Noble S. Demand Spell (March 9, 1995 – August 28, 2025)
With admiration and love, the family of Noble Spell honors a brilliant multi-hyphenate artist and extraordinary man. His kindness, charisma and creativity inspired countless lives. He passed on August 28, 2025; his legacy of positivity, authenticity and love will live on forever.
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Noble’s life and work were defined by artistic expression, community, and freedom. A true revolutionary spirit, he devoted himself to illuminating truth through innovation, music, fashion, photography, justice, friendship, and family. Noble lived in New York City, where his passion for culture and art led to his involvement in multiple communities. He was a prominent member of Corpus, a social community and record label affiliated with the band Show Me the Body.
Noble was also the vocalist for his own band Shawty, as well as a beloved dj. Music was always a significant influence in his life. He traveled the world with many bands and artists, most frequently with Show Me the Body. He radiated on stage. Noble created his own clothing line called Home by Home.
Noble’s novel perspective and radical approach to life was an inspiration to all who were lucky enough to have witnessed it. His creative efforts are a lasting testament to the power of authenticity and collective expression.
Friends, family and fellow artists remember Noble as an absolute delight, visionary, storyteller and icon. His energy was electric and contagious; and he will continue to inspire others to see the world anew with integrity, imagination, and compassion. Noble enjoyed dancing, doing cartwheels, and riding his motorcycle.
He is survived by his mother, Adrienne Demand; father, Stacy R. Spell and stepmother, Virginia T. Spell; sisters, Maya D. Spell (L. Greene), Chevaunne D. Breland (C. Dixon) and Symphony S. Slovacek (T. Slovacek); grandmothers Sarah Spruel and Mary Demand-McDaniel and beloved nieces and nephews: Britney, Michael, Marcus, Kalis, Skyler, Leila and Surey; as well as chosen family around the world, extended family members and a million friends. Noble was predeceased by his grandfather, Noble Spruel.
A celebration of Noble’s life will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Family and friends may view from 10:00-11:00 A.M. The burial will be private. The service will be livestreamed via the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/17EXAG2rMC/
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Beloved Family…
May Precious Memories Always Linger…..
Lovingly,
Cerise Johnson an Family..
Donald Chafin’s Sister
Adrienne and Chevaunne,
My deepest condolences to you during this time. Know that you are loved Wishing you peace and comfort to face the days ahead and loving memories to cherish in your heart .
My deepest condolences to the Demand & Spell Family
Stacy, I am so sorry for your loss. I extend my deepest sympathy to you. I pray that God’s grace will comfort and guide you during this difficult time. Keeping you in my prayers.
I’m deeply saddened by the news of Noble’s passing. I worked with Noble as an administrator and teacher at The Foote School in New Haven CT.
I’ll always remember his warmth, energy, creativity, concern for social justice and of course his unforgettable laugh and smile. My heartfelt condolences to Stacy, Adrienne, Chevaunne, Symphony and all other members of the family.
May his memory be a blessing.
John Cunningham
To Spell family, I pray will give you the strength to get through this time of bereavement. I too know you pain, but God promised he will never leave us nor forsake us. So Stacy keep loving up. I loss Johnny 2 years ago, and my sister last Thursday, Rita Vereene, I say we shall be ok. I didn’t forget dad. Love you. Just look to the hills for whence your help comes from. God bless you all.
As Salaam Alaikum wa Roc ma tul-lil-lahi wa Barakatuhu!
Sister we’ve known one another our entire lives. Obviously my heart aches upon hearing the news of your loss. Immediately I thought of you Andy your Moms and I made Dua. You know “from Allah we come to Allah we must return “
Surely we all turn to him at a time like this.
Just know I’m here for you
Noble and I were classmates in middle school and the ninth grade – we were great friends from 3rd grade on. I’m so sorry to say that we lost touch with each other after we changed schools after ninth grade. Noble was the most passionate and empathic person that I knew growing up. He had an incredible sense of humor and he was incredibly imaginative – he was creating music before social media, and before it seemed cool! Noble was an amazing person – he knew how to lift your spirits when you were down and he knew how to make everyone laugh. I truly can’t believe that he is gone from this world, but I know I will never forget him, his smiling face, and most importantly his friendship.