obituaries

Jan 3, 2021

Ada Lomax passed away at 84 in early January, at her home, of natural causes. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Born on August 8, 1936 in Wadesboro, NC, Ada Marie Lomax was a daughter of the late James K. and Mary (Gatewood) Lomax. She lived in Baltimore through her high school years,...

Dec 31, 2020

Katie Teretha Williams "Mother Tee" was born March 22, 1930 in Gastonia, NC to the late Edward and Estelle Rhyne. She entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2020 after a brief illness.

In 1950 Katie moved to New Haven, CT where she worked at St. Raphael's Hospital for 29 years until she retired.

Katie...

Nov 30, 2020

Carrie Pearl (Hudson) Bryant, age 91, of New Britain, CT transitioned from her labor to eternal rest Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama March 7, 1929 to the late George and Emma (Driver) Hudson.

Throughout her life she established a legacy of love, strength, encouragement, and faith that was shared with her family...

Nov 23, 2020

Hilda I. Smith, 97, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 23, 2020. She was the widow of Cortez Smith.

Mrs. Smith was born in Fremont, NC on December 24, 1922, a daughter of the late Frank Joyner and Lucy Newsome Joyner.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed for 30 years at the...

Nov 15, 2020

Brett A. Williams, 42, of New Haven, departed this life on November 15, 2020.

He was born in Compton, CA on August 1, 1978, a son of Michele Yezik and William R. Williams.

Brett was employed for numerous years as a Cook.

In addition to his parents, he leaves to cherish loving memories,...

Nov 12, 2020

Mattie Mims of Hamden, CT, crossed over the River Jordan, Thursday, November 12, 2020. She was born on August 28,1949 in Thomasville, AL, a daughter of the late Theresa Lucille Coleman and A.D. Brown; loved and raised by Willie Coleman, Sr.

Mattie was a graduate of Williamson High School in Mobile, AL as well as Southern Connecticut...

Nov 2, 2020

Our community sadly lost a pillar. Elsie Bosley 85, of West Haven, CT, passed away on Monday November 2, 2020 peacefully in her sleep.

Elsie Bosley, aka Ms. Boz, was born Elsie Williams on February 23, 1935. She graduated from Hillhouse High School and graduated with an Associate's Degree from Quinnipiac College.

Elsie Bosley was...

Oct 22, 2020

John Soares, age 103, of Milford, died on October 22, 2020. Mr. Soares was born October 11, 1917 in Bridgeport, CT, a son of the late Jose Baptista Soares and Antonia Julia de Jesue Fortes Soares.

Prior to retiring, he was employed at the Stop & Shop Warehouse as well as Nordens Aircraft. Mr. Soares was honorably...

Oct 7, 2020

Jacqueline Rosemarie Satchell, 51, affectionately known as "Dr. Jackie" or "Jackie" of New Haven, Connecticut was born in Victoria Jubilee Hospital on the Island of Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies on October 19, 1968, to Gloria Beckford. Jackie departed this life on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, while in the Intensive Care Unit at Yale New Haven Hospital (Saint Raphael's Campus)....

Sep 29, 2020

Aurelia Turner, 79, of New Haven, departed this life on September 29, 2020. She was the widow of Wiley E. Turner.

Mrs. Turner was born in Mt. Vernon, NY on May 11, 1941, a daughter of the late Charles Joiner and Ethel Lee Jones Joiner.

She was the owner for numerous years of Rhea's Day...

Sep 24, 2020

Anthony Bernard Greene, Sr., 56, of Hamden, departed this life on September 24, 2020.

He was born in New Haven, CT on September 7, 1964, a son of Christine Greene and the late Donald Greene, Sr.

Anthony was employed for many years by the Town of Hamden as a Tree Warden and was a member...

Sep 21, 2020

Glenn M. Washington, 73, of West Haven, departed this life on September 21, 2020. He was the widower of Beverly Washington.

Mr. Washington was born in New Haven, CT on August 10, 1947, son of Beatrice Washington and the late Benjamin Washington.

Prior to retiring, he was employed by the New Haven Housing Authority as...

Sep 13, 2020

Edita "Melu" Emelda Taylor, age 79, of New Haven, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Yale-New Haven Hospital: St. Raphael Campus. She was the widow of Oscar L. Berrios.

Ms. Taylor was born September 16, 1940 in Guatemala, Central America, a daughter of the late Constantino Taylor and Sarah Williams Taylor.

She was a child...

Sep 11, 2020

Nancy A. Roberson, 84, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on September 11, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Clarence Roberson.

Mrs. Roberson was born in Waterbury, CT on May 12, 1936, a daughter of the late Josephine Munn.

She was a longtime member of First Church of God in New Haven where she...

Sep 8, 2020

George Otto McClease, 90, of New Haven, CT was called home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born March 12, 1930 in New Bern, North Carolina, to the late Edward McClease and Esther Barnes McClease.

George McClease served in the United States Military in the Army Division. After George served his time in the military he...

Sep 4, 2020

Lawrence William Walters (aka Chickie or Larry) formerly of Milford, CT entered into eternal life on September 4, 2020, in Severna Park, MD. He was born on January 17, 1949 in Bridgeport, CT to George W. Walters Sr. and Marjorie E. (Lopez) Walters-Esdaile.

He moved to New Haven, CT as a child where he later graduated from...

Aug 29, 2020

Deacon Robert E. McKiver, Sr. of West Haven, CT was born on September 2, 1916 in Duplin County, North Carolina. His parents were the late Henry and Della Outlaw McKiver.

Robert and Rebecca Branch McKiver were married on February 12, 1936 and remained married for 78 years until her passing in 2014. Out of that union came...

Aug 14, 2020

Harriet C. Caldwell, 75, of East Haven, entered eternal rest on August 14, 2020. She was the widow of John Caldwell.

Mrs. Caldwell was born October 13, 1944 in New Haven, CT, a daughter of the late Jack Mosley and Harriet Royster Hill.

Prior to retiring, she was employed at Montessori School as an Educator....

Jul 19, 2020

Virginia B. Brooks, 75, of Hamden, departed this life at home on July 19, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Suffragan Bishop Richard Brooks.

Mrs. Brooks was born in Abbeville, SC on April 5, 1945, the daughter of the late Cain Devlin and Mary Belcher Pettigrew.

Prior to retiring, she was employed by the...

Jul 16, 2020

Samantha Dennis, 51, of New Haven, departed this life July 16, 2020.

She was born May 23, 1969, in New Haven, CT, a daughter of Mary Walker Wilson and the late Samuel Wilson.

Samantha was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant for numerous years.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by...