Mary A. Boles
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...
Keeshia M. Freeman
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,...
Lowery Ireal Gibbs
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...
None Alphonso Wilkins
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...
Noble S. Spell
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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Robert G. Jr. Hancock
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...
Shirley J. Harris
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...
Noble A. Spruel
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).
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Ida Mae Felder
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...
None Evelyn Harris
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...
Howard C. Powell
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....
Ellen T. Culbreath
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:...
Hermena A. Jackson
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...
None Marion Miller
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...
None Larry Wardlaw
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...
James E. Rawlings
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...
None Peggie Caldwell
May 23, 2025
Peggie Caldwell, born on January 14, 1946, in Garland, North Carolina, was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Caldwell and Mary Lamb Swain (Jeremiah Swain). After graduating from Clear Run High School, she relocated to New Haven, Connecticut, where she married her former husband, Julius Draughn. Together, they had two daughters, Pamela and Lori Draughn, and she lovingly...
None Deborah Williams
May 13, 2025
Deborah Williams, 67, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on May 13, 2025.
Born on July 27, 1957, in New Haven, CT, Deborah was the beloved daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Shuler and Elizabeth Smith Shuler. She proudly served in the U.S. Army and later worked as an Administrative Assistant at Yale University until her retirement....
None Jacqueline Melendéz
Apr 5, 2025
Jacqueline Melendéz, 82, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on April 5, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Tito Melendéz.
Born in New Haven, CT, on June 11, 1942, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Alex Neal and Josephine Harris Neal.
She was a housewife for many years and owned and...
None Jacqueline Flanagan
Mar 27, 2025
With grace and peace, Jacqueline Flanagan, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away on the morning of Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT.
Born on July 4, 1950, in Mt. Olive, North Carolina, Jackie was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Virginia Flanagan. At the age of seven, she moved...
