Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

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...

Sep 12, 2018

Reginal Danny “Hoss” Brady

Reginal Danny “Hoss” Brady was the third son born to the late Francis L. & Cornelia Armetta Roberts Brady. Danny was born in Wilmington on October 21, 1950 and raised in Delaware City, Delaware. He was sixty-seven years old when he departed this life on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the...

Aug 12, 2018

Irene L. Smith-Turner was born November 7, 1929 to the late Charles A. and Irene Hudson in Philadelphia, PA. Irene departed this life on August 12, 2018. She received her early education in the Philadelphia public school system and was a graduate of West Philadelphia High. Irene along with her first husband the late Harry Smith moved to E....

Aug 11, 2018

Karen Miller was born July 22, 1965 in the City of Wilmington, DE to the parents of Constance Murray and Leroy Daniels. She was called home to glory on August 11, 2018 in the care Compassionate Care/St. Francis Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. She received her early childhood education in the Wilmington Public School System, and later resided...

Jul 24, 2018

Mary “Mudder” Winston was born in Messongo, VA on July 17, 1917, to Walter Sr. and Hester Owens, and moved to Wilmington, DE as a young girl. Mary attended Howard High School in Wilmington, DE. In her early years, Mary was employed by Dravo Corporation and, at the age of 70, she became a caregiver to a retired doctor...

Jul 24, 2018

Reginal Samuels January 3, 1947 – July 24, 2018 Age: 71 Wilmington, Delaware Reginal “Reggie” Samuels passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2018. He was a member of the International Longshoreman’s Association where he worked on the banana and automobile ships at the Port of Wilmington. Reggie cherished the time he spent with his family and loved sharing stories...

Jul 21, 2018

Diane Coston, aka DiDi,  was sixty years old. She would’ve been sixty-one on July 29, 2018. She was a Leo as well as her mother. Diane went home on July 21, 2018 to join her mother and father Mary & Isaac Coston. She also joined her siblings Cecil,Phyllis,Gerald and Elaine. Diane graduated from Wilmington High School and worked as...

Jul 12, 2018

Michael Anthony Medley was born on May 13, 1967. He departed this life suddenly, July 12, 2018. Michael was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended Wilmington public schools and graduated from Christiana High School in 1986. He served in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Drum in Watertown, NY and South Korea. Michael pursued...

Jul 5, 2018

Obituary Kenneth Roscoe Seeney, affectionately called “Big Kenny” was born on September 26, 1952 to the late King Doctor, Jr. and Evangelist Alice Travis Seeney. On July 5, 2018, Kenny peacefully departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest while at Christiana Care hospital in Newark, DE. Kenny was born and raised in Wilmington, DE where he received...

Jun 30, 2018

Juanita Beverly Wise, daughter of Earl A. Wilson and Bessie Marie Flamer Wilson, was born February 25, 1922, in Wilmington De. She departed this life Saturday June 30, 2018 at the Regency Nursing facility. She was bless to survive 96 long years. She received her education and graduated from Howard High School Wilmington were she loved playing basketball as...