obituaries

Jun 20, 2021

Mary Lucky A.K.A. Mary Lou, also affectionately known by the nickname given to her by her father "Rooster" of Hamden, departed this life on June 20, 2021. She was born in Darlington, SC on June 3, 1952 to the late Waitus Lucky and Gladys Mae Lucky.

She graduated in 1971 from Mayo High School where she was...

Jun 10, 2021

LaNorma Webb, born May 2, 1937 to James and Leona Pitts in Asheville, NC, took her final rest on June 10, 2021.

She was predeceased by her devoted husband David and loving son Jonathan. One of eight children, LaNorma was predeceased by sister Maxine (Henderson) and brothers James, William, and John Pitts.

She leaves to...

Jun 8, 2021

Rossie Moye, 73, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on June 8, 2021. He was born in Greenville, NC on December 9, 1947, a son of the late Huirles L. Moye, Jr. and Doris R. Mills Moye. Rossie is survived by a wife, Dorothy Barlow Moye and a former spouse Geraldine White. In addition, he leaves to cherish loving...

Jun 7, 2021

Deacon Noel P. Clark, 60, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on June 7, 2021. He was the loving husband of Zelinda O. Clark.

Noel was born in Newburgh, NY on January 15, 1961, a son of the late Elder Charles W. Clark, Jr. and Beatrice Crenshaw.

He was employed at Southern Connecticut State University...

Jun 1, 2021

Joan Delores Johnson Diggs, 80, of East Haven, CT, entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2021. Joan was born on May 31, 1941 in Washington, DC, to the late William Lloyd Johnson and Marie Ann West Johnson.

Joan attended Hoffman Boston Middle & Senior High School in South Arlington, VA and graduated in 1958. After graduation...

May 22, 2021

Linda L. Weston-Bolden entered eternal rest on May 22, 2021. She was born on July 09, 1947 in New Haven CT, a daughter of the late Walter E. Ford and Marion J. Ford. She was the wife of Howard Lee Bolden.

She was a member of St. Matthew's UFWB Church and prior to her retirement she worked...

May 18, 2021

Mary L. Talley Young entered into eternal rest on May 18, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1932 in Union, SC, a daughter of the late James D. W. Talley and Lurlie Webb Talley.

In her early life, Mary was a member of St. Paul's Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Sims High School in...

May 6, 2021

Hazel M. Bucknor, 92, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on May 6, 2021.

She was born in Toll Gate Clarendon, Jamaica, West Indies on February 15, 1929, a daughter of the late Joseph Bucknor and Louise Wright Bucknor.

Ms. Bucknor leaves to cherish loving memories, sisters, Gwendolyn Burke and Bertha Bucknor; nieces, Maureen Campbell,...

May 1, 2021

Michael C. James of New Haven, CT entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2021.

He was born on June 19, 1961 in New Haven, Connecticut to Vannie Sr. and Betty James. He was the youngest son of eight children, having five brothers, Carlton, Rivera, Vannie Jr., Ronald, Andre and two sisters, Jeannette and Wanda.

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Apr 23, 2021

Rose J. Jones, 82, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on April 23, 2021. She was the widow of Thomas Jones, Jr.

Rose was born in Dumas, Arkansas on November 17, 1938, a daughter of the late James Wesley Jenkins, Sr., and Ruth Watson Jenkins. The family relocated to New Haven in 1943. Rose graduated from James Hillhouse...

Apr 21, 2021

Norma Bell, 82, of North Haven, departed this life on April 21, 2021. She was the widow of Carlton F. Bell.

Mrs. Bell was born in Boston, VA on April 6, 1939, a daughter of the late James W. Simpson and Sarah E. Simpson.

She was a longtime parishioner of the former St. Andrew's Episcopal...

Apr 16, 2021

Elouise Bronson Pope, 88, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on April 16, 2021. She was the widow of John Albert Pope, Sr.

Born in Garland, NC, June 25, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Addie Garfield Bronson and Irene Herring Bronson.

Prior to retiring, she was employed at the West Haven V.A....

Apr 16, 2021

Rory J. Frazier, 53, of West Haven, departed this life on April 16, 2021.

He was born December 7, 1967, in New Haven, CT, a son of Ruby Lyons and Joseph Frazier.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Lori Frazier; brothers, Pastor Joseph Robinson and Eric Barnes (Yvonne Barnes); stepbrothers,...

Apr 12, 2021

Rev. William Highsmith, Jr., 92, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on April 12, 2021. He was the husband of Lenora B. Savage Highsmith.

Rev. Highsmith was born in Bethel, NC on July 1, 1928, a son of the late William and Bessie Highsmith.

Prior to retiring, he was most recently employed at University Towers...

Apr 6, 2021

Rebecca Jeanette Powell, age 78, passed this life Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. A native of New Haven, CT, she was born August 25, 1943 to the late George and Rebecca (Stallings) Powell.

Rebecca was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State College in New Haven and later achieved her...

Mar 27, 2021

Jerry Lawrence Jemmott departed his life on March 27, 2021. He was born to the late Leroy Jemmott and Mary Frances Jemmott (Page) on December 28, 1955, in Brooklyn, NY.

Jerry lived out his early years of life in Brooklyn, NY, attending the New York School system. He had success in competing in competitive boxing as a...

Mar 27, 2021

Wilbert Sims, 85, of New Haven, departed this life March 27, 2021. He was the widower of Joanne Roberts Sims.

Mr. Sims was born in Newton, MS on November 25, 1935, a son of the late Glover Sims and Eloise Mapp Sims.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Race Brook Country Club as...

Mar 3, 2021

Bernard "Mr. B" Charles Scott, of West Haven, departed this life on March 3, 2021. He was the husband of Joyce Clinton Scott.

Mr. Scott was born in Binghamton, NY on January 18, 1946, a son of the late Rev. Nathaniel Roosevelt Scott and Elizabeth Ophelia Thompson.

For many years he worked as a salesman...

Feb 27, 2021

Phyllis White, 75, of New Haven, died on February 27, 2021, in New Haven. She was the widow of Phillip White, Sr.

Mrs. White was born in Torrington, CT on October 16, 1945, a daughter of the late Oliver Thompson, Sr. and Frances Lela Thompson.

Prior to retiring, she was employed at Honeywell as a...

Feb 23, 2021

Clarence Bromell, 85, was born in Plantersville, South Carolina on September 21, 1935 to the late Harrison and Alice Dease Bromell. Clarence entered peaceful eternal rest on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in the Town of Hamden, Connecticut.

Clarence was educated in the Georgetown, South Carolina School System and was a member of St. Paul A.M.E Church, Georgetown,...