Obituaries

Rev. Versie Mae Dennis, 83, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on August 17, 2015. Born in Eufala, AL, May 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the…

Amy E. Douglas King, 98, of West Haven, entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2015. She was the widow of Garland King. Born in Olmstead, KY, March…

Melvin Gilmore, 86, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2015. Born in New Haven, CT, January 4, 1929, he was the son of the late…

Felicita Viera, 78, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2015. She was the wife of Miguel Viera. Born in San Sebastian, PR, July 10,…

Claire E. Randall, 81, of Hamden, entered into eternal rest on August 7, 2015. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her children, Bob,…

Betty Jane Trader was born on January 10, 1930 in Milford, Connecticut. She was one of eleven children born to the late Willis Henry and Mary Lou…

Robert B. Brooks, Jr., 64, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on July 20, 2015. He was the husband of Blanca Colon Brooks. Born in Trenton, NJ,…

William J. Harrison, 69, of Oxford, entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2015. He was the husband of Hedy Harrison. In addition to his wife, he is…

Leroy C. Umstead, Sr., 95, of New Haven, husband of the late Helen Mae (Hansley) Umstead, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in New Haven, CT, after a…

Charles J. “Playboy” Tanner the son of the late Annie Griffith Nalley and Julius Tanner, was born on April 13, 1948 in Stamford, CT. He…