Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Emma Simmons
May 22, 2012
Emma Simmons age 88, passed away May 22, 2012. Daughter of the late David Brown and Anna E. Brown. Mother of James, Jr., Renee, Richard, Karen, Pamela, Deneen and the late David H. Brown, Sr. She is also survived by a host of other family and friends. Funeral 6 PM, Thursday May 31, 2012 at Mother UAME Church, 701...
Reverend Lavinia Starks
May 21, 2012
Reverend Lavinia Starks departed her life at home in peace on May 21, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory a favorite nephew, Tyrone M. Brown, Sr.; 2 favorite great nephews, Tyrone M. Brown, Jr and Dwayne M. Brown, Sr., a great great niece, Jasmine S. Urquhart and a great great nephew, Dwayne M. Brown, Jr, 1 favorite great...
Ella G Butler
May 15, 2012
ELLA G. BUTLER Peacefully on May 15, 2012, ELLA G. BUTLER departed this earthly world and went to see her Master. Born June 4, 1913 in Lawrenceville, VA to Lucy and Paul Goodrich, Sr.. Ella graduated from St. Paul School and entered their college for her teaching certificate. She was a member of Eighth Street Baptist Church that was...
Reverend William Tasco
May 9, 2012
Reverend William M. Tasco age 102, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2012. Father of Daryl A. Tasco and David L. Tasco. Mr. Tasco is also survived by his former step-daughter Sylvia C. Todd. We would like to thank everyone that assisted Mr. Tasco in providing a safe enviroment for him during his last...
Amanda Bermuda Johnson "Moonie"
May 5, 2012
Amanda Bermuda Johnson "Moonie" age 53 died on Friday May 4, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents Louis and Dorothy M. Johnson. She is survived by 2 daughters; Dorothy B. Johnson and Corrine M. Johnson, 2 grandchildren, Melvin Shephard and Ember Shephard and siblings: Shirley Howard, Mary Frances Gibson(Glenwood),and Melvin Johnson(Deborah) and a host...
Bessie E Thompkins
Apr 26, 2012
Bessie E. Thompkins, age 81, of Wilmington, DE, died, Thursday, April 26, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory 1 son James Baynard of New York, 1 daughter, Margie Baynard of Baltimore, Maryland, 12 grand children, 10 great grand children and a host of relatives and friends. Service will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Ezion Fair...
Wallena O Hyland
Apr 25, 2012
Wallena O. Hyland age 86, of Wilmington, DE died April 25, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory 5 girls, 2 sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Service will be held at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 3079 New Castle Ave. New Castle, DE ,11AM on Wednesday May 2, 2012. Viewing 9-11 AM. Interment, Gracelawn...
Joan Walley Homier
Apr 24, 2012
Joan Walley Homier the eldest daughter of the late Florence Walley and Stanford Williams. She was born August 20, 1940 in Wilmington, Delaware, raised in eastside of the city. She departed this life peacefully on April 24, 2012 in her home being care for by her loving children and brother. She was predeceased by her husband Wallace Bernard Homier....
Tia L Adams
Apr 23, 2012
Tia L. Adams age 44 of Wilmington, DE returned to God on April 23, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory her father George Miller, Sr; mother Clara Gibbs,Caroyn Miller, her stepmother; her husband Thomas Dunn, 2 sons Maurice and Thomas and 1 daughter Tanneshya; 2 stepsons, Tomek and Shakur; 3 grandchildren, Teiyahna, Darien &...
Willie Wilkerson
Apr 23, 2012
Willie Wilkerson age 92 departed this life peacefully on Monday April 23, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving son Leon and daughter-in-law Brook Wilkerson. Friends are invited to attend a going home service at Central Baptist Church, 839 N. Pine St., Wilmington, DE on Thursday May 3, 2012 at 11 AM. Viewing 9-10:45 AM
Annie Lee Darby "Sissy"
Apr 20, 2012
Annie Lee Darby "Sissy" 11/7/1921- 04/20/2012 Annie Lee Darby was born to the late David and Beatrice Philmore in Blakely, GA. Annie moved to Wilmington, DE in 1967 from Phila., PA to raise her sister's children when she passed. She is predeceased in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by 2 brothers and 4 sisters,...
Juanita D. Tate
Apr 9, 2012
Minister Juanita D. Tate of Wilmington, DE ascended to her heavenly home on April 9, 2012 at Christiana Care. Minister Tate is survived by her devoted Mother, Jessie Tate, sons, Gerald Tate and Bernard Herring, granddaughters, sisters, aunts, uncles and a host of love ones. She was predeceased by her late father, Robert O Tate. The Celebration of Life...
Darrieal S Lockhart
Mar 26, 2012
Darrieal S. Lockhart age 45, of Wilmington, DE passed on March 26, 2012 at Christiana Hospital. She is survived by her mother Glorice(Christine) Lockhart; son, Jeffrey Lockhart; daughters Nikima, Tiffany, Danielle and Nyesha Lockhart; 5 grandchildren; 4 brothers, 4 sisters; long time companion, Curtis Eastman; devoted cousin, Karen Lockhart and a host of family and friends. A viewing will...
Harvey Gilbert Ray "Bill"
Mar 24, 2012
Harvey Gilbert Ray "Bill" died march 24, 2012. Born in Townsend, DE to Mary Blackson and Andrew Ray, Sr. He served in the United States Army and after returning from war moved to Wilmington, DE where he met his beloved Mary. He was one of 13 children. Harvey was predeceased by his wife, his parents and his 12 siblings....
Maria Elizabeth Pettaway
Feb 29, 2012
Maria Elizabeth Pettaway Age 85, of Newark DE and formerly of Roxborough, PA died on February 29, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, William Pettaway, 6 children, 19 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Her service will be held on Friday March 9, 2012 at 10 AM , viewing 9-10 AM, Nazarene Baptist Church , 3975...
Juanita S Gould
Feb 27, 2012
Juanita S. Gould age 57, of Newark, DE. She leaves to cherish her memory to 3 sisters, 2 brothers, 1 brother-in-law and a host of relatives and her dear friend, Paul Zulinzki for many years. She loved him, but what hurts most of all is that we never got to say good-bye. Service will be private at Gracelawn Memorial...
Van Mcclendon
Feb 24, 2012
Van McClendon age 65 of Wilmington, DE passed away on February 24, 2012 in the Christiana Care Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband and wonderful father and grandfather. He retired from Chrysler after 34 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife Deborah McClendon and daughters, Tracy and Lisa Clark, 7 grandchildren,...
Ellen G Price
Feb 19, 2012
Ellen G. Price age 94 of Newark, DE passed February 19, 2012 at Churchmans Village Nursing Home. She is survived by her son, Otis Price(Catherine) of Newark, DE, daughter Doris Rice(James)of Terre Haute, IND, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and a host of friends and love ones. A private memorial will be held on Saturday February 25, 2012...
Genevieve C Gardner
Feb 19, 2012
Genevieve C. Gardner age 86 passed on February 19, 2012 at home. She is survived by Julian Wails, Elmer Gardner, Jr., Stephanie "Step Up" Taylor(Woody), grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, 3 sisters and a host of nieces nephews and friends.. A viewing on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 , 9-11am. Service will be at 11am, at Mother UAME Church,...
Elizabeth Pearl Spencer-Hoil
Feb 17, 2012
Pearl Elizabeth Spencer-Hoil 102, of Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA died peacefully at Regency Health Care Rehab Center on Friday, February 17, 2012. Mrs. Spencer-Hoil worked at Philadelphia Hospital in Housekeeping. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Hoil and son Ernest Smith. She is survived by one son Sylvester Spencer of Wilmington, DE. sister Marion R....
