Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

Mar 6, 2018

Curtis Howard, Jr. of Wilm.,De, age 61 died on March 6, 2019 at his residence.

He leaves to cherish his memory,  1 son, Keenan Bland, 1 granddaughter Zahirah Bland Howard, 1 sister, Joann Howard, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

On Friday March 22, 2019 there will be a viewing, 2-4 pm, Mother UAME Church,...

Mar 4, 2018

SARAH B. JENKINS was born on November 11, 1926 and departed this life on March 4, 2018, at home surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her grandchildren, Mia Burton, Andi Williams (Omar), Julian Matthews; two sisters, Millicent Dobson and Jacqueline Selby; four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Funeral service 11am Thurs., March 15, 2018...

Feb 27, 2018

Larry Goodwyn,Sr. | 1949 - 2018 | Obituary Larry Goodwyn,Sr. January 15, 1949 - February 27, 2018 In the early hours of February 27, 2018, the most heavenly father in his wisdom took Larry Goodwyn Sr. home to eternal rest and peace. He was born January 15, 1949 to the late Eddie Lloyd Sr. and Beatrice Goodwyn in Wilmington,...

Feb 23, 2018

Gilbert N. Brown Affectionately known as “RAP” was born to the late Marjorie and Lilburn Brown Sr. on May 8, 1951 in Salisbury Md. Gilbert departed this life on Friday February 23, 2018 surrounded by family in the Veteran’s hospital in Wilmington De. Gilbert graduated from Howard High School in 1969. Upon graduation he entered the United States Marine Corps...

Feb 1, 2018

Blanche E. Stansbury, 94, went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2018. She is survived by her son; Ronald Stansbury, daughters; Lynette Stansbury Scott, Bernadine Stansbury, Jeanette Stansbury, daughter in-law; Maxine Stansbury, son- in- law; Arthur Scott, Sr., 5 grandchildren; Damon Stansbury, Kelli Stansbury, Kevin Frazier, Jr., Keith Stansbury, and Myles, Stansbury,7 great grandchildren,6 great- great...

Jan 19, 2018

Linda Denise Stansbury, 59, went home to be with the Lord after a sudden illness. She is survived by her son, Keith Preston Stansbury, her mother- Blanche Stansbury, brother- Ronald Stansbury, sisters- Lynette Scott , Bernadine Stansbury , and Jeanette Stansbury, brother- in- law- Arthur Scott, niece- Kelli Stansbury, Nephews- Damon Stansbury, Kevin Frazier, Jr., and Myles Stansbury, 3...

Jan 14, 2018

Wilbert John Bentley, affectionately known as "Will", of Wilmington Delaware was born on May 11, 1938 and went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2018 in the presence of his loving caregivers Pamela and Brinton S Davis, Sr. He was the son of the deceased Helen and (stepfather) Alfred Helm. Wilbert was the eldest of eight...

Dec 16, 2017

Keanan J. Samuels, son of Arica Samuels and James Chappell was born Nov. 28, 1997. He departed this life suddenly on Dec. 16, 2017. He is survived by his parents; maternal grand parents Karen Samuels and Allen Jones (Zelda); great grandmother Roberta Samuels; paternal grandparents Alice Chappell and William McIntyre; sister; brother; aunts; uncles; cousins and lots of friends....

Dec 10, 2017

Dorothy Beulah Henry Dorothy (Beulah) Henry age 82 peacefully departed this life at Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Her viewing will start at  9am and her service will begin at 11am on Thursday December 21 at Mt.Pisgah Summitt Bridge Church 516 Old Summitt Bridge Rd Middletown DE 19709. Interment Delaware Veterans Cemetery

Nov 25, 2017

Johnny passed away peacefully on November 25, 2017 at the VA Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Sr. and Lillie Johnson and siblings Ronald (Dianne) and David Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings Harvey “Stump” (Jackie), Romella, Althea, and Gina Johnson, his ex-wife Sheila Summuel, his godson Joseph Brown, his “other sons”...

Nov 24, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Henry Moody daughter of the late James and Helen Henry, was born in Middletown, Delaware on July 9, 1919, and departed her life peacefully November 24, 2017 at home, surrounded by her three loving children. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Rev. Herman Thomas Moody Sr., sons Rev. Dr. Herman T. Moody Jr.,...

Nov 15, 2017

Sallie Jane Jones was born October 4, 1933 to the late Jonah and Mary Council of Hassell, North Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on July 14, 1962 and remained faitful until her death. Sallie received business education from North Carolina Central. She also enjoyed working for...

Nov 2, 2017

John H. Kornegay, Sr. “Boolee” died peacefully at home on Nov 2, 2017 in New Castle, DE at the age of 79. John is survived by his devoted mother Betty Reese, his 11 loving children and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother Ray Kornegay, of Greenville, NC. John was born on...

Oct 17, 2017

Edwin Wilson was born on April 5, 1953 in Montgomery, Alabama, to the late Isaac Wilson, Sr. and Vera Britt Wilson, the third-born of seven children. He departed this life in his sleep on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He moved to Wilmington, DE in 1957 and with his family joined St. Paul UAME Church under the pastorate of the...

Oct 8, 2017

Richard Paul Brooks Age: 72 Wilmington Richard Paul Brooks, 72, of Wilmington returned to his creator on October 08,2017.  He is survived by his three sons: Richard, Carlton, and Jason.  Services will be held on Saturday October 28, 2017, 10:00 AM at Bethel AME Church, 604 N Walnut St, Wilmington, DE, 19801. In lieu of flowers, donations can be...

Oct 6, 2017

Rev. Purnell A. Moody son of the late Rev. Herman T. Moody Sr. and Dorothy Henry Moody. was born on January 24, 1947 and departed his life on Friday October 6, 2017, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, four children, and ten grandchildren. Memorial Service will be 9am Saturday, October 21, 2017...

Oct 5, 2017

Brian "B Jak" M. Jackson age 41, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2017. He resided in New Castle, Delaware. He leaves to cherish his memory 8 children; Davontae, Ce'Airra(Jabair), Kiaunna, Brian, Jr., Kaniel, Nyla, Bryson, Brendan and stepson- Anthony. His Mom, Bonita( Ms. Peaches), siblings; Keith, Lisa, Ivy, Stephen, Kia and Devonta. Grandmother, Rebecca and Aunt Star. Close...

Oct 4, 2017

Tony Benjamin Bell age 63 passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2017. He leaves to cherish is memory his siblings Brenda Bell, William Campbell, Mary Bell, Bonnie Bell-Dale, Annette Bell, Desiree Bell, and Derrick Bell. Cousins who were raised as sister and brother, Terry Jenkins and Bryan Jenkins. A devoted niece Juliet Bell-Hall, and a host of...

Oct 3, 2017

Miss Helen was born in the state of Maryland, December 19,1929 and was raise on the Westside of the city of Wilmington on Linen and Broom St. as a child. Miss Helen was also raised as an orphanage as a young child. Family and friends, those of you who knew and spent time with Miss Helen Duffy, she has...

Oct 1, 2017

Crystal D. Hill was born in Wilmington, DE on March 9, 1971 to Chrissy Owens and Audrey Hoopes, later she was adopted by Thomas Atwood Hoopes. She grew up in Wilmington, attended Glasgow High School, and later obtained her Bachelor’s Degree and her Master’s Degree in Accounting from American Intercontinental University. Her father Chrissy Owens, and adopted father, Thomas...