Darryl Jermell “DJ” Anderson
Darryl Jermell “DJ” Anderson, died suddenly, July 14, 2007, in Raleigh, NC. Born in New Haven, CT, December 17, 1984, he was the beloved son of Patrilla Smoakes-Harris of New Haven and Darryl C. Anderson of Raleigh, NC. Besides his parents, he leaves to mourn his passing his fiance, Kennisha Brown; a brother, Alphonso Smoakes; a sister, Shanelle Anderson; a sister in-law, Tyshi Williamson; his grandmothers, Patricia Smoakes and Essie Anderson; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Vernell Smoakes and Calvin Anderson; his stepfather, Leonard Cobbs and his daughter, Jamaya Mercedes Anderson. A celebration of Darryl’s life will be held Saturday, July 21, 2007, at 9:00 am at Holy Trinity COGIC, 135 Winthrop Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Deacon Paul Reeves
Deacon Paul Reeves, 85, of New Haven, CT, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at CT Hospice, Branford, CT. He was the loving and devoted husband of Corine Jenkins Reeves. Mr. Reeves was born in Branchville, SC on September 14, 1922 the son of the late Harry and Carrie Reeves. An Army Veteran of World War II, he retired from Farrel Corp .in 1985. Deacon Reeves leaves to mourn his passing sons, Julius Reeves (Loretta) of New Haven, and Paul L. Reeves of West Haven, CT; daughter Doreen Coburn (Bryan) of Hamden, CT; brothers, Bill Reeves of Redding, PA, and Harry Reeves (Alice) of Hartford, CT; sisters; Eva Garvin (Frank) of New Haven, Elizabeth Simms of Titusville, FL and Francis Stevens of St. George, SC; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 7:00 pm at MT Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 100 Webster Street, New Haven. Friends may call at the church between 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Interment will be on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 in Middletown Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, CT at 10 am. Arrangements in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.
Jorge B. Logan
Jorge B. Logan, 70, of New Haven, departed this life July 5, 2007. He was the husband of Olga A. Logan. Born in Izabal, Guatemala, May 27, 1937, he was the son of the late William and Irene Logan. Prior to retiring, he was employed by American Refractories and Crucible as a Kiln Operator. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Jose A Logan of New Haven, George S. Logan of Ansonia, Hector D. Logan of Simsbury and Eric H. Logan of Florida; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Hector and Nevil Bernard and Junior, Lewis and Alexandrina Logan. A celebration of Mr. Logan’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, July 7, 2007, at 4:00 PM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Friends may call from 3:00 – 4:00 PM. Burial will be private. Online guestbook available here.
Jeanette J. Williamson
Jeanette J. Williamson, 53, of New Haven, CT, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2007. Born in Cheifland, FL., on September 9, 1953, the daughter of Vonceil Reed Green of St. Peterburgh, FL and Clifford Williamson. Loving companion of Michael Chavis. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Jeanette L. Williamson, 5 sons, Joseph, Ray, Michael, George and Randy Williamson all of New Haven, CT, 2 brothers, James and Dennis Williams and 1 sister; Sharon Hill all of St. Peterburg, FL., 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by 2 sisters. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, July 6, 2007 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Burial will be private. Online sympathy messages available here.
James W. Holden, Sr.
James W. Holden, Sr., 62, of New Haven, departed this life June 29, 2007.
Born in Dothan, AL, September 10, 1944, he was the son of the late Rivers and Mattie Holden. Prior to retiring, he was employed by Watson Foods as a Food Processing Technician. Mr. Holden is survived by his children, Cathy Woods, Deborah, Tatiana, Delphine, Rudolph (Darlene) and James Holden, Jr., Sheila Borbua, Wesley Long and Torrance Rodriguez; 23 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a special aunt, Lucille Godwin; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Susie Holden. A celebration of Mr. Holden’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, July 7, 2007, at 12:00 PM at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 100 Webster St., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. Burial will be Monday at 10:30 AM in Evergreen Cemetery. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Donald Spellman, Jr.
Donald Spellman, Jr., age 15, of Decatur, GA, died suddenly on Saturday, June 30, 2007, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven, CT, on July 8, 1991, he was the son of Donald Spellman, Sr., and Dorene Wilson Spellman of Decatur, GA. He leaves to cherish his memory one brother; Jabari Spellman and one sister; Aisha Spellman both of Decatur, GA. He also leaves his maternal grandfather; Harry K. Wilson of New Haven, CT paternal grandfather; Paul Carmen of Ayden, NC and maternal great- grandmother Josephine Wilson of New Haven, CT and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, July 6, 2007 at 11:00 am at the Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Friends may call between 9:00 — 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.
Mary R. Bracy
Mary R. Bracy, 67, died on June 30, 2007 at the Lord Chamberlain Nursing Home in Stratford, CT. Mother of Elga “Penny” Taylor, New Haven, CT; former wife of Thelbert Arthur Bracy of Milford, CT; grandmother of Tiffany Dean, Michelle Taylor, Penny Taylor, Jr. of New Haven, and Cynthia Davis of Bridgeport, CT; sister of Darryl Walker of New York City. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, July 6, 2007 at 11 am at First Baptist Church of Milford, 28 North Street, Milford, CT In lieu of flowers, please make gifts to her great grandchildren in care of Elga Taylor, 102 East Pearl Street, New Haven, CT 06513. Burial will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.
Andre “Dre” Craig, Jr.
Army Specialist Andre Craig, Jr., 24, of Rosette St., New Haven, CT, departed this life on Monday June 25, 2007 at 10:26 am due to wounds sustained when the vehicle in which he was riding was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED), while serving in Baghdad. Craig, a graduate of Wilbur Cross High School, was a light infantryman assigned to Company Bravo, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. He was deployed to Iraq in March of 2007. Craig, whose nickname “Dre”, was known for his caring and humorous ways, he also loved his family. Andre was born on June 18, 1983, to Andre, Sr. and Joyce Craig and leaves wife, Shawntia Ventura Craig, daughter Taylor Marcel Craig; brothers Michael Cook, Jonathan and Matthew Craig, Andre Brown and Julian Russell; sisters Valencia Cook, Debra Russell, and Nashimma Williams, all of New Haven; grandmothers Annie Bee King of Roanoke, VA; step-grandmother, Eva Payne of New Haven and Betty Simmons, of Birmingham, AL; godfather, Erik Brown of New Haven; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends; he was predeceased by grandmother; great grandmother Ida Reynolds, Nettie Foster, grandfather George Cook and Almer Godwin. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Friday July 6th at Immanuel Baptist Church 1324 Chapel St. New Haven, CT. Friends may call from 9 – 11 am at the church. Interment will be at the Middletown Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, CT. Arrangements in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
James S. Smith
James S. Smith (John Q.), 74 of New Haven, CT, affectionately known as “Mr. Jimmy”, departed this life June 28, 2007. He was the husband of Shirley Anne Sykes Smith. He was born in Baltimore, MD, March 31, 1933 to the late Matthew Smith, Sr. and Martha Richardson Smith. Prior to his brief illness, he was retired from Grand Light Supply. In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory, two stepsons, Richard Sykes, Jr. and Michael Sykes; one stepdaughter Crystal S. Newkirk; 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held Monday, July 2, 2007 at 11 am at the Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Friends may call between 9:00 — 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.
Amanda “Punch” Wright
Amanda A. Wright, “Punch”, 80, of New Haven, CT was called home on Sunday, June 24, 2007 born in Darlington, SC to the late Clarence and Catherine Ezekiel. She graduated from Mayo High School in Darlington. She retired from Pratt & Whitney after 27 years of employment. She is survived by her husband, Charles Wright, children: Teresa “Reta” Worthy-Cohens (Odell), Kathy, Deborah Henderson (Thomas) of New Haven. , Michael of Hamden, Charles Jr. (Linda) of Darlington, SC, Bruce (Kathy) of Cincinnati, one heart felt daughter Crystal Willoughby; one sister Eliza (Samuel) , one sister in law Charlena Ezekiel; three brothers Clarence Jr. (Dorothy), Lessie (Ocina) and Harvey (Lesa) all of Darlington, SC. Grandchildren Wesley, Rachel, Griffin, Myles, Maya, Autumn, and Charles III. 12 nieces and nephews. A dear friend Minnie Sutton of New Haven and a host of other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by 3 brothers: Wilds, Burnett and Lincoln Sr. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 9 am at Christian Tabernacle Church, 449 Newhall St. Hamden, CT 06514. Friends may call at the church on Friday between 6:00 — 800 pm. Interment on Saturday, will take place in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Arrangements in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Cynthia Green
Cynthia Green died June 24, 2007. She was the daughter of Maxine Green and sister of Yvonne, Sylvia, Crystal, Susan, Bernard, Jimmy and Lamont. Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 6pm at Christian Training and Healing Center, 135 Bristol St., New Haven. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Joyce Haynes
Joyce Haynes, age 58, departed this life June 24, 2007. Born in Ayden, NC, October 6, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Virgue Cox Canady. Ms. Haynes was employed by Interim Healthcare as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant. She is survived by her children, Margo Cox Bradley (James), Terri L. Haynes and William Anthony Cox, Sr. (Patricia); siblings, Hugh, Isaac, Steven, Eric, Catherine and Marion Canady; 14 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; a dear friend, Diego Roberson; and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by 2 grandchildren. A celebration of Ms. Haynes’ life and legacy will be held Saturday, June 30, 2007, at 9:00 am at St. Matthew’s UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Burial in Hamden Plains Cemetery. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Cherry Beaver Allen
Mrs. Cherry Beaver Allen, was born May 15, 1924 to her biological parents, Lizzie Richmond and Tom Kelly in Winnsboro, SC. She was adopted and raised by the late Andrew & Bessie Beaver and on June 24, 2007, she went home to be with the Lord. She is survived by husband, John W. Allen; daughters, Elder Nancy Allen-Haskell (Clarence) of GA, Theresa Kearney (Bryan) of Hamden; son, John D. Allen of Hartford; brother, Carnell Beaver (Essie); sister-in-laws, Ida Mae Ingram, Bloneva Bentley (James); grandchildren, David, Derrell, Clarence “CJ”, Jonnique, Jasmine, Bryan, II, and Breanna; her “dearing” nieces and nephews, Jessie, Joanne, Cheryl, Tracy, Shari, Robert; God-children, Anne, Harriett, Randy and a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins, and her special friend “God- Fa” Charles Crockett; and many friends; she was preceded by brothers, James Kelly, Robert Beaver, and George Richmond; God-son, Willie “Jr.”; and brother-in-law Norman Ingram. Arrangements in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Willie Frank “Big Will” Edwards
Willie Frank “Big Will” Edwards, 68, of New Haven, departed this life June 18, 2007. He was the husband of Ernestine “Tina” Edwards. Born in Greenville, NC, June 1, 1939, he was the son of Gladys Joyner Edwards and the late John Frank Edwards. Prior to retiring, he was employed by Sorsen’s Truck Co. as a Truck Driver. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his loving daughters, Velma Senior (James), Wanda Edwards and Betty Staton; stepchildren, Pam Samuel and Roger Bridges; siblings, Charles R. “Buddyrow” Edwards (Selma), Velma Jackson, Thelma Pugh, John F. Edwards, Wylie Edwards and Shirley Cheeks; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by a son, Calvin L. Edwards and a sister, Bonnie Edwards. A celebration of Mr. Edwards’ life and legacy will be held Saturday, June 23, 2007, at 9:00 AM at Pitts Chapel UFWB Church, 64 Brewster St., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 8:00 – 9:00 AM. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Lester Tyron Holmes
Lester Tyron Holmes,“Cuda”, 26, departed this life suddenly on Friday June 15, 2007. He was born on December 21, 1980 to the late Lester Pinckney and Jacqueline Holmes. Many knew him as an aspiring songwriter and artist under the name All-Pro. He leaves to mourn a daughter, Zaneyah, two sons, Nazzim and Najair, brothers James and Jaquan Holmes, grandmother Bernice Pinckney, and a host of family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, June 22, 2007 at 11 am at the Radical for Christ Ministries 710 Windsor St. Hartford, CT. Friends may call between 10:00 — 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, Hartford, CT. Arrangements in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Florence Elaine Goodson
Florence Elaine Goodson, 68, formerly of, New Haven, CT, passed away Sunday June 10, 2007 at the Sentara Nursing Center in Chesapeake, VA where she resided. She was born in New Haven on July 22, 1938. Florence was the daughter of the late Donald Caesar and Madeline Holland Caesar-Robinson. She is survived by daughters, LaVerne White (Edwin) of Princeton, NJ, Lucretia R. Goodson of Virginia Beach, VA and Andrea Goodson of Brockton, MA; brothers Rev. George Caesar of New Haven, and Charles Caesar of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Julia Stewart of Stratford, CT and Edithe Green of Rochester, MA; former husband, Eugene Goodson of Middleboro, MA; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; also survived by a host of family and friends. Predeceased by brothers Donald and Eugene Caesar. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday June 16, 2007 at 9 am at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 am. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park, Hamden, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.
Tyler R. Coward
Tyler R. Coward, 18, of New Haven, departed this life June 12, 2007.
Born in New Haven, October 23, 1988, he was the son of Victoria Coward Levine and Winston D. Levine. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Marquese Prescott; sisters, Tai’la, Tai’ronda and Sade’ Levine; his maternal grandfather, General Bishop Arlester Coward; his maternal step-grandmother, Lillie M. Coward; paternal grandparents, Gloria G. Johnson and Robert Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Mildred Coward.
A celebration of Tyler’s life will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at 11:00 am at St. James Unity Holiness Church, 79 Lawrence St., New Haven. Burial in Beaverdale Cemetery. Visitation and viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Bishop Aaron Gore
Bishop Aaron Gore a lifelong New Haven resident, pastor of the New Bethlehem U.F.W. Baptist Church for 34 years and presiding Bishop of the Northern New England Conference of the U.F.W. Baptist Churches Inc., transitioned peacefully with family by his side on Monday June 11, 2007 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a long illness.
He was the son of Marie S. Gore and the late Arlander Gore. He was married to the late Peggy (Williams) Gore. To their union three children were born; Maria Gore, Aaron (Andrea) Gore, Jr., and Brian K. (Marta) Gore. He was blessed of his offspring with five grandchildren: twins Brittany and Briana Gore, Erin Alexandra Gore, Kayla Christine and Vernon Kendall, Jr. and Brian Bostick. In the past he served as chairman of the Newhallville Cooperative Housing Corp. for two years. In his capacity, as Senior Pastor he was not only a Pastor, but a bridge builder and a humanitarian. Under his leadership he orchestrated an emergency shelter, clothing distribution center, and Soup Kitchen in the Hill neighborhood. His passionate commitment to spread the Word of God continued unabated, despite various struggles. Throughout his ministry, Bishop Gore used his strong personality and eloquent oratory to spearhead the doctrine of Christ.
A Homegoing Celebration of Bishop Gore’s life and legacy will be held Monday, June 18, 2007 at 10:00 am at St. Matthew’s UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Entombment in the Beaverdale Mausoleum. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church Sunday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm followed by a service of memorial reflections from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Viewing and visitation will also be held at the church Monday from 9:00 – 10:00 am. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight Street, New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Maceo Conyers
Maceo Conyers, 73, husband of Martha B. Conyers, died at the Veterans Hospital, in West Haven, CT on June 10, 2007. He was born May 3, 1934 in Georgetown, SC to William and Florence Fishburn Conyers. He leaves to mourn his loss sons, Lloyd R., Maceo T., Maceo F., Anthony B., Bobby L. Streater, Gaetano Miller all of New Haven, CT, Anton Conyers of Georgetown, SC, and Shelton Davis of Hartford, CT; daughters Andrena Ford and Terrill Neville of Georgetown, SC, Kyoko Miller and Cathy Sykes of New Haven, and Connie Draughn of Baltimore, MD; brother William Conyers of Brooklyn, NY; sisters, Mary Frances of Brooklyn, NY, Lucy Bonner and Barbara Evans of Wilmington, NC; 32 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday June 16, 2007 at 9:00 am at Pitts Chapel FWB Church 64 Brewster St. New Haven, CT. Friends may call Saturday at the church from 8 – 9 am. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery 769 Ella Grasso Boulevard, New Haven, CT. Arrangements in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.
Etheleen Edwards
Etheleen Edwards, 75, of 730 George Street, Apt. 404, New Haven, CT died of congestive heart and renal kidney failure at the Hospital of Saint Raphael on Friday, June 15, 2007. A resident of New Haven, CT for approximately 60 years she was born in Hookerton Township, Greene County, NC on May 9, 1932. She worked for Majestic Laundry, Hospital of St. Raphael, and the Hill Health Center. She volunteered at the Community Action Agency, Inc. where she delivered Meals-on-Wheels. Additionally, she served on the board of the Mutual Housing Agency for the building where she resided to ensure resident’s concerns were addressed. She worked hard and she partied just as hard. She was truly the life of any party and will be dearly missed. She is survived by son, Edward George Edwards, daughter (great-niece whom she raised) Min. Lynette E. Johnson, (2) grand-daughters Tanisha M. Hill and Shahidah Edwards, grand-son James H. Hill, III; (4) great-grandchildren Imani Hill, Maryah, Enasj and Enico Jones, Jr. and best-friend Margaret Howlett all of New Haven, CT; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. She was pre-deceased by her parents Annie Greene and Noah Atkinson; (2) daughters Gaileen Edwards-Burke (Wesley) and Mary E. Edwards-Hill (James, Jr.); (3) brothers Samuel Greene, John Greene and Abron Greene; (6) sisters Jannie Strong, Cutie Strong, Lucille Greene, Essie Lee Greene, Annie Mae Edwards and Elnora Edwards. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 9:00 am at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services 1287 Chapel St. New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 am. Burial will be private. Repast to follow at 730 George St. / Community Room 11a-1p. Rev. Velma Toney, Eulogist. Online sympathy messages available here.
Julian Robert Ellis
Julian Robert Ellis, 17, of Fair Haven, passed away Monday June 4, 2007 at 10:30 pm. Born October 30, 1989 in Christiana, DE he leaves behind his loving mother, Deidre Daniels of Fair Haven, two sisters, Zuleika Ellis of Boston, MA, and Marissa Agnew of Fair Haven; stepfather Troy Daniels of Fair Haven, father Karl Newton of Wilmington, DE; grandmother Judy West of Boston, MA; maternal grandmother Mary Newton of Wilmington, DE, many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his Number 1 Boy, Tymear King of Fair Haven. A celebration of his life will be held at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven CT on Friday June 15, at 11 am. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 to 11 am Friday. Interment will follow at Hamden Plains Cemetery, 260 Circular Avenue Hamden, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.
David A. Talley
David A. Talley, 54, of New Haven, departed this life June 11, 2007. Born in New Haven, CT, October 4, 1952, he was the son of the late Clarence A. and Mamie L. Talley.
Mr. Talley was employed by the US Postal Service as a Letter Carrier.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a son, David Gay (Latoya); a daughter Tara Alford (James), a brother, Jerome Talley (Mary); sisters, Linda Sylvia, Bernestine Talley and Delores McQueen (Ira); five grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by a brother, Clarence Talley, Jr.
A celebration of Mr. Talley’s life and legacy will be held Friday, June 15, 2007 at 11:00 am at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Leronia Murray Scott
Leronia Murray Scott, 85, of New Haven, died June 8, 2007 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the widow of Albert Scott and daughter of the late Lula Mae Coleman.
Mrs. Scott is survived by her grandchildren, Stephanie and Michael Rogers of Silver Springs, MD, Suhair Hoskie (Muhammad) of Charlotte, NC and Tiffany Williams of Fayetteville, NC; 13 great grandchildren; other family members, Paula Jeffers, Sharon Gambrell and Leroy Spruill of New Haven, Avon Johnson of Hamden, Ricardo Spruill of New York; and a host of other relatives, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Scott was predeceased by a son, Rasool Muhammad (Herbert Rogers); a sister, Mary E. Spruill; two brothers, Joseph and Luther Coleman; and a nephew, David L. Spruill.
A celebration of Mrs. Scott’s life and legacy will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at 11:00 am at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Friends may call from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Burial in Centerville Cemetery. Online guestbook available here.
Michael Anthony Ward, III
Michael Anthony Ward, III, was born and passed away on June 1, 2007 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He leaves his parents Latasha Streater, and Michael Ward Jr.; two sisters, Thaishay Miley and Aannarrah Ward; paternal grandparents, Judy Jackson of Columbia, SC and William Jackson of New Haven; maternal grandparents Rosemarie and Anthony Streater; step grandmother Rhonda Nelson of New Haven all of New Haven; five uncles and six aunts. He was predeceased by one aunt Shanika Streater , four cousins and a host of other relatives. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday June 12, 2007, 10 am at Christian Training & Healing Center, 135 Bristol St. New Haven, CT. Arrangements in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Pamela Denny
Pamela C. Denny, 21, of New Haven, departed this life June 1, 2007. Born in New Haven, April 8, 1986, she was the daughter of Crystal Mabery and Randy Denny. She was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son; Shay G. Harris; stepfather, Searle Mabery; brothers, Randy Denny Jr. and Curtis Mabery; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a brother, Shay Denny. A celebration of Pamela’s life will be held Friday, June 8, 2007, at 10:00 am at Agape Christian Center, 90 Goffe St., New Haven. No calling hours. Burial in Hamden Plains Cemetery. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
