Obituaries
Vivian Hartence Woods
Feb 9, 2016
Mother Vivian Hartence (Williams) Barker-Woods was born on July 31, 1918 to Green Williams and Belle Givens, in Excelsior Springs, MO. Mother Woods was blessed with 10 children: Ronald, Wayne, Evelyn, George, Jerald, Sharon, Toney, Louis, David and Steven. She was a dedicated homemaker who provided a loving Christian home for her children to grow and thrive in. Mother Woods...
Tommy Patrick Williams Jr
Feb 5, 2016
Tommy Patrick Williams, Jr was born October 28, 1960 to Opal Moss and Tommy P. Williams, Sr in Des Moines, Iowa. Tommy attended and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. Tommy lived life on his own terms and kept mostly to himself. He loved the simple life and the pleasures that it gave. On February 5th, 2016, Tommy was...
Ronnetta Collier
Feb 3, 2016
Ronnetta Shirree Collier was born February 3, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa to Una Mae Perchman and Ronald LeRoy Diggs. Ronnetta lived in Des Moines with her brother Duane, and sister Donnitta. Ronnetta was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. After attending Tech High School, she moved to Minneapolis, MN after meeting her future husband Brien Collier, where...
Mary Frances Devan
Jan 31, 2016
Mary Frances (Quinn) Devan was born on January 24, 1929 to Herschel and Grace (Taylor) Quinn in Mobile, MO. Her parents relocated to Des Moines, IA where she graduated from East High School. Mary was blessed with two sons, Herschel Thomas Davis and Robert Steven Winfrey. Later in life Mary's loving heart welcomed Cynthia Fredericksen in to her family with...
Ronald O Barker
Jan 22, 2016
A wonderful Husband, great Dad, wise Grandfather, loving son and big brother has left us. Ronald O Barker, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2016. Ronnie B as he was affectionately called was born in De Moines, Iowa to Marion and Vivian (Woods) Barker on January 10, 1940. He graduated from Des Moines East High School...
Michael Kenneth Berry
Jan 20, 2016
Mike Berry passed away January 20, 2016 just 8 days shy of his 63rd birthday. Mike was born in Telluride, Colorado to Kenneth Arthur Berry and Elsie Pearl (Wilson) Berry. He graduated from high school in Telluride and set out to see the world. He settled in Des Moines and made a living as a drywall installer and carpenter until...
Jerald Lee Phenix
Jan 19, 2016
Jerald Lee Phenix was born on May 24, 1953 to Otis Phenix and Jerlean B. Thomas, in Pine Bluff, AR. His mother moved her family to Illinois where Jerald would finish his education. In 1971, he graduated from Bunker Hill High School in Bunker Hill, IL. After graduating, Jerald began his career at Monterey Coal Company in Carlinville, IL. He...
Willie John Hilson
Jan 17, 2016
Willie John Hilson was born on July 23, 1957 to James and Eddie (Moore) Hilson in Tutwiler, MS. His family would relocate to Des Moines, IA where Willie would finish his formal education and graduate from Roosevelt High School. After graduation, Willie went straight to work. He worked several jobs throughout his life, working mainly as a laborer in the...
Gary 'Buck' Robinson Sr
Jan 9, 2016
Gary Albert Robinson Sr., affectionately known as Buck, was born on April 21, 1948. He was born to Andrew and Fannie (Bright) Robinson in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School in 1966. After graduating Buck entered the work force. He worked for several jobs throughout his career,...
Mae Ola Steward
Jan 2, 2016
Mae Ola Steward was born on March 2, 1925 to Joseph Steward and Johnanna Batson in EuFala, OK. She was educated in the local school district and graduated from EuFala High School. At the tender age of 23yrs. Old, Mae moved to Des Moines, IA, where she planted her roots and start her family. She was blessed with three children:...
G. Kay Ethell
Dec 29, 2015
Gwendolyn "Kay" (Sloan) Ethell was born on July 12, 1937 in Mount Ayr, IA. Her family moved to the Des Moines area where she was educated in the Johnston School District and graduated from Johnston High School. Shortly after graduation Kay would meet the love of her life, Raymond Ethell. At the tender age of 21, she accepted his hand...
Alaga Arslanovic
Dec 28, 2015
Mr. Alaga Arslanovic was born in Bosanski Novi, Bosnia & Herzegovina on July 7, 1931. He was the son of Megmed and Dula (Kahrimavonic) Arslanovic. He received his primary, secondary and graduate education in Bosnia and was employed as an Economist before emigrating to the United States. Alaga passed away peacefully on December 28th at Sunnyview Care Facility. Funeral services...
Tacono Tyron Conner
Dec 27, 2015
Tacono, the fun loving prankster, left this earth on December 27, 2015; at the age of 36. He leaves behind his wife, Misty; his parents; 7 children and a host of friends. A full obit will follow later. Memorial contributions may be made on his 'Go Fund Me' page or at the funeral home. Visitation JAN 3. 02:00 PM -...
Carol Mahaney
Dec 25, 2015
Carol Ann (Rushing) Mahaney was born on August 6, 1948 to Robert and Katherine Rushing, in San Diego, CA. Her family would relocate to Des Moines, IA where she would finish her education her and graduate from North High School. Along life's journey Carol met Billy Mahaney and the two were joined in holy matrimony. The couple was blessed with...
Samhya Denise Young
Dec 23, 2015
Samhya Denise Young, infant daughter of Antionett Miller and Shannek Young was born December 23, 2015. She was immediately carried on angels wings back to Heaven. Too precious for this world, Samhya will watch over her parents and grandmother, Dorothy Sheely and a host of other relatives and friends. No services are planned.
Sam Kemp Jr
Dec 17, 2015
Sammy Kemp, Jr was born July 19, 1998 to Sammy Sr. and Clarice (Smith) Kemp, in Des Moines, Iowa. Sammy was educated in the Des Moines Public School system and was looking forward to graduation from Scavo in the spring. Like most teenagers, Sam loved music. He had a gift for writing songs and loved performing. He was interested in...
Derik Terrell South
Dec 9, 2015
Derik Terrell South was born March 21, 1965 to Leroy and Addean (Jones) South in Chicago, Illinois. Derik graduated from the Chicago Public School system and then enlisted in the United States Army. He received a medical discharge and returned home to find employment. Derik went back to school and obtained his CNA license and worked for several nursing homes...
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