Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Reginal "Reggie" Samuels
Jul 24, 2018
Reginal Samuels January 3, 1947 – July 24, 2018 Age: 71 Wilmington, Delaware Reginal “Reggie” Samuels passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2018. He was a member of the International Longshoreman’s Association where he worked on the banana and automobile ships at the Port of Wilmington. Reggie cherished the time he spent with his family and loved sharing stories...
Diane Coston
Jul 21, 2018
Diane Coston, aka DiDi, was sixty years old. She would’ve been sixty-one on July 29, 2018. She was a Leo as well as her mother. Diane went home on July 21, 2018 to join her mother and father Mary & Isaac Coston. She also joined her siblings Cecil,Phyllis,Gerald and Elaine. Diane graduated from Wilmington High School and worked as...
Michael Anthony Medley
Jul 12, 2018
Michael Anthony Medley was born on May 13, 1967. He departed this life suddenly, July 12, 2018. Michael was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended Wilmington public schools and graduated from Christiana High School in 1986. He served in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Drum in Watertown, NY and South Korea. Michael pursued...
Kenneth Seeney
Jul 5, 2018
Obituary Kenneth Roscoe Seeney, affectionately called “Big Kenny” was born on September 26, 1952 to the late King Doctor, Jr. and Evangelist Alice Travis Seeney. On July 5, 2018, Kenny peacefully departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest while at Christiana Care hospital in Newark, DE. Kenny was born and raised in Wilmington, DE where he received...
Juanita B. Wise
Jun 30, 2018
Juanita Beverly Wise, daughter of Earl A. Wilson and Bessie Marie Flamer Wilson, was born February 25, 1922, in Wilmington De. She departed this life Saturday June 30, 2018 at the Regency Nursing facility. She was bless to survive 96 long years. She received her education and graduated from Howard High School Wilmington were she loved playing basketball as...
Sydni Charday Hackett
Jun 27, 2018
Syndi Charday Hackett tragically passed on June 27, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. Sydni is survived by her sons Zy'Lier Carter and Maurice Owens; her mother Whynell G. Jackson, father, Raghib Aziz. Brothers; Jihad Hackett(Shay),Ibrahim Hackett, Adam Hackett, Khalil Hackett(Amber), Israel Hackett, Sisters, Cheryl, Ardythe, Meda, Jasmine, Alex Hackett, Regan McElderry(Ray), and Sierra Call(Mitch). Grandmothers, Alberta Jackson, Phyllis Hackett. Grandfather,...
Standley Lee Taylor
Jun 18, 2018
Standley Lee Taylor of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully at home Monday June 18, 2018. Standley Lee Taylor was born on August 17, 1952 in Cape Charles, VA to the late Wesley Morris and Hattie Taylor-Morris. Standley was affectionately known as "Stan the Man". Standley graduated from Howard High School in 1970 where he wrestled and was on the football...
Marvin Dartanya Brown
Jun 9, 2018
Marvin Dartanya Brown passed peacefully on Saturday June 9, 2018. Marvin was born February 16,1956, the first son of Howard R. Brown, Jr. and the late Evelyn E. Brown, in Wilmington, Delaware. He received his early education in the Wilmington Public Schools, graduating valedictorian from P.S. DuPont High School in 1974. After high school Marvin attended the University of...
Earle Cornelius Sheppard
Jun 6, 2018
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EARLE CORNELIUS SHEPPARD was born to the late Earle Ford and Violet Elizabeth Sheppard on December 27, 1941 Wilmington , Delaware. He peacefully departed this life on Friday June 6, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital.
H e received his education in Wilmington Public schools and graduated from Conrad High School in 19 60...
Rakeem Bernard Tyrese Peterson
May 14, 2018
On September 9, 1990, a baby boy was born to Lonniea Romona Peterson and Mark A. Thomas who was named Rakeem Bernard Tyrese Peterson. Rakeem departed this life on Monday May 14, 2018 as God called him from life to eternity. Rakeem was a member of Harambe Organization at Mother A.U.M.P. Church. He received his high school diploma from...
Kadeejia W. Jackson "Dee"
May 13, 2018
Kadeejia W. Jackson was born November 5, 1948 in Wilmington, Delaware to Lydia C. and the late Enoch A. Watson, Sr. The Fourth sibling of Ten Children, she transitioned on Sunday May, 13, 2018 in the Christiana Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Kadeejia, affectionally known as "Dee" by her family, many friends and associates, received her early education...
Thomas Maurice Dunn, Jr. "Duck"
May 1, 2018
Thomas Maurice Dunn, Jr. December 19, 1990 – May 1, 2018 Born to Tia L. Adams and Thomas M. Dunn, Sr. Graduate of Thomas McKean High School (2010) & Job Corp. (2012) Affectionately known as “Duck”, he brought a bright smile to everyone who was blessed with the privilege of knowing him. Funeral Service will be held on Monday...
Lawrence G. Green
Apr 9, 2018
Lawrence “Garnett” Green was born on September 25, 1963 in Florida to Marjorie Jonson. He departed this life on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the age of 55. Garnett was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Paul Andrews Jr. He is survived by his daughter Tanisha Coward, 2 step sons, Timothy Coward Sr. and William “Curtis” Coward, 2...
Stephanie A. Baskins
Apr 8, 2018
For over 40 years, St. Stephanie served in various capacities in the Harrisburg Tabernacle. She was appointed a Choir Mistress by Elder Robert W. Madison and later Mother Sarah by Elder Benjamin J. Farrar. She was faithful and committed to the work her hands found to do. Her love for God, her Church, her family and her fellowman was...
Everett Brown
Mar 31, 2018
Everett was born September 9, 1927 in Indianapolis, IN to the late William and Alice(Davis) Brown. He departed this life on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the age of 90. His family moved to Detroit, MI where he was educated in the Detroit Public School System. Everett began his career with Chrysler Corporation and was transferred to Wilmington, DE...
Richard L. Jones
Mar 29, 2018
Wilmington - Richard L. Jones, 86, of Wilmington, DE died on March 29, 2018. He was born August 6, 1931 to the late Ernest and Eva Jones of Wilmington, DE. After graduating from Howard High School, Richard received his Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore. Richard also joined the US Army in 1953, proudly serving in...
Curtis Howard, Jr.
Mar 6, 2018
Curtis Howard, Jr. of Wilm.,De, age 61 died on March 6, 2019 at his residence.
He leaves to cherish his memory, 1 son, Keenan Bland, 1 granddaughter Zahirah Bland Howard, 1 sister, Joann Howard, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
On Friday March 22, 2019 there will be a viewing, 2-4 pm, Mother UAME Church,...
Sarah B. Jenkins
Mar 4, 2018
SARAH B. JENKINS was born on November 11, 1926 and departed this life on March 4, 2018, at home surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her grandchildren, Mia Burton, Andi Williams (Omar), Julian Matthews; two sisters, Millicent Dobson and Jacqueline Selby; four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Funeral service 11am Thurs., March 15, 2018...
Larry Goodwyn,Sr. "Goodie"
Feb 27, 2018
Larry Goodwyn,Sr. | 1949 - 2018 | Obituary Larry Goodwyn,Sr. January 15, 1949 - February 27, 2018 In the early hours of February 27, 2018, the most heavenly father in his wisdom took Larry Goodwyn Sr. home to eternal rest and peace. He was born January 15, 1949 to the late Eddie Lloyd Sr. and Beatrice Goodwyn in Wilmington,...
Gilbert N. Brown "Rap"
Feb 23, 2018
Gilbert N. Brown Affectionately known as “RAP” was born to the late Marjorie and Lilburn Brown Sr. on May 8, 1951 in Salisbury Md. Gilbert departed this life on Friday February 23, 2018 surrounded by family in the Veteran’s hospital in Wilmington De. Gilbert graduated from Howard High School in 1969. Upon graduation he entered the United States Marine Corps...
