obituaries

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...

Feb 28, 2025

George W. Thorne Sr., the son of the late Robert and Truller Thorne Sr was born July 28,1938 in Nashville, North Carolina. He quietly slipped into his eternal life on the day of February 28, 2025. He was educated in Nash County Public School in Nashville NC. George was a devoted lover of his siblings, children, grand and great...

Feb 18, 2025

Teresa Burroughs of North Haven, CT, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 17, 1942, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Antonio Dejesus and Mrs. Carmen Dejesus.

In 1950, Teresa moved with her family to Brooklyn, NY, where she...

Feb 12, 2025

Michelle Phillips Sharif was born on March 21, 1958, in New Haven, Connecticut to Charles and Gladys Phillips. She was the fourth of six children. She peacefully transitioned on February 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

As a lifelong New Haven resident, Michelle was educated in the New Haven public school system. After graduating...

Feb 5, 2025

Celebration of Life Memorial Service:

Saturday, April 12, 2025 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Banquet Hall 2550 Main Street Hartford, CT

Feb 5, 2025

Huzzella Arrington, 63, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025. Born on October 17, 1961, in New Haven, CT, she was the beloved daughter of the late Salomon Arrington and Huzzie Ray Cooper Arrington.

Huzzella was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with...

Jan 19, 2025

Doris A. Chadwick, 87, of New Haven, CT, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025. She was the beloved widow of Thomas A. Chadwick.

Born on September 13, 1937, in Loganville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Barker, Sr. and Josephine Barker. Doris dedicated many years to her work as a Catalog Assistant at...

Jan 16, 2025

Keisean D. Cotton, 27, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on January 16, 2025. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, on December 30, 1997, he was the cherished son of Rita Taylor.

Keisean was a dedicated employee of Yale-New Haven Health, serving as an Operating Room Supplier. He was known for his warm spirit, hard work, and devotion to...

Jan 15, 2025

Olga V. Bryant, 98, of East Haven, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved widow of Benjamin Bryant.

Born on December 8, 1926, in Battleboro, North Carolina, Olga was the cherished daughter of the late Fate and Sadie Harper. She dedicated 17 years of service to the Southern...

Jan 11, 2025

Mark E. Fletcher, 61, of Orange, CT, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. Born in New Haven, CT, on April 9, 1963, he was the beloved son of Edna A. Eady Patton and the late Lawrence E. Fletcher.

After graduating from Amity High school, he continued his education at Newberry College in Boston, Massachusetts, where he...

Jan 4, 2025

Siretha Lafatte Bromell, age 59, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on January 4, 2025. She was the cherished wife of Patrick Bromell, Sr., with whom she shared 38 beautiful years of marriage.

Born on May 25, 1965, in Montgomery, Alabama, Siretha was the beloved daughter of Jean D. Crockett and the late Roosevelt Crockett. A graduate...

Dec 26, 2024

Bernice Jeanette Gilmore, 96 of Hamden, formerly of 560 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT entered eternal rest on December 26, 2024. She was the beloved widow of George Gilmore.

Born in Guilford, Connecticut, on July 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Bernice Franklin Mabery and Whit William Mabery.

Ms. Gilmore devoted many...