Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

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...

Juanita E. Hardin(Stafford)

Feb 23, 2014

Our beloved mother Juanita E. Hardin (Stafford), peacefully passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Compassionate Care. She is survived by her daughters Michele and Fran Stafford, son Kevin Stafford, daughters Jocelyn Cooper (Robert), Charyce Broomer (Lawrence), and devoted grandson Kevin Miller, her brother Howard Stafford and sister Janice Portlock. Devoted friends Gerry Hickman and Hester Banner. She also...

Marguerite C. Bell Wright "Retsie"

Feb 13, 2014

Marguerite C. Bell Wright "Retsie", age 93 wife of the late William E. Wright, Sr. was called from labor to reward on Thursday, February 13, 2014. She was a life long resident of Wilmington and retired from the Bell Funeral Home after 45 years of excellent, dignified and caring service as a secretary for her late uncle's establishment. She...

Joseph Benjamin Jackson, Jr.

Feb 10, 2014

Joseph Benjamin Jackson, Jr. departed this life February 10, 2014. Husband of Delores S. Benson-Jackson. Services: Monday February 17, 2014, Mother U.A.M.E. Church, 701 East 5 th Street Wilmington, Delaware. Viewing , 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM only. Masonic Service, 10:30 AM. Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 AM

Madison Serenity Peterson

Feb 9, 2014

Madison Serenity Peterson Daughter of Kyiesha Peterson and Jaleel Carter was born February 2, 2014 in the Christiana Hospital in Wilm.,DE. Madison departed this life on February 9, 2014. Madison leaves to cherish, her parents, grandmother Lonniea Peterson, great grandmother, Linda Rhodes, great great grandmothers Erma V. Peterson and Frances White, aunt, Aniya Peterson, uncle, Rakeem Peterson, great uncle,...

Missionary Mollie L. Parker

Feb 3, 2014

Missionary Mollie L. Parker age 83 of Wilm., DE departed this life Monday February 3, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Margaret Vaughn, Wanda Reeves(Guy), Sharon Ellerbe and Sheila Cannon (Preston), son Matthew Parker(Adina), a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, sisters Fannie Brown, Elsie Sykes, Mammie Futrell, Ellen...

Myrtle I Owens

Jan 17, 2014

Born October 13, 1937, daughter of the late William C. and Clementine M. Owens, departed this life peacefully on January 17, 2014 in the company of her loving family. Family and friends are invited to attend the mass of Christian Burial held Friday, January 24, 2014 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1012 French Street Wilm.,DE. Viewing 9-11, Service 11...

Louis B Jones

Jan 14, 2014

age 68, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE. He leaves to cherish his memories, devoted wife Shelmerrea, son Louis B. Jones,ll, daughter LouShell Hamilton(Lawrence), loving grandchildren, Tierra Spencer, Breana and Jovonnah Hamilton, brothers, William Jones and Alfred Roy and sisters, Juanita Jones-Bloothoofd, Beverly Jones, Lillian and Delores Roy and a host of...

Pauline E Core-Goodson

Jan 10, 2014

Pauline Elizabeth Core Goodson, 102, formerly of Durham, NC and a resident of Wilmington, DE for the past 14 years, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2014 at Shipley Manor. She is survived by a son, David Gilliard , her devoted sister, Marjorie McNeill (Lee) of Wilmington, DE; 3 nephews, 2 nieces and a host of great nephews, great...

Ida Mae Cannon

Jan 10, 2014

Born to the late Hessie King and Lillie Pridgen King in Savannah, GA on Jan. 23, 1938 and departed this life on Jan. 10, 2014. Wife of the late Preston Cannon, Sr. Ida leaves to cherish her memories, five children; Robin Riley, Marjorie Brown, Preston Cannon, Jr., Lisa Richardson and Karen Purdie, one brother, Robert King, one sister, Dottie...

Colinthia H. Gosa

Jan 6, 2014

Colinthia Hazel Gosa, age 82 of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully at her home, Monday January 6, 2014, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gosa was a retired educator that taught for many years at Wilmington High School, where she touched many lives. Colinthia was preceded in death by her parents Hazel and Arnita Burton, and Sister Joyce Burton. She...

Clinton T Fields(Buddy)

Dec 16, 2013

age 67, of Newark, DE. passed away on Monday December 16, 2013. He is survived by a devoted friend and companion, Judy Witcher, sons Daryl Fields(Chantella and Family) and Eddie Hitch, grandson Diante Fields of Middletown, DE and his mother, Teena Fields, 4 brothers; Nelson R. Fields(Mary) of Smithville, VA, Mitchell Fields(Vanessa) of Salisbury, MD, William Fields of Dumfries,...