Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Jane Catherine Degannes
May 5, 2011
age 87, born in Trinidad & Tabago and lived in Brooklyn, New York at Lennox Arms Apartments and more recently moved to Wilmington Delaware to join her family; passed away on May 5, 2011 at Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Ms. DeGannes leaves behind to cherish her memory four daughters & a son. She was preceded in death...
Larry Brown
Apr 21, 2011
Obituary Larry Houston Brown, 58, of Wilmington, DE, died April 21, 2011 in Christiana Care Hospital. Survived by his mother Mildred Brown; daughter, Tishama King-Brown; sisters, Lola Hoxter (William) & Loretta Wilson. Memorial service for family & friends will be held this Thursday, Apr.28, at 1:00 pm, at the Spirit of Life Lutheran Church, 500 Concord Ave. Wilmington, DE...
William Miller
Apr 18, 2011
Obituary William (Toots) Miller of Wilmington, DE age 92 passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 in the Compassionate Care Hospice. William served in the US Army following high school. He was employed for 44 years with the railroad system (now Amtrak). He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Adele Williams, daughter Gloria Miller and stepson, George Williams(Shirley),...
Keith L Lafate
Apr 14, 2011
Obituary Keith L. Lafate After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Keith L. Lafate, 56, was called to join his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, April 14, 2011. Keith grew up on the East Side of Wilmington and graduated from Howard High School in 1973. Keith was preceded in death by his mother and father Herman and Beatrice Lafate....
Marian Lavonne Simpson Bayard
Apr 5, 2011
Marian Lavonne Simpson Bayard (1931-2011) died on April 5, 2011. She attended Howard High School and graduated in 1950. She attended Delaware Technical and Community College. She retired from A.I.G.M. in 1994. She leaves to mourn her passing 2 sons; Donald Edward Simpson of Pasadena, MD, Timothy Everett Lee Bayard of Wilm.,DE, 2 daughters; Renee Marita Bayard and Linda...
Claude "Butch" Allen Jones
Apr 4, 2011
Age 63 of Wilmington, DE, passed April 4, 2011 at Christiana Hospital. He is survived by companion Sheila Sample; Three children, Ernest, Bryan, and Shayla Jones; Joann Jones (wife); Grandson Kiair Jones; Brother William Jones; And Step-Siblings Elvis, Gail, Bonnie, Donnie Haston. There will be a viewing held from 9-11am at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th St, Wilm.,DE...
Margaret (Peggy) Briscoe
Mar 23, 2011
Obituary Margaret (Peggy) Briscoe age 64, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly at her residence on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. She was born March 9, 1947 in Wilmington. She was a 1965 graduate of Howard High School and began her career in the janitorial field. She was employed by OCI in Wilmington until her death. She had a beautiful personality...
Francis Edward "Franny" Brady
Mar 22, 2011
Francis Edward “Franny” Brady was the eldest child born to the late Francis L. & Cornelia Armetta Roberts Brady. Franny was born in Wilmington on June 21, 1947 and raised in Delaware City, Delaware. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Heartland Hospice House. He received his education in the Delaware City Public School system. He...
Francis Edward"Franny" Brady
Mar 22, 2011
Francis Edward “Franny” Brady was the eldest child born to the late Francis L. & Cornelia Armetta Roberts Brady. Franny was born in Wilmington on June 21, 1947 and raised in Delaware City, Delaware. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Heartland Hospice House. He received his education in the Delaware City Public School system. He...
Ophelia Rosa Washington Nelson
Mar 12, 2011
Ophelia Rosa Washington Nelson of Wilmington, DE died March 12, 2011 in the Wilmington Hospital. Daughter of the late Daniel and Rosa Washington and wife of the late Frank W. Nelson, Sr.Ophelia Nelson was also preceded in death by her son, Frank W. Nelson, Jr and one granchild, LaTanya K. Winward-Brown. Survived by her 8 children, Barbara Richards, Tyrone(Carolyn)...
Michael Deangelo Howard
Mar 9, 2011
Michael DeAngelo Howard, 48 of Wilmington, DE died suddenly on March 9, 2011 in his Wilmington residence. He was born Dec. 30, 1962 to parents Frederick A. Howard and Betty Jean Smiley-Howard. In his early childhood years he was very athletic. He attended Howard High School and after high school he worked for the City of Wilmington for 10...
Ronald D Brown
Mar 7, 2011
Ronald D. Brown age 67, of Wilm., DE departed this life on March 7, 2011. A memorial service will be held at Claymont Stone School, Philadelphia Pike and Darley RD. on March 11, 2011 from 6-8 PM.
Lorraine E Stansbury
Mar 3, 2011
Obituary Lorraine Emma Coston Stansbury, the daughter of the late Emily P. "Emmie" Coston. Lorraine "Rainy Day"as she was called was born in Wilmington, DE on Apriil 9, 1937 and departed this life on March 3, 2011 at home with her family. She received her early education in the Wilmington Public School system. She was raised on the Eastside...
Joyce Ann Ringgold
Feb 28, 2011
Obituary Joyce Ann Ringgold age 63, of Wilmington,DE passed away peacefully on February 28, 2011 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Ms. Ringgold is survived by her beloved daughters, Tonya Laster(Gregory) and Shamika Harris(Wayne), her 4 grandchildren: Nyeesha Ringgold, Sharlayia Ringgold. Wayne HArris, Jr. and Gionna Laster. 1 great-granddaughter Damani White. She is also survived by 7 brothers and...
George Albert Briscoe,Jr.
Feb 26, 2011
Obituary George Albert Briscoe, Jr. born September 25, 1939. Survived by wife Emma V. Briscoe, 3 sons Don Laws, Euvie Johnson, Jr. and Anthony Johnson; 3 daughters, Sharon Powell(Mark) Deborah Wilson(Reggie) Paulette Johnson(Mark), 4 brothers, Irving Wilson(Mae), William Briscoe(Jackie), Robert Briscoe(Bea), and Thomas Briscoe, 2 sisters; Annie Hicks, Sherrell Briscoe, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death...
Michael Jermaine Davis
Feb 16, 2011
Michael Jermaine Davis was born on December 7, 1981. He departed this life, suddenly, on February 16, 2011. He was educated in the Brandywine Public School District. During his junior and high school years he resided in Dover, DE. As an adult he returned to Wilmington to live. Lovingly submitted, he leaves to cherish his memories; mother, Vivian Johnson(Ronald),...
Donald Eugene Watson
Jan 27, 2011
Obituary Donald Eugene Watson(Gene) 1929-2011 surrounded by his caring family and friends, Donald passed away at home, New Castle, DE on January 27, 2011. He is the son of Elmer and Sara Watson. He leaves cherished memories with his sister, Arlene Watson, Philadelphia, PA and Elaine Harris, New Castle, DE; his children, Vikki Stokes, Donzaleigh McCord and Joan McGoy(Terrance),...
Jeanette E Miller
Jan 18, 2011
October 7,1926- January 18, 2011 On Tuesday January 18, 2011 Momma received her wings and went home to Glory to be with the Lord. The Daughter of the Late Preston & Lillian Walker. Wife of the late Joseph T. Miller Sr. Mother of Edward Young-Wilmington, Joseph T Miller Jr., Newark, Betty Clark, Newark, Niambi(Joyce)T Olufemi, New Castle; JoAnn Hawkins,...
Marie Francis Banks-Pryor
Jan 12, 2011
Marie Francis Banks Pryor of Philadelphia, PA departed this life on January 12, 2011 at the Hospital of the University of PA. She is survived by her father, Arthur Worrell, Doris Thomas cousin/sister, 4 children; Nadine Allen, Anthony Heath, Crystal Waller(Ernest) and Jonathan Banks(Catrina), 11 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of family and friends....
H Elaine Purnsley
Dec 28, 2010
H. Elaine Purnsley H. Elaine Purnsley, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Dec 28, 2010 at Compassionate Care Hospice-St. Francis with her daughter by her side. She is survived by her husband Arnold L. Purnsley, devoted daughter Terri A. Bruton, sister Suzanne J. Brown(Bill) of San Diego, California and brother Robert L. Jones(Juanita). Service, Monday January 3, 2011 at Mother...
