Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
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...
Donzella "Donnie" S. Lloyd
Nov 27, 2011
Donzella "Donnie" S. Lloyd of Wilmington, DE departed this life on November 27, 2011 at home. Predeceased by mother, Peggy L. Lloyd. She was survived by her father Frank H. Lloyd, Sr. son, Donavon Lloyd, 1 sister Stephaine Wright, 2 brothers, Michael Lloyd of Wilmington, DE and Frank H. Lloyd of Valrico, FL Funeral service will be held on...
Lurelene Reed "Teeny"
Nov 26, 2011
Lurelene Reed "Teeny" age 74, passed away on November 26, 2011 at Christiana Hospital. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, December 5, 2011 at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th St. Wilmington, DE at 11 AM. Viewing will be 9-11 AM. Interment, Gracelawn Cemetery.
Anna Mae Tolliver
Nov 7, 2011
Obituary Anna Mae Tolliver of New Castle, DE departed this life on November 7, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Her grandchildren Linda Tolliver Perkins and Lance Tolliver, both of New Castle, DE; Barbara Williams of Camden, Alabama, Bryon Williams of Terry Florida, and Jennifer Williams of Atlanta, Georgia survive her. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday,...
Richard Lowell Barnes,Jr.
Nov 2, 2011
Richard Lowell Barnes, Jr. Son of Doris M. Barnes-Burton and the late Richard L. Barnes, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in New Castle, DE on November 2, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, 1 brother, 6 children, 2 nieces, a longtime companion, 14 grandchildren, 1 grandniece and a host of family and friends.. Viewing...
Ceola Lewis
Nov 1, 2011
Ceola Lewis age 88, of Wilmington, DE passed November 1, 2011 at the home of her granddaughter, Ophelia Lewis where she resided. She is survived by her daughter, Jocelyn Lewis,grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and a host of love ones. A viewing will be held on Saturday November 5, 2011 from 9-10 AM. Service will be at 10...
Emma Veree Briscoe
Oct 24, 2011
Obituary Emma Veree Briscoe was born on November 29, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Willie Spence and Emma Bell Spence. She was employed at Christiana Hospital for 25 years. She is survived by 3 sons: Euvie Johnson, Jr.(Cynthia) Don Laws, Anthony Johnson and 3 daughters; Sharon Powell(Mark), Deborah Wilson(Reggie) and Paulette Johnson(Mark), 9 grandchildren, 12 great...
William "Chick" Henry Lloyd
Sep 29, 2011
William "Chick" Henry Lloyd of Wilmington, Delaware departed this life on September 29, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Fay Hyland Lloyd, 2 sons, 3 daughters, 4 sisters and 1 brother of Wilmington, DE. Funeral service will be held on October 6, 2011 at 7 PM at Mother U.A.M.E. Church, 701 E. 5th St....
Georgia Martha Chippey
Sep 28, 2011
Age 96 of Wilmington, DE, passed peacefully on September 28, 2011, at Gilpin Hall Nursing Home. She is survived by her nephew, John F. Mitchell, niece, Cheryl R. Mitchell, great nephews, Jonathan E. and Jeffrey E. Mitchell, and great great nephew, Jeremiah J. Mitchell. A viewing will be held from 9-10:45 am at Ezion-Mount Carmel UMC, 800 Walnut Street...
Geraldine "Geri" Lewis-Loper
Sep 24, 2011
of Wilmington, DE went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Churchman Village. Survived by her sons, William, Cory(and Lauren);stepdaughter, Gwen sister, Jacqueline Robinson and a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her mother Avis Knotts and father Joe Lewis and 2 brothers. Services to be held Friday September 30, 2011...
Mattie B Love
Sep 22, 2011
Age 92 of New Castle, DE passed September 22, 2011 at Christiana Hospital. She is survived by her daughter Sherlee; several grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. A viewing will be held from 9-10:45 am at Ezion Mt. Carmel Chuch, 800 N. Walnut St. Wilm.,DE and service at 11:00am on Wednesday September 28, 2011....
George T Quarles, Jr. (Sabu)
Sep 18, 2011
of Wilmington, DE passed from this life September 18, 2011 in St. Francis Hospital. Survived by his daughters, Sheena, ZorVeda and Maria. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday September 29, 2011 at 11am, viewing 9-11 am at The Resurrection Center, 3301 N. Market St. Wilm.,DE. Interment, DE Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions...
Rose Jackson
Sep 2, 2011
Rose Jackson 107, of Chester, formally of Linwood, PA and Wilmington, DE peacefully departed this life for eternal life with the Father at the Belvedere Nursing Home, September 2, 2011. She resided at Stinson Tower where she helped whomever called on her services. Rose loved singing and playing the piano for the neighbors in the building. She was preceded...
Eli George Cephas
Aug 15, 2011
Eli George Cephas was born August 23, 1923 to the late Carl and Anna Cephas and he departed this life August 15, 2011 at Heartland Hospice Home in Hockessin, DE. George worked at Zallea Brothers for 36 years and then he worked for the News Journal for several years. He is survived by his wife Euphemia, four children; James...



