Obituaries
Danny Dwight Sims
May 29, 2022
Danny Dwight Sims was born September 13, 1954 to Darwin Sims and Ellen Marquerite (Beebe) Sims in Jefferson, Iowa. He graduated from Paton- Churdan High School then went on to Iowa Lakes Community College where he majored in Criminal Justice. After college, Danny went into the Army where he served from 1972 to 1977 before being honorably discharged. Following his...
Adnand Qylafi
May 27, 2022
Mr. Adnand Qylafi passed away peacefully at his home May 27, 2022. Adnand Qylafi was born May 13, 1958 in Korce, Albania to Avni Qylafi and Naxnije (Gorari ) Qyalfi. He completed his primary school studies and compulsory military duties in Albania. Adnand married the former Meliha Agollie and two daughters were added to this union. Adnad and Meliha spent...
William Lewis Kinney
May 27, 2022
On September 10, 1980 Classie (Bradley) Kinney gave birth to a bouncing, baby boy she named after his Dad. William Lewis Kinney, IV William Lewis Kinney, III was over the moon because there were so many girls in the house. As he grew his nickname changed a few times, Lil Kinney, Kinney, Rabbit, Walker Red, Junior Bibs, Lil Bro, Eddie...
Ora Austin
May 22, 2022
Ora Virginia Austin, was born March 8, 1952 to Tommie Austin and Lattie Nevels in Cotton Plant Arkansas. Oras family moved to Des Moines Iowa in 1958 where she was educated and graduated from Tech High School. Ora worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. In September of 1984 Ora was blessed with the birth of her son Terrance Irvin. Ora...
George Price Jr.
May 21, 2022
George Talmadge Price, Jr. - also lovingly known as "The Crusher", "Crush", "Big Daddy" and "Big G" was born September 3, 1959 to George Talmadge Price, Sr. and Bessie Elmae Warren-Price. He went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May, 21, 2022. George was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in...
Willie Soward Jr.
May 21, 2022
Willie Soward, Jr. passed away May 21, 2022. Celebration of Life Services Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Visitation - 1pm Homegoing Celebration - 2pm Leak and Sons Funeral Home 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave. - Chicago, IL 60619
Robert Watson
May 20, 2022
Robert Lee Watson Jr. was born May 12, 1944 to Robert Lee Watson and Elizabeth (Thompson) Watson in Sardis, Mississippi. He attended Macedonian High School in Mississippi and moved to Des Moines shortly after graduation. He was employed by Economy Forms as a material handler for most of his career. Robert had many hobbies. He liked to watch basketball, especially...
Anthony Williams
May 15, 2022
Anthony Lee Williams was born September 19, 1955 to Edward Willie Williams, Sr. and Eloise (Green) Williams in Omaha, Nebraska. Anthony enlisted in the Job Corp in Omaha to complete his high school education. He later married the love of his life, Martha Canada, and they built a life together for almost 40 years. Anthony was employed for many years...
Donald Lee Cheatom
May 15, 2022
Donald Lee Cheatom, Sr. was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Arlee and Elizabeth (Gelbreath) Cheatom February 12, 1937. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. After graduating his enlisted in the Air Force. Donald spent most of his career as a custodian and auto body detailer. He liked to fish, hunt and was a good cook....
Dzemal Dautovic
May 7, 2022
Dzemal Dautovic passed away May 7,2022. Traditional Services were held at Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa.
Helen Payne
May 3, 2022
Helen Marie Payne of Houston, Texas passed away May 3, 2022. She was 73 years old. A life-long Iowa resident, Helen moved to Texas to live with her daughter, who cared for her for the last 11 years of her life. Helen was born on June 13, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the 7th of 8 children born...
Damien Stuckett
May 2, 2022
Damien Stuckett passed away May 2, 2022. Final arrangements were entrused to Redmon Funeral Home in Greenville, Mississippi. Damien Stuckett, Sr. was born November 21, 1988 to Donald Torreey and Thomasena (Dillon) Stuckett in Greenville, Mississippi. He was an army brat, raised all over, but Memphis was his home town. Damien graduated from Bolton High School in Memphis, Tennessee in...
Richard Nickens
May 1, 2022
Richard Nickens was born March 1, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa to Anita Lee Hill and Joseph Nickens. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from North High School. Richard worked various job throughout his life as a laborer. That was a means to an end. Richard took great pride in supporting his daughter, Breanna....
Shirley Woods
Apr 29, 2022
Shirley Mae Woods was born July 8, 1928, in Des Moines, Iowa and was the third daughter to Bonnie Herndon and Nanna (Adams) Herndon. Shirley was educated in the Des Moines Public School System, and graduated from East High School. She went on to continue her education at Drake University, and obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Drake's College...
Epifanio Perez Hernadez
Apr 27, 2022
Epifanio Perez Hernandez was born April 7, 1938 to Emiliano Perez and Benigna Hernandez in Jalisco, Mexico. Epifanio left Mexico and became a US Citizen. He was a farmer and later enjoyed yard work. Epifanio loved to walk and have good conversations with his family and friends. You could always find him telling stories about the old days which included...
Chantel Vaughn
Apr 25, 2022
Chantel Marie Vaughn was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa April 25, 1975 to George Brown and Yvonne Pope. Chantel attended the Des Moines Public Schools System and graduated from North High School. She went on to further her education at Des Moines Area Community College. Chantel was a women of God, who spent time reading Gods word. She...
Jacqueline Logan
Apr 23, 2022
Jacqueline Kay Logan was born October 20, 1951 to Matthew Dawson and Mae Ella Davis in Des Moines, Iowa. Jacqueline attended and graduated from Des Moines Tech High School. For most of her life, Jacqueline was a proud mother and foster parent. She loved children and they gravitated towards her. The house and yard was always a haven for the...
Nora Goodwin
Apr 22, 2022
Nora Louise Goodwin was born July 31, 1948 in Hannibal, Missouri to Charles Kitchen and Anna Sledd. Nora attended High School in Missouri and continued her education, earning her Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA). Nora spent most of her career working as a CNA in nursing homes. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Missouri. As an...
Lenora Bradley
Apr 21, 2022
Lenora Mae Bradley, daughter of Virgil James Patton and Pearl Ann Vandiver was born March 27, 1949 in Marshall, Missouri. Lenora was educated in Des Moines and graduated from North High School. Shortly after graduating she married James Bradley Sr. in July 1969 and they loved and raised 4 children. Mother Lenora Bradley attended Faith Tabernacle Church of God in...
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