Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
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...
Marjorie J. Stansbury
May 22, 2014
Our Angel, Marjorie J. (Loper) Stansbury daughter of the late William and Elsie Loper departed this life early Thursday morning at the St. Francis Compassionate Care Unit. She was a life time member of St. Paul UAME Church, retiring from Bancroft cafeteria as a Lead Worker. Her husband John, and siblings, Mary Caulk (Jackie) and Ronald Loper (Ronnie), aunt...
Myra Comegys Campbell
Apr 30, 2014
Myra Comegys Campbell born March 27, 1925 in Wilmington, DE and passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 30, 2014. Myra was preceded in death by her husband John Campbell and son, Robert Campbell. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday May 10, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1012 French Street, Wilm.,DE at 11am.
Ellsworth Sylvester Brown. Sr. "Ellsie"
Apr 24, 2014
Ellsworth (Ellsie) S. Brown, Sr., 70 of Wilm DE., passed away April 25, 2014. Ellsie was born Dec 14, 1943 in Wilm, DE to the late Herbert (Dick) N. Brown and the late Janie S. Anderson-Brown. He attended Howard High School, married Onriette Ross on August 6, 1963, was drafted and served in the Army.Ellsie is survived by his...
Mary L Slowe
Apr 11, 2014
Mary L. Slowe, 91 died peacefully on April 11, 2014 at the Cadia Nursing Home. Homegoing Service, Monday April 21, 2014, Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th St. Wilm. DE . Viewing 9-10, Service 10:00am. Burial, DE Veteran’s Cemetery
Maggie "Joyce" Bell
Mar 28, 2014
Our beloved Maggie of Wilmington Delaware, known to many as Joyce, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2014 at Christiana Hospital. She was preceded in death by father, Elwood Barrett Sr, mother, Willie Mae Sams, brother, James A. Sams, and two uncles. She leaves behind, husband, Michael J. Bell, brothers, Maurice, Elwood, and Aaron Barrett, uncle Willie Louis Hollingsworth,...
William Howard Thompson, Jr.
Mar 24, 2014
William H. Thompson, Jr.
age 90, died peacefully on March 24, 2014. William was born April 18, 1923 in Athen, GA. He grew up in Balt. MD. William was a veteran of World War ll and a retired truck driver. William leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Florence O. Thompson, daughter, Tekoa L. Pearson, 2 other daughters...
Robert Roy Jenkins
Mar 20, 2014
Robert Roy Jenkins age 87, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at home surrounded by family. Born on July 7, 1926 to the late Stephen Jenkins and Bertha Freeman, Robert grew up in Wilmington and attended local public schools. He served proudly in the United States Army and spent the remainder of his career as a laborer of...
Pierre Cephas
Mar 17, 2014
Pierre Cephas
age 29, of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully on March 17, 2014. Beloved son of Glendora Cephas and David Adams. Survived also by Mishea Gordon and Sage and Ryshon Adams as well as many family and friends. Special thanks to nurse Lois McGreyor. Funeral service is private. In lieu of flowers please send donations...
Myrtle M Wells
Feb 27, 2014
Myrtle Wells, a native of Godwin, North Carolina, is one of 17 children born to the late Daniel L. Murphy and Aggie McNair Murphy. She was educated in the Cumberland Count y School System in Godwin North Carolina. Myrtle married Frank O. Wells and from that union one child was born. Soon thereafter they relocated to Chester, PA. Being...
