Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

Dec 9, 2020

James Robert Hunter son of the late Rachael Hunter and the late Willis Boney was born August 16, 1960 in Wilmington, DE.  Ginny as he was known to his family and friends departed this life at home peacefully on Wednesday December 9, 2020.  He received his education in the Wilmington public school system.

Jim was the owner/operator...

Dec 3, 2020

Elmer Bradley, affectionately known as Hunney, was born July 16, 1934 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was the son of Bessie

and George Bradley. He departed this life on Friday December 3, 2020 at Kentmere Nursing Home.

He received his education in the public schools of Wilmington, Delaware. He was employed at the Diamond State, Port...

Nov 27, 2020

Roxanne K. Crawley, daughter of the late James Crawley and the late Charlotte Brooker (Nathaniel Brooker), was born November 20,1958 at Wilmington General Hospital in Wilmington, DE. She departed this life on Friday November 27, 2020 peacefully at home. Roxanne received her education in the public school system of Wilmington. While attending school Roxanne received many awards for dancing, acting...

Nov 24, 2020

Calvin S. Brown son of the late Sarah Brown and William Wilson was born on September 17,1938 in Golts MD. He peacefully gained eternal rest on November 24,2020 with family.

Calvin received his years of early education in Wilmington, Delaware and graduated from Howard High School. He was employed at Dollar Rent- A- Car retired and gained...

Nov 22, 2020

Dacquan Tinelle Watson 27, also known as “Swizzy” by family and friends went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2020. Dacquan died due to complications with diabetes.

He was born to Sunshine Watson and Juan Miles on June 5, 1993 in Newark, Delaware. He was the oldest of four siblings Juanesha Miles, Joseph Radisch,...

Nov 6, 2020

Denise S. Johnson (Mitzi) born in New Castle, Delaware on May 10, 1958 to the late Cora and Pearce Johnson.

Denise attended Delaware High School and attended Presbyterian Church.

Denise worked various jobs from University of Delaware, Newman College, United States Postal Service, Housekeeping and taking care of her grandchildren, which she enjoyed the most....

Oct 24, 2020

Mother Frances Margaret Rodgers-Shaw departed life on October 24, 2020. She was born on July 27, 1938 to Bernice Louise Jefferson-Rodgers and William Rodgers in an apartment of a tenement building.  Frances was the second (2 nd ) child born of seven girls.

Frances attended PS. 159 Elementary in New York City. Later while growing up she...

Oct 22, 2020

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Thomas Boise Lamar Reeves was born September 19, 1983 to Karen Ivy Reeves (Samuels) and Thomas Henry Allen Jr. He passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Thomas was born in Washington, DC and shortly after, moved to Germany with his...

Oct 12, 2020

Geraldine Rodgers(Gerrie), daughter of the late John and F. Eleanor Howell was born May 28, 1943 in Concord, NC. She departed this life on October 12, 2020 at Wilmington Hospital. She graduated from P.S. DuPont High School 1961 with honors. She was a devoted New York Giants fan and wore her jacket with pride. In her free time she...

Sep 23, 2020

Charles Newman was born March 20, 1935 and transitioned to his heavenly home September 23, 2020. Charles is survived by 3 brothers; Samuel James, Jonathan James and Lawrence James, and 2 sisters, Faith Seabrooks and Valerie Atkins. A graveside service will be held on Saturday October 31, 2020 at 10 am. Riverview Cemetery, 3300 Market St. Wilm., DE 19802. State...

Sep 8, 2020

Leondra “Lee” Michelle Brown

Leondra Michelle Brown, affectionately known as Lee, passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 8 , 2020, after a long courageous battle with cancer.   Lee was born June 22, 1967, the 2 nd daughter & youngest child of Howard R. Brown, Jr. and the late Evelyn E. Brown, in Wilmington, Delaware.

She received...

Sep 6, 2020

Emma Rozella (Wilson) Watson, better known as Rose peacefully closed her eyes on September 6, 2020 in the home where she raised her loving family at the age of 95 years old.  Rose was the last surviving child born to the late Albert and Lucinda (Duckery) Wilson on July 19, 1925 in Chesterville, MD.  She was educated in the...

Aug 3, 2020

Ramona Alice Neal, the daughter of the late Louise Waters and Brooks Neal was born January 9, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ramona went to eternal rest on August 3, 2020 in Christiana Care Hospital.

Ramona received her early education in the public schools of Philadelphia, PA.

Ramona loved watching television, her favorite channel...

Jul 30, 2020

Reverend Carol Smith was born in Brunswick, Georgia, on August 26, 1929 to the late Bishop Seay and Mary Ann Hillman. she was a loving Mother to the late Rebecca Lee, Mrs. Olivia Stallings, and Rev. Beverly Webb of Wilmington, Delaware.

Our beloved Carol peacefully went to sleep in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, July...

Jul 12, 2020

Carrie Lee Bowden, affectionately called "Tiny or Teen Teen", was born on March 12, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Tom Butler and Pricilla Hurtt. She was raised in Wilmington, Delaware along with her younger siblings Gilbert Hurtt and Grace Jefferson. Both of whom predeceased her in life.

Young Carrie attended the Wilmington public schools. She graduated from...

Jul 7, 2020

Darryl  M. Wheeler was born on November 6, 1958 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Jacqueline Wheeler Carney and the late Charles Dickie Green. Darryl departed this life on July 7, 2020 at Christiana Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Derrick and Stephen Wheeler and Richard Brown and his sister Ida Sanders.

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Jun 21, 2020

Raymond H. Brister, son of the late Elder May Brister and Raymond Herbert Miller, was born on August 20, 1952 in Wilmington, DE.  He departed this life on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. Raymond was affectionately called "Skeet" by his family and friends.  He received his early education in Public Schools in Wilmington, Delaware.  Skeet attended Wilmington High...

Jun 19, 2020

John Wesley Thomas Jr. at 72 years of age was called home by the lord on Friday, June 19 th , 2020 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.  John was born on October 24 th , 1947 to the late Viola Berniece Carter and John Wesley Thomas Sr.  John was the sixth child out of ten children. John received...

Jun 17, 2020

Roberta Samuels was born in Wilmington, DE, on October 15, 1932, the daughter of the late Alberta and Wilbert Scott. She departed this life on June 17, 2020.

Roberta was educated in the public schools of Wilmington, attending Howard High School. Her employment included working with the Visiting Nurses and a carrier for Delaware Trust Bank for...

May 31, 2020

James Green, Jr., age 79 received his wings on May 31, 2020.

Born on December 18, 1940 in Talbot County, Maryland where he received his education. James was the son of the late Helen Harris and Elmer Green. James was employed at Deemer Steel and George Reed School until he retired.

James was a peaceful...