Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Elizabeth Pearl Spencer-Hoil
Feb 17, 2012
Pearl Elizabeth Spencer-Hoil 102, of Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA died peacefully at Regency Health Care Rehab Center on Friday, February 17, 2012. Mrs. Spencer-Hoil worked at Philadelphia Hospital in Housekeeping. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Hoil and son Ernest Smith. She is survived by one son Sylvester Spencer of Wilmington, DE. sister Marion R....
Danita Nicole Jackson
Feb 17, 2012
Danita Nicole Jackson at age 38 departed this life on the morning of February 17, 2012 at her residence in Wilmington, Delaware. She was the loving daughter of Larry and Paulette Jackson, Mother to Levon and Mileena Jackson, a dear sister and a great friend. “Neet Neet” as she was affectionately called, was a former employee of Bank of...
Anthony Cornelius "Tony" Robinson
Feb 15, 2012
Anthony Cornelius Robinson "Tony" was born August 9, 1943 to Alice and Charles Robinson. He departed this life on February 15, 2012. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Charles and Barry. He leaves to cherish his memories one daughter, Kimberly Myers, four grandchildren; Akira, Dawan, DeJanae,Ziara, mother, Rev. Alice Young, a devoted friend, Sandra Myers and a...
William Shorter
Feb 14, 2012
William Shorter William Shorter “Bill” surrounded with love by his son and family closed his eyes on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Bill was born May 20, 1929 surrounded with the love of his father, William Wing and his mother, Clara Shorter. As a child, he became a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and became an Altar Boy. Bill...
Sir Will Lazarus
Feb 10, 2012
Sir Will Lazarus Age 58, of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly February, 10, 2012 in the Christiana Hospital. He served proudly as a US Marine and received an Honorable Discharge. He worked as a Skilled Laborer with Local 199 prior to his retirement. He is survived by children; Joy Dowling of Boston, and Sir Will Lazarus II; mother, Margaret...
Paul P Lee
Feb 1, 2012
Paul P. Lee On February 1, 2012 Paul died at Christiana Hospital surrounded by family and freinds. Paul was born on July 17, 1933 to Lewis and Zelma Lee in Fairfax Co., VA. Survivors include his children; Paul Smith, Paula Putney, Mary Davis, Bishop Ellis Davis, Rev. Dion Davis, Sharon Smith, Chris Perkins, Renee Spencer, Rhonda Spencer Sam, and...
Anna M Moody
Feb 1, 2012
Anna M. Moody Age 95, formerly of Christiana, DE, passed away February 1, 2012, at Churchman's Village Nursing Home in Newark. Prior to being a resident at the nursing home, Mrs. Moody had been a volunteer there for 20 years. In 1953 Anna married the late Rev. Purnell E. Moody. She was an active member of his churches, teaching...
Paul P Lee
Feb 1, 2012
Paul P. Lee On February 1, 2012 Paul died at Christiana Hospital surrounded by family and freinds. Paul was born on July 17, 1933 to Lewis and Zelma Lee in Fairfax Co., VA. Survivors include his children; Paul Smith, Paula Putney, Mary Davis, Bishop Ellis Davis, Rev. Dion Davis, Sharon Smith, Chris Perkins, Renee Spencer, Rhonda Spencer Sam, and...
Mary Eleanor Johnson
Jan 31, 2012
Mary Eleanor Johnson Age 83 of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 31. Born on August 8, 1928 to Emma and Elwood Mason. She is survived by her loving husband, Roland T. Johnson, 3 daughters, Laverne Wright, Darla Chase, and Torey Johnson. 16 Grandchildren, 25 Great-grandchildren, 12 Great-great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, Joeann Conyer, Marva Curtis, Loretta...
Ida Belle Mason
Jan 30, 2012
Ida Belle Mason Age 79, passed away on January 30, 2012 at the Wilmington Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents the late Emma and James Mason Sr., sisters Glenda Cephas and Eleanor Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory: her children Cynthia (John) Thompson, Wayne, Keith, Nadine, and Brian Mason, Karen Freeman, Barbara Jervey and Gregory...
Maude Lee Thomas "City"
Jan 25, 2012
Maude Lee Thomas "City" passed away on January 25, 2012 in the Parkview Nursing Home. She was 83 years old. Maude was the daughter of the late Samuel and Merline Garsea. A sister Vivian Matthews predeceased her in death. She is survived by one sister, Betty M. Mitchell; 2 devoted nieces, Mary Whye and Marlene Sharpe. She had many...
Noah Brown
Jan 23, 2012
Noah Brown age 77, of Wilmington, DE passed January 23, 2012 surrounded by family. He is survived by three brothers, three sisters, one son, five daughters, grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren and a host of love ones. A viewing will be held on Thursday February 2, 2012 from 9-11 AM. Service will be at 11 AM at Mt....
Rosezitter Creswell Walker
Jan 5, 2012
departed her life at HCR Manor Care Long Term Facility(Wilm) in peace on Saturday January 5, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted guardian Betty Laws, devoted caregiver, Valerie Townsend, 2 devoted friends, Joanne Mack and Gladyis Jones. Homegoing services will be held Friday January 18 at 11 AM, Ezion/Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 800 N. Walnut...

Anna Mae King
Jan 4, 2012
age 85, departed this life on Wednesday January 4, 2012. Anna Mae King was born in Queen Ann, MD on February 17, 1926 to the late Edward J and Lucille Brown. She is survived by her son, William Brown Sr., and daughter Barbara Guy(Nelson); grandchildren William Brown Jr. Latisha Brown, Erica Fennell, DaShawn, Marzette and Naimah King. Adoptive grandson,...
Ernest Lee Smiley
Dec 29, 2011
age 66 of Wilmington, DE passed away December 29, 2011 at the Veterans Hospital. He is survived by his mother Essie Mae Smiley, two daughters Joann Smiley and Denise Smiley(Gus). He was preceded in death by his son Ernest Lee Smiley, Jr. A viewing will be held on Wednesday January 11, 2012 from 9-11 am. Service 11AM at Mother...
William E Irons "Bootie"
Dec 17, 2011
William E. Irons 87, fondly known as Bootie, quietly passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at his nursing home in Smyrna, Delaware. He is survived by his son, Barry, granddaughter, Adrienne Brown, grandsons, Damon Stigars and Arnold Brown, ll, sister Janice Boyd and other loved ones. A viewing will be held on Friday, December 23 from 10-11 am...
Mary Mayfield Hagins
Dec 17, 2011
of Wilmington, DE departed this life peacefully on Saturday December 17,2011 surrounded by her loving family. Born August 10, 1921 in Winnsboro, South Carolina to the late Pearl and Samuel Mayfield. She moved from New York to Wilmington in 2003. While living in New York she was employed by the Chock Full of Nuts Corporation. Mary loved her family...
Lula Theresa Smith Richardson
Dec 7, 2011
Lula Theresa Smith Richardson 63, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Born in Chester, PA on September 5, 1948, she later moved to Delaware with her family in 1989. Theresa was a recent retiree from the U.S. Postal Service where she had worked for 28 years. Theresa leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Arnett D....
Clarence M. Spencer"Spence"
Dec 3, 2011
Clarence M. Spencer "Spence" age 56, of Wilmington, DE passed away on December 3, 2011 at the Wilmington Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Joann Spencer, Harlane Spencer,lll, brother, nephew, Harlan Jos. Hawkins(Danielle), 2 great nieces, Sani and Heaven, 1 great nephew, Harlan Jos. Hawkins, 1 aunt, Dorthea Lewis, 1 sister Waltonia W. Winchester and a host of...
William James Surratte,Sr.
Nov 27, 2011
age 57 died November 27, 2011. He is survived by his son William Jr.,and daughter,Quianna Surratte both of Newark,DE He was preceded in death by his brother Donald Morton and father John Surratte. Suvivors include his mother Margaret Surratte, brother; John,Richard and Steven Surratte, sisters;Sandra Albus,Stephanie Ervin,and Lisa McKinley, a grandson, Jaden Surratte and a host of nieces and...