obituaries

Apr 19, 2023

Tony Lee Aaron, 48, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on April 19, 2023. He was born in Clinton, AL on December 8, 1974, a son of Rosa Joyner and Wiley Smitherman.

Tony was employed as a Certified Nurse's Assistant for many years and was a very talented writer.

In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 15, 2023

Veronica J. (Graham) Foster, 92, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on March 15, 2023. She was the widow of Richard Nathaniel Foster, Sr.

Mrs. Foster was born in Eleuthera, Bahamas, on December 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Calvin Graham and Effie J. (Culmer) Graham.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed for many...

Mar 13, 2023

Linneth Mae Chin (Mama Chin), age 95, of Hamden, CT, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital with her family by her side.

Ms. Chin was born in Claremont, St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, WI, on October 5, 1927, a daughter of the late Ralph Williams and Laurel Brown.

She was...

Feb 25, 2023

Charles Lester Daniels Sr. was born on February 22, 1927 to the late Joe and Minnie Smith Daniels in Ayden, North Carolina. He died February 25, 2023 at Hamden Healthcare Center after a brief stay. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Dolores M. Whitfield Daniels; a daughter Leslie Lassiter; a son Charles Daniels Jr. (Natalie); two...

Feb 17, 2023

Arlease Gibbs Edwards, 96 of New Haven, CT departed this earthly life on Friday, February 17, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 8, 1926, in Sladeville, NC to the late Sim and Bessie Gibbs Sr. She was married to the late Lee Edwards, and to this union they had 8 beautiful Children.

Arlease was...

Feb 11, 2023

Joyce Lee Greer of Lexington, Kentucky departed this life and entered eternal rest on Saturday February 11, 2023 at age 85.

Joyce Lee Greer was born October 22, 1937. She also lived in Connecticut where she met her husband John Harold Greer, Sr. They were married for 30 years.

Joyce will forever be loved and...

Feb 7, 2023

Fannie departed this life on Tuesday February 7, 2023. Fannie was predeceased by her long-time companion, James E. Jarmon. She was stepsister to Lois Pollard (Carl), and a sister to her cousin, the late Robert J. Winters, Sr. She is survived by her nephews Robert J. Winters, Jr., Mark W. Winters, Frank A. Winters (Rashonda) and her niece, Cassey...

Feb 2, 2023

Elnora H. Potter, 92, of Woodbridge, entered eternal rest on February 2, 2023.

Ms. Potter was born in New York, on June 5, 1930, a daughter of the late Charles Lewis and Helena Senhouse Lewis.

She was a longtime member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in New Haven where she served on the Vestry, Pastoral...

Jan 24, 2023

Adassa E. Clarke, 86, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on January 24, 2023. She was the widow of John Clarke.

Mrs. Clarke was born in Manchester, Jamaica, on January 18, 1937, a daughter of the late Raphael Minott and Rebecca Bent Minott.

She was employed for many years as a Home Health Aide.

Jan 18, 2023

Patricia A. Brown, 63, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on January 18, 2023.

Ms. Brown was born in Derby, CT on March 4, 1959, daughter of the late Samuel Brown and Ann Elizabeth Barnett Brown.

Prior to retiring, she was employed by the State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services. Patricia was a former member...

Jan 16, 2023

Mattie Belle Murphy Harrison, daughter of the late Benjamin Hoesteller and the late Katherine Murphy, was born in Kershaw County, SC on April 12, 1932, and departed this life, on January 16, 2023, at the age of 90.

(Ms) Mattie grew up in South Carolina and moved to New Haven, Connecticut to start her adult life and...

Jan 15, 2023

Lucille Watts passed away peacefully at the age of ninety, on January 15, 2023 with her children by her side. She was born July 18, 1932, in Kingstree, South Carolina to the late Rev. Harry and Rosa Lee Woods. Lucille grew up in the heart of South Kingstree, South Carolina. Her memory was focused on how the family stayed...

Jan 10, 2023

Amy M. Smith, 55, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on January 10, 2023.

Amy was born in New Haven, CT on February 27, 1967, daughter of the late Norwood Smith and Ruby Clark.

She was employed at Yale-New Haven Hospital for 37 years. Amy was a devoted member of Revival Church in Hamden where...

Jan 9, 2023

Keith Shon Rodgers, affectionately known as "Shon," departed this life on January 9, 2023.

Shon was born on September 19, 1959 at Grace Memorial Hospital in New Haven, CT. He was born to Ellwood Jean Coleman and the late James R. Rodgers. As a child, he was raised in St. Matthews U.F.W.B. Church, where he attended services...

Jan 7, 2023

On Saturday, January 7, 2023, Helen Grace Williams Wilson, the eldest daughter of the late James and Alberta Teague Williams, transitioned from labor to reward. She was born on June 26, 1935, in Dumas, Arkansas, and raised in Kansas City, Missouri.

After graduating from high school, the family relocated to New Haven, Connecticut. Helen enrolled in the...

Dec 28, 2022

Ernestine Highsmith, 98, of East Haven departed this life on Wednesday December 28, 2022. Ernestine was born on June 3, 1924, in Mount Olive, North Carolina. She was the only child of Annie Lou Elliott and Booker T. Raynor.

Ernestine spent most of her early years in Mount Olive surrounded by her great grandmothers, grandparents, and other...

Dec 21, 2022

Anita W. Riddick, 74, of Hamden, CT, departed this life on December 21, 2022.

Ms. Riddick was born in New Haven, CT, on June 29, 1948, a daughter of the late Edward "Buck" White, Sr., and Phyllis West White.

She served faithfully as a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for 44 years,...

Dec 21, 2022

Mark James Bromell, 53, was born in New Haven, Connecticut on November 14, 1969, to the late Clarence Bromell, Jr. and Helen Floyd-Bromell. Mark entered peaceful eternal rest on December 21, 2022, in the City of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mark was educated in the Hamden school system and was employed in the city of New Haven. In...

Dec 14, 2022

Mrs. Laverne Aleman departed this life on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Hamden Health Care Center in Hamden, CT.

She was born, March 9, 1939, in Gaston County, NC, a daughter of the late George Henry Beard and Mae Emma Brice Beard.

Laverne was initially a dedicated member of St. Frances Catholic Church.

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Nov 30, 2022

Daniel Wiggins, 47, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 30, 2022.

Daniel was born in New Haven, CT on June 7, 1975, a son of Estella Presswood of Ahoskie, NC.

Daniel was predeceased by his father Leroy Wiggins and stepfather Johnnie Presswood.

In addition to his mother, he leaves to cherish...