obituaries

Apr 25, 2022

Robert L. Clark, 76, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on April 25, 2022. He was the husband of Doris Clark.

Mr. Clark was born in Nash County, NC, on August 27, 1945, a son of the late Mark Clark and Tempie Cooper Clark.

Robert served in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1967.

Apr 20, 2022

Deanna Marie Williamson, 59 of New Haven, entered eternal rest on April 20, 2022. Deanna was born in New Haven, CT on May 9, 1962, daughter of Ruth Dorothy Williamson and the late Hughston Freeman Williamson Jr.

Deanna graduated from Amity Regional Senior High School where she played basketball. Deanna known as (Slo-Mo) was part of the...

Apr 3, 2022

With great sadness the family of Naomi Ruth Wallace announces her passing. "Miss Ruthie" died on Sunday, April 3rd, at Shady Knoll Health Center, where she spread sunshine in her final months.

Miss Wallace was a lifelong Valley resident, save for brief time as a service bride in England. Miss Ruthie, as she was affectionately known to...

Mar 30, 2022

Brandon W. Robinson was born July 17, 1985, at 1:16 pm to his loving parents, Lisa Pouncey Creacy and Willmer "Sonny" Robinson (Marie). He departed this life on March 30, 2022.

In addition to his parents, he leaves to mourn, his grandmother, Patricia DiNatale; sisters, Brittany, Shellina and Alexis; brothers, Brian, Tom, Howard, Brenden, Myles, Amonte, Markell,...

Mar 29, 2022

Talea Renee Colon, 27, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on March 29, 2022.

She was born in New Haven, CT, on December 13, 1994, a daughter of Virginia Reyes Colon and Tyrone Harvey.

Talea was employed by the State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services as a Direct Support Staff Professional.

In addition...

Mar 26, 2022

Aston Jackson, 87, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on March 26, 2022. He was the husband of Hermena Golding Jackson.

Mr. Jackson was born in St. Catherine, Jamaica on March 31, 1934, a son of the late Edgerton Jackson and Ethlin Levine.

He was employed for many years as a Sugarcane farmer and was...

Mar 24, 2022

Yolanda L. McClease, 58, of New Haven, was called home on March 24, 2022. Yolanda was born in New Haven, CT, on December 17, 1963, the daughter of the late George Otto McClease Sr. and Thelma Marie McClease.

She graduated from Wilbur Cross receiving the award of Salutatorian and went on to study at Boston University receiving...

Mar 21, 2022

Lorenzo Bines, 75, of Meriden, formerly of New Haven, departed this life on March 21, 2022.

Mr. Bines was born in Raleigh, NC on November 14, 1946, a son of the late Clarence Bines and Lorine Edwards Bines.

He was an Army veteran, who served in the Vietnam war and received an honorable discharge.

Mar 10, 2022

On Thursday, March 10, 2022, Victor Roy Williams, the eldest son of the late Inez Coleman Fairweather, transitioned from labor to reward in his beloved Jamaica, West Indies, the land of his birth. He was born on September 21, 1942 in May Pen, Jamaica, where he was raised by his grandmother, the late Grace Ann Coleman, whom he lovingly...

Feb 20, 2022

Chandra Wynette Warren departed this life the morning of February 20, 2022 at the age of 52 after a long battle with diabetes.

Chandra, known to most as "Chan Woo" was born June 15, 1969 in New Haven, Connecticut. She grew up in Newhallville and was educated in the New Haven Public Schools. After graduating from James...

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...