John Roy Carney
John Roy Carney, 85, of New Haven, departed this life September 27, 2007. Born in Bethel, NC, January 13, 1922, he was the son of the late Rev. John Henry Carney and Lena Carney. Prior to retiring, he was employed at Yale University as a Delivery Truck Driver for the dining hall. He was a member of St. Matthew’s UFWB Church. Mr. Carney is survived by his children, Tony Carney and Cynthia Ebron; a sister, Leatha C. Cotten; several grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by a brother, Walter Clayton Carney and sisters, Magnora Dolberry and Annie Mae Knight. A celebration of Mr. Carney’s life and legacy will be held Monday, October 1, 2007, at 11:00 AM at St. Matthew’s UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 10:00-11:00 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.
Dalma A. Kinsey, Jr.
Dalma A. Kinsey, Jr., 40, of New Haven, departed this life September 21, 2007. Born in New Haven, CT, November 11, 1966, he was the son of Dalma A. Kinsey, Sr. and Betty G. Kinsey. Mr. Kinsey was employed at AT&T as a Customer Service Representative.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Monica Holloway, Tonia Beamon and Delmira Lucas; paternal grandmother, Reather Kinsey; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Preston Kinsey and maternal grandparents, Walter and Martha Hailey. A celebration of Mr. Kinsey’s life will be held Thursday, September 27, 2007, at 10 AM at Church of God of Prophecy, 155 Grand Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 9:00-10:00 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.
Betty Holt
Betty Holt, 72, of Honea Path, SC, formerly of Clinton, CT, departed this life September 21, 2007. She was the widow of Lorenzo Holt. Mrs. Holt was born July 23, 1935, daughter of the late Earnest W. Lewis and Daisy Lou Pruitt Evans. Prior to retiring, she was employed at Yale University. She leaves to cherish her memory, a brother, Ernest Furman Lewis; a stepson, Donald Franklin; grandchildren, Veronica and Shaun Franklin; a great granddaughter, Shania Franklin; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a brother, William Henry Lewis. A celebration of Mrs. Holt’s life and legacy will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Burial in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Online guestbook available here.
Abraham Flynn, Sr.
Abraham Flynn, Sr., 87, of New Haven, departed this life September 21, 2007. Born in Darlington, SC, June 6, 1920, he was the son of the late Andersen Flynn, Sr. and Mel Flynn. Mr. Flynn was employed for numerous years as a Tool and Dye Operator at the former Pond Lily Co. He was a WWII Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jonnie Flynn; his children, Sandra Flynn-Brown, Abraham Flynn, Jr. and Carlos Flynn; brothers, Alonzo “JB” Flynn, Roosevelt and Eugene Flynn; sisters, Melrose Williams and Anna Spann; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by brothers, James, Louis and Andersen Flynn, Jr.
A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Flynn’s life and legacy will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at 6:00 PM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Online guestbook available here.
Ossie Gay
Ossie Gay, 79, of New Haven, departed this life September 16, 2007. He was the husband of Mable Gay. Born March 14, 1928 in Hancock County, GA, he was the son of the late Prince and Ollie Gay. Prior to retiring, Mr. Gay was employed at the V.A. Medical Center. In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Ossie, Jr. (Lavonne), Anthony, and Nathaniel Gay (Tanisha), Miles, Bobby and Charles Hines; a daughter, Diane Gay (Ronald A. Jones); brothers, Willie and Andrew Gay; a sister, Annie G. Hall; 17 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. A celebration of Mr. Gay’s life and legacy will be held Friday, September 21, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Macedonia Church, 184 Butler 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.
Ruth “Ruthie” Patton
Ruth “Ruthie” Patton, 79, of New Haven, departed this life September 9, 2007. Born in Stanley County, NC, September 27, 1927, she was the daughter of late Eugene and Daisy Patton. Ms. Patton was a member of Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church and prior to retiring, was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for numerous years. Ms. Patton leaves to cherish her memory, sisters, Elizabeth Little and Priscilla Rogers (Ronald); brothers, Carlie Lee Patton (Lois) and Melvin Patton (Ruby); godchildren, Victor “VJ” Burgin, Jr. and Eric Little; and a host of special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Rose Shadd, Pansy Freeman, Carolyn Walton and Eugene Patton. A celebration of Ms. Patton’s life and legacy will be held Monday, September 17, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church, 425 Newhall St., Hamden. Friends may call at the church from 10:00-11:00 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.
William J. Van Tassell
William J. Van Tassell, who served the Knights of Columbus as supreme treasurer from 1982-92, passed away on Sept. 11, 2007, at the age of 80. He was first elected to the Board of Directors in August 1978, while serving as New York state deputy (1977-79).
He served as the chairman of the Board’s centennial committee, whose duties included overseeing the refurbishment of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, where the Order was founded in 1882.
He began working full time for the Supreme Council in 1981, as administrative assistant to Supreme Knight Virgil C. Dechant. Previous to that, Van Tassell worked for 30 years for IBM in upstate New York, retiring as manager of information systems.
Bringing his knowledge of computers to the Supreme Council, he helped lead the Order’s conversion to digital files for its insurance operations.
Van Tassell was born in Beacon, N.Y., on Jan. 12, 1927. In 1947 he took his First Degree, joining Trinity Council 445 in Beacon. He was a Fourth Degree member of Archbishop Hughes Assembly in the Bronx, N.Y. An enthusiastic fraternalist, he was elected grand knight of his council in 1962, and held a number of offices at the state level, including membership
director, charitable coordinator and treasurer, before becoming state deputy.
At the time of his death, Van Tassell resided in Ormond Beach, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Julia, and his two children, Patrick, of Hamden and Colleen, of Pittsburgh, PA.
Viola R. Anthony
Viola R. Anthony, 72, of New Haven passed away September 13, 2007 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born April 15, 1935 in Rocky Mountain, NC to the late Thomas and Mandy Battle, she is the wife of Fred Anthony Sr. Viola was a stay at home mom of three children. She is survived by husband Fred Anthony, Sr. of New Haven; daughter Janice Anthony of New Haven; brother Tommy Battle of New Haven; 4 sisters, Mattie Cooper of Rocky Mountain, NC, Lucy Davis of Newark, NJ, Pastor Val Jean Ashe of New Haven, CT and Peggy Watson-Reid of Philadelphia, PA; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is predeceased by 2 sons, Fred Anthony, Jr and Henry Anthony. A celebration of her life will be held Monday, September 17, 2007 at 10:30 am at Love Center Ministries, 19 George Street, Hamden, CT 06514. Calling hours are from 10-10:30 am. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Online sympathy messages available here. Services entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511.
Beatrice “Miss Bea” McNeil Hines
Beatrice McNeil Hines, 78, of New Haven, CT passed away on September 1, 2007. Born September 25, 1928 in Wilson, NC she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Ola Bell McNeil. Beatrice worked as a Unit Service Aide at St Raphael’s Hospital. Beatrice is survived by her husband Theodore Roosevelt Hines, Sr.; 4 sons Johnnie (Jackie) Hines of West Haven; CT; Theodore (Debbie) Hines, Jr., Ronnie (Cynthia) Hines, Leonard (Romanda) Hines all of New Haven; 4 daughters Linda, Barbara and Roberta Hines and Ola Yvonne (Warren) Spann all of New Haven; 3 brothers Joseph McNeil of New London, Herman (Alice) McNeil of Maryland and Calvin (Sylvia) McNeil of Wallingford, CT; 2 sisters Romaine McDermott and Rebecca Pender of New Haven and a host of relatives and friends. She is predeceased by 4 brothers David, Chester, Rudolph and Matthew McNeil and 3 sisters Esther, Christine, and Jessie Bell. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 9 am. Calling hours are from 8-9 am at Bible Center Gospel Center, 143 Leeder Hill Dr, Hamden, CT 06517. Interment at Beaverdale Cemetery . Online sympathy messages available here. Services entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, New Haven, CT 06511
Shirley Ann Lane
Shirley Ann Lane, 64 of New Haven, CT passed away on September 2, 2007. Born in Macon, GA on September 12, 1942 to the late Seaborn and Mabel Whitfield Lane. Shirley worked as a telephone operator at Bell South. She is survived by niece Imani Isis Lane of East Haven, CT and a host of relatives and friends. She is predeceased by two brothers Seaborn and Leonard Lane; and two sisters Vivian Lane and Marilyn Lane-Aldridge. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, September 7, 2007 at 10 am at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT. Calling hours are from 9-10 am. Online sympathy messages available here.
Alice F. Bess-Eubanks
Alice F. Bess Eubanks, 62 of New Haven passed away on August 28, 2007. Born in 1944 in Greenville, North Carolina to the late Ophelia Tyson and Willie Dixon, Jr., Alice met and married Mr. Leroy Bess, Jr. and they had five children. After moving to New Haven, Alice met her beloved second husband Milton Eubanks. Alice worked as a CNA at Upjohn Health Care Services, and was very active in her community. She was loved by all who knew her. Alice is survived by sisters Doris and Betty (Mike) Williams of Greenville, NC; 2 brothers Thomas (Phyllis) Bynum of Norwalk, CT and Curtis Dixon of Gainesville, GA; daughters Charlene Best of Farmville, NC, Denise (Robert) Allen, Rhonda Eubanks, & Tonya (Salvatore) Torres all of West Haven, CT, Angela Best of Wallingford, CT and Pamela (Donald) Clarke of New Haven; sons Leroy Bess III and Anthony Bess of New Haven; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; aunt Evelyn Bethea of Greenville; uncle Jarvis Tyson of Virginia; best friend Geraldine Graham; 4 godchildren. She is predeceased by sister Joyce Hyman and brother James Tyson. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 10 am at St. Matthews Freewill Baptist Church, 400 Dixwell Ave, New Haven. Viewing from 9-10 am. Online sympathy messages available here. Services entrusted to Howard K. Hill, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven.
Gladys Smith
Gladys Smith, 76, of New Haven, departed this life August 20, 2007. She was the wife of Bennie Smith. Born in Andrew, SC, July 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Thomas S. and Agnes Williams. Mrs. Smith had been employed by the Visiting Nurse Association as a Nurse’s Assistant. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Theresa Scott (Alex) and Marietta Smith-Evans (Ronald); a son, Ralph Smith; sisters, Eva Mae Curry and Shirley McMillian; twelve grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a son, Kennie Smith and two brothers, Eugene and Ulysses Williams. A celebration of Mrs. Smith’s life and legacy will be held Monday, August 27, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Morning Star Church, 125 Dixwell Ave., 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.
Beatrice C. Lumpkin
Beatrice C. Lumpkin, 94 of New Haven passed away August 22, 2007. Born November 26, 1912 in Florida to Daniel and Sallie Carter. Beatrice was a member of Varick Memorial AME Zion Church in New Haven. Beatrice is survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by brother Dan Carter and sisters Della & Mary Carter, Lola Swilley, Rosa Dawson & Eddie Newell. A celebration of her life will be held Monday, August 27, 2007 at 11 am at Varick Memorial AME Zion Church, 246 Dixwell Ave, New Haven. Calling hours are from 10-11. Interment at Beaverdale Cemetery. Online sympathy messages available here.
Hilliard Outing, Jr.
Hilliard Outing, Jr, 92 of New Haven passed away on August 20, 2007. He was born December 21, 1914 to the late Carrie and Hilliard Outing, Sr. Hillliard served in the Army from 1942-1945, and was a retired delivery truck driver. He is survived by his children Gregory (Wanda) Outing, Susan (Tommy) Lawrence; Lynn & Richard LaFrazier; 11 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by 5 sisters, 2 brothers & 2 sons. A celebration of his life will be Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 9 am at St. Matthews Church, 400 Dixwell Ave, New Haven. Calling hours are from 8-9. Interment is at Evergreen Cemetery. Online sympathy messages available here.
William H. Hines, Jr.
William H. Hines, Jr, 77, of New Haven, died on Friday, August 17, 2007 at the Hospital of St. Raphael. He was the widower of Helen Patterson Hines. Born in West Palm Beach, FL on March 9, 1930, the son of the late William H. and Renelda Chance Hines. He is survived by children Edward & Denise Hines; brother Lee Roi Hines, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren & a host of other relatives and friends. Dear friend of Mary Lee. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, 1 sister & a stepmother. A celebration of his life will be at 7 pm on today, Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Bethel AME Church, 255 Goffe St, New Haven. Calling hours are from 6-7 pm. Online sympathy messages available here.
Yvonne B. Brooks
Yvonne B. Brooks, 56, of New Haven, departed this life August 19, 2007. She was the wife of Larry D. Brooks.
Born in Derby, CT, February 17, 1951, she was the daughter of Mary Lee Byrd and the late Matthew Augustus Byrd, Sr.
She was employed at the Jewish Home for the Aged as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her children, Tonya Lloyd (Theodore “Ted”), Juanita and Angela Byrd and Yvonne McCleese; a brother, Matthew Byrd; sisters, Joan and Mary Byrd and Judith Monk; four grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Mrs. Brooks’ life and legacy will be held Friday, August 24, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Varick AME Zion Church, 246 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 10:00-11:00 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.
Irene E. Toliver
Irene E. Toliver, 67, of New Haven, departed this life August 19, 2007.
Born in Richmond, VA, January 1, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Bryson, Sr. and Alice Bryson.
Prior to retiring, she was employed for numerous years as an Accountant.
Ms. Toliver is survived by her children, Bruce Toliver, Lorna Staten (Kim) and Leslie Schillo (Gabriel); a brother, Marshall Bryson, Jr.; a sister, Patricia A. Bryson; special nieces, Sheila Saunders and Olivia Bryson; a special nephew, Gregory Williams; seven grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by sons, Robert Toliver, Jr. and Anthony Toliver and his wife Lisa; and two sisters, Alice Williams and Marjorie I. Hudson.
A memorial service celebrating Ms. Toliver’s life and legacy will be held Friday, August 24, 2007, at 11:00 AM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Interment of cremated remains in Hamden Plains Cemetery. Online guestbook available here.
Enery Maldonado
Enery Maldonado, 66, of New Haven, departed this life August 18, 2007.
Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, October 28, 1940, she was the daughter of Jaime Maldonado and Maria A. Perez.
She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Camelia, Regino “Jerry” and Magaly Rodriguez, Marino Perez, Inez, Claundia, Jaime, Genoveva and Gudelia Maldonado; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by a sister, Lucy Maldonado and a brother, Luis Rodriguez.
Friends may call Monday from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Door to Salvation Church, 3 Arch St., New Haven. Burial in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Katherine Johnson
Katherine M. Brooks Johnson, 86, died at home Thursday, August 16, 2007. She was the beloved wife of the late Cornelius (Corky) Johnson. Born in New Haven on May 31, 1921, daughter of the late Walter and Eva Hale Brooks. Sister of Evelyn (Aubrey) Grant and Edith Joy Brooks. She was predeceased by brothers Richard (Ann) Brooks, James (Delores) Brooks (Jinks), and Herbert (Naomi) Brooks. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E Church, 255 Goffe St., New Haven. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 11:00 am at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 255 Goffe St. Interment in Beverdale Memorial Park, Hamden, CT. Arrangements are in the care of Howard K. Hill Funeral Home, 1287 Chapel St., New Haven. Online sympathy messages available here.
Donna M. Davis
Donna M. Davis, 51, of New Haven, CT passed away on August 14, 2007 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born March 27, 1956 in Windsor, VA, she was the daughter of the late James and Johnnie Mae Vines. Donna is survived by four sons, Nu-qun, Larry, James and Antoni Davis; two daughters, Othilia and Tinea Davis; four brothers, Rudolph, Clyde, Sylvester, and Theodore Vines; four sisters, Reverend Judith Pemberton, Clarice and Vernetta Vines and Angie Pretlow; and eight grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held at 12 pm on Monday, August 20, 2007 at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. Calling hours are from 11 am-12 pm. Interment will be at State Street Cemetery. Online sympathy messages available here.
Elbart “Hot Dog” Ward
Elbart “Hot Dog” Ward, 77, of New Haven, departed this life August 13, 2007. He was the widower of Robina Ward. Born in Passaic, NJ, March 24, 1930, he was the son of the late Frank and Theresa Ward. Mr. Ward was a licensed Hairstylist and the owner of Ward’s House of Style. He is survived by his children, Deborah Bailey, Alfred Jackson and Albert Ward; siblings, Benjamin and Thomas Ward, Margery Carnell, Mary Withers, Caroline Taylor and Catherine Onque; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by a sister, Gracie Ward.
A celebration of Mr. Ward’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, August 18, 2007, at 9:00 am at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Burial in Hamden Plains Cemetery. Online guestbook available here.
Mable Dudley
Mable Dudley, 79, of New Haven, departed this life August 10, 2007. She was the widow of Arthur Dudley. Born in Pensacola, FL, April 1, 1928, she was the daughter of the late James Celestine and Amelia Campbell. She is survived by sons, Alfred Dudley and Jimmy Smith; a daughter, Sheila Little; a brother, James Celestine; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by sons, Arthur Dudley and Henry Smith; 5 five brothers; and 3 sisters. A celebration of Mrs. Dudley’s life and legacy will be held Thursday, August 16, 2007, at 11:00 am at Thomas Chapel Church, 30 White St., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 9:00-11:00 am. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Edward Lee Spruill
Edward Lee Spruill, 82 of 103 Kensington St in New Haven, CT passed away on August 7, 2007 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born March 3, 1925 in Scotneck, NC, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Spruill. Mr. Spruill leaves behind the last survivor of the family, his sister, Mary Spruill Techer; seven great nieces and nephews, eight great- great nieces and nephews and one great-great-great nephew all of New Haven, CT and New Jersey. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 7 pm. Calling hours on Thursday will be from 6-7 pm at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511 Online sympathy messages available here.
Frederick J. Williams
Frederick J. Williams, Sr., 73, departed this life August 7, 2007. He was the husband of Pauline Williams.
Born in New Haven, CT, May 31, 1934, he was the son of the late Calvin and Sarah Williams.
Prior to retirement, he was employed at Southern CT State University as a Mail Handler.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Jill L. Williams, Frederick J. Williams, Jr. (Terry), Jeffery K. and James C. Williams; 4 grandchildren; a great grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Frank, Russell, Ernest, Leroy, Arthur and James Williams and Virginia Burke.
A celebration of Mr. Williams’ life and legacy will be held Monday, August 13, 2007, at 11:00 am at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 111 Whalley Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 9:00-11:00 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.
James Nathaniel Burruss
James Nathaniel Burruss, born on February 17, 1999 to Janice Burruss and Clifton Graves. A service in honor of his life will be held at 11 am on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007 at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. Interment will be held at Hamden Plains. Online sympathy messages available here.
Lacy McNeil-Ballard
Lacy McNeil-Ballard, 89, of New Haven, CT, passed away on August 6, 2007 at her home in New Haven. Born in Clover, NC, on April 20, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Maggie Armstrong McNeil and Willie McNeil. Lacy worked in the healthcare industry as a private duty nurse. She is survived one son, George Moore, Jr. of New York; one brother James E. McNeil of New Haven; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Lacy is predeceased by husband, Edward Ballard; mother Maggie Armstrong McNeil; father, Willie McNeil; two brothers Grady and Leonard McNeil; and one sister, Peola House. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday August 13, 2007 at 7 pm at United House of Prayer, 100 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511. Interment will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at Hamden Plains. Online sympathy messages available here.
Anthony T. Gray
Anthony T. Gray, 35, a long time resident of New Haven, CT, passed away on August 1, 2007. Born in New Haven, CT, on July 12, 1972, he was the son of Darlene Gray and the late Raymond Mack. Anthony worked at Vonroll USA as a forklift operator. Anthony is survived by his children Tyniesha Gray, Tyshawna Mazyck, Anthony T. Gray, Jr., Jaron Gray, Devonna Gray, Shamekia Gray, Raymond T. Gray and stepson Lewis Mazyck; mother Darlene Gray; stepfather Charles Hoover; grandmothers Betty Gray and Agatha Gray; grandfather Elwood Gray; sister Vivian Gray-Dancey; brother Dar’Ron Brown; and a host of aunts, uncles, family and friends. Anthony is predeceased by his father Raymond T. Mack; grandmother Daisy Mack; and grandfathers Raymond Mack, Sr. and James H. Gray. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday August 7, 2007 at 11 am. Calling hours are from 10-11 am at Ebenezer Chapel at 50 Dwight Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Internment will be held at Hamden Plains Cemetery. Online sympathy messages available here.
Edna A. Pearson
Edna A. Pearson was the oldest child born to Mrs. Ethel Youngblood Smith Jones and Robert Leon Smith on March 30, 1926 in North Carolina. Edna was educated in the public school system in North Carolina. In 1939 Edna met her soul mate Charles Pearson, and they had nine children.
Edna was a long time resident of New Haven, CT. It was also during this time, that she developed a relationship with Jesus Christ until her death. After the death of her Husband she moved to Hope Mills, North Carolina for eighteen years and then returned to New Haven where she passed away. Edna was a loving, devoted mother to her family and was a stay at home mom.
Edna was predeceased by her husband Charles Pearson, her son Charles Pearson Jr., and two brothers Robert Davis and Sammy Lee Jones. She is survived by four sons Jerry Pearson of West Haven, Apostle Verges Pearson of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Tony Pearson of New Haven, and Steven Pearson of Stamford, CT; four daughters Diane Pearson-Duncan, Michelle Pittman, Janice Ragsdale all of New Haven, CT and Marie Simonelli of North Carolina; four son in-laws Stephen Duncan, Raymond Pittman of New Haven, CT, Frank Simonelli of North Carolina and Chip Ragsdale; two daughter-in laws Debbie Pearson of West Haven and Brenda Pearson of Fayetteville North Carolina. She also leaves a host of grand children, great-grand children, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Edna Pearson will be truly missed. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday August 4, 2007 at 9 am. Calling hours on Saturday will be from 8-9 am. Both services will be held at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Online sympathy messages available here.
Inez Hall
Inez Hall, 84, of New Haven, departed this life July 30, 2007. She was the widow of Chester Hall. Born in Halifax County, VA, March 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lucille Tuck. Mrs. Hall is survived by siblings, George and Arthur Tuck, Carolyn Veney and Verdale Claughton; grandchildren, Tasha Gaskins and Travis Hall; a great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a son, Keith Hall; and siblings, Wallace, Sylvester and John Tuck and Jennie and Marie Cash. A celebration of Mrs. Hall’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, August 4, 2007, at 9:00 am at Faith Refuge Church, 70 West St., 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.
John Greer
John Harold Greer, Sr., 69, of New Haven, departed this life July 25, 2007.
Born in New Haven, CT, December 23, 1937, he was the son of the late Clyde G. Wactor and Frank John Greer.
Mr. Greer retired from the Regional Water Authority on March 31, 2006 after 32 years of service.
He was a US Air Force veteran.
He leaves his loving wife, Joyce L. Greer; daughters, JoAnn D. Bryant (Anthony) of Kansas City, MO and Suzy R. Greer-McDowell (Dwayne) of New Haven; sons, John H. Greer, Jr. and Jason N. Greer (Stacy) both of New Haven and Peter C. Greer (Linda) of West Haven; brothers, McKinley Carter (Ruby) of New Haven and Emmett Carter of Long Beach, CA; sisters, Alice Myers of West Haven and Joan Hallums of New Haven; 14 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his stepfather, Bruce Wactor and brothers, Larry and Wiley Carter. A celebration of Mr. Greer’s life and legacy will be held Monday, July 30, 2007 at 11:00 am at St. Paul & St. James Episcopal Church, 57 Olive St., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 9:00-11:00 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.
Stentson Williams, Jr.
Stentson Williams, Jr. 65, of New Haven, died July 22, 2007. Born in Augusta, GA, August 16, 1941, he was the son of the late Stentson and Lousamuel Williams. He was employed as an Operator’s Engineer. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Roslyn Williams; his children, Steven (Cynthia), Rodney (Lisa) and Stentson Keith Williams (Diane Washington), Terri Maebry (Arthur) and Cynthia Lewis; grandchildren, Keonna, Marqui’se, Tatianna, Kristopher, Arthur, Ashley, Janee, Stentson and Devante; sisters, Johnnie Mae Walters, Lula Williams, Irene Jones and Corine Bethea (Otis); other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Gaye Williams and a sister, Frances Dixon. Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 28, 2007, at 1:00 PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 885 Wintergreen Ave., Hamden. Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook available here.
Shirley Sims
Mrs. Shirley Sims, 60, of Valley St. New Haven passed away on July 8, 2007. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday July 14, 2007 at Kingdom Hall 1123 Ella Grasso Blvd. New Haven, CT at 9 a.m. The calling hours will be from 8-9 a.m. at the Hall. Interment will be in State Street Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St. New Haven, CT 06511.
Henry H. “Hank” Green
Henry H. “Hank” Green Jr., 78 of New Haven, departed this life July 6, 2007. Born in New Haven, CT, December 23, 1928, he was the son of the late Bishop Henry H. Green Sr. and Victoria Law Green. Hank was a longtime resident of New Haven. He was a Korean War Veteran and the founder of B & L Record Store, well known as the Boss Soul Man. He was a former employee of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in NYC. Hank taught at the Connecticut Technical Career Institute for 12 years and at H & R Block Tax Service. He was also licensed to pilot private aircraft.
He is survived by sons Henry H. Green III and Jerry R. Green both of New Haven; daughters, Rennay Green Johnson of Manassas, VA and Theresa Collins of Cheraw, SC; sisters Lily Mae Lowe, Lucille DeBerry (Frank), Bernice V. Heath (Adolphus) and Barbara A. Dozier; a brother, James C. Green; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his former spouses Irene M. Green and Laura J. Green. He was predeceased by a sister Anna Mae Doggans.
A celebration of Mr. Green’s life and legacy will be held Friday, July 13, 2007 at 11:00 AM. at Morning Star Freewill Holiness Church, 125 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 - 11:00 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.
Musethel Thompson
Musethel Thompson, 87, of New Haven, was called home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2007. Born in Fairmont, NC on April 30, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Anna McNair. Mother Thompson as she was affectionately known was a devoted and faithful member of Christ Chapel New Testament Church for over 40 years. She was a chartered member and one of the founding mothers of the church. She served on several auxiliary boards including missionary, deaconess, and mother. She was a dedicated worker in the Christian Union Soup Kitchen and the Nearly New Shop. She is survived by two sons, William (Joan) Thompson of New Haven, and Gene (Shirley) Thompson of West Haven; two daughters, Shirley Jackson of Hamden, and Barbara Turner of New York. Besides her children, she is survived by 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and a host of friends and relatives. She was predeceased by a daughter, Estelle McCown (Lee); and two granddaughters, Shelia McCown and Pam Turner. A home-going service for Ms. Thompson will be held Friday, July 13, 2007, at 11:00 am at Christ Chapel New Testament Church, 220 Dixwell Avenue. Friends may call at the church from 9:00-11:00 am. Burial will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park, Hamden. Arrangements entrusted to Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Online sympathy messages available here.