Curley Mae Peters (Joseph), affectionately known as Aunt Curley,  92, of Hartford CT entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center where she resided the last 10 years.   Born June 9.1931, in Americus Ga.  She was the daughter of the late Cleveland Joseph and Annie Mae (Reynolds).  She moved to Hartford CT in the 1960's.  Upon settling here, she was instrumental in bringing her parents and siblings...

Laverne Beatrice Gibson, affectionately known as "Lovey," was born on February 7, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut, and peacefully departed this life on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her home in Bloomfield, CT, at the age of 61. Laverne was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian Carroll Gibson and Ahmed Gibson Sr. She is survived by her three loving daughters, Shakira (Miguel), ShaRhonda (Shurland), and Shamekea Payne; two sisters, Gina Gibson and Sharon Gibson; one brother,...

    In the early morning hours of Thursday, August 31, 2023, God, who is infinite in wisdom, and in whom Melvin Virginia Samuel Edwards deeply trusted, called her from her earthly labor to her heavenly reward.  Her transition was peaceful, in her sleep, and reflected the peaceful way she lived.  She was 83 years old and less than one month shy of her birthday.        Melvin was born September 28, 1939 in Fort Gaines, Georgia.  She was...

Pastor Beatrice L. Welborn (affectionately known as “Cookie”), 66, of Bloomfield, CT departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023. She was born on December 31st, 1956 in Hartford, CT. She was the fifth child born to Willie and Ruby (Morris) Welborn. Pastor Welborn was a student of Hartford Public Schools. After graduating from Hartford High in 1974 she went on to study at Hartford College for Women. She later earned her Bachelor’s degree in Theology &...

  Mr. Arthur Lee Evans, Jr was born to the parentage of the late Arthur Lee and Carrie Bell Evans inPlains, GA. on March 8, 1938. He was the second oldest of twelve children. He attended school inPlains, GA. At the age of 18 years old, he moved to Hartford with his great-grandmother the lateMollie Hardy and his grandmother the late Susie Williams. In addition to his loving grandmothers, hewas also embraced by his late Uncle Marzell, Uncle Curtis, Uncle Effin, Aunt Cora (Uncle...

Beloved Husband of Mary Kennedy for 39 years Gained his wings peacefully passed away on August 13,2023.  Larry Mark Kennedy 66 was born to the late William and Jessie (Hicks) Kennedy in Hartford.   He was a graduate of Weaver High school, retired from the military after 30 years of services. He worked as an operation manager for an Airline catering company. He was a member of the Hispanic military marching patrol organization and Tuscan lodge #17. He confessed...

Clarissa LaDawn Mitchell, 39 of East Hartford passed away peacefully on Saturday, August, 12th, 2023. Born on August 19th, 1983 in Hartford, CT to Sabrina Johnson and the late Steven Mitchell, Clarissa was affectionately known as “Muffin” she was raised in East Hartford, CT.  She Graduated from East Hartford High School. Throughout her childhood she participated in track and Field as well as Step/Drill Team. she always enjoyed cooking, dancing, singing and music. But most...

Dorothy (Evans) Lucier, 83, of Hartford, CT transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born in Savannah, GA on December 25, 1939 to the late Fred B. Evans and Willie Mae (Rakestraw) Evans. Dorothy worked for the U.S Postal Service in the early part of her adulthood, was one of the original staff members at ADRC in Hartford and remained for 14 years until becoming a paraprofessional within the Hartford school system where she retired. Dorothy also served...

Darrell Balancier was born on January 2, 1964 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Robert Balancier, Jr. and Dolores Hughes Balancier. Darrell was the sixth born of seven children. In April of 1970, the family relocated to Louisiana. Darrell completed most of his education in Slidell, Louisiana. He was a handsome young man with a beautiful smile and a determined, fun-loving spirit. He loved playing baseball, football, boxing, and spending time with his family. Darrell was a great lover of...

  Julius Alex Trezon Johnson 21, of Hartford, CT. departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on July 10,2023.Julius was born on December 21,2001 to Patricia Johnson and Terry Robinson of Hartford ,CT. Julius attended various schools and he was also a High school graduate where he was in auto mechanic shop. Julius leaves to cherish his Memories his mother Patricia Johnson of Wethersfield, CT his father Terry Robinson of Hartford, CT., his maternal grand mother Ollie Lee of...