obituaries

Dec 5, 2017

Corrine M. Dorsey, 65, of Middletown, entered eternal rest on December 5, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Hirley Dorsey for 45 years.

Mrs. Dorsey was born in Hartford, CT on September 2, 1952, daughter of Marjorie Gordon and the late Claude Muff.

She was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a Shortage...

Nov 30, 2017

Justine Banks Donaldson, 80, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on November 30, 2017.

She is survived by daughters, Michelle Donaldson Smith (John) and Karyn Donaldson; a son, Harry "Terry" Banks; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A celebration of Mrs. Donaldson's life and legacy will be held Friday, December 8, 2017 at...

Nov 26, 2017

Willie Joe Ellis aka "Chill Will", 68, of New Haven entered eternal rest on November 26, 2017.

A celebration of his life and legacy will be held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 9:00am at Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church, 782 Orchard St., New Haven. Viewing will be held at the church from 8:00am – 9:00am. Burial will...

Nov 13, 2017

Mamie Gatison London, born December 2, 1926, a native of Ansonia, CT, passed away on November 13, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband, T. Roosevelt London.

Mamie was the daughter of the late Leroy Gatison and Queen Esther Smith Gatison.

She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Delinda London Conte; son-in-law, David G....

Nov 12, 2017

Larry D. Zackery, 67, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on November 12, 2017. He was the widower of Ruth Zackery.

Mr. Zackery was born in Little Rock, AR on August 27, 1950, son of the late Webster Zackery, Sr. and Johnnie Zackery.

Larry was a retired Firefighter for the New Haven Fire Department and was...

Nov 6, 2017

Marjorie F. Fowler, 92, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 6, 2017. She was the widow of Clifford L. Fowler.

Mrs. Fowler was born in Milford, CT on October 18, 1925, daughter of the late Ferdinando and Edna Parris.

Prior to retiring, she was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Harborside Willows...

Nov 2, 2017

Frederick Lee Washington, 45, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 2, 2017.

He was born in Greenville, NC on July 20, 1972, son of Jeanette Jones and the late Richard E. Gray.

In addition to his mother, Frederick is survived by sons, Kevin and Shaquille Washington; his stepfather, Willie Jones; brothers, Melvin Harris...

Oct 31, 2017

Sheila Neal, age 57, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

She was born October 4, 1960 in New Haven, CT to the late Henry and Doris Neal.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, David Earl Bennerman, Jr. and...

Oct 18, 2017

Charles Steele Walker, 80, of West Haven, was peacefully called home on October 18, 2017. He was the husband of Shirley Campbell Walker.

Mr. Walker was born on August 13, 1937, in Middletown, CT, a son of the late Penny Walker, Sr. and Lucille Anderson Walker.

Charles had been employed at the former Minasian Rug...

Oct 11, 2017

Beverly Ann Taylor, 70, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on October 11, 2017.

Ms. Taylor was born in New Haven, CT on July 13, 1947. She was a daughter of the late Charles H. Benson and Ethel P. Williams.

Prior to retiring, Beverly was employed at Yale-New Haven Hospital as a Social Worker.

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Oct 10, 2017

Ronnie Dixon, 57, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on October 10, 2017.

Mr. Dixon was born in Tarboro, NC on August 26, 1960, a son of the late David J. Dixon and Eva Mae Spencer Dixon.

Ronnie leaves to cherish loving memories, daughters, Tyeisha Hellamns and Ronisha Dixon; sisters, Joann Anderson (Jeffrey), Shirley Dixon...

Oct 10, 2017

Alton Mazyck, 65, of Northford, entered eternal rest on October 10, 2017.

Mr. Mazyck was born in St. Stephen, SC on February 24, 1952, a son of the late Mildred Stevens.

He was previously employed at Ryder Transportation as a Truck Driver.

Alton leaves to cherish loving memories, a brother, Richard Kelly (Rosemary);...

Oct 6, 2017

Jimmie Lee Holmes, 76, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on October 6, 2017.

Mr. Holmes was born in West Memphis, AR on August 1, 1941.

Jimmie was the son of the late Joe Holmes, Jr. and Ernestine Holmes. He honorably served in the Navy as a Chef. Prior to retiring, Jimmie was employed at...

Sep 29, 2017

William J. Bowling, Jr. of New Haven, entered eternal rest on September 29, 2017.

William was born in New Rochelle, NY on October 7, 1957, son of the late William J. Bowling Sr. and Doshia Bowling.

William retired from Mayflower Moving company and was a member of the Church of Christ.

He is...

Sep 22, 2017

Winston Darrel Levine, 50, formerly of New Haven, entered eternal rest on September 22, 2017.

Winston was born in Cross, SC on December 20, 1966, a son of Gloria Johnson and David Pinckney.

He was a member of St. James Unity Holiness Church.

Darrel leaves to cherish loving memories, his stepfather, Robert Johnson;...

Sep 5, 2017

Katherine Ann Joyner, 62, was born in New Haven, Connecticut a daughter of the late Claude C. Joyner, Sr. and Minnie Atkinson Joyner. She passed away in Georgia.

Kathy received her education in the New Haven Public School System graduating from James Hillhouse High School. She relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where she received an Associate's Degree from...

Sep 1, 2017

Alexis D. Brown, 33, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on September 1, 2017. Born in New Haven, CT, July 12, 1984, she was a daughter of Clarence Brown, Jr. and Harriet Brown. Alexis was employed at Kohl's as a Cashier. She was a member of Covenant Life Ministries in Stratford where she served as a Sunday School Teacher. In...

Aug 25, 2017

Albert R. Byrd, 86, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on August 25, 2017.

Mr. Byrd was born in New Haven, CT on October 15, 1930, a son of the late Emanuel Byrd and Marguerite Wright Byrd.

He was an Army veteran and prior to retirement, was employed by AlliedSignal / Honeywell as a Rigger....

Aug 25, 2017

Hazel S. Harris, 82, of Hamden, formerly of West Haven, entered eternal rest on August 25, 2017. She was the widow of Willie J. Harris.

Mrs. Harris was born in Newberry, SC on June 20, 1935, a daughter of the late John Spearman and Milwee Colbert Spearman.

She was a longtime member of Community Baptist...

Aug 1, 2017

Esther M. Pearson, 80, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on August 1, 2017. She was the widow of Leroy Pearson, Sr.

Born in Fredericksburg, VA, December 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Charles Q. Anderson and Sally Witcher Anderson.

A memorial service to celebrate Mrs. Pearson's life and legacy will be...