Local obituaries for Bell Family Funeral Services
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...
Roxanne Michelle "Roxy" Hollingsworth
Mar 10, 2022
Ms. Roxanne Michelle Hollingsworth, 62, of Newark, Delaware was united with her Heavenly Father on the evening of Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Wilmington Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Newark, Delaware, on December 5, 1959, the 9th child and baby girl to the late James W. Sr. and Dorothy L. Hollingsworth.
Constance Lee "Connie" Edwards
Mar 5, 2022
Constance Lee Edwards (Connie), born in Whitesville, VA on March 7, 1938 departed this life, at her home in Wilmington, DE on March 5, 2022,
A celebration of life service will be held at Harrison Memorial Baptist Church, 413 S. Heald St, Wilmington, DE 19801 on Friday, March 18th, 2022 . Viewing, 9:00am-10:45 am with...
Lena E. "Betty" Brown
Mar 4, 2022
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF
LENA E. BROWN
“Betty”, as she was affectionately known, was born in Glasgow, Delaware on May 30, 1927 to the late Grayson Jolley and Emma Price. She departed this life on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the age of 94.She attended Howard High School in Wilmington, Delaware, as well as St....
Florence Drummond
Mar 2, 2022
CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR FLORENCE ELLEN DRUMMOND SUNRISE October 18, 1937 SUNSET March 2, 2022 Florence Ellen Drummond born October 18, 1937 in Stockton Md. The daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Hattie Murray Drummond. She departed this life with grace and peace at home on March 2, 2022 with her loving daughter Cheryl at her side. She attended ...
Ronald O. Evans
Feb 24, 2022
Ronald O. Evans, son of Arthur L. Rollins, Sr. and the late Margaret Ann Evans was born on August 20, 1953 in Wilmington, DE. He departed this life peacefully on February 24, 2022.
Ronald received his early education at Absalom Jones School and the Public School System of Wilmington, DE. Ronald also studied at Goldey Beacom College,...
Elizabeth Bailey Charles Pennington
Feb 24, 2022
Elizabeth Bailey Charles Pennington was born February 14, 1929, to James and Elsie Bailey in Wilmington, Delaware. She transitioned to her heavenly home on February 24, 2022. “She Did It Her Way”.... She transitioned at her home of 64 years in her bed with her daughter at her side.
She was educated in New Castle County Public...
Adele Williams
Feb 9, 2022
Adele Williams was born in Suffolk, VA on October 16, 1928. She departed this life on February 9, 2022 at home peacefully in her sleep. She was the daughter of James Williams and Eleanor (Williams) Brinkley. Adele was the mother of George Williams(Shirley) and Gloria Miller-Garrett(Ralph).
She was employed at Kynlyn apartments for many years. Adele has...
Rudolph V. "Rudy" Pierce
Feb 6, 2022
Rudolph “Rudy” Pierce, son of the late William H. and Bertha Taylor Pierce, departed this life on February 6, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Rudy was born on March 30, 1947 in Wilmington, Delaware and received his education in Absalom Jones School and Conrad High School. He loved doing yard work and gardening and owned Pierce Lawncare Service...
Karen Venessa Wilkerson
Jan 18, 2022
On this day that the Lord has made, we rejoice as we celebrate the life of
Karen Venessa Wilkerson .
Karen V. Wilkerson was born on April 8, 1957, in Wilmington, DE, to parents Noah Brown and Marion Wilkerson. She was raised in Wilmington’s Riverside neighborhood along with her siblings. She received her...
Guy Russell Reeves, Sr.
Jan 9, 2022
Celebrating the Life of His Grace the
Honorable Guy Reeves, Sr.
Guy Russell Reeves, Sr. , age 86, was born on November 16, 1935 in Oxford, PA. He was the son of the late Boyd R. Reeves and the late Rosie Belle Reeves. He departed this life on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at...
