Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Willie Kenneth Whye
Sep 14, 2014
Willie Kenneth Whye, age 54, departed this life on Sunday September 14, 2014 at Wilmington Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Freda Whye-Wilkerson, step-father, George Wilkerson, Sr., 4 brothers; Glenn, Quentin, Mark Whye and George Wilkerson, 1 sister, Niokee Whye, step-brother, Louis Lott(Rina) half brother, Marvin Smith, devoted nieces, nephews and a host of aunts ,...
Greenfield Jackson, Jr. "Tojo"
Aug 30, 2014
Greenfield Jackson, Jr. "Tojo" age 69, passed at the Wilmington Hospital on August 30, 2014. He is survived by his mother, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and a devoted friend, Charles Henry "Duck", nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father,Ward M. Raison,Sr. and his brother, Alfonso Raison. Memorial service will take place...
Thomas E White "Tom"
Aug 27, 2014
Thomas E. White "Tom" age 62 of Wilmington, DE died on August 27, 2014 at Christiana Hospital. He is survived by one son, Shawn Hopkins and one daughter, Katrina Hopkins, 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 brother and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday September 10, 2014 at the Longshoremen's Association...
Anna M. Cole
Aug 24, 2014
Miss Anna M. Cole went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2014 from her residence Luther Towers l. She was a graduate of Howard High School and was a L.P.N. She was a member of Mt. Salem Methodist Church. She was born in Hockessin, DE on May 16, 1918 to the late parents Willard Cole and...
Terence Lee Jr. "Skitz"
Aug 8, 2014
Terence Lee Purnell, Jr. "Skitz" departed this life on August 8, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents Glenda and Terence Purnell, Sr., 3 sons, 3 daughters,6 sisters, 4 brothers, grandfathers, grandmothers and a life long partner, 1 godson, godmother, and a host of other relatives and friends. Service will be Monday August 18, 2014 at 11...
Lee H. Mcneill
Aug 7, 2014
Lee H. McNeill, age 92 years, died on August 7, 2014. Lee H. McNeill was the Husband of Marjorie Core McNeill, father of Gregory C. McNeill, and Linda McNeill Matthews. Brother of Naomi Collins,and grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A funeral service will take place at Grace Church, United Methodist, 900 N. Washington Street, Wilmington, DE...
Sarah Palmer
Jul 31, 2014
Sarah Palmer age 93, died at the Christiana Hospital on July 31, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory 2 sons, Quenton (Rosemary) and Mark (Jannett), 1 sister, Bertha Whittle, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren other relatives and friends. The homegoing celebration will be Thursday August 7, 2014 at 12 noon, viewing 10-11:45 am at Cathedral of Fresh Fire,...
Deacon James A. Jones, Sr. " Pop J"
Jul 30, 2014
Deacon James A. Jones Sr. "Pop J" age 88 of New Castle Delaware left his earthy home and transitioned to his heavenly home on July 30, 2014. His love and memories are deeply cherished by his wife of 60 years, Mae E. Jones; children, Tholetha Jones, Joyce Webb, Leartis Jones, James (Cheryl) Jones Jr. and Linda (Bryant) Bright; sisters,...
Elaine V. Harris
Jul 29, 2014
Elaine V. Harris, age 91 went home to glory on July ,29, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Harris and son, Criag A. Hammond. She is survived by 1 son, George W. Hammond, Jr., 3 daughters; Kay F. Kairns, Antoinette Saleem and Linda Terry, devoted nephew Robert K. Watson and a host of grandchildren,...
Stephen Wheeler
Jul 11, 2014
Stephen B. Wheeler 11-27-56 to 7-11-14 Stephen B. Wheeler aka "Blackbird", Age 57 of Wilmington, DE passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by family. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, July 21, 2014 from 3pm to 6pm, at Neighborhood House 1218 B. Street Wilmington, DE.
M. Novella Fassett
Jul 9, 2014
M. Novella Fassett, age 93 of Wilmington passed away peacefully on July 9,2014 in Christiana Hospital. Novie was the daughter of the late Fred and Belle Price. She was preceded in death by her husband John (Jack) Fassett, son Jackie V. Fassett and 4 brothers Freddie, Samuel, Daniel and James Price. She is survived by her daughter Marjorie I....
Essie Simpson-Jamison
Jul 9, 2014
Essie Simpson-Jamison age 72 of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 9, 2014. Essie was born May 21, 1942 to the late Leonard and Willie Mae Simpson. Formerly of Greensboro, NC, Essie was raised by the Late Bishop Mary Edna Bowman. Before relocating to Wilmington DE, she graduated from North Carolina A&T, where she...
Lance Tolliver
Jun 25, 2014
Lance Tolliver 50 of New Castle Delaware departed this life on Wednesday June 25, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father Leo J. Tolliver Jr. Grandparents Leo Sr and Anna Mae Tolliver. Lance leaves to cherish his memories his wife Sharon, mother Deanna Richardson (Bobbie) sister Linda Tolliver Perkins (Glen), Janet Harris, Jami...
Marcia Joanne Slowe
Jun 25, 2014
Marcia Joanne Slowe went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2014. She will be dearly missed by her mother, Roberta Slowe, son, Roland Slowe, daughter, Ramonnie MaStarr Slowe, brother Robin Slowe, granddaughter, Moneke Lloyd,devoted niece, Monigue Slowe lifelong partner, James Woolford, step-daughter, Tina Woolford, step-son, Tracey Woolford , adopted son, Zachary Jackson and other relatives and...
Mary Louise (Ingram) Pegram
Jun 23, 2014
Age 66, of Wilmington, departed this life on June 23, 2014. Wife of Henry; mother of Kevin, Corey, Shalynn; grandmother of Diamonique and Deja Barnard. Daughter of the late Paul A. and Helen A. Ingram Sr. survived by 5 sisters and 3 brothers; 3 brother-in-laws and 4 sister-in-laws: an a host of nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. Memorial...
Mildred Marie Allen
Jun 23, 2014
Mildred “Milly” Glover Allen, age 50, was called home to eternal rest on June 23, 2014. Mildred was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on the 25th day of June 1963 to the late James A. Glover, Sr. and Iona E. Glover. She married Ronald Allen and is survived by four children: Vangie, Lasheka, Siedia and George and 12 grandchildren. On...
Jason Eugene Turner (Purnell)
Jun 21, 2014
Jason Eugene Turner (Purnell) age 32, died June 21, 2014. Born Dec. 14, 1981. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Jasper Fair, mother , Doretha Turner , daughter, Destiny Campbell Turner and a host of other family members and friends. Service will be Saturday June 28, 2014 at 11 am. Viewing 9-11am at Mother UAME Church, 701...
Deborah Ford
Jun 11, 2014
Deborah Ford age 62, died June 11, 2014. She was the third child of deceased parents Maria and Bernard Weldon. Debbie was employed for over 15 years at various nursing homes including The North Western Facility in Fort Washington, PA She leaves to cherish her memories three children: Richard Ruffin(Debbie), Cory Ruffin(Adrienne) and George Ruffin(Delia), also a loving step...
Roslyn Woodard- Smith
Jun 1, 2014
Roslyn Woodard-Smith of Bear, DE passed away peacefully on June1, 2014. Roslyn was a graduate of the University of Delaware. She was a trailblazer and community advocate. She was warm and loving with a great sense of humor and will be profoundly missed. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday June 9, 2014 at Victory Christian...
Charlotte F. Council
May 27, 2014
Charlotte E. Council was born in Berlin , Maryland on May 23, 1911 and departed this life on May 27, 2014 after celebrating 103 years of life. She leaves to cherish her memories her cousins in Delaware, and Berlin Maryland. A private service will take place on Friday May 30, 2014 at 1:00 pm from the St. Paul United...
