Obituaries

Mehmed Nebic

Mehmed Nebic

May 9, 2018

Mehmed Nebic passed away on May 9, 2018 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The family has arranged for an immediate burial with graveside services at the El Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa on May 9, 2018.Immediate Burial Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Starts at 5:00pm Iowa Veteran's Cemetery

Diana Marie Smith

Diana Marie Smith

May 6, 2018

Diana Marie Smith was born to Henry Kitchen and Helen Hall on October 25, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating with the class of 1958 from North High School. Later in life, Diana would continue her studies at Drake University. First, her Bachelors in 1968 and her Masters in 1971. For most...

Minnie Lou Harper

Minnie Lou Harper

May 5, 2018

Minnie Lou James passed away on May 5, 2018. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Brighton Funeral Services in Bessemer, AL. 4400 9th Ave. Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 425-3577Family to do services at later date Glendale Cemetery

Naomi Hogan

Naomi Hogan

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...

Lola Mae Rice

Lola Mae Rice

May 3, 2018

Lola Mae Rice passed away on May 3, 2018. Ms. Rice is preceded in death by her mother, Girlena Nelson; sister, Wonetah Powell; brother, Ralph Bayers; father, Alonzo Rice, Sr.; and brother, Johnny Cardine. She is survived by her daughters, Martina (Dominic) Ubochi and Lashara Rice; son, Calvin (LaMeka) Ragland, Jr.; grandchildren, Kelechi Ubochi, Essence Ubochi, Calvin Ragland III, Dijon...

Rev. Mary Bowman

Rev. Mary Bowman

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...

Hazel Coleman

Hazel Coleman

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....

Mariah Harris

Mariah Harris

Apr 29, 2018

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

Venita Ann Lee

Venita Ann Lee

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...

James Harper

James Harper

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,...

Lucas Schappaud

Lucas Schappaud

Apr 19, 2018

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

Ola Elaine Wilborn And Her Sister, Ernnell Harper

Ola Elaine Wilborn And Her Sister, Ernnell Harper

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:...

Clifton Taylor

Clifton Taylor

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...

Tracy Wilson

Tracy Wilson

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...

Malik Allen Rucker

Malik Allen Rucker

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....

Maurice Eubanks

Maurice Eubanks

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...

Helen Marie Moreland

Helen Marie Moreland

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...

James Adolphus Hughes, Jr.

James Adolphus Hughes, Jr.

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....

John Wayne Johnson

John Wayne Johnson

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...

Clyde Sherman Duke

Clyde Sherman Duke

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...

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