Obituaries
Alhaji Kemokai
Jul 22, 2021
Alhaji S. Kemokai passed away July 22, 2021. Alhaja Sheku Kemokai was born on August 10, 1996 to Munkalenud and Jebbeh Kemokai, in Sierra Leon. His family relocated to the United States and settled in Chicago, IL. There Alhaja graduated from Roosevelt High School. Alhaja and his family would then move to Des Moines, IA. After moving to Des Moines,...
Johnny Dantzler
Jul 16, 2021
Johnny B. Dantzlerpassed away July 16, 2021. Johnny Dantzler was born on August 9, 1952 toJulie (Dantzler) McCaleb and John Dock, in Mississippi. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School andlater continued his education at Iowa Central CommunityCollege where he studied mechanical engineering. In 1985, Johnny did some mechanic work for a young lady named, Robin. The two would...
Kenneth Quinn
Jul 4, 2021
Kenneth A. Quinn passed away July 4, 2021. Kenneth Aaron Quinn was born to Larry Eugene Quinn Sr. and Denise Marcel (Brooks) Quinn on May 12, 1987, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in thearea, graduating from Hoover High School. Ken excelled in athletics, and was a competitive swimmer while at Hoover. He also ran track. Following...
Baby Arman Ahmetovic
Jul 2, 2021
Baby Arman Ahmetovic passed away July 2, 2021. Interment Saturday, July 3, 2021 9am Ezan Cemetery 4814 Gear St. - Prole, Iowa 50229 Interment Saturday, July 3, 2021 Starts at 9:00am Ezan Cemetery, Iowa, Prole
Gloria Dudley
Jul 2, 2021
Gloria Dudley passed away July 2, 2021. Gloria Dean White was born to Benjamin White and Lola Mae(Marsalles) White on November 9, 1949, in Holly Knowles, Mississippi. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from East High. Later in life, she would continue her education at Des Moines Area Community College where she would receive her Associates degree....

Frederick Carter
Jul 1, 2021
Frederick D. Carter passed away July1, 2021. Frederick Darnell Carter was born November 29, 1961 to Frederick Thomas Carter and Mary Alma (Buford) Carter in Des Moines, Iowa. Fred was educated in the Des Moines Public School System, where he graduated from Des Moines Tech High School where he showed his stuff as a football player. As a youngster, Fred...
Joel Parker
Jun 26, 2021
On June 26 Joel A.Parker transitioned to from Earth to Heaven. His quiet Faith in God resonated to remind us that it is not what you say sometimes but what you dont say in which others experience the present to the Lord. In his walk to heaven my beloved husband a former Marine Corp Officer shared that God has not...
Rev. Derrick Nichols
Jun 23, 2021
Pastor R. Derrick Nichols was born January 24, 1960 to Pearline Annette and Master Sergeant Ervin Jack Nichols of Des Moines, Iowa. From the start of his young life, he was a go getter and had a mind of his own. He attended Des Moines Public School and graduated from Tech High School as an Engineer (Mascot). He played varsity...
First Lady Evelyn Thomas
Jun 23, 2021
On February 1, 1935, God blessed Hazel and Cyrus Strother with a beautiful baby girl. they named her Evelyn Clara Strother. She was anointed with a beautiful radiant smile that illuminated the lives of everyone who met her. She was one of eight siblings. Evelyn attended school in Brunswik, MO and later studied at Western Baptist Seminary College. Evelyn received...
Leondre' Manuel
Jun 22, 2021
LeOndre Love Manuel was born on September 5, 1998 to Nikeeta Manuel and Alvin Lee, in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He later continued his education at Kirkwood Community College. At a young age, LeOndre developed a kidney disorder that would have slowed the average person but...
Algie Crowder
Jun 16, 2021
Algie J. Crowder passed away June 16, 2021. Celebration of Life Services will be rendered under the direction of Anthony Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR at a later date.
Gregory Anthony Singfield
Jun 14, 2021
Gregory A. Singfield passed away June 14, 2021. Celebration of Life Services will be rendered under the direction of Williams Funeral Home in Hephzibah, GA at a later date.
Basan Omar Sayid
Jun 11, 2021
Basan O. Sayid passed away June 11, 2021. Traditional Services were held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa June 12, 2021 at 8am.Interment Saturday, June 12, 2021 Starts at 8:00am Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home
Lola Jackson
Jun 11, 2021
Lola Mae Jackson was born in Yazoo, Mississippi on July 19, 1936. Her mother, Elnora Isaac raised her and her siblings, after she moved to Chicago. Lola found love in the person of John A. Jackson. They were married in Gary, Indiana. Sadly John would precede her in death. Lola was a hard worker. She was employed by Methodist Hospital...
Stephanie Jo Hotchkiss
Jun 7, 2021
Stephanie Jo Hotchkiss, 72, passed away on June 7, 2021. Private services are planned for a later date. Stephanie led a simple uncomplicated life. She loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them. Stephanie was kind and generous and loved watching movies. She loved music and knew all the songs of the 60's and 70's and who...
Lloyd Lee Ramey
Jun 7, 2021
Lloyd Ramey, passed away June 7, 2021. Lloyd Lee Ramey was born November 19, 1962 to Lloyd and Sylvia Ruth (Moss) Ramey in Michigan City, Indiana. Lloyd was a skilled carpenter and woodworker all his life. He could build anything and fix any thing. He was a very creative person who could also draw. His drawings were published in Woodworking...
Robert Dewayn Clark
Jun 6, 2021
Robert DeWayn Clark passed away on June 6, 2021. Robert DeWayn Clark was born to George Wayne Clark and Billy Jean Thomas on January 22, 1970, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Hoover High School with the class of 1978. (He was also an honors graduate from the school of hard knocks.)...
Ahnet Cajic
May 29, 2021
Ahnet Cajic passed away May 29, 2021. Traditional Services were held at Ezan Cemetery Monday, May 31, 2021 at 9am in Prole, Iowa.Interment Monday, May 31, 2021 Starts at 9:00am Ezan Cemetery
Shakila Sarvari
May 28, 2021
Shakila Sarvari passed away May 28, 2021. Traditional Services were May 28, 2021 at 6pm at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.Interment Friday, May 28, 2021 Starts at 6:00pm Union Park
Hope Faith Harmon-Boduo
May 26, 2021
Hope Faith Harmon-Boduo passed away on May 26, 2021. No services are planned at this time. On the day of May 5, 2021, the Lord blessed Marcia Boduo and Koffie Harmon with Hope Faith Harmon Boduo. Hope was a happy, easygoing baby and had a charming smile ready to greet anyone whod approach her. Hope was called to heaven on...