Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

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...

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...