Feb 4, 2024

Alphonso Charone Smoakes (Big Mook) was born on November 6,1980 in New Haven to Patrilla Smoakes and Gerald Carr, both of New Haven, Connecticut. Alphonso was born and raised in the New Haven public School System and graduated from Eli Whitney Tech as a Automotive Tech and the auto technology he learned from both of his grandfathers. Big Mook...

Feb 4, 2024

Jason Edward Brockett age 50 of Waterbury passed away on Sunday February 4, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Jason was born March 27, 1973 in Waterbury, son of Ossie L Brockett of Waterbury and the Late Nathaniel Brockett. Jason was educated in the Waterbury School System. Besides his mother, Jason is survived by his son, Jayden Brown of El Paso,...

Feb 3, 2024

William T. Walkley III, 82, died February 3, 2024, at  home with his family in Connecticut. At his request, no service will be held. Mr. Walkley was born December 6, 1941, in Stratford Connecticut, to William and Irene Walkley. He graduated from Stratford High School and began his career as a project manager at Sikorsky Aircraft where he worked...

Feb 2, 2024

Sandra Belinda Richardson affectionately known as Linda or “Mama” peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, February 2nd, with her loving family by her side.

She leaves to cherish her fond and loving memories, 5 sons, David and Reginald (Tomi) Richardson of New Haven, Jovon Williams, Sr., Of Meriden, Taiwan (Melissa) Richardson of Hamden and Xzavier (Johnna)...

Jan 31, 2024

Chasity L. Payton, passed away suddenly on January 31 st , 2024 at the age of 47 in New Haven, CT. She was born on January 3 rd , 1977 to Eddie Stokes and the late Diane Payton.

Chasity graduated from Eli Whitney Technical High School in 1995 where she studied Drafting/Graphic Designs. After several years of...

Jan 31, 2024

Kathleen Edwards affectionately known to some as “Mopsy” took her eternal rest on January 31, 2024. Kathy was born on November 13, 1974 in New Haven Connecticut to Lillian Rawls and Bruce Edwards Sr. Kathy attended New Haven Public School Systems. Kathy was a long time employee of the Clifton house, where she enjoyed being a big help to...

Jan 30, 2024

Randall Roraback “Randy” passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Waterbury Hospital on the 30th of January at the age of 64. Randy is survived by his brother Gerald Roraback and family. Randy is a long time resident of Waterbury CT, attended Holy Cross High School and UCONN graduate. Randy obtained dual Master’s degrees in Math and Chemistry...

Jan 29, 2024

Regena Crockett was born on August 18, 1951 at 8:30 p.m. in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Lerlene Billups (Clark) and Gus Newbury. She passed into eternal rest on January 29, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital at the age of 72 years old.

She is survived by her children Earl Sherod (Alexandria) Givan of Hamden, Timothy...

Jan 25, 2024

John E. Zimla, age 77, of Shelton, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Complete Care Center of Meriden.  He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 28, 1946 to the late John and Mary (Benne) Zimla. Loving husband of Anita (Baransky) Zimla of Shelton, for over 55 years. Beloved father of Deborah (Robert) Bennett of PA., Dawna...

Jan 24, 2024

Minister James Lee Butler, Jr. entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.  He was the loving husband of Norma (Jordan) Butler; they were together for 31 years and married for 13 years.

James was born on December 15, 1957, in Waterbury, CT to Evangeline Butler and the late James (Jabo) L. Butler, Sr.    ...