obituaries

Jan 8, 2024

Ellecia Ross Sims was born on September 25, 1932 to the late Rose J. Ross and Oscar B Ross, Sr. in New York City and departed this life on January 8, 2024.

Ellecia was educated in the Norwich Public School system and graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1950. She attended the former Fanny Farmers School of...

Dec 29, 2023

Elkana D. Barnett departed this life on December 29, 2023, at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Elkana was the daughter of the late William Edward Barnett, Sr. and Frances Elizabeth Antrum Barnett. She was born and raised in Ansonia, CT, educated in the Ansonia Public School System and was a graduate of Ansonia High School. Elkana was employed and...

Dec 18, 2023

Walter Lee Best, Jr. December 30, 1950 – December 18, 2023

A celebration of Walter's life will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Saint Paul Union American Methodist Episcopal Church, 1267 Chapel Street, New Haven. The viewing will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. The burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial...

Dec 12, 2023

Beverly Ellen Felder, 56, of Stratford, entered eternal rest on December 12, 2023.

She was born in Manning, SC on August 20, 1967, a daughter of Ida Mae Felder and the late William Felder, Sr.

Beverly was employed at ProPark as a Transportation Specialist.

In addition to her mother, she leaves to cherish...

Dec 10, 2023

James Clark, Jr., 81, of West Haven, departed this life on December 10, 2023. He was the husband of Lillie Arrington Clark.

Mr. Clark was born in Nash County, NC on March 14, 1942, a son of the late Mark Clark and Tempie Cooper Clark.

He was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 42...

Dec 5, 2023

Tobby D. Weston, 53, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on December 5, 2023.

Tobby was born in New Haven, CT on May 28, 1970, a daughter of the late Charles Weston and Linda Ford Weston Bolden.

She leaves to cherish loving memories, her longtime companion, Terrence Glasper; sons, Daniel Weston and Terran Weston; daughters,...

Dec 2, 2023

Ruby Iona Forsythe was one of 8 children for Vida Plummer. Her father was Leonard Forsythe. She was born in Spur Tree, Manchester and attended Ferguson Elementary School.

Her mother passed away when she was very young, and she was raised by her grandmother. Life was not easy for her during her elementary years, but she was...

Nov 20, 2023

Raymond L. Sims, Sr. was born on June 2, 1931 to the late Annie Lee Walker Sims and Elmer O. Sims in New Haven, CT and departed this life on November 20, 2023.

Ray was educated in the New Haven Public School system and graduated from James Hillhouse High School in 1950. While in High School he...

Nov 5, 2023

Therodges Greene, Jr., of Hamden, passed away at the age of 64 on November 5, 2023. He was the husband of Karen D. Greene.

Mr. Greene was born in New Haven, CT on January 31, 1959, a son of the late Therodges Greene, Sr. and Edna Greene.

He graduated from Hillhouse High School in New...

Oct 22, 2023

Alvenia Goens Hicks, 79, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on October 22, 2023. She was the beloved widow of John Alfred Hicks; whom she was married to for 47 years. Mrs. Hicks was born in Dunnellon, FL on January 4, 1944, to the late William Jesse Goens, Sr. and Lucille Chisolm Goens. She also held close to her...

Oct 10, 2023

Thomas A. Chadwick, 93, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on October 10, 2023. He was the husband of Doris A. Chadwick.

Mr. Chadwick was born in Jacksonville, NC on June 25, 1930, a son of the late William Chadwick and Eliza Hawkins Chadwick.

He was a graduate of Georgetown High School in Jacksonville, NC...

Oct 9, 2023

Born on January 13, 1934, in Gadsden, South Carolina, James "Jim" Edward Davis was the second of seven children to the late Reverend Clem Davis, Senior and Margaret L. Davis. He departed this earthly life on October 9, 2023, in the comfort of his home in Hamden, CT.

In his adolescent years, he was educated in the...

Oct 5, 2023

Joyce Ann Gaye Ampley was born on January 18, 1963 in New Haven, Ct. to Willie Ampley and the late Naomi Batts. She entered eternal rest on October 5, 2023.

She served in the United States Army as a unit supply specialist in the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT) for a total of five years.

Joyce...

Oct 4, 2023

Lillie G. Foreman, 85, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on October 4, 2023. She was the widow of Edward Foreman, Sr.

Mrs. Foreman was born in Anniston, AL on October 31, 1937, a daughter of the late Allen Todd and Althea Quicksey Todd.

She was employed for numerous years at Regalcare Nursing and Rehabilitation....

Sep 29, 2023

Dorothy Moore Barlow-Moye was born on May 28, 1940 (she was forever 29) to Richard Moore and Ruby James Moore Love. She was the second of four daughters and she grew up in the Town of Ansonia and in the City of New Haven, Connecticut.

Dorothy was raised in the Mount Zion Seventh-day Adventist Church where her...

Sep 23, 2023

Antonio Hardy born November 21, 1967, a true force of nature, transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the age of 55. He was born to Audrey A. Shelton and Robert Lee Hardy and the bonus son of William Shelton. He departed from this world leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unwavering devotion to...

Sep 3, 2023

Harry Lee Frasier, 70, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on September 3, 2023. He was the husband of Annie DuBose-Frasier.

Mr. Frasier was born in Hemingway, SC, on April 21, 1953, a son of the late Esau Frasier and Violet Frasier.

Prior to retirement, he was employed by the State of Connecticut as a...

Aug 17, 2023

Samuel Jenkins Jr. was born July 14, 1944, in Bonneau, South Carolina. He was the seventh of eleven siblings born to the late Samuel and Catherine Jenkins.

Sam grew up in South Carolina and was raised in a Christian home dedicated to instilling morals and values in their children. Sam received his formal education through Bonneau Public...

Aug 16, 2023

On August 16, 2023, Laverne C. Moore was called home to be with the Lord.

Laverne was born on December 2, 1934, in Walhalla, SC, to the late Parmel and Wilhelmenia Jenkins. She attended Oconee County Training School, Seneca, SC, and graduated with the class of 1951.

She leaves to mourn her death two daughters,...

Aug 14, 2023

Seth Steven McDonald, 31, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on August 14, 2023. He was born in New Haven, CT on September 6, 1991, a son of Deborah McDonald and Steven Canady.

Seth attended and graduated from Gateway Community College, where he was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.  He was employed by Girl...