obituaries

Feb 13, 2022

Vernise Geneva Green Furman, 87, of New Haven, transitioned peacefully on February 13, 2022 at Advanced Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Haven after a long illness. She was the widow of Charles L. Furman, Jr.

Vernise was born on July 15, 1934, in Orangeburg, SC, a daughter of the late Littia Spells Green and Harry Green.

Feb 12, 2022

Elias Earl Frizzelle, III, 78, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on February 12, 2022.

Mr. Frizzelle was born in Winterville, NC, on September 13, 1943, a son of the late Elias Earl Frizzelle, Jr. and Mammie Ruth Gray.

He was a longtime employee of New Haven Taxi Cab Company where he was employed as...

Feb 11, 2022

Jeffery Brian Reid, entered eternal rest on February 11, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Isabel Reid.

Jeffery was born in New Haven, CT on March 28, 1967, son of Harold "Butch" Reid and the Iate Caroline Vastola Reid.

He was employed by Precision Food Service, Inc. as a Router Manager. Jeffery earned a...

Feb 9, 2022

Willie Everson, Jr., 81, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on February 9, 2022.

Mr. Everson was born in Birmingham, AL, on September 23, 1940, a son of the late Willie Everson, Sr. and Sally Thomas Everson.

Willie was employed as a Construction Worker for numerous years.

He leaves to cherish loving memories,...

Feb 4, 2022

Christine B. Greene, age 77, entered eternal rest on February 4, 2022.

A celebration of Ms. Greene's life will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 9:00am at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. A viewing will be held from 8:00-9:00am. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Leon W. Parson was born on January 31, 1954. He transitioned from this life to glory on February 2, 2022 at the Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut surrounded by his family.

Leon was the son of the late Mr. Joseph Parson, Sr. and Mrs. Queen Elizabeth Parson of South Carolina.

He was...

Jan 27, 2022

Ada Lopez, 85, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on January 27, 2022. Ada was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on April 24, 1936, to the late Ramon Ruiz & Epiphania Rozario Ruiz. Ada was a loving wife and mother. She devoted her life to caring for her family.

She leaves to cherish loving memories, her children,...

Jan 21, 2022

James Walter Files "Jimmy" of New Haven, CT, entered eternal rest on Friday January 21, 2022. He was born in Franklin, VA on July 9, 1936, the son of the late Linwood Files and Lessie Smith-Outlaw.

He served in the United States Army. After an honorable discharge, James relocated to Connecticut and started his career in Construction....

Jan 17, 2022

Lindsey Reno Haughton was born January 12, 1940 to the late Jonas Haughton and Bertha Lee Tyson. He departed this life in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Monday January 17, 2022.

He was born in Greenville, NC and left at a young age and moved to New Haven, CT. He graduated from...

Jan 12, 2022

Michael Gerard Davis passed on January 12, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on April 20, 1977, to John and Olivia Davis. Michael attended New York Public Schools. He later moved to New Haven, CT, in 1993, where he later participated in Adult Education.

People speak kindly of his humanity, kindness, and support. Even through his...

Jan 8, 2022

Harvest Lee Ingram, age 72, of New Haven, CT, formerly of Lilesville, NC, departed this life on January 8, 2022.

He is survived by his children, Alexander of High Point, NC and Edward Ingram, Travis Mitchell, and Robin Ingram; and sisters, Cynthia Patterson and Tracy Autry.

He was predeceased by his parents, Mary Ingram Patterson...

Jan 1, 2022

Lucinda Cox Neverson, 94, received her wings on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in the presence of loved ones in New Haven, Connecticut. Lucinda, affectionately known as Cindy, Lu and Aunt Lu, by those close and dear to her, was born April 10, 1927, in Farmville, North Carolina to the late William Henry and Annie Williams Cox. Lucinda graduated from...

Dec 29, 2021

Lawrence E. Lockwood, Jr., 73, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on December 29, 2021. He was the husband of Katherine Lockwood.

Mr. Lockwood was born in New Haven, CT, on November 30, 1948, the son of the late Lawrence E. Lockwood, Sr. and Mary Rosena Carver Lockwood.

Lawrence was previously employed for numerous years...

Dec 26, 2021

Patricia "Pat" D. (Carolina) Pearson of New Haven, Connecticut departed this life on Sunday December 26, 2021 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT. She was born on June 11, 1952 in Darlington, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Cornelius Sawyer and Edna Carolina Greene.

Patricia started her education in the Darlington County Public Schools system and...

Dec 25, 2021

Cynthia Rogers Malachi went home to be home with the Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the age of 71. She was born on October 2, 1950 to the late George and Bernice Rogers in New Haven, CT. She was affectionately known as "Tabby." Tabby married the late David W. Malachi on April 18, 1981 and was married...

Dec 17, 2021

A celebration of the life and legacy of Charles C. Brown will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Matthew's U.F.W.B. Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:30-11:00 A.M.

*********SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT *********

To all friends and family far and near:...

Dec 13, 2021

Dorothy Irene Maye Jones (Dot Maye), 75, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on December 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie L. Jones.

Mrs. Jones was born in New Haven, CT on March 16, 1946, the daughter of the late Danzy Maye and Odell Jordan Smith.

Prior to her retirement, she...

Dec 9, 2021

Zenna M. Neal, 68, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on December 9, 2021.

Ms. Neal was born in Georgetown, SC on September 11, 1953, a daughter of the late Charles S. Neal and Olivia Heyward Neal.

Prior to her retirement, Zenna was employed at Yale-New Haven Hospital as Assistant Chief of the Blood Bank....

Dec 6, 2021

Audrey Hardy-Shelton, age 73, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on December 6, 2021. The burial will be private.

Nov 30, 2021

Lemuel "Rif" Erik Hamilton, 45, of New Haven, departed this life on November 30, 2021.

Lemuel was born in New Haven, CT on February 10, 1976, the son of Diane Hamilton-Toles.

He was a self-employed Artist.

In addition to his mother, he leaves to cherish loving memories, a daughter, Corena Hamilton; two stepdaughters,...