obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Dec 30, 2018

Lula M. Bogerty, 67, of Dumfries, VA, formerly of New Haven, CT, passed away on December 30, 2018.

A celebration of her life will take place Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Bethel AME Church, 255 Goffe St. New Haven, CT 06511.

Dec 16, 2018

Retha Smith Hill, age 89, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 16, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter, Marian Holmes; granddaughter, Jennifer Holmes, and many relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held 5 p.m -7 p.m. Thursday, December 20 at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St, New Haven. Her...

Dec 8, 2018

Hilda Mae Crumble Manning, 88, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on December 8, 2018. She was the widow of James Manning, Jr.

Mrs. Manning was born in Bethel, NC, on February 13, 1930, a daughter of the late Isiah Crumble and Rosa Harrell Crumble.

She was a longtime member of Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist...

Dec 5, 2018

Fabian Eugene Reyes, 19, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on December 5, 2018.

He was born in New Haven, CT on August 11, 1999.

A celebration of Fabian's life will be held Monday, December 10, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven Viewing and visitation will...

Nov 22, 2018

LaToya S. Fleming, 39, of West Haven, died November 22, 2018.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 16, 1979, a daughter of the late Heyward Fleming and Gloria F. Fleming.

LaToya was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

She is survived by her adoptive parents, Joseph and Lila Bash;...