Born in Aguada, Puerto Rico, on Feb. 19, 1934, Aurea (Luz) was a long-time New Haven resident. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother went on to be with the lord on Aug. 6, 2023.
Gwendolyn (“Gwen”) Blackman was born on Sept. 15, 1956 in New Haven to her loving parents Vester and Amanda Blackman. She passed away on July 29, 2023.
Jerry Smart Sr. was born on February 15, 1946 in Savannah, GA to Doris Smart, of Savannah, and Warren Smart, of Allendale, SC. He transitioned peacefully on April 21, 2023. Jerry met and married Mary Louise Allen in Savannah on August 12,1962. Together they raised their family in Savannah before relocating to New Haven, Connecticut, where their family grew even more.
Laura Mildred McLaurin (Holmes) began her new rest-free life that God prepared for her on Thursday, March 16, 2023. She was born March 20, 1928, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and was one of nine children born to the late Edward and Libbie McLaurin.
Annie Jo Spears transitioned to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1939, in Britton’s Neck, South Carolina, the daughter of Mr. Sam Davis and Ms. Tressa Woodberry.
Bettie Jane Abraham, 85, of New Haven, was born October 18, 1937 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Bettie peacefully left this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at her home.
Jim Arron Thomas, beloved husband of Pearlene Lois Holloway, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Jim was the son of the late Dave Thomas and Mildred Bruton Thomas.