Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Roberta Samuels
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...
James Green, Jr.
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...
Earl E. Cooper
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...
Thelma Elizabeth Brown "Meatie"
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,...
Jerrie Mae Anderson Ray
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...
Alice V Garner
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...
Phyllis A. Harris
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...
Reverend Marie E. Purnsley-Smith
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...
Irene Fletcher
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,...
Erma V. "Cissy" Peterson
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...
Thomas H. Harris, Lll "Eggie"
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...
Cora R. Johnson
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...
John Isaac Conley
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.
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Eureka "Dink" "Deedea" Sudler
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...
Herman N. Drayton
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....
Samuel O. Bell
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...
Janet "Jai" L. Wilson
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...
James E. "Eddie" Scott
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...
Felisha Ann Frisby-Wilmore
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...
Lois Reed
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...
