obituaries

May 24, 2019

Dr. William Henry Sunday Moore M.D. , 91 years old, passed away on May 24, 2019 in Branford, CT at the Connecticut Hospice House. Dr. Moore was born in Maysville, NC on February 5, 1928, the fourth son of Reverend George Israel Moore and Everlener Ashford. He graduated from Jones County Training School at age sixteen. He was accepted...

May 17, 2019

Lincoln A. Barker, 94, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on May 17, 2019. He was the widower of Nancy C. Barker.

Mr. Barker was born in Loganville, GA on April 23, 1925, a son of the late Sylvester Barker, Sr. and Josephine Hammond Barker.

He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and prior...

May 9, 2019

Johnnie Laura Belle Brown was born on March 16, 1937 to John Wesley Dingle and Laura Kate Dingle ("née Mahone) in Clermont, Florida.

She was predeceased by a brother, Elbert Jackson ("EJ") Culpepper, and a sister, Altheria Norrington.

She married James Henry Brown on April 20, 1957 in New York. She had two children, Eric...

May 5, 2019

Rose Marie Petrucci Fusco was much beloved by her late husband Lorenzo (Lawrence) Fusco; her daughter Maria Katherine and her grandson, Steven Philip Watts; her son, Lawrence Anthony, wife Danusia, and her granddaughter, Sarah Rose; her church family, Christ and the Epiphany, East Haven, CT; her dear friends, Gail Schappa and the late Roberta (Cathy) Watts; and most of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...