Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Tomar "Modder" Curtis
Aug 31, 2015
Tomara Curtis "Modder" age 37, departed this life August 31, 2015. Survived by her children; Ontazia and Tanazia Curtis, Keith Evans and Markell Rollins, fiancée, Naseem Jones,1 sister, 3 brothers and a host of other family members and friends. Funeral service will be Wednesday Sept. 9, 2015 at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th St. Wilm.,DE Viewing 4-6 PM,...
Faith B. Cooper
Aug 5, 2015
Faith Beverly Cooper, 84 of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully on August 5, 2015 at the Compassionate Care Hospice, Wilmington, Delaware. Homegoing service will be Tuesday August 18, 2015 at 11 am. Viewing, 9-11 am at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Interment, Gracelawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Betty V. Payne
Aug 4, 2015
Betty V. Payne age 83, transitioned to her heavenly home on Aug. 4, 2015 at Heartland Hospice. She leaves to cherish memories her children; S. Burlyn Smith(James) of Mobile, AL, Ronald D.Payne, Keith W. Payne(Sharrine), Rev. Tracy B. Payne(Iris), Carla D.Payne(Robert) and daughter who was her caregiver, Betty J. Payne and a host of other family and friends. She...
Tina M Williams
Jul 8, 2015
Tina M. Williams age 53,peacefully transitioned at her childhood home surrounded by family on July 8, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving brothers and sisters James, Jr., Vanessa, Nina, Mark Darren Williams and Sonja Dickerson, nieces, nephews, a devoted friend and a host of other cousins, family and friends. Service will be held on Friday July...
Arthur "Turkey" N. Taylor
Jul 6, 2015
Arthur N. Taylor, "Turkey" age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 6, 2015. He was the son of Arthur and Corrine Taylor of Hemingway, South Carolina. Arthur married Rosetta Jones on October 2, 1976. They have been married for 39 years. Arthur received his education in Hemingway, South Carolina. He went on to work...
Marshall Hazard Biddle, Jr.
Jul 4, 2015
Marshall Hazard Biddle,Jr. son of the late Marshall H Biddle, Sr. and Gladys Pottard, was born in Ashbury, NJ on January 18, 1938. He departed from this life on July 4, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 77. He was affectionately known as Raymond. Raymond completed his public education in New Jersey. Raymond retired from the...
William Sylvester Jones
Jun 26, 2015
William Sylvester Jones Sylvester, father of one, grandfather of 3, brother of 5 and one adopted sister transitioned to glory on June 26, 2015. He graduated in 1960 from Fletcher H. Brown High School and was honorably discharged from the Army after 25 years Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th...
Irene Shumake Henry
Jun 20, 2015
Irene Shumake Henry, age 92 Irene Shumake Henry was born on September 23,1922 and departed this life on June 20,2015 surrounded by her family. She retired from working with private families a position she dearly loved. Irene Henry was the daughter of the late Will and Mary Shumake of Eastman, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Herbert Dumbar Wright, Jr.
Jun 13, 2015
Herbert Dumbar Wright age 67, departed this life on June 13, 2015 at Wilmington Hospital. Service will be held on Saturday June 20, 2015, 11am , viewing 9-11am, Mother UAME Church, 701 E,.5th Street, Wilm., DE.
Millard D Brister
Jun 8, 2015
We mourn the loss of Millard Brister, Jr. who passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2015 at age 90 in St. Francis Hospital with his wife and two daughters by his side. He is survived by wife Marion Brister, daughters Gladys B. Spikes and Millicent B. Collier and host of family and relatives. Brister served in U.S. army in WWII,...
Gary E Coleman
Jun 8, 2015
Gary E. Coleman age 53, passed June 8, 2015 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE Service to be held Saturday June 13, 2015 at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1402 N. Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. Viewing 8-9:45 am and service at 10 am. Interment, Silverbrook Cemetery.
Marian "Dee" Roache
May 29, 2015
Marian “Dee” Roache age 49 departed this life on May 29, 2015. Daughter of Katherine Roache and the late Clarence Roache. Dee’s legacy continues on with her five sons, Chris Sr., Raheem, Brian Jr, Kaliff and Kyrees; 3 grandchildren, Chris Jr., Tristian and Brielle; 4 brothers, Clarence, Leves, Levin and David; a host of nieces, nephews and other loved...
Charles Henry Wright
Apr 30, 2015
Charles Henry Wright, 93, of Delaware City passed away peacefully on April 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father George Wright, mother Sarah Dean and wife Frances Lucille Wright. He is survived by his son Daniel L. Wright, Sr.and two daughters, Margaret Dorsey and Gloria Brooks, devoted nephew, Odell Wright, devoted grandson, Keith Clayton and devoted...
William Pettaway
Apr 25, 2015
William Pettaway was born on December 02, 1926 to Abraham and Mary Pettaway. He was one of fifteen siblings, who were educated in the Philadelphia School System. Upon graduation Billy, as he was fondly known, entered the Army. He met and married Jacqueline Moore, and they played a vital role in the upbringing of their niece Noreen and nephew’s...
Mary A Petty
Apr 12, 2015
Mary A. Petty, The Matriarch, age 99 of Wilm., DE passed away peacefully on Sunday April 12, 2015 at her home. Mary was preceded in death by her husband James Petty and son Wallace Shelton. She is survived by her loving daughter Stella Stanford, 2 sons Herman Shelton, and James Shelton, Jr.(Betty). Mary also nurtured Herman(Sharon), Sherman (Louise), Caroline...
Morton Grimes
Mar 26, 2015
Morton Grimes, age 67, after a short illness, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Heartland Hospice House in Pike Creek, Delaware surrounded by his family. Morton was predeceased by his parents, the late Napoleon Grimes, Sr. and Susie A. (Watson) Grimes and his two brothers, Raymond and Napoleon Grimes, Jr. He is survived by his two...
Luberta Hall
Mar 25, 2015
Luberta Hall – age 91,formerly of Wilmington, DE suddenly passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Corsica Hill Nursing Home in Centerville, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Hall, her children, Tyrone Hall, James E. Hall, Jr., Inez A, Marshall and (step-son) Charles Steward. Luberta is survived by her son, Charles Larry Hall, Sr....
Paul Irvin Starkey
Mar 22, 2015
Paul Irvin Starkey 71, of Wilmington, DE went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2015 at the Regency Nursing Home surrounded by loved ones. He leaves to cherish his memories wife Diane Starkey, two daughters Tiffany Dineen and Tia Banks, two grandchildren Amiyn Dineen and Saria Banks. One sister Shirley Lands (George) of Columbia, MD, a...
Darius Gaylord Johnson
Mar 15, 2015
DARIUS GAYLORD JOHNSON Son of Barbara J. Martin (Rob) and the late Eric Roberts. Darius Johnson was born on September 16,1956 and departed this life on March 15,2015. He is survived by 6 children Darmika Williams Geste, Sheeron, Derrick, Stephon, Ean ,and Denise Fuller. Sister of Yvonne Bordley-Gibson (Kevin). 18 Grandchildren and 1 Great grandchild. Funeral Services are Friday...
Nellie Combs
Mar 14, 2015
Nellie Combs age 91, passed away on March 14, 2015 surrounded by her love ones at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Walter L. Combs. She leaves to cherish her memories 3 daughters; Bernice, Janice and Valerie(Mark), 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Celebration of life service will...
