Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

Oct 9, 2024

Michael L. Butler age 66 passed away on October 9, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Amos Harmon.

Michael is survived  by his mother, Rebecca Butler. 

Family will be having a private memorial service. 

Dec 22, 2023

Steven J. Wilkerson, nicknamed Black by his mother, was born and blessed the world with his presence on May 9, 1983. He is the son of his mother Carla E. Bradley (Wilkerson) and Father Eric Jones, Stepfather Kevin Bradley. Steven was his mother’s first of 2 children and truly the love of her life. Steven departed this life on...

Dec 11, 2023

Her Entrance

Margaret Virginia Campbell was born on March 4, 1930 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Rowena Jones and James Campbell. She was the Step-daughter of Margaret Smith. Margaret was known to many as Babe’, Old Buddy, “The Rock”, Sister Campbell, That little Lady, Miss Margaret, Little Margaret, Mom and Little Grand-Mom.

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Dec 4, 2023

Naomi M. Collins was the daughter of the late John McNeill and Mary Johnson born on April 19,1925. She was born and raised in Pinehurst, North Carolina, located in Hoke County.

After graduation from Berkley High School, She moved to New York City where she studied fashion design and stenography. After her studies concluded she moved to...

Dec 3, 2023

DeCaroll "Dee" Douglas Hines, 67, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on December 3,2023. Dee was born on November 2, 1956, in Bridgeville, Delaware. He was a loving husband to Barbara J. Hines and a devoted father to his five children; Demetrius Hines (Laniece), Latoya Blake, Syrita Rozier, Michelle Brown, and Lamont Brown(Mel). Dee also cherished his five grandchildren.

Dec 2, 2023

Melvin Arthur Laws was born August 13, 1937 to parents Virginia Laws Jones and Keith Jones.

He worked for Mobile and Campbell Soup and Trucking Company.. He resided in New Jersey and Pennsylvania prior to moving to Delaware at St. John Village.

He loved playing horse racing and eating especially cornbread.

He is...

Nov 15, 2023

In Loving Memory of Our Family Matriarch

Shirley D. Oakley

Shirley D. Oakley, beloved daughter of the late John and Annie Oakley was born in Chester, PA on June 16, 1935. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 15, 2023, at the age of 88.

Shirley was preceded in...

Nov 15, 2023

Brother Isaiah Watters, son of the late Paul and Edie Watters. Brother Isaiah was born in Hockessin, Delaware, September 13, 1931. He was one of two children. Brother Watters departed this life for his heavenly rest on November 15, 2023at his residence with his loving wife of 52 years at his bedside.

Brother Watters early years were...

Nov 1, 2023

Quenton Otis Stanford, best known by all as Frank Nitty, son of the late Harry and Viola Stanford was born on June 28, 1951 in Easton, Maryland. He departed this life on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 atWilmington Hospital in Delaware.

Quenton received his education in the public schools of Easton, Maryland. He was employed by Tommy Rose,...

Oct 23, 2023

Terry Lee Moore was the son of late Sundra Lee Lucas and son of the late Bernard Lee Hall and the late step father Lamont Lucas. He was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware.

Terry was the first grandson of the late Eurie and Roseatta Burton. Terry would often tell stories of his great grand Dad, tossing...

Oct 22, 2023

Bruce David Temple was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Ambrose E. Temple III, and the late Gloria Maxine Temple on July 26th, 1954. He was the fourth of six children.

Bruce received his education in the Philadelphia Public School System. He attended John Barry Elementary and William L Sayre High before eventually landing at Overbrook...

Oct 14, 2023

Ronald Broomer was born on July 13, 1959 to Jasper Ervin, Sr. and Mattie Broomer in Wilmington, Delaware.  He received his education in the Wilmington Public School System.  He returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 14, 2023,  surrounded by his family.

Ronald had talents and hobbies.  He enjoyed drawing, cooking, working...

Sep 20, 2023

Edward L. Loper, Jr., age 88, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  He was a lifetime resident of Delaware, born “over the 11th Street Bridge” in Wilmington on December 28, 1934, the second child of Edward and Viola Cooper Loper, Sr.  Edward was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jean Marie Loper...

Sep 18, 2023

Ernest Payne was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 29,1957. He peacefully transitioned from labor to his eternal rest on September 18, 2023.

Ernest, affectionately known as Ernie, received his early education from Sarah School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Later the family relocated to New Castle, Delaware where he attended Del-A-Warr High School where he took up general...

Sep 16, 2023

Betty A. Todd. A beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great- grandmother and great-great- grandmother peacefully departed this world on September 16, 2023 at the age of 92. She was born February 15, 1931 in Elkton, Maryland to the late Alexander G. Brinkley and Ethel M. Lloyd.

Betty received her early education at the 120C school in Middletown, Delaware...

Sep 4, 2023

Lillian Raison, age 103, of Bear, DE, was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE with her family at her bedside.

She was born May 25, 1920, to the late Sarah and John Burke. She was educated in Queen Anne County, MD, and lived most...

Aug 31, 2023

Master Robert E. Taylor, Jr. the eldest of 3 children, was born on June 5, 1961, to the late Doris Williams and Robert "Jock" Taylor, Sr. He was welcomed into Glory by his parents and beloved brother Charles Taylor.

Robbie graduated from Howard High School of Technology in 1979. After high school, he ventured in the automotive...

Aug 22, 2023

Gloria Clark-Cooper, daughter of the late George O. Bell Sr. and Pauline E. Walls-Bell was born June 5, 1936, in Wilmington, DE. She peacefully transitioned this life at the Wilmington Hospital on August 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Gloria received her early education in the public schools of Atlantic City, New Jersey and Wilmington, Delaware. She...

Aug 8, 2023

Kenneth Earl Brown affectedly called (Brownie) age 60. The much adored and loved baby boy of the family, Born April 10, 1963 and left this earth for Heaven August 8, 2023.

Kenny was predeceased by his Mother, Brenda Joyce Brown who passed October 22, 2022 and his Father Arnold Johnson who passed away on October 1, 1988....

Aug 1, 2023

October 11, 1957 to August 1, 2023

JAMES HARVEY BENSON, JR. was born in Middletown, Delaware on October 11, 1957, to the late Mary Francis Benson and James Harvey Benson Sr.  He peacefully transitioned from labor to his eternal rest on August 1, 2023.

James, affectionately known as “Jay” received his early education from Louis...