obituaries

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...

Jul 29, 2024

Tito Melendez, 87, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on July 29, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline Melendez.

Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, on March 24, 1937, Tito was a son of the late Manuel Melendez and Ignacia Peralta.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a Boiler Operator at...

Jul 11, 2024

Agnes Richardson, 95, of Hamden, CT, entered eternal rest on July 11, 2024. She was the beloved widow of Ray Victor Richardson, Sr.

Born on March 11, 1929, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Taylor and Lula Wright Taylor. Agnes dedicated many years to her work as a Domestic Worker and was...

Jul 10, 2024

Lillian T. Howard, 85, entered eternal rest on July 10, 2024. She was born in Greene, NC, on October 21, 1938, to the late Elijah and Annie Mae Harper. Tragically, she lost her father in a boating accident during her infancy. Annie Mae later married Jasper Edwards Sr., becoming Annie Mae Edwards, and Lillian became the eldest of eleven...

Jul 4, 2024

Aleta Elaine Staton, age 66, of New Haven, CT, departed from this world on July 4, 2024. Born on June 14, 1958, in New Haven, she was the cherished daughter of the late Garland McClam and Mattie Dinkins McClam Lemont.

Aleta dedicated her life to the arts, serving as an esteemed educator and arts administrator, notably at...

Jun 27, 2024

Mark E. Marable was born on July 26, 1969, in New Haven, CT, and peacefully passed away on June 27, 2024. He was the beloved son of Delores Waller Horner and Marvin Marable, and the cherished stepson of William L. Horner. Mark is survived by his loving sisters, Greer Marable and Mya Marable. He also leaves behind a host...