Robert Clifton Tucker
May 2, 2019
Robert Clifton Tucker passed away on May 2, 2019.
Robert was born on January 8, 1938 to the late George and Lucia Tucker. At age three he and his family moved from Abbeville, SC to New Haven, CT where he attended public schools, and graduated from Hillhouse High School. After completing the Marine Corps service, he went...
John L. Streater
Apr 26, 2019
John L. Streater, 63, of North Haven, entered eternal rest on April 26, 2019. Mr. Streater was born in Chesterfield, SC on January 21, 1956, a son of Pastor Rebecca Streater and the late Connie L. Streater.
He was a member of Good Shepherd Holiness Church.
John enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved...
Sara E. Lisbon
Apr 18, 2019
Sara E. Lisbon, 84, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on April 18, 2019. She was the widow of Willie Robert Lisbon.
Mrs. Lisbon was born in Charleston, SC on October 19, 1934.
She leaves to cherish loving memories, a niece, Henrietta Strong; grandniece, Aesha Cartier; her son, Willie Branch; and a host of other...
None Solomon Brown
Apr 11, 2019
Solomon Brown, 85, of Hamden, formerly of New Haven, entered eternal rest on April 11, 2019. He was the widower of Mildred Louise Brown.
Mr. Brown was born in Montezuma, GA on April 15, 1933, a son of the late Will Brown and Lelia Bell Fryer Brown.
He was a longtime member of Immanuel Missionary...
Sr. Eugene Washington
Apr 3, 2019
Eugene Washington, Sr., 84, New Haven, entered eternal rest on April 3, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Mae Washington.
Mr. Washington was born in Greenville, NC, on April 22, 1934, a son of the late David Washington and Fannie Darden Washington.
Prior to retiring, he was employed at Leonard Concrete Company as a...
None L.C. Williams
Apr 1, 2019
"For wherever I am, though far away at the ends of the earth, I will cry to you for help. When my heart is faint and overwhelmed, lead me to the mighty towering Rock of safety." Psalm 61:2
From birth to death, it is the Master's plan as to what our lives will entail. L.C. Williams departed...
None Jerome Davis
Mar 26, 2019
Jerome Davis, 57, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on March 26, 2019.
Mr. Davis was born in Selma, AL on February 3, 1962, a son of the late Bessie Davis.
He was most recently employed by the City of New Haven Police Department as an Animal Control Officer.
He leaves to cherish...
Wanda F. Carr
Mar 23, 2019
Wanda F. Carr, 58, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on March 23, 2019.
Ms. Carr was born in Mt. Vernon, NY on December 25, 1960, a daughter of Willie Wilson Carr (Judith) and the late Margaret Williams Carr.
She was most recently employed at Yale University as a Shift Coordinator.
In addition...
Daryl T. Alston
Mar 22, 2019
Daryl T. Alston, 52, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on March 22, 2019.
Daryl was born in New Haven, CT on July 18, 1966, a son of Woodie Alston and the late Linda W. Alston.
He was most recently employed at the Mary Wade Home.
In addition to his father, he leaves...
Keturah R. Townsend
Mar 22, 2019
Keturah R. Townsend, 95, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on March 22, 2019. She was the widow of Mosslin I. Townsend.
Mrs. Townsend was born in Sturge Town, St. Ann, Jamaica on May 16, 1923, daughter of the late George Lawrence and Dorcas Henry Lawrence.
Prior to retiring, Keturah was employed at Yale University...
Barbara C. Wright
Mar 10, 2019
Barbara C. Wright, 83, of Middletown, entered eternal rest on March 10, 2019. She was the widow of James Arthur Wright, Sr.
Mrs. Wright was born in Ansonia, CT on October 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Andre Martins Tavares and Harriett Johnson Martins.
She was employed at the V.A. Hospital for over 25...
Jeannie D. Gamble
Mar 7, 2019
Jeannie Delois Moore Gamble, 77, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on March 7, 2019.
Ms. Gamble was born in Henry County, VA on December 16, 1941, a daughter of the late George K. Hairston (stepfather) and Blanche Deshazo Norman.
Prior to retiring, she was employed by the City of New Haven Department of Public...
León Richard Anthony De
Mar 3, 2019
Richard Anthony de León, 35, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on March 3, 2019. He was born in New Haven, CT, on November 15, 1983, a son of Magaly Rodriguez Perez Reyes and Carmelo de León.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepfather, Jose M. Reyes; his children, Christian Perez, Rebeca A....
Rufus C. Jr. Woods
Feb 24, 2019
Rufus C. Woods, Jr., 94, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on February 24, 2019. He was the widower of Cora L. Woods.
Mr. Woods was born in Anderson County, SC on June 28, 1924, a son of the late Rufus C. Woods, Sr. and Eulamae Newell Woods.
Prior to retiring, he was employed by the...
Direk T. Rodgers
Feb 5, 2019
Direk T. Rodgers, 53, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on February 5, 2019. He was born on June 8, 1965 in Newark, NJ to Rosalie Hill and the late Claude Fuller.
In addition to his mom, from a very young age; Direk was raised by his dad, Bennie Hill. Direk graduated from West Haven High School...
None Eddie Hammie
Jan 20, 2019
Eddie "Jake the Handyman," Hammie, of New Haven, CT, died peacefully on January 20, 2019.
He was the son of the late Budd and Meta Hammie.
He was baptized as a Jehovah's Witness in 1994.
Eddie is survived by seven children and a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by...
Rosa M. Pearson
Jan 14, 2019
Rosa M. Pearson, 57, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on January 14, 2019.
Ms. Pearson was born in New Haven, CT on December 2, 1961, a daughter of the late Robert Pearson and Daisy Mae McKnight Pearson.
She was employed at Yale-New Haven Health and was a member of Wayfaring Ministries.
Rosa leaves...
Martha A. Tompkins
Jan 8, 2019
Martha A. Tompkins, 87, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on January 8, 2019.
Ms. Tompkins was born in Cairo, GA on March 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Willie James and Hattie Houston James.
She was employed for numerous years at the former Jewish Home for the Aged as a Certified Nurse's Assistant....
Ada M. Garvin
Jan 6, 2019
Ada M. Garvin, 86, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on January 6, 2019. She was born in Winnabow, NC on April 24, 1932, a daughter of the late Wheeler Garvin, Sr. and Dorothy Garvin.
Prior to retiring, Ms. Garvin was employed at the former Echlin Automotive as a Machine Operator. She was longtime member of New Hope...
Winifred Louise Virtue Dixon
Dec 30, 2018
Winifred Louise Virtue Dixon, of Hamden and New Haven, Connecticut, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the St. Raphael's Campus of Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was 98 years-old.
Winifred Dixon was born in New Haven on October 29, 1920 to William Lopez Virtue and Florence Sinclair Virtue.
Winifred Dixon was a graduate of...
