Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

May 23, 2021

Nana Marie Bey was born December 4, 1948, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Samuel K. Anderson, Sr. and Mahalia L. Howard. She was survived by her devoted and loving husband, Wayne D. Bey

Nana departed this life peacefully on May 23, 2021 in Season Hospice at Christiana Hospital.

Nana was a faithful member of...

May 17, 2021

When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.

On Monday May 17, 2021 Betty Mae Reese answered the call from our Heavenly Father. He whispered come home. Betty was born November 15, 1923...

May 1, 2021

Joyce Gwendolyn Williams Holland , age 77, made her transition on Saturday , May 1, 2021 surrounded by her family at Christiana Care. She was b orn in Wilmington, Delaware on May 29, 1943 as the ninth child of the late Claudius T. and Gertrude Briscoe Williams. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by...

Apr 12, 2021

Bettie Ann Thomas at 71 years of age was called home by the Lord April 12, 2021 in Wilmington, Delaware. Bettie  was born April 6, 1950 to the late Ethel Berniece Snipe and John Snipe in  Tacoma, Washington but was raised in Columbus, Georgia. Bettie was the second eldest child out of seven children. Bettie received her education at...

Apr 7, 2021

Ruthann Thomas was born in Wilmington, Delaware on April 1, 1938 to the late Edward and Frances Mason. She transitioned this life at the Wilmington Hospital in Hospice Care on Wednesday April 7, 2021. She was a hard worker at St. Paul UAME Church. She served on the Trustee Board, worked in the dining room, and she worked with Rev....

Apr 4, 2021

Constance Ilene Moody Saunders Young, affectionately known as Connie, was born on Sunday, August 19, 1945 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Reverend Herman T. Moody, Sr. and Dorothy E. Henry Moody.  She peacefully returned to her heavenly home on Resurrection Sunday, April 4, 2021. Connie was the only daughter and the third child out of five siblings.  Her parents...

Apr 2, 2021

Arthuree was born to the late Elethea Smith Mills and Herbert Mills in Charleston, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by two siblings Henry F. Smith and Amanda Smith Powell. She is survived by her three children Reginold Brown Sr. (Michelle), Yolanda Morris, Clinton Brown Jr (Tykisha) Siblings Leo J. Smith Sr., Edith E. Mills, Johnell Smith, Ernestine Flood...

Mar 29, 2021

Michael Vincent Coverdale, Jr. (Mikey) 28, was born in Wilmington, DE on June 24, 1992. He was the son of (late) Michael Vincent Coverdale, Sr. and Dawn Yvette Carn. Michael was educated in the Colonial School District in New Castle, DE. Michael Graduated from John G. Leach in 2013. Michael was named Prom King of the Class of 2013;...

Mar 26, 2021

Harold Marvin Williams born December 8, 1948 to the late Harold and Marion Williams, departed this life on March 26, 2021. He graduated from Elkton Senior High School in 1967. Harold, Marvin, as he was known to his family and friends, served in the Navy from 1967 to 1969. He retired from Yellow Freight in 2009. He leaves to cherish...

Mar 26, 2021

Patrick Markeem Smith, also known as "Teddy" was born on January 20, 1986 in Wilmington, Delaware to Hattie"Jean" Smith and the late Derrick Lindsey. Teddy received his early education in the Colonial School District attending George Read Middle School and William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware. He then went on to working various jobs during his lifetime. This...

Mar 16, 2021

Marshall Miller received his wings on 3-16-21 after a brief illness. He will be truly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his four children Nicholas, Marshall, Shannon and Keith Brown and the mother of his children Jennifer Brown. Also, his sisters Sharon Harrison (Miles), Charlotte Banice, Charlene Wiltbank (Jerome), Vanessa Watson...

Mar 8, 2021

Ardeena R. Hamilton, the daughter of Jesse Stevenson & Arie Brown was born July 11, 1949 and reached paradise March 8, 2021.

Ardeena was born in Wilmington Delaware on the West side of Wilmington. She was the youngest of 8. She had 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She was raised by her mother...

Feb 25, 2021

M arvin Smalls was born on September 6, 1956 to the late Murry and Marian Smalls. He transitioned from his earthly home on February 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Marion and Mary Sue Johnson and his brother, Maurice.

A ttended New York Public Schools. Marvin was employed...

Feb 19, 2021

Mary Williams Gray departed this life on February 19, 2021. She graduated Howard High School, Class of 1947. She retired from Doctor's Bookkeeping.

She was a member of Ezion Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and Zeta Amicae of Wilmington, DE Epsilon Ruo Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority for over fifty years.

Funeral Services will be...

Feb 17, 2021

Remembering the life of our beloved Eugene (David - Smoke)

Eugene Moses was born on July 1, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware to the Sylvia and Weston Robert Moses.

Eugene was sixth of eight children. Eugene grew up in Philadelphia. During his time in Philadelphia he completed his education at Overbrook High School and joined the...

Jan 22, 2021

Diane M. Stanford daughter of the late John and Dorothy Handy passed away peacefully January 22, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family in Wilmington, Delaware. Lady D, as she was affectionately known, was born April 18, 1947 in Eastern, Maryland. Diane received her early education in the Public School System of Talbot County, Maryland. Diane then moved to...

Jan 21, 2021

Brenda was born on June 22, 1961 to her late parents James and Virginia (Turner) Coward. She was the youngest of 7, all predeceased.

The family moved from Detroit, Michigan to Wilmington, Delaware in 1965 where Brenda attended elementary through high school. She loved helping out any and everyone. If someone needed help...

Jan 10, 2021

Corzette Aberdeen departed her life surrounded by family on January 10, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memory 2 sons, 2 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends that dearly loved her. Homegoing service will be held on Monday Jan. 25, 2021 at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th St. Wilm., DE 19801 Viewing 4-6 PM, Service 6 PM....

Jan 4, 2021

Tiffany was born at 2:59pm on November 02, 1978 to Kathi Y. Mason and Ernest L. C Watts at Wilmington Medical Center- General Division. The oldest of nine she received her education in Wilmington public schools. Tiffany worked for NBA, KFC, Popeyes, The Food Bank of Delaware and Simply Greek before her untimely illness. Tiffany was the loving mother of...

Dec 14, 2020

James E. Boyer of Wilmington DE son of Marlene B Wright and Lamont May was born August 7, 1965 in Wilmington DE.

He departed this life peacefully at age 55 on December 14, 2020, at the Christiana hospital.

He was educated at Thomas McKean High School and graduated in 1983. Jamie entered the Army June...