Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

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...

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...