Ethel Mae Swinney
Feb 27, 2026
Ethel Mae (James) Swinney, 80, entered into her eternal peace on Friday, February 27, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 10, 1945, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, Ethel Mae was the daughter of the late John Bradley James and Margaret (Tedder) James. She was a dedicated and hardworking mom, grandmother, partner and friend. She worked...
Dale Cabiness, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
The Homegoing Celebration service for Dale Cabiness Jr. will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11am at Mt. Calvary Deliverance Tabernacle, located at 90-100 Goffe Street - New Haven, CT. Burial will take place at Beaverdale Memorial Park, 90 Pine Rock Avenue, New Haven, CT. Condolences may be expressed at colonialfunerals.com.
Errol Palmer
Feb 16, 2026
Errol Clarence Palmer
Sunrise: Nug. 17, 1954-Sunset: Feb. 16, 2016
Errol Clarence Palmer was born August 17, 1954 in Kingston, Jamaica to the late Cleopatra Maude Henry & Rudolph Palmer. On February 16, 2026 after a brief illness he peacefully completed his earthly journey.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 46 years Phyllis Palmer, his daughter Brittney Palmer, his...
Karen Harrison
Feb 12, 2026
Karen Harrison was born July 31, 1960. She was called home on February 12, 2026, at the age of 65.
She was the second daughter of Evelyn Holmes. Karen lived in (Philly) Philadelphia, PA until age 14, then moved to New Haven, CT, where she finished middle school and high school. She attended some college. She worked for Leon's Bakery and...
Mildred Little
Feb 12, 2026
Mildred Little
Sunrise: July 17, 1926
Sunset: February 12, 2026
99 years old of New Haven was call home on February 12,2026. She was born July 17,1926 in Parmele N.C Daughter of the late Charley Jarman and Bessie Little. Mildred came to New Haven in the late 1950’s. She was employed at Ann Taylor and at a candy company in New Haven. Mildred...
Yolanda Clark
Feb 2, 2026
Yolanda R. Clark
Waterbury, Connecticut
Yolanda R. Clark, age 56, formerly of New Haven, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 2, 2026.Born on December 2, 1969, in Manhattan, New York, Yolanda was the beloved daughter of the late Jacqueline McCoy and the late James Clark. She was raised in New Haven, where she attended New Haven Public Schools and...
Betty Jo Henderson Sockwell
Feb 1, 2026
Betty Jo “Joanne Monique” Henderson Sockwell
September 16, 1933 – February 1, 2026
Betty Jo “Joanne Monique” Henderson Andrews Sockwell of New Haven, Connecticut, transitioned from this life on February 1, 2026. Though her passing came quietly, she is now held in the eternal embrace of peace, remembered by all whose lives she may have touched.
Born on September 16, 1933, in Seneca,...
Monica L. Kelley
Jan 28, 2026
Monica L. Kelley, affectionately known as M.K. of New Haven. Connecticut. Born on October 20th, 1964, took her final rest on January 28th, 2026.
Monica attended Richard Lee High School in New Haven, Connecticut. She lived a remarkable life, defined by her unwavering love of her family, dedication to her community and strong will to help whoever she came in contact...
Eddie Lee Oglesby
Jan 25, 2026
Sunrise – July 7, 1963
Sunset – January 25, 2026
Eddie Lee Oglesby departed this life on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at home. He was born on July 7, 1963, in Asheville, North Carolina, to his proud parents, James and Willie Mae Oglesby. Eddie received his education in the Asheville public school system. During his early teenage years, he moved to Atlanta,...
Gloria Ann Smith
Jan 22, 2026
Gloria Ann Smith, was the matriarch of our family. She was born Gloria Ann Harrison on March 22, 1946. She was called home to glory on January 22, 2026 at the blessed age of 79.
She was born to the late Gonzalee and Nathalie Harrison in Philadelphia PA. where she lived until she was married in the late 60's and moved...