obituaries

Aug 27, 2025

Robert Graham Hancock, Jr. was born on April 29, 1943 in Stamford, Ct. to Robert Graham Hancock, Sr. and Geneva Adelaide Hancock (nee: Lumpkin). As an only child, he was cherished by his parents. Upon his father's return from World War II, the family moved to New Haven, first living in the Webster Street Housing Development, where he developed...

Aug 19, 2025

Shirley J. Harris, 83, of West Haven, CT, entered eternal rest on August 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Willie Harris, Sr.

Born in Selma, AL on September 27, 1941, Shirley was the daughter of the late Eddie Moore, Sr. and Mary E. Callens Moore. Before retiring, she worked as a Certified Nurse's...

Aug 12, 2025

Noble A. Spruel, 89, entered eternal rest on August 12, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Sarah Lee Spruel.

Born in New Jersey on February 21, 1936, Noble was the son of the late David Spruel, Sr. and Rosa Lee Steadman Spruel. Before his retirement, he worked as a Polisher for Assa Abloy (Sargent Manufacturing).

Aug 1, 2025

Ida Mae Felder, 87, of Stratford and formerly of New Haven, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 1, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William Felder, Sr.

Born on May 29, 1938, in Manning, South Carolina, Ida was the cherished daughter of the late Herbert Dingle and Sarah Pearson Dingle. She dedicated many years...

Jul 26, 2025

Evelyn Harris, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted homemaker, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in New Haven, Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years old.

Born on June 2, 1935, in Cuthbert, Georgia, Evelyn was the cherished daughter of the late Marvin and Willie Bell Odums. She grew up grounded in...

Jul 3, 2025

Howard Powell was born in New Haven, CT on January 14, 1957, and took his last breath on July 3, 2025, at his home in West Haven, CT with his family by his side.

Howard was preceded in death by his Father Julius Powell, Mother Harriet Lemon Powell, Brother George Powell, Father-in-Law Patrick O'Neill, and Brother-in-Law P.T....

Jun 29, 2025

Ellen T. Culbreath, 70, of Waterbury, Connecticut, peacefully entered eternal rest on June 29, 2025.

Born on June 10, 1955, in Middletown, CT, Ellen was the beloved daughter of the late George Culbreath, Sr. and Ella Culbreath.

She is lovingly remembered by her children: Takisha M. Culbreath, Shavonne L. Culbreath, and Jasman Cox; her siblings:...

Jun 27, 2025

Hermena A. Jackson, 82, of New Haven, peacefully entered eternal rest on June 27, 2025. She was the beloved widow of Aston Jackson.

Born on January 15, 1943, in St. Catherine, Jamaica, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Belzena Golding.

Mrs. Jackson dedicated many years of her life working as a Certified...

Jun 7, 2025

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Marion Elaine Branch Miller entered eternal rest. She was born on January 1, 1926, in Powhatan, Virginia to the late Linnie and Rosa Branch. She was predeceased by her husband, Leslie Neveron Miller, Sr., her son, Gary Miller and granddaughter, Kendra Miller. She is the 11 th child of 14 children. She attended Belona...

May 31, 2025

Larry Wardlaw, 78, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Born on September 28, 1946, in Pendleton, South Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Norman Wardlaw and Estelle Gambrell Wardlaw Bell, and stepson of the late Richard Bell.

Larry graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1965. A standout student-athlete, he was...

May 25, 2025

James E. Rawlings, R.Ph., MPH (1943 – 2025)

James E. "Red Warrior" Rawlings, R.Ph., MPH, a visionary leader in healthcare, civil rights, and Native American advocacy, passed away of natural causes on May 25, 2025. He was 81.

A devoted son, brother, husband, father, and community elder, Mr. Rawlings was predeceased by his...

May 23, 2025

Peggie Caldwell, born on January 14, 1946, in Garland, North Carolina, was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Caldwell and Mary Lamb Swain (Jeremiah Swain). After graduating from Clear Run High School, she relocated to New Haven, Connecticut, where she married her former husband, Julius Draughn. Together, they had two daughters, Pamela and Lori Draughn, and she lovingly...

May 13, 2025

Deborah Williams, 67, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on May 13, 2025.

Born on July 27, 1957, in New Haven, CT, Deborah was the beloved daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Shuler and Elizabeth Smith Shuler. She proudly served in the U.S. Army and later worked as an Administrative Assistant at Yale University until her retirement....

Apr 5, 2025

Jacqueline Melendéz, 82, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on April 5, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Tito Melendéz.

Born in New Haven, CT, on June 11, 1942, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Alex Neal and Josephine Harris Neal.

She was a housewife for many years and owned and...

Mar 27, 2025

With grace and peace, Jacqueline Flanagan, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away on the morning of Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT.

Born on July 4, 1950, in Mt. Olive, North Carolina, Jackie was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Virginia Flanagan. At the age of seven, she moved...

Mar 27, 2025

Willie Lincoln Ford Jr. succumbed to death on March 27, 2025, at 8:45 pm at the Veterans Medical Center in West Haven, CT after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 2, 1951, in Boston, GA, the beloved son of Willie Lincoln Ford Sr. and Lillie Pearl Ford. Willie's life was one of dedication, purpose, and...

Mar 16, 2025

William T. Owens, affectionately known as Tommy, was born on April 16, 1936, in New London, NC, to the late William and Della Pergee Owens. As the eldest son, he embraced the values of faith and family from a young age, faithfully attending church alongside his parents.

Tommy received his education in Stanly County and furthered his...

Mar 16, 2025

Overseer Gwendolyn Louise Good was born June 11, 1950, to the late Charlie Singleton, Sr. and Leola Short Singleton in Cheraw, South Carolina. On March 16, 2025, she went home to be with the Lord.

Overseer Gwendolyn Good and her family moved to Detroit, Michigan when she was young. She remained there for most of her schooling....

Mar 10, 2025

Diane Hamilton-Toles, 71, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025.

Born on October 28, 1953, in Yemassee, South Carolina, Diane was the beloved daughter of Joseph N. Hamilton, Sr., and Corene Hamilton. She grew up in Connecticut and graduated from Eli Whitney Technical High School. Her passion for learning led her to further her...

Mar 4, 2025

Brenda C. McCullough, 81, of West Haven, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Dan McCullough, Jr.

Born on January 16, 1944, in Greenville, NC, Brenda was the daughter of the late Lawrence Anderson and Virginia Dare Anderson. She dedicated her career to the Knights of Columbus, where she...