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Obituaries in New York

William H. Moore

William H. Moore

Jul 12, 2026

"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."Psalm 1:1

In Loving Memory of William Henry Moore

William Henry Moore peacefully departed this earthly life on July 12, 2026, at the Henry J. Carter Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York, New York.

William...

Rosell Stone

Rosell Stone

Jul 8, 2026



Rosell Stone was born on February 8, 1931, in Saint Matthews, South Carolina, to her loving parents, the late Waldo and Blondel Howell. Later in life, she moved to Spanish Harlem, where she met and married her beloved husband, the late Eddie Stone Sr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love and family. During their 30 years of marriage...

John Carl Williamson

John Carl Williamson

Jul 7, 2026

Mr. Joe (John Carl) Williamson, lovingly known as "Darnell', was born on July 21, 1947, in Montgomery, Alabama, to the late Jimmie Lee Williamson and Uralee Gordon. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.Joe was a remarkable man whose vibrant personality, generous spirit and quick wit brought joy to everyone who knew him. Among his greatest pleasures were...

Babington A. Quame Jr.

Babington A. Quame Jr.

Jul 4, 2026

As a little boy, JR once excitedly discovered earthworms in the backyard of the apartment building where he grew up. He raced upstairs to tell his siblings and the neighborhood children so they could all share in his excitement. By the time everyone returned, a light drizzle had begun, and the earthworms had burrowed back into the soil. It was...

Mary Cherry

Mary Cherry

Jun 24, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Cherry was born on a farm on July 12th, 1916, in Drewyville, Virginia. She departed on June 24, 2026 after succumbing to illness. She is the third child of the eleven children born to Clinton and Betty Sue Claud. Mary is the mother of three children and one daughter-in-law: Steven Cherry (deceased), Erle Cherry, Rosemary Cherry, and Magdalena...

Joseph  Fisher

Joseph Fisher

Jun 24, 2026

Joseph C. Fisher Jr., a devoted family man, decorated public servant, and pillar of strength, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a profound legacy of love, dedication, and quiet strength.

Born on December 18, 1947, in Wewahitchka, Florida, Joe, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was the son of the late Joseph C. Fisher Sr. and Margaret Anderson...

Walter Battiste

Walter Battiste

Jun 16, 2026

Walter Battiste was born on May 5, 1956, to his proud mother, Beryl Battiste. He was the oldest of five siblings and was raised in Harlem, New York. Walter attended New York City public schools and graduated from Louis D. Brandeis High School.

Walter held a variety of jobs throughout his life before beginning a career with the New York City...

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