermon Keith who predeceased her. Margaret loved music, watching her soap operas, and playing games on her...

Feb 6, 2021

J ay Allen Bennett "Rhakeem", 60 of Decatur GA and previously of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on February 6, 2021 in Georgia.

Born on November 29, 1960 in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of the late Eli Lewis and Mary Ann Bennett-Webb.  He was educated in the Poughkeepsie City School District and a 1996 graduate of...

Jan 31, 2021

Patricia Ann Baumann ,78, passed away peacefully at home on 1/31/21 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 13, 1942 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Charles Duncan Sr.  and Fannie Johnson. Patricia was a lifelong resident and attended Poughkeepsie Schools and was married to the late Donald Baumann and predeceased by her sister Suzanne DeMattio. Patricia...

Jan 19, 2021

Willie Mae Edwards, 70 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on January 19, 2021 at the Grand at River Valley in Poughkeepsie.  Born on January 17, 1951 in Cold Spring, NY she was the daughter of the late Wille C. Wright and Lela Mae Blassingame.  On August 15, 1993 in Highland, NY she married Bruce Leon Edwards who survives at...

Jan 16, 2021

Dustin Higgs, a devoted son, father, uncle, brother, cousin, and friend to many was taken from us on Saturday January 16, 2021.  Dustin was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on March 10, 1972 to Marilyn Bennett and Alphonso Higgs, both of whom predeceased him.  Dustin attended City of Poughkeepsie Elementary School and Hyde Park Middle and High Schools. Dustin played...

Jan 6, 2021

Margaret Elaine Mizell, a long-time resident of Poughkeepsie peacefully entered heaven's gate Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Margaret was born September 7, 1933 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Bessie M. Riley and the late William M. Riley Sr.

Margaret graduated from Poughkeepsie...

Jan 3, 2021

Margaret Neal was born on November 2, 1959 in Poughkeepsie, NY.  She is known to her family and friends as "Monty", a nickname given to her by her older brother David.  Margaret graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and then went on to Krissler Business School.  Margaret moved to NYC to pursue a career in fashion design.  Margaret was blessed...

Jan 1, 2021

Johnnie Nathaniel Pope entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.  He was born September 9. 1934 in Edgecombe County NC to the late Louise Pope and Rufus Coffield. Johnnie attended Edgecombe County School District in NC. Johnnie was employed at Sylcox Nursing Home, Newburgh NY for 20 years until...

Dec 26, 2020

Joyce Ann Sharp, 73, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on December 26, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born June 27, 1947 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Vincent Sharp and Martha Odell. She was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School and attended Marist College. Joyce was employed at HRPC for 24 years before retiring on December...

Dec 11, 2020

James D. Holman "Baby Pop", 56 of Poughkeepsie, NY died at home on December 11, 2020.  James was born March 9, 1964 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Donald Holman Sr. and Jean Marie Whitted. James received his education in Dutchess County and was employed by several jobs, one included Roods Nursery in Poughkeepsie.  He enjoyed being with his...

Dec 6, 2020

Joseph Michael Roberts, a long time resident of Deer Park Long lsland, NY departed this life on Sunday, December 6,2020 at home surrounded by his family at the age of 81 years. Mr. Roberts was born July 21, 1939 in West End, NC to the late Randolph and Louise Kit Marsh Roberts. He attended local schools in West End....

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Nov 30, 2020

Laurence "Larry" Healy, 84 of New Paltz, NY passed away on Friday November 5, 2021, at The Grand at River Valley after a brief illness.  Born on January 9, 1937, in Attica, NY he was the son of the late Fred and Arlene Darling Healy.  Larry served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1958.  He was a...

Nov 27, 2020

Nov 17, 2020

Nathaniel Vaughan, 90, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on November 17, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.

Nathaniel was born to Willie and Madie Vaughan on June 29 th , 1930 in Woodland, N.C.

In 1956 he met and married his wife Laura who preceded him in 2015. Nathaniel was a member of...

Nov 16, 2020

Michele B. Brazee, 63 of Pleasant Valley, NY passed away on November 16, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Born on June 20, 1957 in Torrington, CT., she was the daughter of the late John Durant and Doreen Wise.  Michele was the Asst. Manager at the Cottonwood Motel in Millbrook, NY., for 22 years, retiring on...