Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

Mar 4, 2022

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF

LENA E. BROWN

“Betty”, as she was affectionately known, was born in Glasgow, Delaware on May 30, 1927 to the late Grayson Jolley and Emma Price.  She departed this life on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the age of 94.She attended Howard High School in Wilmington, Delaware, as well as St....

Mar 2, 2022

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR FLORENCE ELLEN DRUMMOND SUNRISE October 18, 1937 SUNSET   March 2, 2022 Florence Ellen Drummond born October 18, 1937 in Stockton Md. The daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Hattie Murray Drummond.  She departed this life with grace and peace at home on March 2, 2022 with her loving daughter Cheryl at her side. She attended ...

Feb 24, 2022

Elizabeth Bailey Charles Pennington was born February 14, 1929, to James and Elsie Bailey in Wilmington, Delaware.  She transitioned to her heavenly home on February 24, 2022.  “She Did It Her Way”....  She transitioned at her home of 64 years in her bed with her daughter at her side.

She was educated in New Castle County Public...

Feb 24, 2022

Ronald O. Evans, son of Arthur L. Rollins, Sr. and the late Margaret Ann Evans was born on August 20, 1953 in Wilmington, DE.  He departed this life peacefully on February 24, 2022.

Ronald received his early education at Absalom Jones School and the Public School System of Wilmington, DE. Ronald also studied at Goldey Beacom College,...

Feb 9, 2022

Adele Williams was born in Suffolk, VA on October 16, 1928. She departed this life on February 9, 2022 at home peacefully in her sleep. She was the daughter of James Williams and Eleanor (Williams) Brinkley. Adele was the mother of George Williams(Shirley) and Gloria Miller-Garrett(Ralph).

She was employed at Kynlyn apartments for many years. Adele has...

Feb 6, 2022

Rudolph “Rudy” Pierce, son of the late William H. and Bertha Taylor Pierce, departed this life on February 6, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Rudy was born on March 30, 1947 in Wilmington, Delaware and received his education in Absalom Jones School and Conrad High School. He loved doing yard work and gardening and owned Pierce Lawncare Service...

Jan 18, 2022

On this day that the Lord has made, we rejoice as we celebrate the life of

Karen Venessa Wilkerson .

Karen V. Wilkerson was born on April 8, 1957, in Wilmington, DE, to parents Noah Brown and Marion Wilkerson. She was raised in Wilmington’s Riverside neighborhood along with her siblings. She received her...

Jan 9, 2022

Celebrating the Life of His Grace the

Honorable Guy Reeves, Sr.

Guy Russell Reeves, Sr. , age 86, was born on November 16, 1935 in Oxford, PA. He was the son of the late Boyd R. Reeves and the late Rosie Belle Reeves. He departed this life on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at...

Jan 8, 2022

Angelo Lee Clark, son of Gloria Cooper and the late Henry Lee Clark was born December 15, 1955 in Wilmington, DE. He peacefully departed this life on January 8, 2022.

Angelo received his early education in the Public School System of Wilmington, Delaware. Angelo was a funny person even when you’re mad at him he could make...

Jan 6, 2022

Eurmund "Reggie" Thomas age 61, of Wilmington, DE departed this life on January 6, 2022.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday February 12, 2022 at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th Street Wilmington, DE 19801.                            Viewing 9-11 am, service at 11 am. Masks are mandatory.

Jan 2, 2022

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

TERRIN MARCELLO JACKSON

MAY 16 TH 1954 God said it was time for a beautiful baby boy to enter the world weighing over 10lbs. to join his parents Joseph Benjamin Jackson Jr. and Alberta Delaney Jackson. He became the baby brother to Phelan and Ardythe. Later he became the big brother to...

Dec 28, 2021

Ronald Alston Davis was born in Wilmington, Delaware on July 16, 1954, to the late Perry L Davis, Sr. and P. Elizabeth Davis. He peacefully departed this life on December 28, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital.

Affectionately known as "Doc" and “Ronnie” to many, he was educated in the Wilmington Public School System. He was employed for...

Dec 20, 2021

Mary Louise Purnell

May 11, 1942 - December 20, 2021

Mary Louise Purnell of Newark, DE passed away on December 20, 2021, at home with her husband and children. She was born May 11, 1942 in Wilmington, DE to the late William and Marion Wilkerson. From this union, she is one of...

Dec 20, 2021

Booker T. Martin as we affectionately called “Gou” of Wilmington, Delaware. Passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2021, at the age of 50 years old. Booker was born on January 30, 1971, to the late Eleanor and Copeland Martin. He received his education in Delaware Public schools. Later then he graduated from Glen Mill school, where he obtained his diploma...

Dec 17, 2021

Judith Leigh Winward know as, “Judi,” was born on Friday, January 9, 1948, to the late Robert and Kathryn Winward in Wilmington, DE. She grew up in the community of Southbridge. She was extremely proud of her “Southbridge” roots. Judi often said , “ do n’t look at my skin tone and get it twiste d,...

Dec 8, 2021

Leander Vernon (Butch, Toot) Gardner born September 5, 1950, died December 8, 2021. Father George Gardner, mother Anna J. Bennett. Preceded before him his brother Gary (Skip) Anderson and sister, Sandra Gardner Morris.

Survived by his sisters Claudette Carr, Carol Stallings, Sonya Brown and one brother, Anthony Brown.

Butch was educated in Wilmington Schools. He...

Nov 28, 2021

Deborah Anne Gregory affectionately known as “Debbie” was called home Sunday November 28, 2021, surrounded by family members at the Wilmington Christiana Hospital to her battle with Metastatic Cancer. She was born in the city of Wilmington Delaware on July 13, 1959, to the late Robert Sturgis Sr. and Mary Beulah Hanes Sturgis.

Debbie was...

Oct 25, 2021

Keith Irving Wilson was the sixth of seven children. He was born on June 11, 1957, in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Isaac Wilson, Sr. and Vera M. Britt Wilson. He was called home to the Lord on October 25, 2021, after an extensive illness.

In 1957 his family moved to Wilmington, Delaware where Keith later received...

Oct 20, 2021

Teresa Harrison Larkin, daughter of the late Samuel H. and Ethel Brown, was born on February 5,1934 in Wilmington, Delaware.  She entered into eternal rest with her family by her side at the Wilmington Hospital on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Teresa received her education in the Wilmington Public Schools and graduated from Howard High School, Class of...

Oct 18, 2021

Genette Todd-Moat

July 21, 1945 - October 18, 2021

Celebrating the life of Genette Todd-Moat who peacefully departed this life on October 18, 2021. Genette was born in Chester, Pa on July 21,1945 to the late Joseph and Georgie Mae Todd. Genette was affectionately known as “Genny Boo.” She grew up in Chester,...