obituaries

Oct 15, 2025

Frederick Edward Lewis was born on January 20, 1955, in Kingston, Jamaica, to the late Rupert and Icelyn Lewis. He grew up in the community of Olympic Gardens, near the well-known area of Waterhouse. He was the third of eight children. After a prolonged illness lasting three and half years, Frederick passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025....

Oct 11, 2025

Billy James Gary, 74, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on October 11, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Sheila L. Gary.

Born in New Haven, CT, on March 2, 1951, he was the son of the late Walter Jones and Jessie Gary and raised by his stepfather, Daniel Barnes, Sr.

Before his retirement,...

Oct 8, 2025

Alphonza Mazyck, 80, of North Haven, entered eternal rest on October 8, 2025. Born in St. Stephen, SC on March 20, 1945, he was the son of the late John Mazyck and Florence Pickney Mazyck.

Alphonza was a proud member of the Teamsters Union and was employed as a P&D Driver at Roadway Express, Inc. for 37...

Oct 5, 2025

William Lewis Horner, 80, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on October 5, 2025, in New Haven, CT. Born in New Haven on April 21, 1945, he was the son of the late William Raymond Horner and Esther Ann Horner.

A veteran of the United States Army, William went on to serve his community as a police...

Sep 27, 2025

Mary A. Boles, 86, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on September 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Arnold Boles, Sr.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, on March 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late David Solman and Alberta Elizabeth Woods Solman. Mary was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Seventh-Day...

Sep 19, 2025

Keeshia Myra Freeman, 51, of New Haven, peacefully entered eternal rest on September 19, 2025.

Keeshia was born in New Haven, a lifelong Hamden resident, on February 22, 1974, she was the beloved daughter of the late William E. Freeman and Ersel (Eursel) T. Norris Freeman.

She was employed for 23 years at Oak Hill,...

Sep 19, 2025

Ireal Gibbs Lowery, 81, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph L. Lowery, Sr.

Born in Beaufort County, NC on December 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Gibbs and Alma Lee Credle Gibbs. Before her retirement, Ms. Lowery worked as a...

Sep 10, 2025

Alphonso Wilkins, 88, of Bethany, entered eternal rest on September 10, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Mooney Wilkins.

Born on May 3, 1937, in Conetoe, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Alphonso Jones and Senora Carney.

Mr. Wilkins worked for many years as a Machine Operator at...

Aug 28, 2025

Noble S. Demand Spell (March 9, 1995 – August 28, 2025)

With admiration and love, the family of Noble Spell honors a brilliant multi-hyphenate artist and extraordinary man. His kindness, charisma and creativity inspired countless lives. He passed on August 28, 2025; his legacy of positivity, authenticity and love will live on forever.

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Aug 27, 2025

Robert Graham Hancock, Jr. was born on April 29, 1943 in Stamford, Ct. to Robert Graham Hancock, Sr. and Geneva Adelaide Hancock (nee: Lumpkin). As an only child, he was cherished by his parents. Upon his father's return from World War II, the family moved to New Haven, first living in the Webster Street Housing Development, where he developed...

Aug 19, 2025

Shirley J. Harris, 83, of West Haven, CT, entered eternal rest on August 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Willie Harris, Sr.

Born in Selma, AL on September 27, 1941, Shirley was the daughter of the late Eddie Moore, Sr. and Mary E. Callens Moore. Before retiring, she worked as a Certified Nurse's...

Aug 12, 2025

Noble A. Spruel, 89, entered eternal rest on August 12, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Sarah Lee Spruel.

Born in New Jersey on February 21, 1936, Noble was the son of the late David Spruel, Sr. and Rosa Lee Steadman Spruel. Before his retirement, he worked as a Polisher for Assa Abloy (Sargent Manufacturing).

Aug 1, 2025

Ida Mae Felder, 87, of Stratford and formerly of New Haven, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 1, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William Felder, Sr.

Born on May 29, 1938, in Manning, South Carolina, Ida was the cherished daughter of the late Herbert Dingle and Sarah Pearson Dingle. She dedicated many years...

Jul 26, 2025

Evelyn Harris, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted homemaker, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in New Haven, Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years old.

Born on June 2, 1935, in Cuthbert, Georgia, Evelyn was the cherished daughter of the late Marvin and Willie Bell Odums. She grew up grounded in...

Jul 3, 2025

Howard Powell was born in New Haven, CT on January 14, 1957, and took his last breath on July 3, 2025, at his home in West Haven, CT with his family by his side.

Howard was preceded in death by his Father Julius Powell, Mother Harriet Lemon Powell, Brother George Powell, Father-in-Law Patrick O'Neill, and Brother-in-Law P.T....

Jun 29, 2025

Ellen T. Culbreath, 70, of Waterbury, Connecticut, peacefully entered eternal rest on June 29, 2025.

Born on June 10, 1955, in Middletown, CT, Ellen was the beloved daughter of the late George Culbreath, Sr. and Ella Culbreath.

She is lovingly remembered by her children: Takisha M. Culbreath, Shavonne L. Culbreath, and Jasman Cox; her siblings:...

Jun 27, 2025

Hermena A. Jackson, 82, of New Haven, peacefully entered eternal rest on June 27, 2025. She was the beloved widow of Aston Jackson.

Born on January 15, 1943, in St. Catherine, Jamaica, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Belzena Golding.

Mrs. Jackson dedicated many years of her life working as a Certified...

Jun 7, 2025

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Marion Elaine Branch Miller entered eternal rest. She was born on January 1, 1926, in Powhatan, Virginia to the late Linnie and Rosa Branch. She was predeceased by her husband, Leslie Neveron Miller, Sr., her son, Gary Miller and granddaughter, Kendra Miller. She is the 11 th child of 14 children. She attended Belona...

May 31, 2025

Larry Wardlaw, 78, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Born on September 28, 1946, in Pendleton, South Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Norman Wardlaw and Estelle Gambrell Wardlaw Bell, and stepson of the late Richard Bell.

Larry graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1965. A standout student-athlete, he was...

May 25, 2025

James E. Rawlings, R.Ph., MPH (1943 – 2025)

James E. "Red Warrior" Rawlings, R.Ph., MPH, a visionary leader in healthcare, civil rights, and Native American advocacy, passed away of natural causes on May 25, 2025. He was 81.

A devoted son, brother, husband, father, and community elder, Mr. Rawlings was predeceased by his...