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Lula M. Bogerty

Lula M. Bogerty

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.

Retha Smith Hill

Retha Smith Hill

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...

Hilda Mae Manning

Hilda Mae Manning

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...

Fabian Eugene Reyes

Fabian Eugene Reyes

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...

Latoya S. Fleming

Latoya S. Fleming

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;...

Ann B. Ward

Ann B. Ward

Nov 18, 2018

Ann B. Ward, 90, of Woodbridge, entered eternal rest on November 18, 2018. She was the widow of Everett G. Ward.

Mrs. Ward was born in Ansonia, CT on February 5, 1928, a daughter of the late Benjamin W. Bostic and Daisy Byrd Bostic.

She was employed for numerous years by Easter Seals Goodwill as...

Louis H. Campbell

Louis H. Campbell

Nov 14, 2018

Louis H. Campbell, 71, lifelong resident of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 14, 2018 in Port St. Lucie, FL. He was the beloved husband of Judith Campbell.

Mr. Campbell was born in Vanceboro, NC on December 30, 1946, a son of the late George Sr. and Maggie Campbell.

Prior to retiring, he was...

Relford "Mitch" Sr. Ward

Relford "Mitch" Sr. Ward

Nov 12, 2018

Relford "Mitch" Ward, Sr., 76, of Middletown, entered eternal rest on November 12, 2018. He was the widower of Annette B. Ward.

Mr. Ward was born in Monticello, FL on December 11, 1941, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Ward.

He was honorably discharged from the Navy and prior to retiring, Mitch was...

Jacqueline A. Potter

Jacqueline A. Potter

Nov 11, 2018

Jacqueline A. Potter, 76, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 11, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Matthew Potter.

Mrs. Potter was born in New Haven, CT on May 10, 1942, a daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Lou Taylor.

Prior to retiring, she was employed at Yale-New Haven Hospital as...

Zackia L. Yancey

Zackia L. Yancey

Nov 9, 2018

Zackia L. Yancey, 27, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 9, 2018.

Zackia was born in New Haven, CT on April 4, 1991, daughter of Zachary Yancey and Kimberly Guy.

In addition to her parents, she leaves to cherish loving memories, a daughter, Sevyn Guy; a brother, William Simmons, Jr.; sisters, Kymeshia White...

Sarah M. Gore

Sarah M. Gore

Nov 2, 2018

Sarah M. Gore, 68, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on November 2, 2018.

Ms. Gore was born in Georgetown, SC on November 29, 1949, a daughter of the late Leonard Canteen and Martha Canteen.

She was a member of Rock Tabernacle Ministries in New Haven and prior to retiring, she was employed at Pratt &...

James L. Hodge

James L. Hodge

Nov 2, 2018

James L. Hodge, 88, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 2, 2018.

Mr. Hodge was born in Middletown, CT on June 12, 1930, a son of the late James Hodge and Gertrude Hodge.

James was employed for many years in New York as a Chef and was a Marine Corps. veteran.

...

Henry E. Parker

Henry E. Parker

Sep 29, 2018

Henry Ellsworth Parker, 90, the former state treasurer of Connecticut, died on September 29, 2018 in New Haven, Connecticut.

Parker was elected state treasurer in 1974, on the Democratic ticket that saw Ella T. Grasso gain office as the state's first female governor.

As Connecticut treasurer, Parker was sole fiduciary of the state's

.8 billion...

Carol Lynn Davis

Carol Lynn Davis

Sep 25, 2018

Carol Lynn Davis departed this life unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

She was a graduate of South Central Community College where she earned an Associate degree in Accounting. She was a member of Varick Memorial A.M. E. Zion Church in New Haven.

Carol was predeceased by her husband, John W. Davis Jr.; her parents,...

Marion Baker Green

Marion Baker Green

Sep 19, 2018

Marion Baker Green, 94, of North Haven, died on September 19, 2018. She was the widow of David A. Green, Sr. Mrs. Green was born in New Haven, CT on February 16, 1924, a daughter of the late Willoughby Baker, Sr. and Rachel Huggins Baker. She is survived by a son, David A. (Maria) Green, Jr; a daughter, Victoria...

James E. Jr. Perkins

James E. Jr. Perkins

Sep 15, 2018

James E. "Rudy" Perkins, Jr., 71, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on September 15, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Lillie E. Perkins. Mr. Perkins was born in Whiteville, NC on December 13, 1946, a son of the late James E. Perkins, Sr. and Rheedes Perkins. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and prior to...

Glenn R. Sr. Merritt

Glenn R. Sr. Merritt

Sep 14, 2018

Glenn R. Merritt, Sr., 72, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on September 14, 2018. He was the widower of Ann L. Merritt.

Mr. Merritt was born in New Haven, CT on September 1, 1946, a son of the late Eli and Bernadine Merritt.

Prior to retiring, he was employed at Yale-New Haven Hospital for...

None Otilio Medina-Rosas

None Otilio Medina-Rosas

Sep 14, 2018

Otilio Medina-Rosas, age 67, of New Haven, entered in eternal rest on Friday September 14, 2018 at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Mr. Medina-Rosas leaves to cherish his memories, three brothers, Hermino Hernandez, Jose Medina, and Maximo Antonio Torres; two sisters, Irma Medina, Guadalupe Bravo; and a host of relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death...

Willard Jr. Allen

Willard Jr. Allen

Aug 24, 2018

Willard Allen, Jr., 79, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on August 24, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Hattie Allen.

Willard was born in Durham, NC on June 24, 1939, a son of the late Willard Allen, Sr. and Sadie B. McLean Allen.

He served as a Marshal for the State of Connecticut for...

Hoyt G. Cox

Hoyt G. Cox

Aug 8, 2018

Hoyt G. "Peanut Man" Cox, 80, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on August 8, 2018. He was the husband of Mary Cox.

Mr. Cox was born in Ayden, NC on April 14, 1938, a son of the late Clennie and Fannie Cox.

Prior to its closing, Hoyt was a longtime employee at the Stop...

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