Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Herbert Dumbar Wright, Jr.
Jun 13, 2015
Herbert Dumbar Wright age 67, departed this life on June 13, 2015 at Wilmington Hospital. Service will be held on Saturday June 20, 2015, 11am , viewing 9-11am, Mother UAME Church, 701 E,.5th Street, Wilm., DE.
Gary E Coleman
Jun 8, 2015
Gary E. Coleman age 53, passed June 8, 2015 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE Service to be held Saturday June 13, 2015 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1402 N. Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Viewing 8-9:45 am and service at 10 am. Interment, Silverbrook Cemetery.
Millard D Brister
Jun 8, 2015
We mourn the loss of Millard Brister, Jr. who passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2015 at age 90 in St. Francis Hospital with his wife and two daughters by his side. He is survived by wife Marion Brister, daughters Gladys B. Spikes and Millicent B. Collier and host of family and relatives. Brister served in U.S. army in WWII,...
Marian "Dee" Roache
May 29, 2015
Marian “Dee” Roache age 49 departed this life on May 29, 2015. Daughter of Katherine Roache and the late Clarence Roache. Dee’s legacy continues on with her five sons, Chris Sr., Raheem, Brian Jr, Kaliff and Kyrees; 3 grandchildren, Chris Jr., Tristian and Brielle; 4 brothers, Clarence, Leves, Levin and David; a host of nieces, nephews and other loved...
Charles Henry Wright
Apr 30, 2015
Charles Henry Wright, 93, of Delaware City passed away peacefully on April 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father George Wright, mother Sarah Dean and wife Frances Lucille Wright. He is survived by his son Daniel L. Wright, Sr.and two daughters, Margaret Dorsey and Gloria Brooks, devoted nephew, Odell Wright, devoted grandson, Keith Clayton and devoted...
William Pettaway
Apr 25, 2015
William Pettaway was born on December 02, 1926 to Abraham and Mary Pettaway. He was one of fifteen siblings, who were educated in the Philadelphia School System. Upon graduation Billy, as he was fondly known, entered the Army. He met and married Jacqueline Moore, and they played a vital role in the upbringing of their niece Noreen and nephew’s...
Mary A Petty
Apr 12, 2015
Mary A. Petty, The Matriarch, age 99 of Wilm., DE passed away peacefully on Sunday April 12, 2015 at her home. Mary was preceded in death by her husband James Petty and son Wallace Shelton. She is survived by her loving daughter Stella Stanford, 2 sons Herman Shelton, and James Shelton, Jr.(Betty). Mary also nurtured Herman(Sharon), Sherman (Louise), Caroline...
Morton Grimes
Mar 26, 2015
Morton Grimes, age 67, after a short illness, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Heartland Hospice House in Pike Creek, Delaware surrounded by his family. Morton was predeceased by his parents, the late Napoleon Grimes, Sr. and Susie A. (Watson) Grimes and his two brothers, Raymond and Napoleon Grimes, Jr. He is survived by his two...
Luberta Hall
Mar 25, 2015
Luberta Hall – age 91,formerly of Wilmington, DE suddenly passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Corsica Hill Nursing Home in Centerville, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Hall, her children, Tyrone Hall, James E. Hall, Jr., Inez A, Marshall and (step-son) Charles Steward. Luberta is survived by her son, Charles Larry Hall, Sr....
Paul Irvin Starkey
Mar 22, 2015
Paul Irvin Starkey 71, of Wilmington, DE went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2015 at the Regency Nursing Home surrounded by loved ones. He leaves to cherish his memories wife Diane Starkey, two daughters Tiffany Dineen and Tia Banks, two grandchildren Amiyn Dineen and Saria Banks. One sister Shirley Lands (George) of Columbia, MD, a...
Darius Gaylord Johnson
Mar 15, 2015
DARIUS GAYLORD JOHNSON Son of Barbara J. Martin (Rob) and the late Eric Roberts. Darius Johnson was born on September 16,1956 and departed this life on March 15,2015. He is survived by 6 children Darmika Williams Geste, Sheeron, Derrick, Stephon, Ean ,and Denise Fuller. Sister of Yvonne Bordley-Gibson (Kevin). 18 Grandchildren and 1 Great grandchild. Funeral Services are Friday...
Nellie Combs
Mar 14, 2015
Nellie Combs age 91, passed away on March 14, 2015 surrounded by her love ones at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Walter L. Combs. She leaves to cherish her memories 3 daughters; Bernice, Janice and Valerie(Mark), 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Celebration of life service will...
Alfred C.R. Bordley
Mar 6, 2015
Alfred C.R. Bordley son of the late Alfred (Frankie) and Emma Roane-Bordley was born on March 4, 1956 departed this life on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 8:02 a.m. at Compassionate Care Hospice surrounded by family. Alfred work for DuPont Company for 11 years until his health failed him. He enjoyed working in the computer room. Alfred was preceded...
Adolphus Brew
Feb 22, 2015
Mr. Adolphus Brew was born on August 8, 1950 in a town called Saltpond in the central region of Ghana to the late Mr. Obed Brew and Miss Mary Awuo. He was 1 of 7 children. Even as a child he was very simple, compassionate, loving and smart. He always wanted people to feel safe. At age 23, he...
Luezine G. Callaway
Feb 8, 2015
Luezine G. Callaway, age 70, died peacefully on February 8, 2015 at Arbors At New Castle after a long illness. She was born to the late Raymond Henry Callaway and Luezine (Pigrom) Henry Callaway on January 7, 1945 in Wilmington, Delaware. Luezine attended Absalom Jones School and Elbert School, before earning a Certificate of High School Equivalency from James...
Evelyn Elizabeth Brown
Feb 5, 2015
Evelyn Elizabeth Brown Evelyn Elizabeth(Jackson) Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 5, 2015. Evelyn, the daughter of the late Joseph B. Jackson, Sr. and the late Minerva P. Jackson, was born on July 12, 1937 in Wilmington, DE where she spent her life time. She received her early education in the Wilmington Public Schools...
Danielle Bernadette Clark-Skinner
Jan 16, 2015
Danielle Bernadette Clark-Skinner, daughter of Gloria Clark-Cooper and the late Henry Lee Clark was born April 8, 1970 in Wilmington Delaware. She peacefully transitioned this life at home on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the age of 44. Danielle received her early education in the public schools of Wilmington, Delaware and graduated from Howard High School. On January 1,...
Martin Jose Campbell
Jan 2, 2015
Martin Jose Campbell, 65, of Newark, DE, formerly of East Orange, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2015. Preceded in death by his father, Aman Campbell and his brother Kirk C. Campbell, Martin is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sharon Cuttino Campbell, children Shakirah Campbell Huggins, Jason L. Campbell and Justin L. A. Campbell, his mother,...
Ardella B. Faulkner
Jan 2, 2015
Ardella B. Faulkner Sunrise: 10/3/1930 - Sunset 1/2/2015 Ardella was married to the late Andrew James “A.J.” Faulkner and was the mother of 4 sons and one daughter, of which, three sons preceded her in death (Charles Banks, Lawrence Mander, and Drew Mander) She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jay Faulkner (Lynn) daughter Marcia Blandcotto(Bob),daughters–in-law, Mayolla Banks,...
Sylvia Evans
Dec 18, 2014
Sylvia Evans 72, of Wilmington, DE went home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2014. She was a devoted mother and is survived by her children; Wayne, Evans, Jr., Sharon Sharpe, Terrance Evans(Vanessa), Lionel Evans(Barbara),Crystal Christy(Robert) and Sylvia(Taiea) Evans, her brothers, Charles Williams, Jr.. and Arthur Scott, Sr. and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...
