Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

Dec 9, 2024

Darrell M. Anderson, Sr. was born on July 11, 1970 and died on December 9, 2024. 

The service requested by family was private.

Mar 24, 2025

Mar 17, 2025

Alice Virginia Seeney aka Bubbles was born October 23, 1969 at Wilmington General Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Jean Seeney and proceeded in life by her father, Stanley Seeney.  She departed this life on March 17, 2025 at Christiana Hospital.

Alice attended school in Wilmington, DE and obtained her GED. She lived a very adventurous life traveling from...

Feb 25, 2025

Teneka S. Bowers was born on November 22, 1972, in the Wilmington General Hospital to Marselle and Armetta Bowers, and departed this life on February 25, 2025 at the age of 52.

Teneka received her early education in the Wilmington Public Schools.

Teneka met many people through out her life especially during her employment at Lucy's Take Out located 38th and Market...

Feb 12, 2025

Terri Ann Bruton was born October 11, 1962 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Helen Elaine Purnsley and Edward Brother Bruton. She was called home on Wednesday February 12, 2025 at Christiana Hospital. She spent most of her childhood years in Dunleith Estates then moving to Wilmington.

Terri has one son, Ayron Craig Bruton by Mr. Craig DeShields. She attended Colwyck...

Feb 7, 2025

Barbara Ann Gardner was born on February 20,1939, in Wilmington, Delaware to Herman Gardner and Alma Gardner. She passed away on February February 7, 2025 at the New Castle Rehabilitation Center, in New Castle, Delaware 19720.

Barbara received her early childhood education at Mill Side Elementary. She graduated from Howard High, where she studied and became a Beautician. She was expert...

Jan 30, 2025

Zelma Gary was born February 12, 1946 and transitioned to her heavenly home on January 30, 2025.

Jan 6, 2025

Leon’s Story… 

Leon A. Martin Jr. (L.J) was born August 13, 2000 in Wilmington, Delaware. He departed from us on January 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and warm-hearted memories. Leon was a caring, son, brother, and family-friend. 

Leon received his education in the Wilmington Public School system. Leon obtains his diploma graduating from Freire High School, located in Wilmington,...

Dec 18, 2024

Sunrise May 4, 1929

Sunset December 18, 2024

Carmita Mae Hall transitioned December 18, 2024 at the age of 95.

She was born Carmita Mae Jenkins on May 4, 1929, the second of eight children born to William E. Jenkins and Violet Armstrong Jenkins on Deal Island, Maryland.

Carmita was predeceased by her husband Ozie Lee Hall, Sr., both her parents, her brothers Dr....

Nov 22, 2024

Harry J. Smith Jr. was born in Philadelphia, PA. on March 19, 1952. He was the third eldest son of the late Harry J. Smith Sr. and the late Irene L. Smith. He was educated in the Wilmington Public School System attending Drew/Pyle Elementary Schools, Bancroft Jr. High School, and graduating from Howard High School in 1970. Harry graduated from...

Nov 12, 2024

Sherrita  A. Green was born in Newark, Delaware on May 5, 1989. She was the eldest daughter of Cleophus L. Green and the late Vernetta R. Green.                                                                  ...

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,...