Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Willie Wilkerson
Apr 23, 2012
Willie Wilkerson age 92 departed this life peacefully on Monday April 23, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving son Leon and daughter-in-law Brook Wilkerson. Friends are invited to attend a going home service at Central Baptist Church, 839 N. Pine St., Wilmington, DE on Thursday May 3, 2012 at 11 AM. Viewing 9-10:45 AM
Annie Lee Darby "Sissy"
Apr 20, 2012
Annie Lee Darby "Sissy" 11/7/1921- 04/20/2012 Annie Lee Darby was born to the late David and Beatrice Philmore in Blakely, GA. Annie moved to Wilmington, DE in 1967 from Phila., PA to raise her sister's children when she passed. She is predeceased in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by 2 brothers and 4 sisters,...
Juanita D. Tate
Apr 9, 2012
Minister Juanita D. Tate of Wilmington, DE ascended to her heavenly home on April 9, 2012 at Christiana Care. Minister Tate is survived by her devoted Mother, Jessie Tate, sons, Gerald Tate and Bernard Herring, granddaughters, sisters, aunts, uncles and a host of love ones. She was predeceased by her late father, Robert O Tate. The Celebration of Life...
Darrieal S Lockhart
Mar 26, 2012
Darrieal S. Lockhart age 45, of Wilmington, DE passed on March 26, 2012 at Christiana Hospital. She is survived by her mother Glorice(Christine) Lockhart; son, Jeffrey Lockhart; daughters Nikima, Tiffany, Danielle and Nyesha Lockhart; 5 grandchildren; 4 brothers, 4 sisters; long time companion, Curtis Eastman; devoted cousin, Karen Lockhart and a host of family and friends. A viewing will...
Harvey Gilbert Ray "Bill"
Mar 24, 2012
Harvey Gilbert Ray "Bill" died march 24, 2012. Born in Townsend, DE to Mary Blackson and Andrew Ray, Sr. He served in the United States Army and after returning from war moved to Wilmington, DE where he met his beloved Mary. He was one of 13 children. Harvey was predeceased by his wife, his parents and his 12 siblings....
Maria Elizabeth Pettaway
Feb 29, 2012
Maria Elizabeth Pettaway Age 85, of Newark DE and formerly of Roxborough, PA died on February 29, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, William Pettaway, 6 children, 19 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Her service will be held on Friday March 9, 2012 at 10 AM , viewing 9-10 AM, Nazarene Baptist Church , 3975...
Juanita S Gould
Feb 27, 2012
Juanita S. Gould age 57, of Newark, DE. She leaves to cherish her memory to 3 sisters, 2 brothers, 1 brother-in-law and a host of relatives and her dear friend, Paul Zulinzki for many years. She loved him, but what hurts most of all is that we never got to say good-bye. Service will be private at Gracelawn Memorial...
Van Mcclendon
Feb 24, 2012
Van McClendon age 65 of Wilmington, DE passed away on February 24, 2012 in the Christiana Care Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband and wonderful father and grandfather. He retired from Chrysler after 34 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife Deborah McClendon and daughters, Tracy and Lisa Clark, 7 grandchildren,...
Ellen G Price
Feb 19, 2012
Ellen G. Price age 94 of Newark, DE passed February 19, 2012 at Churchmans Village Nursing Home. She is survived by her son, Otis Price(Catherine) of Newark, DE, daughter Doris Rice(James)of Terre Haute, IND, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and a host of friends and love ones. A private memorial will be held on Saturday February 25, 2012...
Genevieve C Gardner
Feb 19, 2012
Genevieve C. Gardner age 86 passed on February 19, 2012 at home. She is survived by Julian Wails, Elmer Gardner, Jr., Stephanie "Step Up" Taylor(Woody), grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, 3 sisters and a host of nieces nephews and friends.. A viewing on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 , 9-11am. Service will be at 11am, at Mother UAME Church,...
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...



