Willie J. “Preacher” Bell passed away on September 21, 2024. A viewing was held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located at 302 Pickens Street. The Celebration of Life service took place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Marion Baptist Academy, located at 315 Centerville Street.
Following the funeral service, interment was held at Green Liberty Baptist Church on County Road 35 on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.