obituaries

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...

Oct 16, 2022

Jimmy C. Bryant, 75, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on October 16, 2022. He was the widower of Dorothy M. Bryant.

Mr. Bryant was born in Ayden, NC on August 15, 1947, son of the late Joseph Bryant and Clennie Bryant.

He was a Vietnam War Army veteran, receiving an honor discharge in 1968....

Oct 10, 2022

Ann Elizabeth Barnett Brown, 93, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on October 10, 2022. She was the widow of Samuel Brown.

Mrs. Brown was born in Derby, CT on April 1, 1929, a daughter of the late Willian Edward Barnett, Sr. and Frances Antrum Barnett.

She was employed for numerous years at Malley's Department...

Oct 7, 2022

Dan "Danny" McCullough, III, beloved son of Mrs. Brenda McCullough and the late Dan McCullough, Jr., departed this life on October 7, 2022.

Danny was born in New Haven, CT on a beautiful spring day on May 23, 1972. As a child, adolescent and teen, he was forever active in sports. He was an avid football and...

Oct 3, 2022

Deaconess Ann Marie Gordon entered eternal rest on Monday, October 3, 2022.

She was the second child born to Claudette Russell and Milton Manning on November 9, 1964. As a young girl, she attended Allman Town primary school and went on to Kingston Senior High School in the West Indies, Jamaica.

Ann migrated to the...

Sep 29, 2022

Curtis M. Ebron, 78, of New Haven, departed this life, September 29, 2022. He was the widower of Barbara A. Ebron.

Mr. Ebron was born in Farmville, NC, on July 27, 1944, a son of the late David Earl Ebron, Sr. and Lorean Newton Ebron.

Prior to retirement, he was employed by the former Southern...