Obituaries

May 3, 2018

Mary Gold Bowman, was born July 15, 1939, to Tolay Brown and Pinkie Bell Hopson Brown, in Lauderdale County, MS. She was the fourth of six children. Her intended name was to be "Marigold", like the flower. The mid-wife submitted the birth name in Spanish as Maria Golda which translates to English as first name: Mary, middle name: Gold. Mary...

May 3, 2018

Naomi Hogan passed away on May 3, 2018. She is survived by her son, Donald Bell; daughter, Idell (Childs) Bell; sisters, Helen Bishop and Stacy Robinson of Starkville, MS, Cellie Shaffer of Killeen, TX; brothers, Lloyd Bell of Starkville, MS and Johnny (Ruby) Farmer of Detroit, MI; six grandchildren, Adrianne Richardson, Frederick Bell, Reeva Neighbors, Chantell Bell, Jasmine Bell and...

May 1, 2018

Hazel Coleman was born June 10th, 1933 in Magee, MS to Jim and Lelar (Funchess) Williamson. Hazel was the second youngest of their twelve children. After graduating high school in Magee, MS Hazel married Melvin Coleman, Sr. The two moved to Des Moines, IA where they began planting roots of their own. Sadly her husband would pass away in 1971....

Apr 29, 2018

Baby Mariah Harris, too perfect for this world, went to Heaven. Arrangements are pending.

Apr 25, 2018

Venita Ann Lee went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 while visiting her daughter in Kansas City, Missouri. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Revival Center COGIC. Interment to follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at 12:30 on Monday, May 7, 2018. Venita was born in Sedalia, Missouri on...

Apr 20, 2018

James Harper was born in Memphis, Tennesee to Howard Saulsberry and Lue Relia Harper Osby on February 10, 1963. He graduated high school in Memphis and worked various jobs before coming north. James moved to Des Moines several years ago and married Roxie Broads. They loved and cared for each other until his passing. James passed away on April 20,...

Apr 19, 2018

Lucas Schappaud passed away on April 19, 2018. No services are planned at this time.

Apr 14, 2018

DATE: Saturday, April 7, 2018 TIME: 11:00 am PLACE: Second Baptist Church 620 S. Hutchinson Avenue Salisbury, Missouri 65281 FLOWERS: Send to Summerville Funeral Home 601 E. 24 Highway Salisbury, Missouri 65281 Phone: 660-388-5800 DONATIONS: TO CHURCH AND/OR TO FAMILY Second Baptist Church Beverly Tatum Underwood P.O. Box 8 19528 Ventura Blvd., #299 Salisbury, Missouri 65281 Tarzana, CA 91356 Phone:...

Apr 10, 2018

Clifton M. Taylor, 81 of Jamestown, KY passed away April 6th in Des Moines, IA. He was born in Jamestown, KY on October 11, 1936 a son of the late Nina Mae (Taylor ) and Clevous Simpson. He was retired from the US. Army and Airforce and a member of the Greens Chapel Church. He is survived by daughter Sherry...

Apr 10, 2018

Tracy Wilson passed away on Arpil 6, 2018. A public memorial service will be held on April 16, 2018 at Elpis Christian Fellowship at 6:30 pm. A sign language interpretor will be present for his friends. For more information, please contact Elpis Christian Fellowship: 4440 College Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50311 (515) 255-4549 Pastor Tammy L. Harris-Brantley, Overseer A full...

Apr 9, 2018

Malik Allen Rucker was born on February 25, 2000 to Famous Rucker Sr. and Kimberly (Lux) Rucker in Sioux City, IA. At the age of 12, his family moved to Des Moines where he attended Lincoln High School. Malik was an all around young man. A student athlete, Malik played for the Lincoln High School basketball, football and golf teams....

Apr 2, 2018

Maurice (Moe) Eubanks, Sr., the son of Frazier and Helen Ruby Eubanks, was born on March 4, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa. He departed this life on Monday, April 2, 2018. Moe was educated in the Des Moines School District graduating from Des Moines Technical High School where he lettered in softball and basketball. He was also a member of...

Mar 31, 2018

Marie (Graybill) Moreland was born September 20, 1954 in Council Bluffs, IA. Her parents were Donald and Edith (Sime) Graybill. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High in Council Bluffs. Helen made her way to the big city of Des Moines in 1979. She attended DMACC and received her CNA certification. Helen cared for some patients as a private caregiver. She...

Mar 26, 2018

James Adulphus Hughes Jr. was born on March 12, 1948 to James and Genovia (Brown) Hughes Sr. in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the West Des Moines School District and graduated from Valley High School. After graduating James entered the workforce. The majority of his working years were spent at the Iowa Packing House from which he retired....

Mar 25, 2018

John Wayne Johnson was born August 30, 1958 to Thomas Jefferson Johnson and Vernice Leverne (Clayton) Johnson in Detroit, MI. There were ten children born to this union. He was educated in the Detroit Public School system and graduated from Cooley High School. John gave his life to Christ at a young age. John lived the majority of his life...

Mar 25, 2018

Clyde Sherman Duke Sr. was born on June 11, 1947 to Arthur and Pauline (Miller) Duke, in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. After his military service Clyde returned to...

Mar 20, 2018

Barbara Ann Bell was born January 15, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Leo and Cora (Gregory) Bell. She was educated in the Chicago Public school system, where she graduated from Parker High School. Barbara lived in several cities while trying to decide where to settle down. She lived in Chicago for 21 years and St. Paul, MN for 22 years...

Mar 18, 2018

Mary Ethel Gipson was born to Johnny Torry and Annie Mae Ford on July 15, 1952, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. As a young woman, Mary would later move to Chicago, Illinois, to attend Triton college. Mary would go on to become a certified healthcare aid, working at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Later in life, she would attend to the residents at...

Mar 18, 2018

Mar 17, 2018

Vernon K. Ashford, Jr. passed away on March 17, 2018. Private services have been held in his honor. His memories will live on through his sister, Sandra Gaiter from Los Angeles, CA; devoted caretaker, Evelyn Fraizer and a host of nieces, nephews and a extended family members. Private Services Ding Darling Enclosed Shelte