Raymond Woods

Nov 16, 2017

Raymond Woods, 40, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 16, 2017.  Born on January 4, 1977, he was the beloved son of Elaine Woods(Bobby) and Raymond Bryant.  He leaves to cherish his memories siblings Trena Woods, Lamont Woods, Artywana Tyson, Bobby Bynum, Brandon Bryant and Ashley Brandon, along with five nephews, four nieces, one great niece,...

Shirley Jean Mercier

Nov 14, 2017

Shirley Jean Gauch Mercier, aged a few days short of 87, of Orange, Connecticut, entered eternal life on November 14, 2017. Born in Peoria, Illinois, November 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Ethel (Ewers) Gauch, loving wife of Edmond C. Mercier of Orange for more than 59 years, mother of Charles E. Mercier (spouse...

Eddie Melendez

Nov 6, 2017

Eddie Melendez, age 72, of New Haven, entered into eternal life on Monday November 6, 2017 at the VA Hospital of West Haven. He was born on September 1, 1945 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Irene (Gonzalez) Melendez and the late Carmello Melendez. Cherished father of Irene (Bill) Graham, Eddie (Nina) Melendez Jr., Lydia (Elvis)...

Andrea P. Rankins

Nov 5, 2017

Andrea P. Rankins, age 59, of West Haven, entered into eternal life on Sunday November 5, 2017 at CT Hospice. She was born on April 21, 1958 in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of the late Andrew and Marilyn (Wooten) Rankins Sr. The loving wife of Andre Thomas of West Haven for over 10 years. Cherished mother of Chevai Harris...

John Henry Crenshaw

Oct 26, 2017

John Henry Crenshaw, age 68, of New Haven, entered into eternal life on Thursday October 26, 2017. Born on November 15, 1948 in Germany, the beloved son of the late Martha (Roidl) Crenshaw. The husband of Sarah (DeWitt) Crenshaw of New Haven. Cherished father of Karissa Stolzman of New Haven, Karneisha (Daniel) O’Connell of NY., and Michael (Yolanda) Rease...

Darrin Norris Winfrey

Oct 23, 2017

Darrin Norris Winfrey, age 28, of New Haven, entered into eternal life on Monday October 23, 2017. He was born on September 2, 1989 in New Haven, the son of Donna Winfrey of New Haven and Darrin Spell Sr. of TX. Cherished father of Sanai Myers of New Haven. Beloved brother of Nikeya Williams, Sylvester Williams, Marquette Hines all...

Shakara R. King

Oct 23, 2017

Shakara R. King, age 25, of West Haven, entered into eternal life on Monday October 23, 2017 at YNHH. She was born on April 28, 1992 in New Haven, the daughter of Tanya King of West Haven and the late Robert Sutton. Cherished sister of Tyrell, Tyionna, Tyquan King all of West Haven, and Jordan Phelmetta of New Haven....

Dora L. Smith

Oct 18, 2017

Dora L. (Edwards) Smith, age 88, of New Haven, entered into eternal life on Wednesday October 18, 2017 at her home. She was born on April 14, 1929 in Winterville, NC, the daughter of the late Gus and Laura Edwards. The loving wife of the late Roy Smith Sr. for 57 years. She leaves behind one son Roy Jr....

Marie "Muff" Elizabeth Hilton Osborn

Oct 14, 2017

Marie “Muff” Elizabeth (Osborn) Hilton, age 79, of West Haven formally of New Haven, entered into eternal life on Saturday October 14, 2017. Born on September 25, 1938, in New Haven, daughter of the late Charles and Daisy (Woods) Osborn. The loving wife of the late Reynolds Hilton. Cherished mother of Kelley Fulton-Finkley (Marvin) of AL., and Raynell Hilton...

Theresa Wright

Oct 11, 2017

Theresa “Love” Wright, 46, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at home. Love as she was called received her formal education in the New Haven Public School Systems. At the time of her passing she was employed at Green Home Care as a Patient Care Assistant. Love had a nurturing spirit and enjoyed taking care...