Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Mary G. Cornish
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...
Barbara E. Coleman
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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Marlene E. Newman
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...
Adam Ray Hunter
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...
June Delores Cain
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...
Alvin E. Pierce "Bunk"
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...
Gerald Foster
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...
Doris Elaine Sorden Laws
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...
Paul Leon Carson
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...
Marva "Kissy" Curtis
Oct 26, 2019
A Phenomenal Woman
Marva Janet Curtis was born on January 17 th , 1936 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Elwood and Emma Mason. She earned her high school diploma in the Wilmington Public Schools. Upon graduating high school, she was wed in holy matrimony to the late Alfred W. Curtis I, together they shared...
Helen C. Street
Oct 23, 2019
Helen C. Street was born to James Elmer Brady and Harriet Clementine Purnell Brady on September 30, 1921 in Milford, Delaware. She departed this life on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware surrounded by her children.
She attended early education in Milford, Delaware. Because of segregation, Helen moved to Wilmington, Delaware to attend and...
Mary E. Lacey "Mimi"
Oct 11, 2019
Mary E. Lacey, affectionately known as Mimi, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Friday October 11, 2019 at 1:30 am at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.
Mimi was born to the late Earl and Sarah Lacey on March 15, 1941. She was the youngest of eight children who shared love and a wonderful family bond....
Gloria Eugenia Green
Oct 3, 2019
Gloria Eugenia Green age 70 received her majestic wings on October 3, 2019.
Gloria was born March 17, 1949 in Talbot County, Maryland where she received her education until moving to Wilmington, Delaware. Gloria was employed at Delaware State Hospital until she retired. Gloria was also a Founder of a Social Club called Majestic Angels S/C which...
William R. Brown "Sonny"
Sep 19, 2019
William (Sonny)Brown, age 71, of New Castle, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2019. William was currently employed at the United States Postal Service for 49 years upon his death.
William is survived by his two sisters; Mary E. Land and Estella M. Williams both from Wilmington, Delaware; 2 devoted nieces...
Catherine Watson "Kitty"
Sep 11, 2019
Catherine Watson, affectionately known as “Kitty,” born to the late Beatrice and Verdell Wilmer on August 19, 1939. She departed this life peacefully on September 11, 2019. She received her education from the public schools of Wilmington, Delaware. Before becoming ill she retired from the Furniture Barn after more than 20 years of employment. Kitty was a devoted sister,...
Keith K. Black
Sep 5, 2019
eith K. Black, of Newark, DE was born to the late Daniel Richard Black, Sr. and the late Anna Marie Black on April 25, 1956 in Chestertown, MD. Keith peacefully passed away on Thursday September 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his wife Ada and family. Keith was a happy go lucky kind of man with a kind...
Darnell Orlando Clark
Sep 5, 2019
Darnell Orlando Clark, son of Gloria Clark Cooper and the late Henry Lee Clark, was born October 31, 1959 in Wilmington, DE. He peacefully departed this life on September 5, 2019 in Seasons Hospice at the Christiana Hospital.
Darnell received his early education in the public schools of Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to his disability, he worked for...
Lucille Neal Pulliam "Patsy"
Sep 1, 2019
Lucille Lillian Neal Pulliam, “Patsy”, the daughter of the late Louise Waters and Brooks Neal was born October 21, 1938 in Cambridge, Maryland.
Lucille went to eternal rest on Sunday September 1, 2019 at her residence.
Lucille received her early education in the Public Schools of Wilmington, Delaware. She was a graduate of Howard High...
David Preston Reed, Sr.
Aug 17, 2019
David Preston Reed, son of Virgina E. Reed and Joseph Reed, Eve and David Harrigan, Sr. was born on November 15, 1960 in Wilmington, DE. Preston, as he was known, was educated in the Wilmingtonand Claymont School District. He graduated from Claymont High School in 1978.
Preston worked as Earl’s Tires for many years until his health...
Arcola L. Foster "Cola"
Aug 15, 2019
Arcola L. Foster, a twin, was born June 6, 1968 to James H. and Dorothy L. Foster in Wilmington, Delaware. She made her untimely death August 15, 2019.
Arcola attended William Penn High School, class of 1986. After several different occupations Cola, as she was best known, became an employee at the Delaware State Hospital where she...
