Theresa E. Kelshall
Sep 21, 2015
Theresa E. Kelshall, 96, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on September 21, 2015. She was the widow of Cyril Kelshall.
Born in Richmond, VA, November 4, 1918, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Richardson.
Mrs. Kelshall was a longtime member of St. Matthew's UFWB Church.
She is...
Magnolia "Gaga" Childs
Aug 30, 2015
Magnolia "GaGa" Childs, 88, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2015.
Born in Dade City, FL, January 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Clara Barksdale Leslie.
Prior to retiring, Mrs. Childs was employed at Yale-New Haven Hospital and had also been employed at the former Billways...
Rev. Versie Mae Dennis
Aug 17, 2015
Rev. Versie Mae Dennis, 83, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on August 17, 2015.
Born in Eufala, AL, May 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Eeley White and Lindorra Mathes.
She is survived by sons, Julius Dennis, Jr., Johnny and Jarvis Dennis; daughters, Veronica J. Dennis-Moye and Verjulia M. Wilkins;...
None Felicita Viera
Aug 14, 2015
Felicita Viera, 78, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2015. She was the wife of Miguel Viera.
Born in San Sebastian, PR, July 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Hermengildo Miranda and Maria Montalvo Miranda.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons, Santo and Porfirio...
Amy E. Douglas King
Aug 14, 2015
Amy E. Douglas King, 98, of West Haven, entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2015. She was the widow of Garland King.
Born in Olmstead, KY, March 9, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Laura Douglas.
Amy accepted Christ at an early age. She united with Spellman Chapter, AME in...
None Melvin Gilmore
Aug 13, 2015
Melvin Gilmore, 86, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2015.
Born in New Haven, CT, January 4, 1929, he was the son of the late George and Grace Gilmore.
Mr. Gilmore was a self-employed Remodeling Contractor and a Truck Driver for numerous years.
He is survived by daughters, Ellen...
Claire E. Randall
Aug 7, 2015
Claire E. Randall, 81, of Hamden, entered into eternal rest on August 7, 2015.
She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her children, Bob, Brian, Clarice and Michael Randall, Lorrie Chamba, Patricia Saunders and Prince Branch; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by a daughter,...
Betty Jane Trader
Jul 30, 2015
Betty Jane Trader was born on January 10, 1930 in Milford, Connecticut. She was one of eleven children born to the late Willis Henry and Mary Lou Brockenberry. To many she was a mother figure and to some she was a loving aunt.
Betty attended Milford High School and later obtained her GED through Adult Education.
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Robert B. Jr. Brooks
Jul 20, 2015
Robert B. Brooks, Jr., 64, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on July 20, 2015. He was the husband of Blanca Colon Brooks.
Born in Trenton, NJ, June 10, 1951, he was the son of the late Robert B. Brooks, Sr. and Marie Howard Brooks.
Mr. Brooks was employed at Cornell Scott Hill Health...
William J. Harrison
Jul 15, 2015
William J. Harrison, 69, of Oxford, entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2015. He was the husband of Hedy Harrison.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Dr. Raymond Harrison and his wife, Dr. Karen Harrison; a daughter, Regina Lee and her husband Steven Lee; six grandchildren; and other relatives and friends....
Leroy C. Sr. Umstead
Jul 8, 2015
Leroy C. Umstead, Sr., 95, of New Haven, husband of the late Helen Mae (Hansley) Umstead, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in New Haven, CT, after a brief illness.
Born October 5, 1919 in Durham, NC to the late Lee and Cora (Veasey) Umstead, Leroy saw action in the North Africa campaigns and was an interpreter with...
Charles J. Tanner
Jun 26, 2015
Charles J. "Playboy" Tanner the son of the late Annie Griffith Nalley and Julius Tanner, was born on April 13, 1948 in Stamford, CT. He passed away on June 26 at Hospice in Branford, CT.
Charles resided in New Haven for many years. Charles graduated from Wilbur Cross High and Cybick Tailoring and Design School in New...
Marvin L. Epps
Jun 14, 2015
Marvin L. Epps, 47, of East Haven, entered into eternal rest on June 14, 2015. He was the husband of Allyson Ford Epps.
Born in Kingstree, SC, February 5, 1968, he was the son of Melvin Epps, Sr. and Eliza Moore Epps.
Marvin was previously employed at Abel's Catering as a Caterer and reached his...
None Marie Randall
Jun 1, 2015
Marie Carol Wright Randall, 75, of Hamden, entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2015. She was the wife of Willie Ray Randall.
Born in Bronx, NY, December 23, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Wright and Irene Ferguson Wright.
Mrs. Randall was previously employed at Yale-New Haven Hospital as a Social...
None Martha Boyd-Little
May 29, 2015
Martha Hoff Little, born on December 2, 1924 in Winterville, North Carolina to the late Willie and Mae Bell (Coward) Boyd. She departed this life peacefully on May 29, 2015 at the age of 90, in Branford, CT at Hospice.
She was also pre-deceased by her late husband, Steven Little, Jr. an Uncle, Bishop Arlester Coward and...
Janice Rogers Kershaw
May 22, 2015
Janice Rogers Kershaw, 78, of West Haven, entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2015.
Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Rogers and Marie Rogers.
She was employed for numerous years as a Seamstress at Starter Corporation as well as several other local clothing manufacturing companies.
...
None Lila Myers
May 9, 2015
Lila Bertha Rice Myers, age 92, of Hamden, entered into eternal rest on May 9, 2015. She was the widow of Willie Myers.
Born in Georgetown, SC, May 5, 1923, she was the daughter of late Samuel and Lula Hutchinson Rice.
She was a member of Trinity A.M.E. Church in Hemingway, SC and a member...
Dollie Mae Ellis
May 4, 2015
Dollie Mae Ellis, 86, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2015.
A celebration of Mrs. Ellis' life and legacy will be held Friday, May 8, 2015, at 11:00 A.M. at Union Temple Church, 54 Platt St., New Haven. Viewing will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Hamden...
Charisse C. Townsend
May 2, 2015
Charisse C. Duncan Townsend, of New Haven, died on Saturday, May 2, 2015. She was the daughter of Doris Seaborn Duncan and the late Herman Duncan, Sr.
She was employed by the New Haven Board of Education as a Youth Coordinator at Hill Central Music Academy.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by...
Ethel Lee Baxter
Apr 23, 2015
Ethel Lee Baxter is the beautiful daughter born to the late Charles and Geneva Smith Johnson in Savannah, Georgia on September 11, 1925. She departed this earthly life peacefully on April 23, 2015 at the Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD.
Although born in Savannah, Georgia, Ethel's parents along with her sister Ellen relocated to New...
