Claude Parker Sr.

Sep 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Claude Parker Sr.

Claude Parker Sr. 88, of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 27, 2026, following a brief illness.

Claude was born on December 20, 1937, in Gatesville, North Carolina, to the late James Arthur and Beatrice (Walton) Parker. He was educated in the North Carolina school system before migrating to Waterbury,...

Lance Alan Trotman

Sep 24, 2026

Lance Alan Trotman departed this life on Thursday September 24, 2026. He is survived by his children, Daziya Trotman, Halo Trotman, Pharaoh Trotman and Daneysia Silva, his granddaughter Ayannah Weaver …and his siblings Laila Hill, Gene Trotman Jr and his wife Soraida, and Brandon Trotman and his wife Ronya, all of CT. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews,...

Raymond Mathews

Sep 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Raymond T. Mathews

Raymond T. Mathews was born on May 26, 1965, in New Haven, Connecticut, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He attended Wilbur Cross High School and Richard C. Lee High School. Raymond was a hardworking man who held several occupations throughout his life. He worked as a contractor and painter, as well as a private...

Edmund Valeriano

Sep 21, 2026

Edmund John Valeriano (“Eddie”), 57, of New Haven, Connecticut, entered eternal rest on September 21, 2026. He was born May 3, 1969, in New Haven to Georgianna Zimmerman and the late Armando Valeriano Sr.

Eddie graduated from Hill Regional Career High School in 1987 and continued his education at Eli Whitney Technical High School. He later earned his electrical license and...

Bishop Milton E Brown Sr.

Sep 20, 2026

On October 20, 2026, a remarkable Soul went home to be with Lord. Our dear Bishop Milton E. Brown, Sr was born in Winterville, NC to Ms. Katherleen Moore-Tyson and Elijah Evans on August 29, 1944.

The second of 5 children( Bobby, Doris Jean, and James Ray Brown). Young Milton would start his early years of life, learning about the importance...

Delanna Hardy

Sep 20, 2026

A celebration of Delanna’s life will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12pm at Colonial Funerals, 86 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT. Viewing in Colonial from 11am-12pm. Condolences may be expressed at Colonialfunerals.com.

Lance Howard Maynard

Sep 17, 2026

Lance Howard Maynard of West Haven, Connecticut, entered eternal rest on September 17, 2026, at the age of 72.

Lance was born on November 15, 1953, to Ralph Maynard and Joyce Girard. He grew up in Ansonia, Connecticut, surrounded by family, love, and community. He graduated from Ansonia High School, where his vibrant personality, generous heart, and caring spirit made a...

Mamie Saulsbury

Sep 14, 2026

REMEMBERING MAMIE “SIS” SIMMONS

Mamie “Sis” (Simmons) Saulsbury, affectionately known to many as “Mimi,” of New Haven, Connecticut, entered eternal rest on September 14, 2026. Within her family, she was also known as Aunt Sis and Cousin Sis. Born on June 24, 1930, in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Deacon Charles Lymas Simmons and Mamie Banister Simmons....

Mary Andrews

Sep 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Mary Catherine Carmicheal Andrews

May 20, 1947 - September 10, 2026

Mary Catherine Carmicheal Andrews was born on May 20, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late James Carmicheal and Oradell Carmicheal. She was one of ten children and was lovingly raised in a God-fearing home where faith, family, and responsibility were deeply valued.

Following the passing of her father,...

Michael Smith

Sep 9, 2026

Michael Smith, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, cousin, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2026, in New Haven, Connecticut, at the age of 58.

Michael was born on March 16, 1968, in New Haven, Connecticut, to Ethel M. Smith and the late Albert Moody Jr. He was educated in the New Haven and Hamden Public School systems...