Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
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,...
James P. Stewart
Dec 2, 2013
James P. Stewart passed away suddenly on Monday December 2, 2013 after a long battle with his illness. Funeral Service will be Thursday December 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. Viewing, 9-11 a.m.at Mother UAME Church 701 E. 5th St. Wilm.,DE
Ward Melvin Raison, Sr.
Oct 23, 2013
Ward Melvin Raison, Sr. Age 88, Ward Melvin Raison, Sr. of Wilmington, transitioned from this life peacefully October 23, 2013 at Christiana Hospital. Mr. Ward Melvin Raison, Sr. was a Combination Welder and retired from Zallea Bros after 35 years of service. He leaves to cherish his memory a dedicated wife, Lillian Raison, 7 children: Gloria Johnson (Eddie), Barbara...
Rosetta Payne Stansbury
Oct 19, 2013
Rosetta Payne Stansbury was born on March 29, 1928 in Fairfax Virginia. Rosetta re-located to Wilmington, DE. She met Edward Stansbury and married him, they were married for 42 years. She spent her final days living in Philadelphia, PA with her daughter, Ingrid Abrams, fighting Alzheimer's. She lost the fight Saturday October 19, 2013. Rosetta was preceded in death...
Wayne Johnson
Oct 12, 2013
Wayne Johnson, age 60, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Saturday October 12, 2013. He was the son of the late James and Joanna Johnson. Wayne is survived by his siblings, Harry, Francis Ann, Stella, Timothy and a host of cousins. A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon on Monday October 21, 2103 at 500 W. 8th...
Juanita Purnell Jones
Sep 30, 2013
On Monday September 30, 2013, Juanita Purnell Jones passed away at home. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert L. Jones Jr., sister, Eleanor Maiden; 3 children, Lisa Marie Jones, Robert L. Jones III and W. Scott Jones, and 3 grandchildren, Alexis Jones, Devon Jones and Dominique Jones. Services will be held at Bethel AME Church,...
Betty Beatrice Tildon-Sidney
Sep 10, 2013
Our beloved Betty Beatrice Tildon-Sidney age 85, departed this life on September 10, 2013. Betty was born to Rufus Tildon and Helen M. Williams who preceded her in death. Betty was the spouse of the late Clarence M. Sidney. Betty leaves to mourn three living sisters, Joyce Norwood, Priscilla Tildon and Gardenia Moore(Benjamin)other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will...
William Paige Fossette
Sep 7, 2013
age 64 passed peacefully on September 7, 2013 at St. Francis Hospice. William is survived by his two children, Devon Clark, and Sheena A. Spearman, also two grandchildren, Tatiyana Clark and a grandson, other friends and relatives. Homegoing celebration, 11 am Tuesday Sept 17, 2013 at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th St. Wilm.,DE. Viewing 9-11 am only.
Carl David Wilkerson
Sep 6, 2013
age 50, departed this life on September 6, 2013 in the Christiana Hospital. Son of the late Nancy Robinson. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Joseph Wilkerson, beloved children Carl Johnson and Nikeva Johnson, stepdaughter, Sharonica Johnson, sister Rochelle Robinson, brother Eric Wilkerson, 4 grandchildren, devoted companion Yolanda Johnson, other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be...
James Oakley
Sep 1, 2013
age 62, departed this life on September 1, 2013. Service will be held Monday September 9, 2013 at 11 am, St. Paul UAME Church, 3114 N. Market St., Wilm., DE, viewing 9-10:45 am only. Interment, Rolling Green Cemetery.
