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Reverend Charles D. Bell

Passed 03/16/2026

Obituary For Reverend Charles D. Bell

Reverend Charles D. Bell entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Crystal Coast Hospice, Newport, NC.

Viewing hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2026 at Oscar’s Mortuary.

His Service is 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2026 at King's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church 127 Haiti Street, Trenton, NC. His service was not live streamed.
Interment at Free Will Chapel Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Eldress Rose Marie Strayhorn-Bell, Trenton, NC; daughter, Duana Marshall, Fayetteville, NC; son, Chauncey D. Swann, New Bern; stepsons, Eric Strayhorn, Derrick Simmons, Cedric Simmons; stepdaughter, Mary Ann Simmons all of Trenton, NC; brother, Desmond Hardison, Portland OR, Goddaughter, Sudona Murrell of Trenton, North Carolina.


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To : Des , Dywna and Bell Family , My thoughts are with all of You during this time of bereavement . You have My sincere condolences . (Cousin) D. Walker

Deloris Hayes Walker

My deepest condolences to your family.

Lillie Faye

Sending my love and deepest condolences to the family. Charles always had a good story to tell you with a smile. Rest in Peace.

Gary Hayes (Cousin)

Gary Hayes (Cousin)

To Ms Bell praying for you and your family. May God continue to life you up Ms Carolyn Barnes Friday

Carolyn Barnes Friday

My condolences to all the family. May God grant y'all strength in your time of bereavement.

Apostle Teresa Cox

We, Reverend Robert J. Gay, Jr., and members of Moores Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Newport, North Carolina, offer our prayers and heartfelt sympathy to you, the family of Reverend Charles D. Bell during this difficult time. We are reminded of the words of Scripture: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" (Matthew 5:4);

Moores Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Newport, N.C.

May God give you the strength. Praying for the family.

Rev. Joseph & Lady Danielle Dixon: First Missionary Baptist Church of Maysville

Sending condolences and prayers to the Bell/Strayhorn Family. Rev Bell was my pastor at Pilgrim Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Oriental, NC.

Bonnie Fulcher Whitney

To Cookie and Family ,we are very saddened to hear of the passing of our Father.we have very fond memories of him. May God give you comfort and peace in the coming days ahead and long thereafter. Humbly Submitted. Constance,Monica,Yahkee and Yahkayle Burney

Monica Burney

Sending condolences to the Bell and Strayhorn families. Reverend Bell was a great friend to my parents in earlier years being Pastor in Oriental, NC. He was very friendly, well respected and professional. Rest in Peace

Amelia D. Saunders

To: Cookie & Family - - Our sincerest condolences with God's Blessings. Much Love, (Your Cousins) Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnnica Perry !!!

Barbara Hawkins Perry

My condolences to the Bell/Strayhorn family at this time of your loss. Reverend Bell was a significant part of my childhood Sunday's at Pilgrims Chapel MB Church, Oriental, NC were he served as our pastor. Gregory and Gloria Smith Russell, Williamsburg, VA formerly of Oriental, NC.

Gregory Russell

Well Done Good and Faithful Servant. I remember Rev. Bell from the Eastern District Union many years ago.

jonesshirleyt@embarqmail.com

To the family of Rev Charles Bell we send our deepest condolences and prayers for comfort.

Harold and Gladys Brooks

Sending our condolences, love, and prayers to the family.

Cousin Sharon (Bunnie) and husband.

Sharon Hunter

My condolences to Cookie and the family. Rev. Bell was a great leader for us at Mt. Calvary. Please disregard my first message.

Sirkera McConner Roberson

My cousin condolences to Cookie and the family.

Sirkera McConner Roberson

Prayers going up for the entire Family that God will comfort you in your time of bereavement.

Eddrenia Pridgen

Uncle Charles I will remember your wisdom and laughter you showed me in my Youth Days Love you Rest on

Lisa Mattocks Strayhorn Bell

Condolences and prayers to you and your family COOKIE.

Martha R Rogers

Rose I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, May God give you the strength you need during this difficult time. I'll keep y'all in my prayers.

Willie Wright

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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