Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

Oct 23, 2023

Terry Lee Moore was the son of late Sundra Lee Lucas and son of the late Bernard Lee Hall and the late step father Lamont Lucas. He was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware.

Terry was the first grandson of the late Eurie and Roseatta Burton. Terry would often tell stories of his great grand Dad, tossing...

Oct 22, 2023

Bruce David Temple was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Ambrose E. Temple III, and the late Gloria Maxine Temple on July 26th, 1954. He was the fourth of six children.

Bruce received his education in the Philadelphia Public School System. He attended John Barry Elementary and William L Sayre High before eventually landing at Overbrook...

Oct 14, 2023

Ronald Broomer was born on July 13, 1959 to Jasper Ervin, Sr. and Mattie Broomer in Wilmington, Delaware.  He received his education in the Wilmington Public School System.  He returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 14, 2023,  surrounded by his family.

Ronald had talents and hobbies.  He enjoyed drawing, cooking, working...

Sep 20, 2023

Edward L. Loper, Jr., age 88, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  He was a lifetime resident of Delaware, born “over the 11th Street Bridge” in Wilmington on December 28, 1934, the second child of Edward and Viola Cooper Loper, Sr.  Edward was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jean Marie Loper...

Sep 18, 2023

Ernest Payne was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 29,1957. He peacefully transitioned from labor to his eternal rest on September 18, 2023.

Ernest, affectionately known as Ernie, received his early education from Sarah School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Later the family relocated to New Castle, Delaware where he attended Del-A-Warr High School where he took up general...

Sep 16, 2023

Betty A. Todd. A beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great- grandmother and great-great- grandmother peacefully departed this world on September 16, 2023 at the age of 92. She was born February 15, 1931 in Elkton, Maryland to the late Alexander G. Brinkley and Ethel M. Lloyd.

Betty received her early education at the 120C school in Middletown, Delaware...

Sep 4, 2023

Lillian Raison, age 103, of Bear, DE, was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE with her family at her bedside.

She was born May 25, 1920, to the late Sarah and John Burke. She was educated in Queen Anne County, MD, and lived most...

Aug 31, 2023

Master Robert E. Taylor, Jr. the eldest of 3 children, was born on June 5, 1961, to the late Doris Williams and Robert "Jock" Taylor, Sr. He was welcomed into Glory by his parents and beloved brother Charles Taylor.

Robbie graduated from Howard High School of Technology in 1979. After high school, he ventured in the automotive...

Aug 22, 2023

Gloria Clark-Cooper, daughter of the late George O. Bell Sr. and Pauline E. Walls-Bell was born June 5, 1936, in Wilmington, DE. She peacefully transitioned this life at the Wilmington Hospital on August 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Gloria received her early education in the public schools of Atlantic City, New Jersey and Wilmington, Delaware. She...

Aug 8, 2023

Kenneth Earl Brown affectedly called (Brownie) age 60. The much adored and loved baby boy of the family, Born April 10, 1963 and left this earth for Heaven August 8, 2023.

Kenny was predeceased by his Mother, Brenda Joyce Brown who passed October 22, 2022 and his Father Arnold Johnson who passed away on October 1, 1988....

Aug 1, 2023

October 11, 1957 to August 1, 2023

JAMES HARVEY BENSON, JR. was born in Middletown, Delaware on October 11, 1957, to the late Mary Francis Benson and James Harvey Benson Sr.  He peacefully transitioned from labor to his eternal rest on August 1, 2023.

James, affectionately known as “Jay” received his early education from Louis...

Jul 27, 2023

Born to Marjorie Jean Loper Stansbury and fathered and raised by Johnny Mac Stansbury, Raymond Phillip Stansbury was born on August 24th, 1958, in Wilmington Delaware and surrendered his spirit back to Yah after a courageous fight, on July 27th, 2023 in the Christiana Care Hospital.

Raymond, also affectionately known by his family and friends as: Ray,...

Jul 21, 2023

Paul Loper was born March 20, 1945, in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of the late William and Elsie Loper. He was the last born of the (Magnificent 7) Loper siblings.  Reverend Bessie Jones, Reverend Delores Loper, William Loper, Jackie Caulk (deceased), Ronald Loper (deceased), Marjorie Stansbury (deceased).

Paul was the most loving and devoted husband, father, and...

Jul 18, 2023

Patricia Gwendolyn Crampton passed away in the hospital surrounded by family, at the age of 72.

Treasie, or Pat as she was lovingly called by family and friends, was born to the late Florence Mae Boyer Hawkins and James Walter “Bus” Hawkins in December, 1950.

She grew up in Kennett Square, PA and graduated from...

Jun 9, 2023

Saleema C Karim-Bey (Russell) was born August 21, 1947, in Wilmington, Delaware to Clara Eliza Walls Russell Thompson and John William Russell. She was also known as Shemie. Saleema departed this life, suddenly on June 9, 2023.

Saleema received her early education through Delaware's public education system where she graduated from Wilmington High School in 1965.  Saleema...

Jun 1, 2023

Tomonique Lonya Nash Watson was born on November 30,1964 in Wilmington, Delaware to Natalie & Thomas Nash. She departed this life on June 1,2023 at her residence.

Tomingue, also known as Bup, received her education from James Groove Adult Education School. She worked various jobs over the years. Tomonique fellowship at various churches, although she was not...

May 30, 2023

Melvin Lewis Johnson was born October 9, 1951 to Dorothy Johnson and Louis C Johson. Melvin peacefully departed this life on Tuesday May 30, 2023, in Christiana Care Hospital.

Melvin graduated from De La Warr High School in New Castle, DE. After graduation Melvin enlisted into the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his country...

May 20, 2023

Brenda Edita Bell was peacefully called from labor to reward on May 20, 2023, at the Christiana Care Hospital. “Bren, BB or Sunshine” as she was lovingly called by family and friends, was born to the late Ethel I. Bell and William Campbell Sr. on August 28, 1949, in Wilmington, Delaware.

She grew up on the East...

May 13, 2023

Derrick Lamont Johnson affectionately known as DJ transitioned this life peacefully at the age of 59 years old on May 13, 2023 surrounded by his family . Derrick was born on July 8,1963 to the late Ida Elizabeth Johnson and Robert Ford of Chester, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Chester, PA and received his education in the Chester Upland...

May 10, 2023

On the evening of May 10, 2023, William Melvin Hoxter, Jr., fondly called Bill or Junior by his loved ones and church community, passed away peacefully. His devoted wife of 29 years, Lola Hoxter, was by his side during this time.

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