Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Dorothy Beulah Henry
Dec 10, 2017
Dorothy Beulah Henry Dorothy (Beulah) Henry age 82 peacefully departed this life at Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Her viewing will start at 9am and her service will begin at 11am on Thursday December 21 at Mt.Pisgah Summitt Bridge Church 516 Old Summitt Bridge Rd Middletown DE 19709. Interment Delaware Veterans Cemetery
John A. "J" Johnson
Nov 25, 2017
Johnny passed away peacefully on November 25, 2017 at the VA Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Sr. and Lillie Johnson and siblings Ronald (Dianne) and David Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings Harvey “Stump” (Jackie), Romella, Althea, and Gina Johnson, his ex-wife Sheila Summuel, his godson Joseph Brown, his “other sons”...
Dorothy Elizabeth Henry Moody
Nov 24, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Henry Moody daughter of the late James and Helen Henry, was born in Middletown, Delaware on July 9, 1919, and departed her life peacefully November 24, 2017 at home, surrounded by her three loving children. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Rev. Herman Thomas Moody Sr., sons Rev. Dr. Herman T. Moody Jr.,...
Sallie Jane Jones
Nov 15, 2017
Sallie Jane Jones was born October 4, 1933 to the late Jonah and Mary Council of Hassell, North Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on July 14, 1962 and remained faitful until her death. Sallie received business education from North Carolina Central. She also enjoyed working for...
John H Kornegay "Boolee"
Nov 2, 2017
John H. Kornegay, Sr. “Boolee” died peacefully at home on Nov 2, 2017 in New Castle, DE at the age of 79. John is survived by his devoted mother Betty Reese, his 11 loving children and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother Ray Kornegay, of Greenville, NC. John was born on...
Edwin Wilson
Oct 17, 2017
Edwin Wilson was born on April 5, 1953 in Montgomery, Alabama, to the late Isaac Wilson, Sr. and Vera Britt Wilson, the third-born of seven children. He departed this life in his sleep on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He moved to Wilmington, DE in 1957 and with his family joined St. Paul UAME Church under the pastorate of the...
Richard Paul Brooks
Oct 8, 2017
Richard Paul Brooks Age: 72 Wilmington Richard Paul Brooks, 72, of Wilmington returned to his creator on October 08,2017. He is survived by his three sons: Richard, Carlton, and Jason. Services will be held on Saturday October 28, 2017, 10:00 AM at Bethel AME Church, 604 N Walnut St, Wilmington, DE, 19801. In lieu of flowers, donations can be...
Reverend Purnell A. Moody
Oct 6, 2017
Rev. Purnell A. Moody son of the late Rev. Herman T. Moody Sr. and Dorothy Henry Moody. was born on January 24, 1947 and departed his life on Friday October 6, 2017, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, four children, and ten grandchildren. Memorial Service will be 9am Saturday, October 21, 2017...
Brian "B Jak" M. Jackson
Oct 5, 2017
Brian "B Jak" M. Jackson age 41, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2017. He resided in New Castle, Delaware. He leaves to cherish his memory 8 children; Davontae, Ce'Airra(Jabair), Kiaunna, Brian, Jr., Kaniel, Nyla, Bryson, Brendan and stepson- Anthony. His Mom, Bonita( Ms. Peaches), siblings; Keith, Lisa, Ivy, Stephen, Kia and Devonta. Grandmother, Rebecca and Aunt Star. Close...
Tony Benjamin Bell
Oct 4, 2017
Tony Benjamin Bell age 63 passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2017. He leaves to cherish is memory his siblings Brenda Bell, William Campbell, Mary Bell, Bonnie Bell-Dale, Annette Bell, Desiree Bell, and Derrick Bell. Cousins who were raised as sister and brother, Terry Jenkins and Bryan Jenkins. A devoted niece Juliet Bell-Hall, and a host of...
Helen C. Duffy
Oct 3, 2017
Miss Helen was born in the state of Maryland, December 19,1929 and was raise on the Westside of the city of Wilmington on Linen and Broom St. as a child. Miss Helen was also raised as an orphanage as a young child. Family and friends, those of you who knew and spent time with Miss Helen Duffy, she has...
Crystal D. Hill
Oct 1, 2017
Crystal D. Hill was born in Wilmington, DE on March 9, 1971 to Chrissy Owens and Audrey Hoopes, later she was adopted by Thomas Atwood Hoopes. She grew up in Wilmington, attended Glasgow High School, and later obtained her Bachelor’s Degree and her Master’s Degree in Accounting from American Intercontinental University. Her father Chrissy Owens, and adopted father, Thomas...
Archie Monroe, Lll
Sep 12, 2017
Archie Monroe III was born May 11, 1957 in Baltimore, MD to Gloria Bethune and Archie Monroe II. He was raised in Wilmington, DE by his mother and stepfather, Clarence Lane. He spent his early years growing up on the Eastside of Wilmington. Some of his fondest memories are playing basketball at Kirkwood Park, long after dark. The court...
Christine L. Ross
Sep 3, 2017
Christine L. Ross, 82 yrs. old of Middletown, DE passed away Sunday Sept.3, 2017 at St Frances Hospital. She is.survived by Rev.Thomas Henry, Pauline Portock, Alma, Florence and Edith Henry other family members and friends. Service will be held 10 am on Sat.Sept.9, 2017, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 3135 Summit Bridge Rd Bear, DE 19701. Viewing 8-9:30 am. Usher...
Mason R. Bailey
Aug 27, 2017
Mason R.Bailey was given to his parents Hattie Houston and Richard Bailey on January 31, 1944. Mason passed away on Sunday August 27, 2017. He was raised and attended school in Wilmington, DE. He retired as a Longshoreman at the Docks in Wilmington in 2001. He is survived by his wife Rayanna Bailey, daughters Regina Bailey, Jacqueline Johnson,and Karen...
Lillie Mae Parker
Aug 21, 2017
Mrs. Lillie Mae Eason Parker, Granny to most of the family, was the daughter of Nathan, Sr. and Lindy (Staten) Eason. She was born on February 23, 1931, in Tarboro, North Carolina. She departed this life on August 21, 2017, at the age of 86 years. Lillie received her education in Tarboro, North Carolina. Lillie was united in holy...
Patricia Lucille Freeman
Aug 19, 2017
Patricia (Patsy) Lucille Freeman, daughter of the late Frances E. Freeman and Archie T. Stigars was born May 20, 1950 in Wilmington, DE. Patsy was raised in Port Penn, DE most of her life. She was educated in the public schoool systems in Middletown and Wilmington, DE. She worked at the University & Whist Club of Wilmington and from there...
Augustus S. "Gus" Spencer
Aug 14, 2017
Augustus Seward (Gus) Spencer born May 31, 1932, the 5th of 12 children born to the late George and Lillian Spencer. Gus attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Delaware as a young child graduating from Howard High School. Gus then served in the United States Air Force as Airmen Third Class until being honorably discharged on February 4, 1956....
Charles Franklin Williams, Jr. "Choke"
Jul 31, 2017
On July 31, 2017, Charles, "Choke", Franklin Williams passed away suddenly at home. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Geneva Lott Williams, 6 children, Deborah Milam, Charlene Robinson, Tony Milam, Makee Williams, Javari Williams, and Tinisha Williams, He raised 3 others ; Antionette Mosley, Byron Milan, and Gary Lott. A brother, Arthur L Scott (Lynette), sister-...
Turran S. Shepherd
Jul 21, 2017
Turran Steven Shepherd, son of the late Larry Jenkins and Linda Moore was born on December 15, 1977 in Wilmington, DE. He departed this life on Friday, July 21, 2017 at his home. Turran was joined in matrimony to Lewgelien Phillips for 8 years. He received his early education in the public schools of Delaware and was a graduate...
