Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services

Sep 5, 2019

eith K. Black, of Newark, DE was born to the late Daniel Richard Black, Sr. and the late Anna Marie Black on April 25, 1956 in Chestertown, MD. Keith peacefully passed away on Thursday September 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his wife Ada and family. Keith was a happy go lucky kind of man with a kind...

Sep 1, 2019

Lucille Lillian Neal Pulliam, “Patsy”, the daughter of the late Louise Waters and Brooks Neal was born October 21, 1938 in Cambridge, Maryland.

Lucille went to eternal rest on Sunday September 1, 2019 at her residence.

Lucille received her early education in the Public Schools of Wilmington, Delaware. She was a graduate of Howard High...

Aug 17, 2019

David Preston Reed, son of Virgina E. Reed and Joseph Reed, Eve and David Harrigan, Sr. was born on November 15, 1960 in Wilmington, DE. Preston, as he was known, was educated in the Wilmingtonand Claymont School District. He graduated from Claymont High School in 1978.

Preston worked as Earl’s Tires for many years until his health...

Aug 15, 2019

Arcola L. Foster, a twin, was born June 6, 1968 to James H. and Dorothy L. Foster in Wilmington, Delaware. She made her untimely death August 15, 2019.

Arcola attended William Penn High School, class of 1986. After several different occupations Cola, as she was best known, became an employee at the Delaware State Hospital where she...

Aug 5, 2019

In the early morning hours of Monday August 5, 2019 earth lost an angel, and Heaven gained a new one, when God called Simone Denise Sewell (nee Cornish) home. Simone was born in Wilmington, Delaware on June 6, 1956 to the late Reginald Sims and Mary Grace Cornish.

Simone attended Wilmington public schools, graduating from Howard High....

Jul 23, 2019

Floyd H. Demby, Jr. of Wilmington, Delaware passed away Tuesday July 23, 2019.

Floyd was born January 8, 1959 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Floyd H. Demby, Sr. and Marie Arabella (Abbington)Demby. He graduated from Brandywine High School, Wilmington, Delaware in 1977. Floyd followed in his father's footsteps and attended school to become a Class A...

Jul 16, 2019

Shawnn Renee Black, 49 from Wilmington, Delaware transitioned on July 16, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her father Robert Black, Sr.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother Nancy Black, her children; Terrea, Tony and Taylor Black. Her brothers Robert Black, Jr. and Steve Ward. Her aunts Rose Tann Holt and Faye...

Jul 12, 2019

Kelcee Elizabeth Hale, age 40.Daughter of the late Joseph Phelan Jackson and Myra Ellen Bean. Born on December 4, 1978 and departed this life on Friday July 12, 2019. She is survived by 2 daughters; Destini Anderson, Dymond Anderson, 2 sons Da"Quan Anderson, and  Brandon Jackson. 2 sisters Roena Jackson (Lebar) Kanda Jackson 2 brothers, Romayne Jackson (Lillian) Phelan...

Jun 25, 2019

Laura Bell King Hummings Dunn, the daughter of Gussie Hummings entered into the world March 4, 1938 and departed this walk of life June 25, 2019.

Laura was born in the small town of Waynesville in Georgia. At a very young age the family relocated to Jacksonville, Florida. From there she moved to Woodbine, Georgia to be...

Jun 20, 2019

Our beloved sister Franzele D. Stafford, age 63 born April 13, 1956 to Juanita E. Hardin (Stafford) peacefully passed away on Thursday June 20, 2019 at seasons Hospice.

Franzele, also known as Frannie, Fran-Fran and Fran.

She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1974. She was hired at DuPont Company in 1973.

She...

Jun 7, 2019

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

God knew Calvin needed uninterrupted rest, so he whispered in his ear on June 7, 2019 that his work here was complete and that he had prepared a new home for him.

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Jun 5, 2019

Martha Cecilia(Moore) Payne, was born June 19, 1929 to the late James Moore, Sr. and Martha Moore in Philadelphia, PA. She very peacefully transitioned to her home in heaven on Wednesday June 5, 2019 surrounded by family at the Belvedere Nursing Home in Chester, PA.

Cecelia was educated in Darby, PA. She attended and graduated from Darby...

May 29, 2019

Life Story of Sarah Hannah a.k.a. Tootsie

On May 29, 2019 at 3:26 AM Sarah Hannah no longer had to worry about being tired because her wish came true to be reunited with her Husband Carl Emory Wanamaker Sr.

Sarah Hannah Wanamaker was born in Clayton, Delaware on May 19, 1933. Sarah, affectionately called “Tootsie”...

May 25, 2019

Rochelle “Rody” Glover-Harris was born on July 14, 1957 to the late James A. Glover and Iona Glover.

Rody attended Wilmington public school and graduated from Wilmington High School. After graduating Rody went to work for Wilmington Housing Authority  Security  for three years. She went on to work at several other security companies before retiring from J.R....

May 20, 2019

Mother Luella Collins Tate, 98 affectionately known as “Mother Tate” and mom mom, Wife of the late Dea. Charles H Tate, Sr of 43 years, daughter of the late Leanna Burney Collins Daniels transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday May 20, 2019 at Shipley Manor Nursing facility Located at 2723 Shipley Rd. Wilmington, Delaware.

Mother...

May 10, 2019

David Philip Adams, 72 of New Castle, DE died Friday May 10, 2019. He was the son of the late Lockwood and Iola Adams. David was born August 6, 1946.

David received his education in Talbot County, MD than entered the U.S. Army. He was employed with Occidental Chemical Company for 34 years.

Having grown...

Apr 26, 2019

Carl Emory Wanamaker, Sr. was born in Townsend, Delaware on April 02, 1932. Carl was the eleventh of twelve children. He was the youngest son of Mable and Edward Wanamaker. Carl departed this life on April 26, 2019.

Carl received his education in Townsend School System. In September of 1952 Carl became a member of the United...

Apr 20, 2019

Myrtle Bertha (Wright) Rodgers was born in Wilmington, DE on August 15, 1934. She was the last of 13 siblings.She left her earthly body on April 20, 2019 to join her heavenly family. She was the daughter of the late Janie Alberta and Noah Wright.

Myrtle was determined to get her G.E. D even though she was...

Apr 10, 2019

Marie Elizabeth Roane Starling, of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully transited her life on April 10, 2019 at the Christiana (Wilmington) Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

Marie was born August 6, 1926 to the late Alice Lee Rhone and George Henry Rhone, in Baltimore, Maryland.

She received her early education in King William, VA. She lived...

Apr 9, 2019

Marian Satterfield Garrett, age 87 departed this life April 9, 2019.

Marian received her early education in the public schools of Wilmington, Delaware and attended Howard High School. Marian was a domestic worker for various Wilmington Families.

In 1954 Marian married the love of her life Josiah (Joe) Garrett, Jr. From that union two sons...