Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
Jeffery L. Corbin, Sr.
Aug 23, 2022
Jeffery L. Corbin, Sr. was born July 12, 1966 to his devoted mother, Hester B. Watson and his father Garnald L. Corbin.
Jeffery graduated from Wilmington High School, where he played basketball
Growing up he had a passion for karate. He loved fishing. He enjoyed renovating homes and working on cars.
Jeff was...
Joann J. Howard
Aug 21, 2022
JoAnn Howard was born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 20, 1959 to the late Pearline and Curtis Howard Sr. She departed this life on August 21, 2022 surrounded by love.
JoAnn was a loving and kind hearted person that loved everyone, especially her children, Charles and Doretha. She loved unselfishly. JoAnn was employed at Amtrak as a cashier...
Michael Terrell Allen "Mike"
Aug 9, 2022
Michael Terrell Allen, son of Paula Brown (Harley) and Ronald Allen was born on November 6, 1977, in Wilmington, Delaware. He peacefully gained his wings on Tuesday August 9, 2022.
"Mike" as he was affectionately called was educated in the public school system of Wilmington, DE and was an excellent student that excelled to the top of...
Wilbert “Peachie” Wright
Jul 31, 2022
Wilbert Wright, 77 years old, a.k.a. “Peachie” or “Jr,”
He resided in Newark, Delaware. He departed this life on July 31, 2022. he was the first born to the late Wilbert Wright Sr. and Mildred Wright on April 16, 1945 in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended Louis L. Redding School in Middletown, Delaware.
He worked as...
Clarence Eugene Taylor
Jul 24, 2022
Clarence Eugene Taylor passed away surrounded by family on July 24, 2022 at the age of 90.
Clarence was born January 28, 1932 in Wilmington, Delaware to Herman Wellington Taylor and Rosa Cephas.
Clarence was a Howard High School Alumni. He enlisted in the United States Army from 1948 to 1950. During...
Robert L. Jones. Jr.
Jul 13, 2022
Robert L. Jones Jr . Son of the late Helen B. (Hayes) and Robert L. Jones Sr. was born November 22, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA and peacefully departed this life on Wednesday July 13, 2022.
He met Juanita E. Purnell and was wed in June of 1966. They were married for 47 years. Out of...
Bruce E. Murray
Jul 10, 2022
Bruce E. Murray, the son of Barbara Kelly and Henry Murray, Jr. was born on June 17, 1959 in Eustis, Florida. He departed this life on July 10, 2022, at the age of 63. He would gain his education at the Jobs Corps of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania where he obtained his diploma. Bruce was a dedicated employee of Widener University...
Marchelle Wright
Jul 8, 2022
Marchelle Wright was born at St. Francis Hospital on November 1, 2003. She is the daughter of Marc and Adrienne Lloyd Wright. She departed this life surrounded by her loving family on July 8, 2022. Marchelle received her education at John G. Leach School in New Castle,DE - Brader Elementary School in Newark,DE - Shue-Medill Middle School in Newark,DE -...
Isaac Androus Keaton, Lll
Jun 2, 2022
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Friend
Isaac Androus Keaton, III was born July 15, 1946 In Washington D.C, to Isaac and Elma (Smith) Keaton. Isaac was the oldest of three children which included Brother Raynard and Sister Gloria. Growing up on 47th street in south east D.C, The Keatons were the example of a strong...
Harold William Chambers
May 31, 2022
Harold William Chambers was born July 17, 1945, in Wilmington DE and passed away peacefully at his home in New Castle DE on May 31, 2022, with his Family by his side. He was the Son of the Late Helen Purnsley- Chambers and Arthur (Pete) Chambers, Sr.
Harold, also known to some as Purnsley, Chambers, and Clutch,...
Steve Leroy Matthews
May 21, 2022
Steve LeRoy Matthews was born to the union of Joanne Matthews (also known as Mother Walker) and Malcom Matthews on April 5, 1959, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stevie is the 4th child of 9 siblings. He grew up with his grandparents Tessie and Harold Jackson in Las Vegas until the age of 14. In 1977 he moved to Seattle,...
Norman Pierce, Sr.
May 9, 2022
Norman Pierce, Sr. son of the late William H. and Bertha Taylor Pierce, departed this life on May 9, 2022, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware, with his wife and sons at his side.
Norman was born in Wilmington Delaware on December 3, 1949 and received his education at the Absalom Jones Elementary, Brandywine Springs, and Dickinson...
Marian Hawkins
May 6, 2022
Marian Hawkins, the fourth child of Matthew and Lula Davis was born in Wilmington, Delaware on April 29, 1935. On May 6, 2022, the Good Lord sent his angels to relieve her of all pain and suffering. He presented to her a crown and wings and received her unto himself. Even though we wanted her to stay, the Lord...
Ezekiel Wilson Slater
May 1, 2022
Ezekiel Wilson Slater was born to Napoleon Slater and Cynthia Wilson Slater on May 23, 2000 in Newark Delaware. He departed this earth surrounded by his family on May 1, 2022 and received his heavenly wings. Ezekiel’s name means the “Strength of God or God is strong”. He spent his formative years as an enthusiastic participant in his church...
Mary Jane Ceaser
Apr 30, 2022
Mary Jane Ceaser peacefully departed this life on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Mary, affectionately known as a container gardener and spades player, was born on January 8, 1940 to Jane Dixon Tarpley and Alexander Tarpley of Dry Folk Va. Mary was educated in Virginia.
Mary had this love for flowers. Some would say she could...
Joyce Marie George King
Apr 26, 2022
Joyce Marie George King was born in Lakewood, New Jersey on January 6, 1940, to the late Reverend John Alexander and Lessie George. She departed this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at home in Wilmington, Delaware.
The youngest of thirteen children, Joyce grew up in Lakewood, New Jersey. She enjoyed studying Spanish...
James O. "Bozo" Bolden, Jr.
Apr 10, 2022
James O. Bolden, Jr., son of the late James O. Bolden, Sr. and Hazel Purnell Bolden was born on November 13, 1938 in Prince Edward County Virginia. He departed this life peacefully on April 10, 2022
He received his education in the public school system in Prince Edward County, VA. James became employed by Wayside Furniture in...
Charlie J. Grimes, Sr.
Mar 25, 2022
Charlie James Grimes, Sr. aka (Desert Dog) was born on April 22, 1947 in Greenville, NC to the late Thomas and Malissa Grimes. Charlie departed this life on March 25, 2022 at home with his loving wife by his side.
Charlie attended Greenville, NC public schools and later joined the Marines. He served two tours in Vietnam...
Marie E. "Bones" Skinner
Mar 21, 2022
Mrs. Marie E. (Bones) Skinner was born May 13, 1926. Marie died peacefully in her home, on March 21, 2022, at the tender age of 95.
Marie was born on May 13, 1926, in Wilmington, Delaware to Ernest and Jeanette Johnson. Her early education was in public schools in Delaware. Marie worked for many families as a...
Ruth Thomas Jackson
Mar 14, 2022
Ruth Thomas Jackson was born to the late Rev. Robert Thomas and Minnie B. Pinkett in Bridgeville, Delaware on August 30, 1923. She and her nine siblings grew up in a house filled with love and laughter. Her early education was in the public schools in Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from...
