Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

May 21, 2020

Earl E. Cooper was born March 21, 1932 in Daytona Beach, Fla. and passed away May 21, 2020 at Manor Care Pike Creek, Wilmington, DE.

Mr. Cooper is survived by five children, ten grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, one sister and their spouses along with a host of family and...

May 3, 2020

Jerrie Mae Anderson Ray was born on November 23, 1918, in Cordele, G.A., to the late Walter and Rhoda Perkins Anderson. She married Gurdine B. Ray (GB) in 1940 and from that union came two loving and dutiful daughters, Cherre (Elaine) Hughes and Rosalind (Bunny) Martin.  In 1948, the family moved to New Jersey.  Known simply as Jerrie, she...

May 3, 2020

Thelma Elizabeth Brown, daughter of the late Daisy M. Brown and Tommy Nix, was born December 23, 1942, in Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life on Sunday, May 3, 2020.

Thelma aka Meatie, received her education in the Wilmington public schools. She was employed by the Wilmington Housing Authority. Meatie enjoyed spending her time with her family,...

Apr 25, 2020

Alice V. Garner, daughter of late Armstead Henry Ransom of Washington, DC and Blanche Curtis of Annapolis, Maryland, was born on November 25, 1928 and departed this life on April 25, 2020 at 10:10 pm at the Christiana Care Hospital surrounded by her stepson, Rev. Tyrone Johnson and her 1st grandchild, Alyce Elizabeth Rojugbokan, Esq.

She is...

Apr 20, 2020

Phyllis A. Harris transitioned peacefully on April 20, 2020 at Christiana Wilmington Hospital.

She is survived by her loving family, three sons; Gregory Gross, Donald F. Gross, Jr., Kevin Gross, and one daughter, Consuella Floyd(Lance) and a devoted friend Cheryl Congo. One brother, Thomas C. Harris, one sister-in-law, Consuella Gross, and a host of other family members...

Apr 20, 2020

Reverend Marie E. Purnsley-Smith, was born November 14, 1942, to the late Lewis and Sadie Purnsley in Wilmington, De. She peacefully transitioned to her home in heaven on April 20, 2020.

Marie was educated in Wilmington, DE. She attended and graduated from Howard High School. She was a lifelong member of the Union Church. She started out...

Apr 10, 2020

Irene Fletcher was born on November 1, 1938, in Pinehill, Alabama to the late Robert and Lillie Mae McNeil. On Friday, April 10, 2020, Irene went home to be with the Lord while at Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, DE.

Irene received her education at Anne Maine High School in Pinehill, Alabama. Irene relocated to Wilmington,...

Apr 5, 2020

Erma V. Peterson, was born December 23, 1933 to the late Thomas James Macintosh Sr. and the late Erma D. Macintosh-Cuff. She is preceded with her siblings, the late Leila Baynard, Constance Murray, Barbara Coleman, Tommy, Jimmy, and Lonnie Macintosh, all deceased in the City of Wilmington, Delaware. Erma went very peacefully, slipping away and transitioning to her new...

Mar 24, 2020

Thomas Henry Harris, lll, affectionately known as "Eggie" slipped into his eternal rest on Tuesday March 24, 2020 at Wilmington Hospital at the age of 88.

Thomas was born on January 2, 1932 in Wilmington, Delaware to Thomas H. Harris, Jr. and MArtenia HArris. His siblings were Velma, Alton and Mary. Eggie was educated through the Wilmington...

Mar 8, 2020

Cora Rebecca Johnson was born in Townsend, Delaware on September 16th, 1925, to the late John and Helen Hall. Cora married the love of her life, the late Pearce Johnson, and from this union they had 16 children, 9 boys and 7 girls. Cora began following Jesus at a young age and joined Community Presbyterian Church. Cora was there...

Mar 7, 2020

John was born on August 13, 1934 in Morganton, NC to the late John Clarence and Reatha Mae Conley and passed away on Saturday March 7, 2020 in Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. John was the oldest born of three children born through this matrimony. Preceding his death was his beloved sister, Amanda Martin.

Mar 2, 2020

Eureka Sudler was born on September 12, 1972 to the late Cynthia Sudler and Brother Bilal Hawkins. She departed this life on March 2, 2020.

Dink, as she was lovingly referred to by her Father’s side of the family, received her early education in the Wilmington Public Schools. She graduated from Howard High School in 1990 with...

Mar 1, 2020

SAMUEL O. BELL

~~~February 28, 1937- March 1, 2020~~~

Samuel O. Bell was called from labor to reward on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the age of 83. He was...

Mar 1, 2020

Herman N. Drayton, 92, of Savannah, GA, departed this life on Sunday, March 1, 2020.

A military veteran and retiree of the US Postal Service, Drayton spent his life as a dedicated father, grandfather, relative and, most importantly, servant of the lord. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruby, son Herman Jr (Ike) and his siblings....

Feb 13, 2020

Janet “Jai” L. Wilson passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020 in Hockessin, Delaware.  She was born on January 27, 1940 to the late Willard and Edith C. Loper and raised in the church by Edna Jones.

Janet was raised in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania where she attended and graduated from...

Feb 12, 2020

James E. Scott, affectionately known as “Eddie” was born on March 12, 1951 and passed away February 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

After 6 years in the Army he was honorary discharged. He was employed by Star Building Service for many years before retiring from United Refrigeration in 2016. Eddie...

Feb 5, 2020

Ecclesiastes 3

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heave.

A TIME TO BE BORN: Thursday November 17, 1977 God bless and entrusted Juanita Wilmore and Lester Frisby, Jr. with a warrior our beloved Felisha Ann Frisby-Wilmore.

A TIME TO CRY : Felisha...

Feb 4, 2020

Lisa Reed was born September 16, 1962 to the late Louis Wilson and Lurelene Reed. She departed this life on February 4, 2020.

Lois received her early education from New Castle County School District. She graduated from William Penn High School in 1980. She further her education at Del Tech in Wilmington, Delaware. She was employed for...

Feb 3, 2020

Roy L. Broughton, 78, passed away on February 3, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. A viewing will be held on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th Street Wilmington, DE 19801. Viewing 4-6 pm only.

Jan 14, 2020

James R."Pop" Forney, son of the late Ben E. Forney and the late Nonie Bell Forney,was born in Sparta Ga.on April 2,1945. and sometime later relocated to Chester Pa.

James was educated in the Chester Upland School District. He married Yolanda Williams, and from this union they raised five children.

James enjoyed fishing, hunting, "Winstons",Pepsi...