Obituaries
Ryola Amea Dunbar
Oct 24, 2016
Today we are celebrating the life of a true princess. A miracle baby, Ryola, was born on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014. She was born to Ryan Dunbar and Chassidy Frazier in Des Moines, IA. Since the day she was born Ryan and Chassidy knew she was Heaven sent. As young, first time parents, they were put to the test...
Jerald 'Jay' Woods Jr
Oct 7, 2016
Jerald Jay Woods, Jr,, born December 31, 1970, was the first born son of Jerald and Phyllis (Robinson) Woods. Jay was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. He attended Valley High School in West Des Moines. He graduated in 1989 after earing letters in Football, Wrestling and Track. As a youngster, Jay also played baseball and excelled in Kung Foo...
Ralph Sells
Oct 3, 2016
Ralph Sells was born to Jesse Sells and Verdi Carter on August 11, 1941 in Johnson City, TN. He was a carpenter most of his occupation. He was a quiet loving man who spoke nothing but good about anyone he ever known. He also had a soft spot for his grandson Trevor Reinier. Ralph had only one son Gale, who...
Peggy D. Mitton
Sep 26, 2016
Peggy (Doner) Mitton was born on January 6, 1948 to Glenn and Frances (Dunn) Doner, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School. She continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College, where she studied computer programming. Peggy worked in the communications field for the majority of...
Reverend Ernest Williams
Sep 26, 2016
Reverend Ernest Williams,79, went home to be with the Lord September 26, 2016, after a courageous fight against cancer. Born on a county road in Texas to Lena Mae Williams and Mac Donahue, Ernest was the youngest of 28 children. His parents were among the last persons born into slavery. Ernest grew up hard in the south. To make a...
Latonya Verrell Edwards
Sep 13, 2016
LaTonya Verrell Edwards was born on September 6, 1970 in Des Moines, IA to Charles Edwards and Veronica Turner. LaTonya had two beautiful children, LuSarah and Jonathan, whom she loved dearly. She raised her children with strict values, but was always fair. She had a great sense of humor, and loved being around family and friends. Latonya loved hanging out...
Bertha Mae Kellogg
Sep 12, 2016
Bertha Mae (Bundles) Kellogg was born on February 16, 1940 to Albert Lewis and Bessie Bundles, in Glasgow, MO. She was educated in the local school district and graduated from Glasgow High School. Later in life she would continue her education at Des Moines Area Community College. Early in life, Bertha was blessed with two children, Billy and Sheila. Along...
Johnny Lee Ollie Jackson
Sep 5, 2016
Johnny Lee Ollie Jackson was born on December 20, 1987 to Iwonna Joann Jackson and Johnny Lee Ollie, in Des Moines, IA. At an early age he met the Lord and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Johnny received his education through the Des Moines Public School District and later on in life earned his G.E.D. He continued his education at...
Kevin Lee Hall Jr
Sep 5, 2016
Kevin Lee Hall Jr. was born on September 2, 1971 to Scott Jenkins Jr. and Jamie Simmons, in Des Moines, IA. During Kevin's childhood, Fred Simmons Jr. joined with Jamie in raising Kevin to be the man of integrity that he grew to become. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Roosevelt High. After...
James Lewis Childs
Sep 1, 2016
James Lewis Childs was born on March 12, 1949 to Willie James and Julia Mae (Hamilton) Childs in Starkville, MS. James learned about the Lord at an early age and attended New Prairie Grove Baptist Church in Starkville. James attended Henderson High School where he graduated in 1967. He moved to Des Moines, IA as a young man and worked...
Phillip Kent Horn
Aug 30, 2016
Phillip K. Horn, 59, passed away August 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. Phillip was born in Ft. Dodge , Iowa to Melvin and Mary (Schlief) Horn on January 1, 1957. He attended South East Polk High School and then enlisted in the Air Force. Phillip was employed for many years as part of the maintenance staff at Glacier Prop...
George Zean
Aug 27, 2016
George Zean was born on January 1, 1920 in Dorwulu, Liberia to Garee Zian and Blanyonnah Zonjah. Along life's path George met Annie. George courted Annie until she accepted his hand in marriage. The two were joined in holy matrimony and were blessed with five children. George was a music aficionado. He was a skilled guitarist and singer. He also...
Marjory A Little
Aug 23, 2016
Marjory Ann Little was born August 2, 1923 to William David Polk and Daisy Moss Polk in Hutchinson, KS. She completed her primary education in Hutchison where she graduated High School in 1941. Marjory furthered her education at the University of Kansas, attaining her BA in Education. Her love for learning led her to Des Moines where she completed requirements...
Robson Mushambi
Aug 18, 2016
Dr. Robson Mushambi, 68, passed away at his residence on August 15, 2016. Born in Umtali, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Dr. Mushambi completed his primary education in Zimbabwe and furthered his education by attending Umatali Teacher Training College in Mutare, Zimbabwe. After obtaining his teaching certification he attended the University College of Swaziland before his immigration to the United States. He transferred...
Dorothy Lorriane Malone
Aug 15, 2016
Dorothy Lorraine (Henderson) Malone was born on September 20, 1944 to William Henderson and Alice (Lee) Roley, in Des Moines, IA. Dorothy was married to the love of her life, Roscoe Malone Jr. in 1973. The couple was blessed with four children, William, Roberta, Christine and Sandra. Sadly, Sandra would precede her in death. Dorothy loved the Lord! She professed...
Robert Lee Pate Sr
Aug 5, 2016
Robert Lee Pate, Sr. was born on February 25, 1951 to Robert Pate and Elizabeth (Windsor) Naylor in Des Moines, IA. Robert attended North High School where he graduated and attended Job Corps soon after. While attending Job Corps he decided to join the Navy in 1970 and was honorably discharged in 1973. Once out of the military he became...
Gary Dudley Lee, Sr
Jul 28, 2016
Gary Dudley Lee, Sr. was born April 16, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was one of nine children born to Alice (Henderson) Lee and Adolph Dudley Lee. Gary completed his formal education in the Des Moines Public School system, but he was a self taught journeyman brick mason. He worked for several construction companies and did janitorial work to...
Lena Gross
Jul 26, 2016
Lena Mae Gross was born December 28, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa to Grant Townsell and Ardean Louise (Key) Gross. She was lovingly raised by her mother and step father, James Gross. Lena was educated in the Des Moines public school system where she graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. She furthered her education by attending Des Moines Area...
Aaron Rice
Jul 23, 2016
Minister Aaron Mitchell Rice was born on September 28, 1978 to Ira Luther Rice Jr. and Alesia Denese Teasley, in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Riverview Gardens High School with honors. He earned a B.A. Degree in Psychology and a minor in Religious Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2001. Aaron met the love of his life at...
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