Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Lewis W. Martin, Sr. "Mr. Marty"
Nov 25, 2022
Lewis W Martin, Sr. (Mr. Marty) 87 of Bear Delaware was guided home by angels on Friday November 25, 2022, peacefully in his home. He was born in Cape May, New Jersey on July 4, 1935, to Evelyn and Lorenzo Harris.
He is preceded in death by Evelyn Harris (mother), Lorenzo Harris Sr. (father), brothers Lorenzo Harris...
Christine A. Stansbury
Nov 17, 2022
Christine A. Stansbury was released from the bounds of life on November 17, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Christine A. Stansbury was born on December 26, 1927, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Beatrice Robertson Johnson and Whittie Johnson; Christine is the oldest of six children.
Christine received her education from Oliver Otis High School in...
James A. Crawley, Jr.
Nov 14, 2022
James A. Crawley, Jr., son of the late James A. Crawley and the late Charlotte H. Brooker, (Nathaniel Brooker) was born May 4, 1961 at the Wilmington General Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. He departed this life on Monday, November 14, 2022, peacefully at home.
Jay received his education in the public school system of Wilmington and matriculated...
William Michael Graves
Nov 2, 2022
William Michael Graves fell asleep in death on Wednesday November 2, 2022 at the age of 58. He was born on May 29,1964, in Bridgeton, New Jersey to William and Ruth Graves. He was the oldest of 4 children.
"Big Mike" as he was affectionately called by family and friends. Michael graduated from William Penn High School...
Carmen N. Gray
Oct 28, 2022
Carmen N. Gray was born at Wilmington General Hospital on November 9, 1963. She was the daughter of the late John H. Wright and Marlene B. Wright.
She departed this life on October 28, 2022
Geneva R. Marshall
Oct 7, 2022
Geneva Marshall, daughter of the late James and Rosetta Johnson was born July 31, 1951 in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life on October 7, 2022.
Geneva received her education through the Wilmington Public Schools System and Delaware Technical Community College.
Geneva was blessed with a devoted husband, John G. Marshall and was joined in...
Virginia Lois Mundy
Sep 24, 2022
,Virginia Lois Mundy, age 86 passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday September 24, 2022.
Virginia Mundy was born June 27, 1936 to Hubert and Carrie Johnson in Detroit, Michigan. She was the 3rd oldest child of 9 siblings.
She attended Courville Elementary School and than graduated from Pershing High School.
She accepted...
Joseph Lee Reed, Jr.
Sep 21, 2022
Joseph L. Reed, Jr. son of Ella Handy-Reed and Joseph Reed, Sr. was born on August 3, 1941in Cape Charles, VA.
Joseph was one of six children. He received his education in the Chester School System.
Joseph was united in holy matrimony to Virginia (Ginger)Dixon-Reed in September, 1965. From this union was four children;David Preston...
Pastor Barbara Ann Brooks
Aug 25, 2022
Pastor Barbara Ann Brooks was born on June 26, 1942, in Wilmington Delaware, to the (late) parents of James A. Coley and Carrie L. Daniels. She was raised in Wilmington Delaware in the Dunleith neighborhood. She received her early education in the city public schools and attended Howard High. Her skills and talents led her to becoming a nurse...
Jeffery L. Corbin, Sr.
Aug 23, 2022
Jeffery L. Corbin, Sr. was born July 12, 1966 to his devoted mother, Hester B. Watson and his father Garnald L. Corbin.
Jeffery graduated from Wilmington High School, where he played basketball
Growing up he had a passion for karate. He loved fishing. He enjoyed renovating homes and working on cars.
Jeff was...
Joann J. Howard
Aug 21, 2022
JoAnn Howard was born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 20, 1959 to the late Pearline and Curtis Howard Sr. She departed this life on August 21, 2022 surrounded by love.
JoAnn was a loving and kind hearted person that loved everyone, especially her children, Charles and Doretha. She loved unselfishly. JoAnn was employed at Amtrak as a cashier...
Michael Terrell Allen "Mike"
Aug 9, 2022
Michael Terrell Allen, son of Paula Brown (Harley) and Ronald Allen was born on November 6, 1977, in Wilmington, Delaware. He peacefully gained his wings on Tuesday August 9, 2022.
"Mike" as he was affectionately called was educated in the public school system of Wilmington, DE and was an excellent student that excelled to the top of...
Wilbert “Peachie” Wright
Jul 31, 2022
Wilbert Wright, 77 years old, a.k.a. “Peachie” or “Jr,”
He resided in Newark, Delaware. He departed this life on July 31, 2022. he was the first born to the late Wilbert Wright Sr. and Mildred Wright on April 16, 1945 in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended Louis L. Redding School in Middletown, Delaware.
He worked as...
Clarence Eugene Taylor
Jul 24, 2022
Clarence Eugene Taylor passed away surrounded by family on July 24, 2022 at the age of 90.
Clarence was born January 28, 1932 in Wilmington, Delaware to Herman Wellington Taylor and Rosa Cephas.
Clarence was a Howard High School Alumni. He enlisted in the United States Army from 1948 to 1950. During...
Robert L. Jones. Jr.
Jul 13, 2022
Robert L. Jones Jr . Son of the late Helen B. (Hayes) and Robert L. Jones Sr. was born November 22, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA and peacefully departed this life on Wednesday July 13, 2022.
He met Juanita E. Purnell and was wed in June of 1966. They were married for 47 years. Out of...
Bruce E. Murray
Jul 10, 2022
Bruce E. Murray, the son of Barbara Kelly and Henry Murray, Jr. was born on June 17, 1959 in Eustis, Florida. He departed this life on July 10, 2022, at the age of 63. He would gain his education at the Jobs Corps of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania where he obtained his diploma. Bruce was a dedicated employee of Widener University...
Marchelle Wright
Jul 8, 2022
Marchelle Wright was born at St. Francis Hospital on November 1, 2003. She is the daughter of Marc and Adrienne Lloyd Wright. She departed this life surrounded by her loving family on July 8, 2022. Marchelle received her education at John G. Leach School in New Castle,DE - Brader Elementary School in Newark,DE - Shue-Medill Middle School in Newark,DE -...
Isaac Androus Keaton, Lll
Jun 2, 2022
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Friend
Isaac Androus Keaton, III was born July 15, 1946 In Washington D.C, to Isaac and Elma (Smith) Keaton. Isaac was the oldest of three children which included Brother Raynard and Sister Gloria. Growing up on 47th street in south east D.C, The Keatons were the example of a strong...
Harold William Chambers
May 31, 2022
Harold William Chambers was born July 17, 1945, in Wilmington DE and passed away peacefully at his home in New Castle DE on May 31, 2022, with his Family by his side. He was the Son of the Late Helen Purnsley- Chambers and Arthur (Pete) Chambers, Sr.
Harold, also known to some as Purnsley, Chambers, and Clutch,...
Steve Leroy Matthews
May 21, 2022
Steve LeRoy Matthews was born to the union of Joanne Matthews (also known as Mother Walker) and Malcom Matthews on April 5, 1959, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stevie is the 4th child of 9 siblings. He grew up with his grandparents Tessie and Harold Jackson in Las Vegas until the age of 14. In 1977 he moved to Seattle,...
