obituaries

Dec 9, 2024

Betty Lucile Bell James, 89, made her final transition the evening of December 9, 2024.

Betty was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 26, 1935 to the late Andrew Bell Sr. and Lucile Dace Bell. She was the youngest of seven children, affectionately known as Baby Sister. Betty graduated from A. H. Parker High School. Her faith...

Nov 29, 2024

Jeffrey King, Sr., age 60, of Hamden, CT, entered eternal rest on November 29, 2024. Born on December 19, 1963, in New Haven, CT, he was the beloved son of Booker T. King, Jr. and Bessie King Boyd.

A graduate of Richard C. Lee High School, Class of 1982, Jeffrey furthered his education at Eli Whitney Technical...

Nov 27, 2024

Eddie Francis Langly, age 82, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and community service.

Born in Georgetown County, South Carolina, on April 27, 1942, to the late Margie F. Langley and Silas J. Langley, Eddie was the fifth of ten children....

Nov 20, 2024

Paula D. Vassell, affectionately known as "Auntie Paula" entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Born on October 1, 1956 in Kingston, Jamaica to parents Ivy Reid and Gerald Vassell. From a young age, Paula believed in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a rebel for Him. In 1971, Paula and her siblings migrated to New...

Nov 19, 2024

Robert John Jackson, affectionately known as Bobby, was born on September 14, 1949, at Grace New Haven Hospital to Peggy and John Jenkins. He was raised by his stepfather, Mr. George Dennis Jackson, and spent his entire life in New Haven, Connecticut.

Bobby graduated from James Hillhouse High School in 1969, where he participated in many sports....

Nov 10, 2024

Vanessa Louise Brown was born on July 31, 1959, in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late great Solomon Brown and the late great Mildred Louise Brown. She was raised in New Haven and attended New Haven Public Schools, graduating from James Hillhouse High School in 1977. Vanessa went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration...

Nov 2, 2024

Phillip Lee Moye Sr., affectionately known as Phil, peacefully transitioned from this side of life, surrounded by his loved ones at Yale New Haven Hospital on November 2, 2024. Phil entered this world on a beautiful summer Wednesday, June 28, 1978, born to his loving parents, Zelda Moye and Phillip Allen. His life was further blessed by his caring...

Oct 28, 2024

Tia L. Waters, age 56, of New Haven, Connecticut, who entered eternal rest on October 28, 2024. Born on June 22, 1968, in New Haven, Tia was the beloved daughter of Lynn M. Waters and John Waters.

A lifelong resident of New Haven, Tia was known for her vibrant personality, artistic talent, and deep commitment to her...

Oct 26, 2024

Robert Burroughs, 84, of North Haven, CT, fell asleep in death on October 26, 2024. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family, he was cherished by his loving wife and family, who were by his side, sharing love, memories and comfort until the end.

Robert was born on March 10, 1940, in...

Oct 23, 2024

Elder Joyce Cables-Newton, born October 12th, 1935. She was a Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Ordained Minister, Evangelist, Author, Humanitarian, Teacher, and Mentor. Joyce is the daughter of the late Leonard H. Cables and the Dr. Rev. Emma R. Cables. Joyce graduated from Hillhouse High School, and is a third generation Minister, having attended the Southern New England Regional Bible...

Oct 9, 2024

Thomas Robert Ficklin, Jr., affectionately known as Tom was born on July 10, 1949, to Thomas Robert Ficklin Sr. and Emily (Snell) Ficklin in Pittsburgh, PA.

Tom attended elementary through eighth grade in Pittsburgh, PA. In ninth grade, he was accepted to the Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, CT by way of the A Better Chance (ABC)...

Oct 2, 2024

Robert "Bob" Lee Smith, Jr., 72, of East Haven, entered eternal rest on October 2, 2024.

Mr. Smith was born in Manhattan, NY, on December 24, 1951, a son of the late Robert Lee Smith, Sr. and Eunice Smith.

He was employed at Sargent Manufacturing as an Assemblyman and had also been employed by the...

Oct 2, 2024

Annie C. Boddie, age 55, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on October 2, 2024. Born on May 12, 1969, in New Haven, CT, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Boddie and Ceola Boddie.

She is survived by her loving children, Pablo Martindale and Shaquanna Martindale; her cherished grandchildren, Sharye Martindale, Summer Martindale-Harris, and...

Sep 16, 2024

Brenda Dianne Jones Barnes, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dedicated community leader, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024. Born on April 6, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, Brenda was the eldest daughter of Ernest Jones, Sr. and Mamie D. Jones.

A graduate of Hillhouse High School in 1967, Brenda continued her education at South...

Sep 7, 2024

William James Quicksey Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Saturday, September 7, 2024. The oldest boy of six siblings, he was named after his father, who everyone called Pop. Family and friends back home in New Haven knew him as Brother. Around Seattle, where he settled in his twenties, he was known as Bill....

Aug 25, 2024

Leroy T. Lyons, 35, of New Haven, passed away on August 25, 2024. Born on October 21, 1988, in New Haven, CT, he was the son of Geraldine Robinson Cuffy and Leroy Lyons. Leroy worked in the Receiving Department at the New Haven Register.

He is survived by his children, Leroy T. Lyons, Jr., Dania Lyons, and...

Aug 19, 2024

Ethelyn Gay Joiner, 65, of Oxford, CT, entered eternal rest on August 19, 2024.

Born on December 21, 1958, in New Haven, CT, Ethelyn was the daughter of the late Aurelia Joiner Turner and the late Raul Santiago, Sr. She graduated from Richard C. Lee High School in 1976 and continued her education at Stone School of...

Aug 12, 2024

Herbert Lewis Russell, 77, of New Haven, CT, entered eternal rest August 12, 2024. He was born in New Haven, CT, December 17, 1946, a son of the late Israel O. Russell and Alberta Gaylor Russell.

He was educated in the New Haven Public Schools and graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1965, where he played...

Aug 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Brown on August 6, 2024. David was the cherished son of Carol and Allen Brown.

David attended Wilbur Cross High School and pursued higher education at University of Bridgeport and Central Connecticut State University and Thomas Edison State College with a Bachelor of Arts in...

Aug 6, 2024

William F. Gray, known as Pete, left this life peacefully on August 6, 2024. He was the husband of the late Mildred Gray of Ansonia, CT, and father to Steven Gray of Columbia, MD and Lisa Gray of Oakland, CA.

In addition to his children, he leaves a daughter-in-law, Nicole; grandchildren, Chase and Synclaire; and a host...