OBITUARIES

Jul 21, 2022

Mrs. Irene Jackson of Poughkeepsie was called home on Thursday July 21, 2022. A lifelong resident, Irene was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on June 15, 1932, to the late Edward and Frances (Gatewood) Twyman.   Irene married Willie Charles Jackson, Sr. who predeceased her in 1981.  Mrs. Jackson is survived by her sons, Scott and David Jackson, granddaughter Kiara Jackson,...

Jul 20, 2022

Kevin Sprow aka "Infinite" Sunrise May 12,1961– Sunset July 20, 2022 In life he lived with the ability to have an impactful presence with his family and his friends. Known as "Infinite" by his friends, Pops by his amazing son and his daughter in law, Daddy by his beautiful daughters, grandpa by his grandchildren, Bro by his sisters and...

Jul 20, 2022

William Mayo, Sr. was a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, peacefully at home.  William was born on February 24, 1936, in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was the son of the late Lester and Rosalie Mayo. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Ethel B. Mayo. in 2007. William was...

Jul 16, 2022

Antonio Andre Pittman, affectionately known as "Sky", went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 16th, 2022. Antonio was born on December 30th, 1972, at Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York to Janice Faye and James Earl Pittman.He was predeceased by his parents Janice and James Earl Pittman, his aunt and god-mother Carolyn Moore. Antonio was an...

Jul 16, 2022

Andre Coleman, 53, of Port Ewen, NY and previously of Manhattan, NYC passed away on July 16, 2022. He was born on October 25, 1968, in Hudson, NY to Kenneth Broadhead and Loretta Coleman. Andre received his associates/bachelors from Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Fl. Andre was a Disabled Military Veteran serving in the United States Air Force...

Jul 13, 2022

On the night of July 13, 2022, Karen Ann Hinton slipped from early sorrow and entered into eternal rest at home peacefully. Karen was born March 24, 1961 to the late Anna Mae Twyman Johnson and Horace Edward Hinton. She was one of twelve children. She received education in the Poughkeepsie City School District. Karen worked in many places...

Jul 5, 2022

Nicole J. Jackson, 51, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on June 5, 2022, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.  She was born on December 9, 1970, in Poughkeepsie, NY to Richard H. Freeman and Sheila E. Boone.  Nicole was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School Class of 1989 and attended C.W.Post Krisler Business Institute.  She was a Fashion...

Jul 3, 2022

Daniel Curtis Mizell Sr, a lifetime Poughkeepsie resident entered eternal rest on July 3, 2022, at Westchester County Medical Center. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and cousin. Daniel was born on July 6, 1957, to the late Daniel and Margaret Mizell. Daniel met and married Judith Wood on October 24, 1980. Daniel had...

Jun 10, 2022

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, A house not made with hands eternal in the heavens.  (II Corinthians 5:1) Sister Mandy Jackson departed this life and transitioned into eternal life on Friday, June 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie,...

Jun 8, 2022

Family & Home Life ~ Unknowing to us June 6, 2022 would be the last time Deacon Perman Lorenzo Reid, III, and Mother Evelyn V. Reid would celebrate their anniversary, 57 years of matrimony and almost 60 years of being together as a couple. On June 8, 2022, surrounded by family, our Lord called Perman home. Married in 1965,...

Jun 2, 2022

Tamar Tecero Cherry Jr. was born on February 11, 2007, in Poughkeepsie, New York to Tiffany Melvin and Tamar Cherry Sr. He was called home to heaven on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Bartow, Florida. He was 15 years old.

Tamar was born in Dutchess County where he was well-known in the community for his caring, loving,...

Jun 1, 2022

Lisa M Pratt Lawless,57, of Gardiner, NY passed away on June 1, 2022 at home with her family. On May 9, 1965 in Bronxville, NY she was born to Charles G Pratt and Joan P Pratt.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Lawless, her mother, Joan P Pratt, her children, Frank P Pratt (Erin), Erika M....

May 27, 2022

Roosevelt Williams Jr. 64 also known as "Mumpsy" of Poughkeepsie, NY transitioned from this life on May 27, 2022, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, after a long illness.  Roosevelt was born on October 21, 1957, in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Roosevelt Sr., and Effie Miller Williams.  He worked as a construction laborer for the Local 1000 Union. ...

May 27, 2022

William A Smack "Bill", 63 of Poughkeepsie NY passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2022. He was born on January 18, 1959, in Salem New Jersey. He was the son of Austin Smack and Constance Lewis. Bill was retired from Cornell Cooperative Extension where he worked as the facilities supervisor for over 20 years and from the...

May 22, 2022

Kathy Bennett, age 57 transition peacefully from Labor to Rest in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on May 22, 2022.  Kathy was born on October 26, 1964, to the late Maggie Francis Usher and the late Robert "Duck" Johnson.  She was blessed to have another father who raised her the late Junious "Buddy" Lyons.  Mrs....

Apr 28, 2022

Peter Cwik a lifelong resident of the city of Poughkeepsie passed away on April 28, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Mr Cwik was born on November 16, 1964, at St. Francis Hospital to the late Theodore J. and Patricia (Burgin) Cwik

Peter was fondly called "Petey" and "PTO" and could often be seen walking throughout his...

Apr 10, 2022

John Wesley Chapman, 58 of Poughkeepsie and previously of Baytown, Texas passed away on April 10, 2022.  Born on May 28, 1963, in Kermit, Texas he was the son of the Robert Chapman and Virginia Meyers.  He was a member of the Exempt Firemen's Association, enjoyed fishing and camping.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Kim...

Apr 10, 2022

Pamela Plass Green, 57 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on April 10, 2022, at The Grand at River Valley in Poughkeepsie.  Born on October 30, 1964, she was the daughter of William Plass and Margaret Wheeler.  On February 4, 2004, she married Thomas Green who predeceased her in November of 2021.  She enjoyed crocheting/knitting and spending time with her...

Apr 7, 2022

Allen Thomas Gibbs, 59 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on April 7, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born on April 26, 1962, in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of Chandler Gibbs Sr. MD., and Gloria May.  Allen received his B.S. from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Class of 1984 and pursued his M.B.A....

Apr 6, 2022

Donald Ray McKinney, 70 a lifelong resident of the City of Poughkeepsie passed away on April 6, 2022.  Donald was predeceased in death by his parents Lonnie and Estelle McKinney and four brothers Lonnie McKinney Jr., Richard, Lee, Tyrone, and Wayne McKinney all of Poughkeepsie.  Donald was employed by the City of Poughkeepsie School District.  Donald is survived by...