Bettie L. Ware-Frazier
Bettie L. Ware-Frazier, 71, previously of 41 Henry St. New Haven, CT, passed away on June 3, 2007 at the Hospital of St. Raphael. She was born December 23, 1935 in Pendleton, SC to the late Ernest and Florine Gilliard Ware-Jenkins. She was an employee at Strous Adler Smoothie Company for 22 years, and a Senior employee at Community Action Agency for 5 years. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and godmother. She leaves to mourn her loss, daughters, Lori Lynn Frazier, of New Haven, and Mary Ellen Frazier of Trenton, NJ; sons Rory Frazier and Joseph W. Robinson of New Haven, and sister Christine James of Pelzer, S.C.; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by sisters, Marilyn Baker and Effie Lewis Harris. A celebration of her life will be held Friday June 8, 2007 at 6:00 pm at Bethel AME Church, 255 Goffe St. New Haven, CT. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Burial will be private. Arrangements in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.
Sarah Ellen Cofer-Senior
Sarah Ellen Cofer-Senior, 80, of Goodyear St. in New Haven, CT, passed away on Monday June 4, 2007 at the Hospital of St. Raphael. She was born February 12, 1927 in Augusta, GA to the late Forest and Lottie Cofer. She was the devoted and loving mother of sons, Marshall Senior, III of Mt. Vernon, NY and Kent Senior of New Haven; daughters, Patricia A. Senior of West Haven, CT, Kim N. and Tracey L. Senior of New Haven; brothers, William and James Cofer of Augusta, GA; sisters, Elizabeth Burton and Helen Stokes of Augusta, GA, Shirley Jones of Columbia, SC, and Dorothy Thomas of NJ. She also leaves a host of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Marshall Senior, Jr., son, Glen Senior, brother Guy Cofer, and sisters Mary Cofer and Daisey Davis. A celebration of her life will be held Friday June 8, 2007 at 11:00 am at Friendship Baptist Church, 26 Edwards St. Hamden, CT 06514 Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park, Hamden, CT. Arrangements in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven.
Burton Harrison Haley
Burton Harrison Haley, 55, died at the Hospital of St. Raphael, in New Haven, on June 2, 2007. He was born October 22, 1951 in New Haven to James Shafton Haley, Sr. and Mary McRae Haley. He leaves to mourn brothers, James S. Haley, Jr. and Aaron M. (Karen) Haley of West Haven, CT, Shelton G. Haley of Ansonia, CT, and Quintez T. Haley of New Haven; sisters, Patricia I. Carrington-McCray (Joseph) and Louise M. Wallace of West Haven, Marsha R. Draughn and Jasmine E. Haley of New Haven, and a host of relatives and friends. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday June 9, 2007 at 9:00 am at Immanuel Baptist Church 1324 Chapel St. New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Saturday at the church from 8 – 9 am. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery 769 Ella Grasso Boulevard, New Haven. Arrangements in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Dorothy M. Barnes
Dorothy M. Barnes, devoted and loving wife of Rev. Alton Barnes for 59 years, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2007 at her residence. Born in Raleigh, NC, the daughter of the late Ed Lambert and Robena Lyons of Raleigh, NC. She was the sister of Lucille Jones of Raleigh, NC, sister-in-law of Edith Barnes of Middletown, CT, and Margaret Tisdale of New York, and is survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Calling hours will be on Friday from 6 – 8 pm at the Holy Trinity COGIC, 139 Winthrop Avenue New Haven, CT 06519. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 10:00 am at Holy Trinity COGIC, 139 Winthrop Avenue New Haven, CT 06519. Friends may also call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, CT. Arrangements in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Carolyn Y. Harris
Carolyn Y. Harris, 51, went home to be with the Lord on Monday May 28, 2007. She was born in Kershaw County, S.C. on February 20, 1956, the daughter of Cornelia Harris of Kershaw County, the loving mother of Danielle N. Harris, stepmother of Terrell and Tammy Grimes, sister of Gwendolyn Mc Daniels and the fiancé of Willie James Grimes Jr.; Carolyn leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, June 1, 2007 from 7 Р9pm at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St. New Haven. Burial will be private. Online sympathy messages available here.
Monique Y. Joiner-Johnson
Monique Y. Joiner-Johnson, age 37, devoted and loving wife of Rev. Dr. James C. Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 24, 2007. Born in New Haven, CT, on September 19, 1969, the daughter of Charlaine Joiner Nelson Middletown, CT and the late Henry Reid, Sr. She was the loving mother of Tyrell Turner, Roosevelt, Ebony, and Shanece Joiner all of New Haven, CT, four brothers; Warren Reid of FL, Henry, Jr., Timothy and John Reid all of Atlanta, GA, two sisters Kimyetta and Jasmine Joiner of New Haven, CT. Also survived by her husband’s children; Sgt. James C. Johnson, Jr. of Texas, Evangelist Jennifer Johnson of New Haven, CT and Maurice Johnson of Atlanta, GA., paternal great grandmother Annie Sellers of New Haven, CT, several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 11:00 am at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 26 Edwards Street, Hamden, CT. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.
Ruben Albert Underwood
Ruben Albert Underwood, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2007. Son of the late Cassron Lee and Ella Marable Underwood, born in Clinton NC August 5, 1931. He leaves to cherish his memories wife of Jannie B. Underwood, son Albert (Peggie) of Garland, NC; and daughter Renee Sumerville of Maryland; sister Annie Bell Solice of Clinton, NC, Allie Ray of Long Island, NY; and brother Minister Freddie Underwood of Brooklyn, NY; 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 6:30 pm at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 100 Lawrence St. New Haven, CT. Friends may call Thursday at the church between 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Burial will be held in Sandy Hill Cemetery, Clinton, NC. Services have been entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Mary Ann Lindsey
Mary Ann Lindsey, 56, of New Haven, CT passed away on Monday, May 14, 2007 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, CT. She was born in FT Lauderdale, FL on April 18, 1951, the daughter of the late William Douglas and Annie Lee Patrick. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Phillip Lindsey of 22 years; son, James Garrett of New Haven; daughters, Carolyn Marie Underwood, and Ayishea Denson of New Haven, and Sharmato Denson of North Haven, CT; also survived by brothers, Roger, Anthony, Billy, and Buddy of Florida, and Ronnie of Georgia; sisters Linda, Sharon, Connie, and Wanda of Florida, and Patricia Patrick of Cheshire, CT; godmother Mother Taylor; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; she leaves a host of family and friends. She was predeceased by her brother William Patrick; sister Pinky Ponder, and grand-daughter Tashima Bivens. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11 am at Trinity Temple COGIC 285 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT. Friends may call on Thursday at the church from 10 – 11 am. Services are entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.
Paula Renee’ Sherard
Paula Renee’ Sherard, 36, of New Haven, departed this life May 18, 2007.
She was the daughter of Bishop Paul Sherard and Elder Rosetta Sherard Johnson.
In addition to her parents she leaves to cherish her memories her children, Antjuan and LaShonda Sherard and LeVerne Brown (Donta’); and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial celebration of Paula’s life will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2007 from 7pm-9pm at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 100 Webster St., New Haven. Burial will be in Goldsboro, NC. Online guestbook available here.
John Gulley
John Gulley “JC”, 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Son of the late Phillip and I. V. Gulley, born in Selma, Alabama, October 10, 1934. John retired from Marcus Papermill Company and he was a veteran firefighter in the Air Force. John is survived by his sister Bertha, and brother Willie (Sonny) Gulley both of West Haven; six sons, Gregory Grier, and James P. McCurdy, both of West Haven, and Ernest L., Michael A., and Rodney Gulley, all of New Haven, and Philip Gulley, of Hamden; 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren; John was predeceased by sister Laura-Bell Jackson and former wife Virginia M. Gulley. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 11 am at St. Paul’s UAME Church 1267 Chapel St. New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Monday at the church between 10 — 11 am. Burial will be in State Street Cemetery, 1075 State Street, Hamden, CT. Services have been entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Lillian R. Howard
Lillian R. Howard, 75, of New Haven, departed this life May 14, 2007. She was the widow of Milton Howard. Born in Greenville, NC, October 6, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Hebrew Spell and Mary Lee Teel Reddick. Mrs. Howard had been employed by VNA of South Central CT as a home health aide and nurse’s assistant. She leaves to cherish her memories, a son, Jerome Howard; daughters, Shelia Brown, Linda Clemons Harrington, Brenda C. Allen and Patricia Howard; brothers, Johnny, Ray and William Spell; sisters, Sarah Spruill and Mary Kendrick; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a daughter, Vickie Clemons; and sisters, Florence Daughtry and Margie Lewis. A celebration of Mrs. Howard’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 9:00 am at Union Temple Church, 54 Platt