Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

Mar 20, 2019

Jimmie’s life’s JOURNEY ended suddenly on March 20, 2019 after a brief illness.

Jimmie lived his life with the values instilled by his parents, to be the very best man and provider he could be, Jimmie exceeded in this area.

Jimmie was born on February 19, 1963 to Estella & Jimmie Gordon, Sr., the second...

Mar 5, 2019

Shirley Ann Burley was born January 16, 1944 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Shirley was educated in the Wilmington Public School System, Number 29 and Howard High School.

She had one child on the 17th of November 1965, a son, Terrance Lockett

Shirley was a certified CNA at the Peninsula United Methodist Home and she...

Feb 25, 2019

Lewis James Gosa, was better known as "Ronnie" by family and friends. He was born November 11, 1948 to the late Edward and Anna Gosa in Wilmington, DE. He was the youngest of three siblings, the late Roosevelt, Eddie and the late Alice Jean. Lewis attended Howard High, where he graduated in 1968. While in Howard High he was...

Feb 17, 2019

PASTOR ALBERTA DELANEY JACKSON

Pastor Alberta D Jackson, the daughter of the late Mary D Moore and the late Albert Taylor Sr. came into the world January 20, 1931 and peacefully transitioned February 17, 2019. She was reared in Wilmington Delaware by her mother Mary and Grandmother Hallie Lockett Delaney. She was known by many names: Bert,...

Feb 13, 2019

Born October 13, 1941 to Hannah Hurtt and Joseph Oakley. Raised by is great-great Aunt, Eva Jefferson until her passing in 1948, he went to live with his mother at the age of 7.

Joseph Samuel Hurtt (affectionately known Joe) attended Bancroft #5, Elbert Primary School and graduated from Wilmington High in 1960.

Bro. Joe...

Feb 12, 2019

“If a man die, shall he live again? All the

days of my appointed time will I wait, till

my change come.

--Job 14: 14

REGINALD HENRY SIMS, known to most as “Reggie” or “Red,” was born on November 13, 1922 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was one of five sons born...

Dec 30, 2018

Barbara was born on May 29, 1929 to the late William Lawrence and Evelyn Hatcher Wilkes in Wilmington, Delaware. She attended the Wilmington public schools and worked in several careers including Allied Kid, St. Michael’s Day Nursery and The Martin Luther King Center.

Barbara was a lifetime faithful member of Harrison Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed worshiping...

Dec 29, 2018

Joseph Mark Sanders, Sr. age 50, of Middletown, DE passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was born in Wilmington, DE on March 23, 1968.

Son of the Late Joseph E. Sanders and Pearline Williams Sanders. He was preceded in death by (1) brother Derrick Sanders, (1) Aunt, Nellie Edwards.

Joseph was a 1987...

Dec 27, 2018

Paul Douglas Ramseur, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully in his home in Mechanicsburg, PA on December 27, 2018. Paul was previously a long time resident of Wilmington, DE and Chester, PA. He was born on August 27, 1938 to the late Alfred and Sara (Lee) Ramseur in Lincolnton, NC. Paul graduated from Chester High School and Wilberforce University, after which...

Dec 27, 2018

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” Mary Alice Coles gained her wings December 27, 2018.

Born on February 20, 1923 in Newark, New Jersey to her mother Hallie Otel and father Clarence Mallette. Her mother died when she was a week old and Alice and her brother moved to Bedford,...

Dec 11, 2018

God spoke softly as he called Jimmie’s name, son your work here is done, you must come home now. Surrounded by family, Jimmie quietly ascended to his heavenly home on Tuesday December 11, 2018.

Born on June 21, 1938 in Macon, Georgia to the late Reverend Mother Bertha Mae Blunt Gordon and Willie A. Gordon, the third...

Dec 9, 2018

Amanda Ernestine Smith Powell daughter of the late Elethea Smith Mills departed this life peacefully at home on Sunday December 9 th , 2018 in Wilmington Delaware at the age of 79.

Amanda was and FOREVER remains the “ MATRIARCH “of our Family!!!!!!!

Amanda was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Powell,...

Dec 8, 2018

Diane Elizabeth Winfield Cephas age 76, of Wilmington, DE departed this life peacefully Saturday December 8, 2018.

Diane is survived by 5 children; Carl Cephas, Carla Wilson, Tracey Robinson, Donald Cephas and Eugene Cephas, 4 sisters; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend services...

Nov 26, 2018

Constance “Mac Attack” V. Murray, was born January 13, 1944, to the late Thomas James McIntosh Sr. and Erma D. Mc In tosh Cuff in Wilmington, DE. She very peacefully transitioned to her home in heaven on Monday, November 26, 2018 surrounded by family. God sent an angel and closed her eyes as she graduated to glory. Connie was...

Nov 25, 2018

Veola E. Robinson, age 82, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 25, 2018. She is survived by, 2 daughters, Khadija Robinson and Kenyetta (Ronike) Haynie; 3 grandchildren, Ayanna, D’Brickashaw and Geneva; 1 sibling, Willa M. Greene; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Friends may view her 9am-11am, services will be at 11am Saturday,...

Nov 24, 2018

Mary Etta (Madeline) Powell Nesbitt, born to the late James Oddie Powell and Lula Ann Powell began life on October 28th, 1925 in Ashford, North Carolina. Madeline was educated in Morganton, North Carolina School District. She started working at a very early age to help support her family. She was the mother of Dorothy Ann Powell before marrying Phifer...

Oct 22, 2018

Dr. Tameka Wright , "Doc"was born on December 3, 1970 in Wilmington, Delaware to her late parents Pastor Elder Louis Saddler and Bonita Wright. She attended both Newark High School and Hodson High School to earn both a vocational and academic diploma. Tameka graduated from both schools simultaneously in 1988. She has always been a hard worker and after...

Oct 17, 2018

Blayton Antonio Joseph Palmer, 26, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on October 17, 2018. Blayton was born in Wilmington, Delaware on November 26, 1992 to Tony Palmer and Marion Goodridge-Palmer. He attended school in the Red Clay School District and graduated from William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware. Blayton enjoyed hunting and fishing with his father and...

Oct 7, 2018

Dwayne V. Currington, "Wayne", son of Rosalind Bernard and the late Ben Woody, was born on April 18, 1960 in Wilmington, DE. Dawayne departed this life on Sunday October 7, 2018 in Newark, DE. Wayne attended school in the Wilmington Public School system and graduated from Wilmington High School(WHS) class of 1978. After graduating he worked many years in...

Oct 3, 2018

Jannie Lee Smallwood was born on December 3, 1989 to Lita M. Camper and Chester Starlings. She departed this life on October 3, 2018. She’s the mother of Kareemah Short, stepdaughter of Michael Camper. Jannie received her education in the Wilmington Public Schools. She loved working. Her last job was at Payless where she was an Assistant Manager. She...