Sep 16, 2025

Vincent Lightbourne, affectionately known as “Butch,” beloved son of Harry Lightbourne Jr. and Sylvia Lightbourne, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Butch was born in Harlem, New York on October 7, 1958. He was educated in the New York public school system and worked in various warehouse roles. In 2011, he became certified...

Sep 13, 2025

Moses L. Johnson Former Owner and CEO of Johnson Brothers Funeral Home. Departed this life September 13, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital.

A celebration of his life will take place Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Friendship Baptist Church, 26 Edwards St Hamden, CT., Visitation from 9am-11am, Service at 11am. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Colonial...

Sep 11, 2025

Annie Louise Boyd, 80 of New Haven, CT a beloved mother, grandmother, godmother and a Stoic Legendary Pillar of New Haven, CT, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2025, surrounded with members of her loving family by her side. Annie’s sun rose on December 19,1944 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. On that day she emerged as the loving, cherished...

Sep 9, 2025

Sandra Moye Staton of New Haven, CT was called home to the Lord on September 9, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on June 11, 1947, in Snow Hill, North Carolina. Sandra was the daughter of the late Roy Smith Sr. and the late Mary Louise Moye. Sandra graduated from Hill House High School and completed...

Sep 7, 2025

Anthony Johnny Burnette passed away on September 7, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1958 in Waterbury, CT to Elwood Burnette Johnnie Mae Rhodes. He leaves to cherish his memory sons Anthony, Brandon and Sherone, daughter Lainee Michelle Burnette, Sisters Michelle Burnette of Ansonia, Vanessa Boyette of Jacksonville, Florida, Antoinette Burnette, brothers Antonio Burnette of Washington, DC, Andrew...

Sep 2, 2025

Mr. Leon Bowman, 56, of New Haven, Connecticut, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 2, 2025, at his home. Born on September 5, 1968, in New Haven, he was the cherished son of Edna R. Bowman of New Haven and the late Harold Young.

Leon was a proud graduate of Hillhouse High School. Throughout his...

Sep 1, 2025

Briquann Chapman, 31, of New Haven, Connecticut, passed away on September 1, 2025.

Born at Yale New Haven Hospital. Briquann was the proud son of Ethel Lewis and Brian Chapman. He attended both James Hillhouse and Wilbur Cross High School, where his vibrant personality and athletic talent began to shine. From a young age, Briquann’s love for...

Aug 29, 2025

David Earl Langley was born June 26,1954 in Georgetown South, Carolina to loving parents Jannie and Roy Langley.

In his early years, David parents moved to Connecticut, where he would attend middle and high school in New Haven. David was affectionately known to his family and friends as Earl. During high school David was into martial arts....

Aug 29, 2025

William Richard McClease passed away on August 29, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1933 in Riverdale, North Carolina a community in Craven County to the late Benjamin McClease Sr., and Louise Henderson McCleese. He leaves to cherish his memory son Edward A Lilly and partner Annette Lilly. He is predeceased by siblings Robert Lee, McLeese, James, Edward,...

Aug 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Caleb Elisha Davis, who departed this life on August 28, 2025. Born on September 4, 1978, Caleb was a vibrant soul whose presence could light up any room. Caleb’s energy, humor, and warmth were unforgettable. Caleb is survived by his devoted grandmother, Margaret Young, who was a guiding light throughout his...