Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Mary Sabra Mitchell
Jul 5, 2017
On July 28, 1942 Mary Sabra Mitchell was born to the late Louise and Milton Barnhill in Williamston North Carolina. Mary was the youngest of six siblings. She was educated in the North Carolina School System until her family relocated to Philadelphia where she then attended William Penn High School and graduated in 1960. She started her work career...
Vernia M. Mcgee
Jul 3, 2017
Vernia M. McGee age 64 was born to the late Annie Holland and Alex Gamble. She passed eternal life on Monday July 3, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She received her education in the Wilmington Public Schools graduating from Howard High School in 1971. Her higher education was received at the University of Delaware where she sang in...
Kayen Shawn Conner-Roberts
Jun 27, 2017
Kayen Shawn Conner-Roberts was born April 28, 2017 to Gakeya Kaye Conner and Bryan Dayshawn Roberts in Wilmington, Delaware. Kayen, affectionately known as “Stink Man” departed this earth on June 27, 2017. Kayen leaves to cherish his precious memory: his parents, Gakeya K. Conner and Bryan D. Roberts and older brother Kayden M. Conner. He also leaves behind his...
Winston Marin Charles "Charlie"
Jun 26, 2017
Winston Marin “Charlie” Charles was born on June 30, 1940 to the late James Charles and Norma Mildred Rawlings Adams in Trinidad Tobago. He was called home to rest on June 26, 2017. In the early 1960’s Charlie traveled with his friend, Fitz “Roy” Callender to many counties such as Antigua, St. Thomas, French Gjuiana where he worked as...
Johnnymae Rose Bell- Jenkins
Jun 17, 2017
Johnnymae Rose Bell Jenkins was born on January 3, 1933 to the late John H & Mary L. Bell. She departed this life on June 17, 2017 at the University of Maryland BWI Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Johnnymae was predeceased in death by her parents, John H. & Mary L. Bell; her husband of 61 years,...
Shelmerrea Jones
Jun 8, 2017
Shelmerrea Jones, age 69, died on June 8, 2017 after a long fight with stomach cancer. She was a God fearing women that adored the Lord, her family, and friends to the utmost. She was a loving and faithful wife to Louis B. Jones for 47 years who preceded her in death. She leaves behind one son Louis B....
Veronica Hestor Brown
Jun 5, 2017
Veronica Hester Brown, daughter of the late Walter, Jr. and Bessie Carn was born in Wilmington, DE on April 18, 1964. She attended William Penn High School. Veronica was the first in her immediate family to receive Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She would always tell her family, friends and strangers about the goodness of the Lord.Veronica...
David Pearson
Jun 1, 2017
David Pearson was born May 29, 1961 in New York City (Queens) to Maude Williams and Gyula Nagy. He transitioned peacefully in his sleep June 1, 2017, following a three year battle with health issues. David attended Edgewood Regional High School (1979). He married Tekoa Pearson, the love of his life and best friend. Together, they had two children...
Essie Mae Smiley
May 28, 2017
Essie Mae Smiley age 90- Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Born in Volusia County, FL. Essie Mae was the daughter of the late Helen James and Isiah Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband Theodrick Elmo Smiley, sons Theodrick Smiley and Ernest Smiley, two daughters Betty Howard and Aretha Smiley-Void. She is...
Herman E.(Hershey) Larkin
May 23, 2017
Herman E. (Hershey) Larkin age 85 (January 28, 1932 – May23, 2017) Herman Elbert (Hershey) Larkin departed this life peacefully on May 23, 2017 at the Wilmington Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends. Herman was born January 26, 1932 to the late Eli Larkin and the late Lucille Lafate. He received his education in the Wilmington Public Schools....
Lisa Elizabeth Reed
May 22, 2017
Lisa E. Reed daughter of Virginia and Joseph Reed was born February 15, 1967 in Wilmington, DE. Lisa was educated in the Claymont/ Wilmington Public Schools and graduated from Brandywine High School in 1985. Lisa attended Phillips School of Cosmetology and later attended Barbizon School of Modeling where she became a professional model. Lisa worked at Corporation Trust and...
Alex Kynesieh Waitieh-Kabehl, L
May 11, 2017
Alex Kynesieh Waitieh-Kabehl,l, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 11, 2017 at the Wilmington Hospital. Greatly venerated by all who knew him as husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend will be missed dearly. Alex Kynesieh Waitieh-Kabehl,l was born in the Chiefdom of Gbolobo Kaykay, Maryland County, Liberia unto the union of Chief Kubidie Suwah...
Robert Leroy Cooper, Jr.
Apr 25, 2017
Robert Leroy Cooper, Jr., age 62 born to Robert Leroy Cooper, Sr. and Audrey H. Cooper. Robert was a Firefighter for the City of Wilmington, Delaware for 13 years, retiring in 1993. He also worked as an EMT for the Wilmington Fire Company. Robert was a member of the Gallant Blazers Minority Firefighters for the City of Wilmington, Delaware...
William J. Manlove
Apr 24, 2017
William J. Manlove was born in Wilmington, DE on October 16, 1944. He departed this life on April 24, 2017 in the Wilmington Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Octavia V. Manlove of Wilmington, DE, five sisters and one brother. A memorial service will be held 2pm-5pm on Saturday June 3, 2017 at Compton Towers, 325...
Lari Ken Clark
Apr 21, 2017
Lari Ken Clark, age 61, departed this life on April 21, 2017 surrounded by his adored children, grandchildren, siblings, nephew and other loved ones. He was a lover of people and life. To have met him is to have gained a special bond. Left to cherish his memory are 4 children, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 2 brothers, 1...
Reverend Dr. Charles Henry Bell
Apr 20, 2017
A native of Kane, Pennsylvania, for over four decades, Apostle Charles H. Bell has been teaching revelation, Holy biblical truths and the depths of the glorious Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. A published author, church administrator, and businessman, a master electrician, a master plumber, and educator – he cherishes assisting people in knowing and understanding that they can...
Addie L Massey
Apr 19, 2017
Addie L. Massey, age 102 transitioned into Jesus's loving care on Wednesday April 19, 2017 at Regency Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wilm., DE She is survived by her son Booker T. Massey(Jeanette) 4 grandchildren, nieces, nephews other family members and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday April 29, 2017, Shiloh Baptist Church, 215 West...
Bernard C. (Jake) Jenkins
Apr 7, 2017
Bernard C. Jenkins, age 84 Bernard "Jakie" Jenkins. departed this life on April 7, 2017. at St.Francis Hospital surrounded by loving family. Husband of Johnnymae Jenkins. He was preceded in death by a son Bernard"Saddle". Jenkins and a daughter, Tony Lynn Jenkins. In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Terry, son Bryan, 3 grandchildren and...
Nadine C. Allen
Apr 4, 2017
Nadine C. Allen AGE: 64 Wilmington, DE Departed this life April 4, 2017. Loving Mother of Tharron Shehee. Celebration of Life 11 am, Sat., April 15, 2017 Mother UAME Church 701 E. 5th St., Wilm., DE; Viewing 9-10:45 only
James B. Davis, Ll
Apr 2, 2017
James B. Davis, II of Wilmington Delaware passed Sunday April 2, 2017. James was an entrepreneur with his own t-shirt design business; and he inherited his love of horticulture from his parents that led him to tree service work. James was a graduate from McKean High School, where he was the defensive back and defensive tackle on the football...
