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Barbara A. Bowen
1950 - 2009
Barbara A. (Palmore) Bowen of Pensacola, FL, formerly of CT, passed on December 8, 2009 surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 6, 1950 in Mobile, AL, she was the daughter of Doris Neal and the late Henry Neal.
Barbara graduated Eli Whitney High School in Hamden, CT and Pensacola Junior College in Pensacola, FL. She worked for The Naval Education and Training Command with the Navy ROTC Program.
She was a dedicated mother and Grandmother. Heaven has truly received an Angel.
In addition to her mother, Barbara leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters Pamela Bowen of Pensacola, FL; Danielle (First Class E6 Jarriel) Gardner of Japan; sisters, Sheila Neal of New Haven, CT and Tara Neal of Hamden, CT; brothers, Ronny Neal and Avant Jones both of Philadelphia, PA; four grandchildren, Andre and Aaron Bowen of Pensacola, FL and Avanni and Reina Gardner of Japan; truly dear friends, Nate and Tina Dancy of Pensacola, FL; and host of dear family and friends.
Barbara was preceded in death by a sister Sandra Coleman.
A celebration of Ms. Bowen's life and legacy will be held Friday, December 18, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St., New Haven. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's honor to Donate Life America at www.donatelife.net.
James Benson, III
1979 - 2010
James Benson, III, 30, of New Haven, departed this life February 26, 2010.
Born in New Haven, CT, May 19, 1979, he was the son of the late James Benson, Jr. and Margaret Lowery.
He was employed at XPect Discount Stores.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his companion, Kamilah Hargett; a son, Tyrese Benson; a daughter, Kaveah Benson; brothers, Jonathan Benson and Darren Parker; sisters, Tynisha Lowery, Leak Parker and Shavonne Benson; nephews, Tyshawn and Tymaine Lowery; a goddaughter, Justice Lowery; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Mr. Benson’s life will be held Friday, March 5, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Church of God of Prophecy, 155 Grand Ave., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Amanda Rae Baker
1986 - 2009
Amanda Rae Baker, 23, of Middletown, departed this life October 19, 2009.
Born in Charlotte, NC, September 18, 1986, she was the daughter of Jean Baker and the late Anthony R. Baker.
Amanda was a student at the Center for Culinary Arts.
In addition to her mother, she leaves to cherish her memory a son, Shamar T. Baker; a daughter, Shamiah N. Horne; brothers, Anthony S. Henley and Travis A. Baker; grandparents, Earl and Louise Sharpe, Clinton Spivey and June Eastland; uncles, Marshall D. and Mark R. Baker; aunts, Vanessa and Karen Sharpe; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Amanda's life will be held Monday, October 26, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. at Cross Street AME Zion Church, 440 West St., Middletown. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Clinton Spivey, 91A Country Squire Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416.
Arthur Lee Allen “Bo-Jay"
1923 - 2010
Arthur Lee Allen “Bo-Jay”, 86, of New Haven, departed this life February 9, 2010. He was the husband of Willie Mae Allen.
Born in Havana, FL, August 23, 1923, he was the son of the late Jim and Laura JenningsAllen.
Prior to retiring, he was employed as a Truck Driver for over 50 years.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Maudeen and Patricia Allen; a son, Samuel Lee Allen; 19 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by sons, Donald L. Allen and Arthur L. Allen, Jr.; a daughter, Alicia Winns; brothers, Jimmy L. and Johnny L. Allen; and a sister, Brownie Mae Walker.
A celebration of Mr. Allen’s life and legacy will be held Thursday, February 18, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Walk of Faith Church, 104 Fairmont Ave., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be private.
Willie James Council
1945 - 2010
Willie James Council, 64, of West Haven, departed this life March 5, 2010. He was the husband of Evangelist Janie L. Council.
Born in Martin County, NC, June 21, 1945, he was the son of the late Zeno and Minnie D. Council.
Prior to retiring, he was employed by Leaseway as a Truck Driver for 35 years. He was currently employed at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home as a Funeral Director's Assistant.
Willie was a member of Pitts Chapel UFWB Church where he served as a Deacon and was a member of the Senior Choir and Usher Board. He was a Vietnam War Army veteran.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Pastor Pamela Council-Hughes (Charles) and Carolyn Williams; a son, Curvin K. Council (Kelly); grandchildren, Danina Britto, Kamozie Williams and Sharrona Council; a brother, Zeno Council, Jr.; sisters, Dora Maxine Perkins (Ernest), Dollie Marie Albritton and Jeanette Council; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Hoggard and a brother, Milton Leon Council.
A celebration of Mr. Council's life and legacy will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Pitts Chapel UFWB Church, 64, Brewster St., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 9:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
Louvernia C. Roundtree
1933 - 2010
Louvernia C. Roundtree, 76, of New Haven, departed this life February 15, 2010. She was the wife of Charlie Roundtree.
Born in Cairo, GA, July 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Lela Brown Corker.
Prior to retiring, she was employed at the V.A. Medical Center in West Haven.
In addition to her husband, she leaves to cherish her memory, a sister, Elizabeth Corker Rowland; a goddaughter, Brenda Campbell (David); and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters.
A celebration of Mrs. Roundtree’s life will be held Monday, February 22, 2010, at 11:00 AM at St .Matthew’s UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pearlie M. Jones
1937 - 2010
Pearlie M. Jones, 73, of New Haven, departed this life May 6, 2010 with her family by her side. She was the widow of Leroy Jones, Sr.
Born in Deatsville, AL, January 29, 1937, she was a daughter of the late James Sr and Marcilla Allen.
Mrs. Jones was employed as a Private Duty Nurse for numerous years.
She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Loretta Jones Bolden (Charles Sr.) and Andrea and Lisa Jones; a son, Stephen Jones, Sr.; sisters, Ola Rountree, Velma Eaton and Joann Sutton; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Ann Marie Jones; sons, Leroy Jones, Jr. and Darrell Jones; brothers, James Jr., Willie and Napolean Allen; and sisters, Rosie Stewart, Millie Williams and Beatrice Brantley.
A celebration of Mrs. Jones' life and legacy will be held Friday, May 14, 2010, at 11:00 AM at Church of Christ, 16 Gem St., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Hamden Plains Cemetery.
Mary Otelia Pugh
1945 - 2010
Mary Otelia Pugh, 64, of New Haven, departed this life January 23, 2010. She was the beloved wife of Alonzo Pugh for 44 years.
Born in Littleton, NC, May 7, 1945, she was a daughter of the late George C. and Ellen Bert Brinkley.
Mrs. Pugh was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 43 years.
She was a faithful member of St. Matthew’s UFWB Church where she was a member of the 8AM Ensemble Choir.
In addition to her loving husband, she leaves to cherish her memory, sisters, Velma Celestine Brinkley and Viola Elizabeth Williams (Harvey); brothers, George Wilson Brinkley (Daisy), Frank Thomas Brinkley (Dorothy), Johnnie Lynwood Brinkley (Shirley), Robert Lewis Brinkley (Karen), Waverly Elijah Brinkley, Alonzo Rayfield Brinkley (Shelley) and Andrew Calvin Brinkley (Doris); her mother in-law, Lossie B. Pugh; sister in-law, Patricia Brinkley; five stepbrothers; a stepsister; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her stepmother, Celia Brinkley and a brother, William Henry Brinkley.
A celebration of Mrs. Pugh’s life and legacy will be held Thursday, January 28, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Matthew’s UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 9:00-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
Mary M. Alston Lucky
1937 - 2009
Mary M. Alston Lucky, 72, of New Haven, departed this life on October 31, 2009. She was the widow of Winston Lucky, Sr.
Mrs. Lucky was born in Danville, VA, September 17, 1937, daughter of the late James Alston and Taylor Young Alston. She lived in New Haven County for over 50 years.
She was a former employee of Yale New Haven and Saint Raphael’s Hospitals. Prior to retiring, she was employed in various areas of Allied Health. She was a member of Zoe Ministries in Manhattan, NY.
She leaves daughters, Aisha M. Ajayi of Ohio, Lisa Y. Neale (Anthony) of Arkansas, Janis E. Lucky-Otello (Philippe) of Hamden, and Ondria L. Lucky of West Haven; seven grandchildren, Mark A. Gaddy, II, Joshua E. Gaddy, Michael A. Neale, Taylor M. Lucky, Amaris L. Lucky, and Jordan E. Otello; One great-grandson, Madison A.G. Lucky. She was predeceased by a son Mark A. Gaddy, I; sisters Theresa Reeves, Landonia Mulrain, Eardie Lopes, and Ann Sewell; brothers, Percy, James Jr. and Howard Alston.
A celebration of Mrs. Lucky's life and legacy will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. and Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
Dolores Files
1934 - 2010
Dolores Files, 75, of New Haven, departed this life June 2, 2010.
Born in Plainfield, NJ, December 29, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Rogers and Marie Mosco Rogers.
Prior to retiring, she was employed by the New Haven Board of Education as a Cook.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Michelle Jones (Leon), Tracy Files, Linwood Files (Donna) and Neekal Files (Will Johnson); a brother, Thomas Rogers; a sister, Janice Kershaw; thirteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by a son, Kent Hilton and a brother, John Rogers, Jr.
A celebration of Ms. Files' life and legacy will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be private.
