obituaries

May 9, 2020

Edward Riggins, 76, of New Haven, departed this life on May 9, 2020. He was the husband of Delores Riggins.

Mr. Riggins was born in Bennettsville, SC on August 10, 1943, a son of the late Henry Riggins and Ida Lee Jackson Riggins.

He was the founder and longtime owner of Eddie's Restaurant and Little...

May 8, 2020

Mildred Louise Stevenson, 79, of Hamden, departed this life May 8, 2020. She was the wife of Leonard Stevenson.

Mrs. Stevenson was born in Scotland Neck, NC on August 4, 1940, raised in Norfolk, VA and graduated in 1959 form Booker T. Washington High School, a daughter of the late Luther Norman and Betty Norman.

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May 6, 2020

Frank Oliver Thompson, Jr., 52, of North Haven, departed this life on May 6, 2020. He was the husband of Veronica Thompson.

Mr. Thompson was born in New Haven, CT on July 28, 1967, a son of the late Frank O. Thompson, Sr. and Katherine Thompson.

He was the founder and owner of First Step...

May 3, 2020

Carol Ann Logan Lindsey passed away May 3, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital the same day she was born 84 years ago. Her late parents were Alfred Logan and Glenna Logan Ward of Mount Vernon, NY, and was also predeceased by her brother Robert Logan.

She was a well-rounded "do-it-all", "out-the-way" kind of women. While running...

Apr 24, 2020

Francella L. Walters, 96, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on April 24, 2020.

Ms. Walters was born in Jamaica on September 21, 1923, a daughter of the late Jeremiah Jackson and Beatrice Cole Williams.

She was a longtime member of Church of God of Prophecy in New Haven where she served on the Mother's...

Apr 9, 2020

Betsy Louise Council is the daughter of the late Archie L. Butler Sr. and Lucy Butler Turner. She was born in Deatsville, Alabama in 1933 as one of their 5 children. She departed this life suddenly on April 9, 2020.

She grew up in Sylacauga, Alabama and attended school in the Sylacauga school system. The family eventually...

Apr 9, 2020

Jacqueline Lindsey Booker, 83, of New Haven, Hartford, and Akron, OH entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2020. She was born in New Haven to Ellis and Alyce Person Lindsey. Jacqueline was the beloved wife of Carl Booker Sr., Fire Marshal-Retired City of Hartford.

Mrs. Booker, left banking in New Haven and became asst treasurer at...

Apr 5, 2020

George W. Boone, Jr. 78, of West Haven, departed this life on April 5, 2020.

Mr. Boone was born in Newport News, VA on October 21, 1941, a son of the late George W. Boone, Sr. and Audrey Lee Braxton Boone.

He was a Navy veteran and prior to retiring, was employed at Sikorsky Aircraft...

Apr 2, 2020

Richard Albert Adams, departed this life on April 2, 2020.

He was born in Enfield, NH, son of the late Frank S. Adams and Ella M. Adams.  He was a Navy veteran.

Richard was well known in the New Haven Community, especially on Whalley Ave., for his presence in the neighborhood; love for being outside;...

Apr 1, 2020

Delois Harris, 76, of New Haven, departed this life on April 1, 2020. She was the widow of Eric Harris.

Mrs. Harris was born in Greenville, NC, on November 23, 1943, a daughter of the late Lemuel Lofton, Sr. and Lenora Langley Lofton.

Delois was affectionately known as "Kochie" by family, friends, and called "Lil...

Mar 28, 2020

Sarah E. Alexander, 93, of New Haven, beloved wife of the late Maud D. Alexander passed away on March 28, 2020 from a brief illness.

She was the mother of Maud C. Alexander, Ruby Brabham, Linda Brooks, Alfreda (Bruce) Warner, Karen Holloway and Gloria Alexander. She was the grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2...

Mar 27, 2020

Virginia Howard Bartley, age 89 of Hamden, CT, entered into eternal rest on March 27, 2020. She was born on November 4, 1930 in South Carolina to the late Eugene F. and Sallie Mae Howard.

She leaves to mourn her loving sisters, Carrie Reed, Edith Burgess, Minnie Collins, Elizabeth Howard; a brother, Vernal (Helen) Howard. She is...

Mar 22, 2020

Josephine Williams, 76, departed this life March 22, 2020. Ms. Williams was born in Hemingway, SC on April 28, 1943, a daughter of the late George Mention and Alberta Carr Mention.

For many years, she owned Josie's Big Apple Beauty Salon and Supply store.

She leaves to cherish loving memories, her children, Michael A. Mention...

Mar 13, 2020

Phillip T. White, Sr., 76, of New Haven, departed this life on March 13, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis White.

Mr. White was born in Suffolk, VA on April 19, 1943, a son of the late Collins Clarence White, Sr. and Maeanna White.

Prior to retiring, he was employed at Sargent Manufacturing...

Feb 23, 2020

John Albert Pope, Jr., 53, of New Haven, departed this life on February 23, 2020. Mr. Pope was born February 3, 1967 in New Haven, CT, a son of Elouise Bronson Pope and the late John Albert Pope, Sr.

He was employed for several years at Yale University.

In addition to his mother, he leaves...

Feb 17, 2020

Luz M. Perez-Lopez, 72, of New Haven, departed this life on February 17, 2020.

Ms. Perez-Lopez was born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, on December 3, 1947, a daughter of the late Gudelio Olivencia and Fidela Perez Olivencia.

Prior to retiring, she was employed at Laurel Woods Apple Rehabilitation Center as a Certified Nurse's Assistant.

Feb 11, 2020

Doris Ann Bowden, 76, of New Haven, departed this life on February 11, 2020.

Ms. Bowden was born in Mt. Gilead, NC on November 13, 1943, a daughter of the late Thomas Bowden and Inna Mae Little Bowden.

She leaves to cherish loving memories, daughters, Monica and Vanessa Bowden; a son, Anthony Bowden; grandchildren, Jimeeka...

Feb 10, 2020

Clarence "Skip" Bowman, 71, of New Haven, departed this life on February 10, 2020. He was born in New Haven, CT on March 3, 1948, son of the late Clarence Bowman and Bernice Bowman.

Mr. Bowman was most recently employed by the City of West Haven as a Parking Attendant.

Memorial service will be held...

Feb 5, 2020

Thomas Atwill "DJ Atwill" Harris, 57, of New Haven, departed this life on February 5, 2020. Mr. Harris was born on August 10, 1962, in Ft. Myers, FL, son of Helen G. Perry and Solomon Harris.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Ft. Myers Cemetery, Ft. Myers, FL. Hickson Funeral...

Jan 28, 2020

Jerome Bradley, 77, of Hamden, departed this life on January 28, 2020.

Mr. Bradley was born in Greelyville, SC on October 14, 1942, son of the late Kelly Bradley and Virginia Bradley.

He had been previously employed by the former Winchester Repeating Arms as a Lead Person.

Mr. Bradley is survived by daughters,...