Bell obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb archives by: Bell, Beatrice Virginia Core 24 Oct 2003 Oct 2003 Don Johnson Bell, Curtis 1 Mar 2012 Mar 2012 Jerry Nelson Bell, Deloris 1 Apr 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Bell, Dorothy Yent 3 Nov 2005 Nov 2005 Jerry Nelson Bell, Eddie, Sr. 19 Jan 2007 Jan 2007 Jerry Nelson Bell, Eola 26 Dec 2008 Dec 2008 Jerry Nelson Bell, Evesta Brumfield 4 Aug 2012 Aug 2012 Jerry Nelson Bell, Frances Tidwell 29 May 2010 May 2010 Jerry Nelson Bell, Frank Ellis, Jr. 16 Nov 2011 Nov 2011 Jerry Nelson Bell, Gertrude 26 Jun 2000 Jul 2000 Don Johnson Bell, Hillray 22 Aug 2002 Sep 2002 Don Johnson Bell, Inez Horn 5 Nov 2011 Nov 2011 Jerry Nelson Bell, Johnnie Lee 12 Jun 2003 Jun 2003 Don Johnson Bell, Joseph 5 Jan 2001 Jan 2001 Don Johnson Bell, Joseph 4 Feb 2011 Feb 2011 Jerry Nelson Bell, Julian Lester 3 May 2002 Jun 2002 Don Johnson Bell, Kayla Alisha 4 Sep 2009 Sep 2009 Jerry Nelson Bell, Leola Dale Johnson 2 Dec 2004 Dec 2004 Jerry Nelson Bell, Lloyd James, Jr. 21 Feb 2003 Mar 2003 Don Johnson Bell, Louise 14 Jan 2005 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Bell, Margaret Lee 6 Dec 2007 Dec 2007 Jerry Nelson Bell, Michael Jerome 9 Oct 2006 Oct 2006 Jerry Nelson Bell, Neil 7 Aug 2003 Aug 2003 Don Johnson Bell, Robert C. 21 Dec 2000 Dec 2000 Don Johnson Bell, Tommy 26 Oct 2000 Nov 2000 Don Johnson Bell, Wilbert Bernard 12 Mar 2010 Mar 2010 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/24/2003 BELL, BEATRICE VIRGINIA CORE "SALLIE" A resident of Amite, she died peacefully at home, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003. She was 84, born Nov. 18, 1918, to Martha and Norman Core in Folsom. Visitation at New Sharon Baptist Church, La. 445, Husser, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Bell Cemetery. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Herbert A. Bell of Amite; two daughters, Belva Bell Hines of Hammond and Madeline Bell Brasher of Amite; a brother, Talmadge Core of Folsom; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Sallie will be best remembered for her love of all people. Strangers were made to feel like old friends within moments of meeting her. She was a graduate of Lyon High, Covington, and Perkinston College. She was a superior athlete and was selected as an alternate for the 1936 Olympics in track and field. She was a retired teacher's aide at Amite Elementary as well as a member of Camellia chapter of Order of the Eastern Star, Shiloh Homemakers and New Sharon Baptist Church as well as numerous card clubs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Sharon Baptist Church, 57370 Highway 445, Husser, LA 70442. Geisler Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 3/1/2012 BELL, CURTIS Curtis Bell, 74 of French Settlement, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, Louisiana surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Hammond, LA. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 5 p.m. until memorial service at 7 p.m. Services will be conducted by Rev. Dwight Barber. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Karla and Joe Oliphant of French Settlement, grandchildren Cory and Amber Oliphant, sister Carolyn B. Neal of Hammond and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Patsy Barber Bell and parents William Paul and Mamie Rushing Bell. Curtis was a very avid fisherman. Memorial donations can be made to The Carpenter House or St. Joseph Hospice. Please visit www.sealefuneral.com to sign the online registry book. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/1/2002 BELL, DELORIS BELL Ponchatoula - Deloris Bell, 64, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Independence. She is survived by her husband, Hillray Bell of Ponchatoula; four daughters, Gloria Carey and Kaneisha Vaughn, both of Ponchatoula, and Sharon Johnson and Patricia Parker, both of Hammond; two brothers, Sim Hart of Hammond and Linn B. Hart of San Francisco; nine grandchildren and nine great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carrie and John W. Hart Sr.; one brother, John W. Hart Jr.; and a grandchild. Visitation will be Tuesday at First True Love Baptist Church, Ponchatoula, from 4 p.m. until the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 11 a.m., and burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/3/2005 BELL, Mrs. DOROTHY YENT A resident of Ponchatoula, she died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, at her home. She was 72 and a native of Wadesboro. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and in the chapel on Friday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Interment in Wadesboro Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, James "Jim" Bell Jr. of Ponchatoula; three sons, Michael Bell and Kenneth Bell, both of Ponchatoula, and Steven Bell of Gonzales; daughter, Susan B. Lanier of Ponchatoula; a brother, Henry Yent of Independence; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Lydia Schliegelmeyer Yent; and brother, Johnny Yent. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Oaks Hospice, P.O. Box 2668, Hammond, LA 70404. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/19/2007 BELL, EDDIE, SR. A native of Springfield, he departed this life Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was 87. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, on Friday, Jan. 19, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Religious service in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Troy Grimes. Interment in Galilee Church Cemetery in Springfield. Survived by three sons, Eddie Bell Jr. of Greensburg, Cleveland Bell of Atlanta and Freddie Bell of South Carolina; two daughters, Lois Bell of Greensburg and Sadie Jackson of Hammond; and a host of other relatives and friends. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/26/2008 BELL, EOLA "MAU" A resident of Addis and a native of Plaquemine, she died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008. Visiting at Israelite Baptist Church, Brusly, on Saturday, Dec. 27, from 8 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. George Pierce. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Patricia Scott, Brusly, Norma Anderson and husband Lawrence, and Calvin Johnson, all Addis, Sandra Butler and husband Michael, and Mary Wilson, all of Port Allen, Alma Jones and husband Joseph, Gonzales, Edward Wilson and Donald Ray Wilson, both of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mary Gillingham and Fannie Jones, both of Port Allen; and two brothers, Sylvester Dorsey and wife Vicki, Port Allen, and Lutcher Miller, Hammond. Preceded in death by two husbands, four sons, two daughters and two nieces. Arrangements by Grant's Westside Funeral Services, Port Allen. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/4/2012 BELL, EVESTA BRUMFIELD Shreveport, LA - Evesta Brumfield Bell, age 83, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at her home. She was born January 22, 1929 in Kentwood, LA, Tangipahoa Parish. She graduated from LSU with a Masters of Education in 1956, then taught elementary school (4th grade) for 27 years. Evesta retired June 1, 1976. She enjoyed writing, which included the book (Corn Pones, Pine Cones, & Dried Bones), volunteer food sharing, placing flowers in Sunday worships, making quilts for grandchildren, gardening, and participating in Ellerbe Road United Methodist Church Woman for Christ. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, Werlein Theodore and Emma Elizabeth Finch Brumfield. She is survived by her husband Billy R. Bell; daughter Rebecca Beth Welter and husband Bart, and son Hamilton Drew Bell and wife Krista; grandchildren, Matthew Nelson, Christopher Nelson, Ian Bell, and Chloe Bell; sister JoAnn Sanchez, and brother James Allen Brumfield; various nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Ellerbe Road United Methodist Church, 101 Ellerbe Church Road, Shreveport, LA 71106. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/16/2011 BELL, FRANK ELLIS, JR. A retired cattleman and a lifelong resident of Woodville, Miss., he died Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at Field Memorial Community Hospital. He was 68, born July 10, 1941, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting at Woodville United Methodist Church, Woodville, on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Rodney Smith. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Waddell Bell, of Woodville; three daughters, Laura Katherine Bell Littleton and husband David, and Amy Renee Bell Greer and husband Thomas, all of Woodville, and Lee Ann Bell Fortenberry and husband Jason, of Amite; eight grandchildren, Taylor and Luke Littleton, and Madelen, Laramie and Haze Greer, all of Woodville, and Mattie, Wil and Presley Fortenberry, of Amite; two brothers, Douglas Bell and John Bell, both of Woodville; and a dedicated caregiver, Ashley Stanley, of Woodville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Ellis Bell Sr. and Mary Katherine Morris Bell; and a brother, David Louis Bell. Pallbearers will be Samuel Smith, David Bell, George Martens, John Dale, Ned, Chargois, Bran Dawson, Luke Littleton and Overton Nicholas. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Lessley Hunting Club and Dr. L.J. Owens. He was a member of the Lessley Hunting Club, where he was president for many years and was also a member of Woodville United Methodist Church and the Mississippi Cattleman Association. He was an avid sportsman and supporter of WCCA. Memorials may be made to Woodville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 757, Woodville, MS 39669, or WCCA at P.O. Box 977, Woodville, MS 39669. Arrangements by Newman Funeral Home of Centreville, Miss. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/29/2010 BELL, FRANCES TIDWELL Frances Tidwell Bell, 99, died Friday, May 28, 2010, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. Born in St. Helena Parish, she claimed Kentwood as her home since living there from age 2. Mrs. Bell was born July 24, 1910, to James David and Lillie Root Tidwell. She had three sisters and three brothers, all of whom are deceased. She was married to Neil C. "Pete" Bell for 64 years before his death in August 2003. She is survived by two nephews, Tommy Chapman and Buck Chapman and wife Peggy; two nieces, Eyvonne Ricks and husband Luther, and Gerry Dearman and husband Ernest Carroll; and by numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and friends who are considered family. Special friends are Annie Miller, Betty Holden, Bernice Dickerson and Shirlene Dyson. Mrs. Bell graduated from Kentwood High School and earned her teacher's certificate from Southeastern in Hammond. She taught for 35 years at Kentwood Elementary, maintaining close ties to many students throughout her retirement years. She is fondly remembered for directing Stunt Night at Kentwood High School for several years. Music was an integral part of Mrs. Bell's life, as was her hospitality. Because she loved people, she was involved in many activities: Kentwood Methodist Church, where she was the oldest member; Kentwood Music Club; United Daughters of the Confederacy; and Order of the Eastern Star, in which she was the oldest member in the State of Louisiana, having been a member for 81 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood on Sunday, May 30, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Services at the funeral home Monday, May 31, at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Percy Frazier. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For the online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/26/2000 BELL, GERTRUDE Gertrude Bell, 62, a native of Independence and resident of Hammond, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Bell, Hammond; her son, Robert Bell, Hammond; her brother, Milton Bell Jr., New Orleans; sisters Rose Hunter of Hammond and Louvinia Bell, Molly Bell, Connie Bell, Eddie Mae Bell, Judy Bell and Margret Bell, all of Independence; and two grandchildren. The Rev. Johnny Milton will conduct the funeral at St. James A.M.E., Wednesday at 11 a.m., with burial at Warren Cemetery in Independence. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/22/2002 BELL, HILLRAY Ponchatoula - Hillray Bell, 50, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a native of Tylertown, Miss. The funeral was today, and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/5/2011 BELL, INEZ HORN Inez Horn Bell, 93 years, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011, at Marion General Hospital in Columbia, Mississippi. She was born on Saturday, February 23, 1918, in Douglas, Arizona. Surviving are her 8 sons and daughters, James Ripley Bell Jr., Mildred Bell McKinney, Elizabeth Bell Hutson, Earnestine Bell Westmoreland, David Bell, Eugene Bell, Patsy Bell Patterson, Shelia Bell McCustion; and numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband, James Ripley Bell Sr.; parents, Glennie Myrick and Lawrence Horn; son, Lawrence T. Bell; and 2 infant sons. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Wetmore Cemetery. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/12/2003 BELL, JOHNNIE LEE A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Saturday, June 7, 2003, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 66 and a native of Bolivar. Visiting at Greater Beach Grove Baptist Church, 5352 Ford St., from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2003. Religious service at the church at 7:30 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. M.L. Spurlock. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Saturday at Turner Chapel, Roseland. Burial in Big Creek Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by two sons, Albert Ernest Cal, Baton Rouge, and Michael Jerome Bell, Kentwood; a brother, John H. Brumfield, Baton Rouge; and three grand- children. Preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and stepmother. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/5/2001 BELL, JOSEPH Joseph Bell, 42, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001, at University Hospital, New Orleans. He was a native of Kenner. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Bell, Hammond; three daughters, Kimberly Knighten and Tabitha Grant, Hammond, Tashunda Knighten, Luling; son, Sedrick Grant, Hammond; sister, Evelina Bell, Hammond; brother, Ezekiel Dantzler, Albany. His mother and father preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, tonight from 6 to 9. Timothy Richardson will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. at Rock Zion Baptist Church, Natalbany, and burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/4/2011 BELL, JOSEPH "JOE" A carpenter and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 10:57 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. He was 60, a U.S. Army sharpshooter who received the National Defense Service Medal and a native of Independence. Religious service at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. H. Celius III. Interment will be private. He is survived by his wife, Laura "Laverna" Bell; stepmother, Betty Bell; daughter, Betina and husband Miller Mitchell; son, Patrick and wife Shanine Bell; two sisters, four brothers and three grandchildren, Patrick Bell Jr., Tori and M'Liyah Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Bell and Mary Lee Williams. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/3/2002 BELL, JULIAN LESTER Pumpkin Center - Julian Lester Bell, 75, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in New Orleans. He was a native of Fairfield, Ala., a retired mechanical engineer, previous owner of the Warsaw Marina, a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jean Bell of Pumpkin Center; and three sons. As per his wishes, his body will be donated to the Louisiana State University department of anatomy. A memorial service will be at Trinity Baptist Church, Pumpkin Center, Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/4/2009 BELL, KAYLA ALISHA A student at Southeastern Louisiana University, she died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, in an automobile accident. She was 18 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Saintsville Church of God in Christ, Baton Rouge, on Friday, Sept. 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Religious service at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Uneedus, at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Harold A. Celius III. Burial in Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. She leaves with precious loving memories her daughter, Alyssia R. Bell; mother, Mary Bell; four sisters, Larissa and husband John Edwards, Baton Rouge, Jamillah and husband Erik Jackson, McKinney, Texas, and Shamika and Diondrea Bell, Lewisville, Texas; two loving nieces, Marissa Bell, Baton Rouge, and Kire Jackson, McKinney; four handsome nephews, Jonoyd Bell and Jadyn Edwards, of Baton Rouge, Erik Jackson II and Erhen Jackson, of McKinney; devoted and loving grandparents, Yvonne and Ondray Richardson, Uneedus; grandfather, Johnny Williams, Baton Rouge; godfather, Melvin Brown, Baton Rouge; godsister, Malaysia Brown, Hammond; two godbrothers, Yohance Richardson, Killen, Texas, and Carlos Louis, Baton Rouge; aunts, uncles and a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, special cousins, other relatives and very special friends; one of her best friends, Deshawn Campbell, Baton Rouge; and special friend and father of her daughter, Reginald McManus, Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her father, Lloyd J. Bell; paternal grandparents, Mary Lee Williams and Wilbert Bell. She was a 2009 graduate of Baton Rouge Magnet High. Arrangements by Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/2/2004 BELL, LEOLA DALE JOHNSON A former secretary with the federal government and a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., she died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, in Pass Christian, Miss. She was 89 and a native of Tickfaw. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her parents, Dewitt Stephen and Lillian Johnson; and a son, David A. Bell. She is survived by a son, James J. Bell of Bay St. Louis; six grandchildren, Elizabeth Bell, David Bell, Cassandra Bell Cookson, Deidre Bell, Melanie Bell and Moria Cullin; and four great-grandchildren. Riemann Funeral Home, Bay St. Louis, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 2/21/2003 BELL, LLOYD JAMES, JR. Baton Rouge - Lloyd James Bell Jr., 54, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. He was a native of New Orleans, a chemical operator at Dow Chemical Co. and U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Bell of Baton Rouge; five daughters, Lorissa Edwards and Kayla Bell, both of Baton Rouge, Jamillah Jackson of New Orleans and Shamika and Diondrea Bell, both of Hammond; two sisters, Gilda Renter of Baton Rouge and Donna Richardson of Sacramento, Calif.; eight brothers, Joseph Bell of Uneedus, Wilbert Bell, Jerry Renter and Robert Renter, all of Baton Rouge, Alton Bell of Chicago, Donald Ray Renter of Milan, Tenn., DeWayne Bell of Union City, Ga., and Wilton James of New Orleans; his stepmother, Betty Bell of Sacramento; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Williams; his father, Wilbert Bell; and two sisters, Eliza Wright and Johnnie Williams. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Theodore Newman will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/14/2005 BELL, LOUISE Louise Bell, 54, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was a native of Ponchatoula. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Young of Natalbany and Shemetha Ross of Hammond; three sons, Hollis Bell Jr. of Springfield, Arron Bell of Natalbany and Kendrick Bell of Hammond; three brothers, Louis Ross, Edward Ross and Donald Ray Ross, all of Ponchatoula; and 16 grandchildren. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond. Burial will be at Ponchatoula Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/6/2007 BELL, MARGARET LEE Independence native and resident, Margaret Lee Bell, 54, died November 30, 2007 at North Oaks Medical Center. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at RichardsonŐs Funeral Home, Amite. The Rev. Dr. Lloyd Washington will conduct the funeral Saturday at noon at Greater St. James AME Church in Hammond. Burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. Survivors are six sisters, Rosie Hunter of Hammond, Louveria, Molly, Connie, Eddie and Judy Bell, all of Independence; one brother, Milton Bell Jr. of Independence. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, grandparents, three nephews, other relatives and friends. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/9/2006 BELL, MICHAEL JEROME A native of Kentwood, he departed this life on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at his grandparents' home in Kentwood at the age of 48. He was a 1978 graduate of Kentwood High School. Two years after his high school graduation, Michael served his country as a member of the 101st Airborne, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, of the U.S. Army through 1984. He was self-employed for several years as an independent truck driver until his retirement in 2004. Michael, though of quiet demeanor and few words, was an endearing, kind and loving family man. The family he leaves to cherish his loving memory is composed of a brother and sister-in-law, Albert Cal Sr. and Regina Stewart Cal of Baton Rouge, two nephews, Albert Cal Jr. of Baton Rouge and Juarod Cal of Dallas; niece, Rasheedah Cal of Baton Rouge; uncle, John Brumfield of Baton Rouge; two great-uncles, Murray Brumfield of Roseland and James Brumfield of Baton Rouge; two great-aunts, Pearlie Ware of Slidell and Gertrude Bailey of Michigan; and a host of cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Johnnie Bell; father, Norwood Bell; grandparents, John and Mary Brumfield. Visiting at Turner Chapel AME Church, Roseland, on Monday, Oct. 9, from 5 p.m. until religious service at 7:30 p.m. Dismissal on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. with burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/7/2003 BELL, NEIL "PETE" Died at 2:53 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, Miss. He was 87, born Aug. 17, 1915, in Castor, and was a resident of Kentwood since 1935, when he traveled there with the Civilian Conservation Corps to build a camp. Visiting was held at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Percy Frazier. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. He was married for 64 years to Frances Tidwell Bell, who survives him. He is also survived by a sister, Daisy Jones of Ringgold; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was a member of Kentwood United Methodist Church. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/21/2000 BELL, ROBERT C. Independence - Robert C. Bell, 44, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in Jackson. He was a cement finisher and a native of Independence. He is survived by his sister, Linda Bell, Hammond. The funeral was held this afternoon at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, and burial was in Warren Cemetery, Independence. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/26/2000 BELL, TOMMY Baton Rouge - Tommy Bell, 65, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000. He was a former Istrouma High School and Southeastern Louisiana University football and baseball player. He was a paratrooper during the Korean War and was on the coaching staff at Istrouma, Central and Baton Rouge high schools and SLU. Burial was Monday at Port Hudson National Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/12/2010 BELL, WILBERT BERNARD If a smile can be your umbrella, then the rains never touched when Mr. Wilbert B. Bell was around. He died Friday, March 5, 2010, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 57, a native of Uneedus and resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Uneedus, on Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Harold A. Celius III. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Gilda Renter, of Baton Rouge, and Donna Richardson, of Folsom; six brothers, Joseph Bell, of Uneedus, Alton Bell, of Chicago, DeWayne Bell, of Union City, Ga., Donald Ray Renter, of Milan, Tenn., Jerry Renter, of Baton Rouge and Wilton James, of New Orleans; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Bell; mother, Mary L. Williams; stepfather, Johnny Williams; two sisters, Elicia A. Wright and Johnnie Mae Williams; two brothers, Lloyd Bell and Robert Renter; and a niece, Kayla Bell. Arrangements by Richardson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/bell.txt