Elwood Bethea Obituary
Elwood Bethea (New Haven, Connecticut) passed away on June 1, 2026. Elwood, born on November 17, 1931, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elwood Bethea to show support.
Elwood will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Elwood will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Elwood’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frances Bethea and Samuel Bethea; his wife Geneva Bethea; and his siblings, Samuel Junior, James Bethea, Amy Bright, Barnetta Harrington and Beulah May McDuffie.
He is survived by: his children, Dana Smith of New Haven and Marlano Sr. Smith of Smyrna; and his sisters, May Frances Mack of Miami and Annie Sledge of New Haven. He is also survived by Three grandchildren Three great grandchildren.
