obituaries

Nov 30, 2021

Lorinda Elizabeth Jones Thompson entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born January 7, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant, NY to Elnora James and William Henry Jones.

Lorinda grew up in New Haven, CT and attended the New Haven public school system. After high school, Lorinda attended Quinnipiac University. She worked for New Haven Public...

Nov 23, 2021

Donald M. Stripling, 58, of Bridgeport, departed this life on November 23, 2021.

Mr. Stripling was born in Bronx, NY on November 25, 1962, a son of the late Nathaniel Stripling and Cheryl Moody Stripling.

He was employed by Allied Security as a Security Officer.

He leaves to cherish loving memories, his brother,...

Nov 20, 2021

Bobbie Ellis was born in New Haven, CT on December 20, 1953, the son of the late May Ellis and Dollie Mae Pitts Ellis in New Haven, Connecticut. He attended New Haven public schools and resided in New Haven all his life. He was athletic and excelled in all sports, especially baseball. He had a strong-arm and his peers...

Oct 27, 2021

Henry Edward Golding, 81, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on October 27, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife Brenda Golding.

Mr. Golding was born in Blue Hole District, St. Catherine, Jamaica on April 7, 1940, a son of the late Levi Golding and Belzina Jones Golding.

He was employed for many years by...

Oct 11, 2021

Originally from East Haven CT, John Highsmith of Valrico, Florida passed away at Brandon Regional Hospital on Monday, October 11th, 2021.

John was the second youngest in a family of eight children. John was a strong-willed person who was determined to make something of his life. His trade was in carpentry and it wasn't until he moved...

Oct 9, 2021

Kenneth D. Mason, 100, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on October 9, 2021.

Mr. Mason was born in Linstead, Jamaica, West Indies, on May 23, 1921, a son of the late Richard Mason and Maudline Duncan Mason.

He was employed at the former Farrell Corporation as a Machinist for over 20 years and was...

Oct 9, 2021

Marcia Patricia Ward, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the age of sixty-six. She was born on July 24, 1955, in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Marcia Patricia Ward was affectionately known to all as "Marcie." Marcie met and married Rondad (Ronnie) Ward on April 2, 1975, and their 46 years union created two beautiful children, a son,...

Oct 6, 2021

Lilly Pearl Farmer was born on November 28,1922 in Bridgeton NJ.

Lilly was a resident of the City Point neighborhood in New Haven, CT for over 50 years.

Lilly is survived by two of her children, Richard P. Farmer, Sr. of New Haven and Rebecca (James) Farmer-Hines of Garner, NC.

A Memorial service...

Oct 4, 2021

Ronald Ellsworth Thomas of New Haven, CT, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, entered eternal rest on October 4, 2021. He was the widower of Ruby Thomas.

Ronald was born on August 12, 1940, in New Haven, CT. He attended Hillhouse High School in New Haven, CT., and graduated in 1957. After high school, Ronald joined...

Sep 27, 2021

Alice Cleo Haynes Horner was born in New Haven, CT on April 21, 1925, to Jane and Hubert Haynes. She was very close to her three sisters (Mary, Edna, and Ethel) and one brother (William). After graduating from Hillhouse High School and briefly attending Stone College, she was mailed an engagement ring from Alfred Lee Horner (during his service...

Sep 20, 2021

Brother Joel N. Counsel, 78, entered eternal rest at home surrounded by love, on September 20, 2021. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Phyllis Counsel.

Mr. Counsel was born in Tuskegee, AL on November 8, 1942, a son of the late Booker Renfroe and Willie Lois Counsel. He was inducted into the Army in...

Sep 19, 2021

John Warren, Sr., 88, passed away on September 19, 2021, at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

John was employed for 27 years at the Hospital of St. Raphael.

He leaves to cherish loving memories, his New Haven and Arkansas Family; and a host of friends.

A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2021,...

Sep 3, 2021

Herman Cooley Jones, Jr., 72, of New Haven, entered eternal rest peacefully at home on September 3, 2021.

Mr. Jones was born October 5, 1948, in Bethel, NC, a son of the late Herman Jones and Mozella Stanch Jones.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Bozzuto's, Inc. as a Truck Driver and was...

Sep 2, 2021

Dorothy L. Freeman, 92, of Hamden, CT, entered eternal rest on September 2, 2021. She was born the youngest of four children on June 6, 1929 in New Haven, CT to the late Mary (Davis) Perry and the late Jack Perry. She was a member of Saint Martin de Porres Church and attended New Haven Public Schools.

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Sep 1, 2021

Reverend Richard D. Morton, Sr. 81, of Hamden, CT, departed this life, September 1, 2021, after a brief illness.

He was born September 16, 1939, in Athens, GA, a son of the late Alvin and Mae-Willie Morton.

Reverend Morton was a long- time associate minister for Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church in New Haven, CT and...

Aug 26, 2021

Street McKinley Murphy, age 84, entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born on September 2, 1936, in Lugoff, SC, the eldest of nine children born to the late Calvin Murphy and Addie Harris Murphy.

He graduated from Connecticut College with a bachelor's degree in urban studies. His history-making graduating class was the first...

Aug 17, 2021

Barbara A. Ebron, 76, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on August 17, 2021. She was the loving wife of Curtis M. Ebron.

Mrs. Ebron was born in New Haven, CT on September 22, 1944, the daughter of the late Ethel James.

Prior to her retirement in 2008, she was employed at Yale University as...

Aug 8, 2021

Marilyn "Sandy" Stewart, daughter of Marie Stewart, was born on October 27, 1953 in Queens, New York. She transitioned on August 8, 2021.

Sandy was the second oldest of five brothers and sisters.

Sandy went to William Cullen Bryant High School from September, 1967 through June, 1971. While at Bryant High School she started a...

Aug 5, 2021

Victoria E. Draughn, 76, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on August 5, 2021. She was the widow of Layton Draughn.

Mrs. Draughn was born in Penola, VA on February 22, 1945, the daughter of the late Robert E. Lewis.

She was a longtime member of Whitney Avenue Church of Christ and retired from Sikorsky Aircraft...

Aug 5, 2021

Rodney K. Ralls transitioned from his earthly tabernacle to reward, gaining his wings on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Danbury Hospital.

The eldest of three children born to Ethel H. Ralls and the late Oscar Ralls, Rodney was born on November 5, 1954, in New Haven, CT.

Rodney was educated in the New Haven public...