Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

Mar 8, 2020

Cora Rebecca Johnson was born in Townsend, Delaware on September 16th, 1925, to the late John and Helen Hall. Cora married the love of her life, the late Pearce Johnson, and from this union they had 16 children, 9 boys and 7 girls. Cora began following Jesus at a young age and joined Community Presbyterian Church. Cora was there...

Mar 7, 2020

John was born on August 13, 1934 in Morganton, NC to the late John Clarence and Reatha Mae Conley and passed away on Saturday March 7, 2020 in Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. John was the oldest born of three children born through this matrimony. Preceding his death was his beloved sister, Amanda Martin.

Mar 2, 2020

Eureka Sudler was born on September 12, 1972 to the late Cynthia Sudler and Brother Bilal Hawkins. She departed this life on March 2, 2020.

Dink, as she was lovingly referred to by her Father’s side of the family, received her early education in the Wilmington Public Schools. She graduated from Howard High School in 1990 with...

Mar 1, 2020

SAMUEL O. BELL

~~~February 28, 1937- March 1, 2020~~~

Samuel O. Bell was called from labor to reward on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the age of 83. He was...

Mar 1, 2020

Herman N. Drayton, 92, of Savannah, GA, departed this life on Sunday, March 1, 2020.

A military veteran and retiree of the US Postal Service, Drayton spent his life as a dedicated father, grandfather, relative and, most importantly, servant of the lord. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruby, son Herman Jr (Ike) and his siblings....

Feb 13, 2020

Janet “Jai” L. Wilson passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020 in Hockessin, Delaware.  She was born on January 27, 1940 to the late Willard and Edith C. Loper and raised in the church by Edna Jones.

Janet was raised in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania where she attended and graduated from...

Feb 12, 2020

James E. Scott, affectionately known as “Eddie” was born on March 12, 1951 and passed away February 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

After 6 years in the Army he was honorary discharged. He was employed by Star Building Service for many years before retiring from United Refrigeration in 2016. Eddie...

Feb 5, 2020

Ecclesiastes 3

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heave.

A TIME TO BE BORN: Thursday November 17, 1977 God bless and entrusted Juanita Wilmore and Lester Frisby, Jr. with a warrior our beloved Felisha Ann Frisby-Wilmore.

A TIME TO CRY : Felisha...

Feb 4, 2020

Lisa Reed was born September 16, 1962 to the late Louis Wilson and Lurelene Reed. She departed this life on February 4, 2020.

Lois received her early education from New Castle County School District. She graduated from William Penn High School in 1980. She further her education at Del Tech in Wilmington, Delaware. She was employed for...

Feb 3, 2020

Roy L. Broughton, 78, passed away on February 3, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. A viewing will be held on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th Street Wilmington, DE 19801. Viewing 4-6 pm only.

Jan 14, 2020

James R."Pop" Forney, son of the late Ben E. Forney and the late Nonie Bell Forney,was born in Sparta Ga.on April 2,1945. and sometime later relocated to Chester Pa.

James was educated in the Chester Upland School District. He married Yolanda Williams, and from this union they raised five children.

James enjoyed fishing, hunting, "Winstons",Pepsi...

Jan 12, 2020

“For when I was hungry you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited me in.”

Matthew 25:35 New International Version

Mary Grace Cornish was born to the late Jackson and Ardonia Copes on April 22, 1925...

Jan 7, 2020

age 84, transitioned on January 7, 2020 at Wilmington Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by 5 sons; Tyronnie Barnes, Marlo Barnes, Darryl Barnes, Bendall Barnes and Brian Barnes 2 daughters Denise Smoke and China Barnes, 3 sisters, 1 brother-in-law, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

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Dec 25, 2019

The daughter of the late Joseph and Jacqueline Newman, was born on June 2, 1944 in Wilmington, DE. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

Marlene was a sister of Barry, Annette and Yvonne, aunt, friend and faithful Christian with a big heart. She would sow seed in many ministries and believed that as she...

Dec 2, 2019

Adam Ray Hunter, age 31, was born at Christiana Hospital May 16, 1988. He was the only child of the late Gilbert Hunter and Yvonne Hunter.

Adam attended the Wilmington School System graduating from Concord High School in 2006. While attending schools Adam was very active in the Special Olympics participating in basketball, field and track and...

Nov 27, 2019

June Delores Cain, 88, peacefully transitioned from this life on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born to the late Clarence & Marie Delaney in Bramwell, West Virginia on November 21, 1931. She married the late Clyde Cain, Sr. in 1952.

She moved to Wilmington, Delaware where she received her public school education. She was a domestic...

Nov 13, 2019

Alvin Elwood "Bunk" Pierce, son of the late William H. and Bertha Taylor Pierce, departed this life on November 13, 2019 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware.

Alvin was born on May 8, 1936 in Wilmington Delaware and received his education in Absalom Jones, Brown Vocational and Howard High Schools. He served his active military duty as...

Nov 4, 2019

Gerald Foster, son of the late Edith Mae McDonald was born on April 6, 1936 in Wilmington, Delaware. He departed this life peacefully on November 4, 2019, in the Christiana Care hospital after a lengthy stay at the Kutz Home in Wilmington, Delaware.

He received his early education in the Wilmington Public Schools. In 1950, he joined...

Nov 3, 2019

Doris Elaine Sorden Laws, daughter of Lawrence N. Sorden and Lottie Clement Sorden, was born on October 17, 1947 in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life on November 3, 2019 at Christiana Care Hospital.

Doris received her early education at Millside /Dunlieth School. She graduated from De La Warr High School. Doris graduated from Delaware State University...

Nov 1, 2019

Born May 30, 1941, Paul is the oldest son of William “Billy” Paul Carson and Blanche “Myee” Carson, who both were called

home several years ago, but their love for him never left his heart!

Married April 23, 1966 to his loving, devoted wife, Helen Delores Carson, whom he cherished before marriage...