Obituaries

Catherine Talton

Catherine Talton

May 15, 2016

Catherine Bryson-Talton was born on August 9, 1932 to Eugene and Lora (Bryson) Carter, in Roanoke, Virginia Catherine worked several jobs throughout her lifetime. She spent the majority of her working years working as a child care provider. Catherine worked at Iowa Methodist Hospital in the housekeeping department as well. Catherine was blessed with five children, whom she loved dearly:...

Albert C. Claytor, Sr

Albert C. Claytor, Sr

May 13, 2016

Albert Calvin Claytor Sr. was born on April 29, 1958 to Henry and Alberta (Bullock) Claytor Sr., in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1976. At a young man, Albert learned how to drive and never stopped. He enjoyed driving so much that it...

Dorothy Hollis

Dorothy Hollis

May 13, 2016

Dorothy Hollis was born on Feb 23, 1938 in Colorado to Frank and Antonia Shine. Ms. Hollis became a CNA and worked at area hospitals. She is survived by her daughter Shawnee Walters and her sister Carol. Dorothy will have a private scattering in the mountains of Colorado at a later date.

Victoria Renee Lottie

Victoria Renee Lottie

Apr 28, 2016

Victoria Renee' Lottie was born on November 20, 1980 to Debra Wardlow, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Lincoln High School. Victoria continued her education and became Certified Nursing Assistant and was studying to become a Registered Nurse. She was blessed with three children whom she loved dearly: Akeya,...

Penny Payne

Penny Payne

Apr 27, 2016

Penny Mae Payne was born on March 6, 1964 to Billie May and Norma Heath, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School in 1982. Penny entered the workforce after graduating from high school. She worked in several in fields throughout her career but spent most of her...

Kendall Tyrone Foster

Kendall Tyrone Foster

Apr 27, 2016

Kendall T. Foster, the third oldest in a family of 12 children, was born May 14, 1998 in Chicago, IL to Kenyatta and Magan (Jackson) Foster. The family relocated to Des Moines when Kendall was a youngster. Kendall attended Callanan Jr. high and was a sophomore at North High School at the time of his death. He played basketball for...

Sarah Thompson Hightower

Sarah Thompson Hightower

Apr 26, 2016

Mrs. Sarah Mae Thompson-Hightower was born on November 14, 1928 to the late Jerry and Octavia (Atkins) Thompson, in Como MS. She was educated in the Panola County School System and graduated from Pleasant Green. She was a member of St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She then joined Morris Chapel, where she was a Sunday School teacher...

Norma Charlene Clark

Norma Charlene Clark

Apr 24, 2016

Norma Charlene (Watkins) Clark was the eldest daughter born to Charles Edward Watkins and Juanita Steward Watkins on June 22, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa. Norma was educated in the Des Moines Public School system, graduating from North High School. Norma furthered her education and eventually served as a Teacher Associate in the same school system. Norma was a life...

Bisanovic Fikret

Bisanovic Fikret

Apr 23, 2016

Fikret was born in the city of Bijeljina, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He married Maida (Alicic) Bisanovic in July of 1979 before they emigrated to the United States. Fikret moved to Des Moines 16 years ago and found work with Titan Tires. He was a hard worker and good provider for his family. Fikret passed away April 23, 2016 at...

Lara Suzanne Foss

Lara Suzanne Foss

Apr 22, 2016

Lara Suzanne Foss was born on September 30, 1967 in Leach Lake-Native American Reservation, in Hinckley, MN. She attended school in the local school district and graduated from Hinckley High School. Years later she continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College where she studied Culinary Arts. Lara always put her leisure time to good use. She never passed...

Leona Lester

Leona Lester

Apr 14, 2016

Leona Lester was born January 18, 1930, in Pettis County, Missouri to Richard and Erma Curd. She was the second of 12 children. She graduated from C.C. Hubbard in Sedalia, Mo., moved to Des Moines where she attended DMAAC and obtained her teaching certificate. Leona was employed with Children and Family Services for over 28 years in the area of...

Rickie Sharp

Rickie Sharp

Apr 10, 2016

Rickie Sharp was born on July 23, 1954 to Harold and Mallie Sharp in Des Moines, IA. After graduation, Rickie enlisted in the United States Navy. Along life's path Rickie met Brandi. The two were joined in Holy Matrimony and would share their lives with each another for 25 years. Rickie worked several jobs throughout his life. He spent the...

Ann Aileen Short, Rn

Ann Aileen Short, Rn

Apr 8, 2016

Ann Aileen (Estes) Short was born in Columbia, SC to Thomas Jefferson Estes and Patricia Ann (Hirleman) Estes. After high school graduation from Aurelia High School she enrolled in Lutheran Hospitals School of Nursing. She received her Bachelors in Nursing in 1966. She went back to school and attained her Master's degree from Drake University. Always passionate about promoting the...

Patricia A Kaufman

Patricia A Kaufman

Apr 3, 2016

Patricia Ann (Prothero) Kaufman was born February 28, 1953 to Edwin Prothero and Daisy (Roush) Groves in California. The family relocated to Des Moines where she attended Lincoln High School before joining the world of work. Patricia worked as a housekeeper before starting her most important job - being a mother. Patricia was the mother of six sons and one...

Tyraei Barber

Tyraei Barber

Mar 29, 2016

Tyraei DeLawn Barber was born August 10, 1989 to Tommy Lee Gowdy, Sr and (Karen Barber) Dameron in Des Moines, Iowa. Tyraei was educated in the Des Moines Public School system. He a was a straight A student excelling in Math, and graduating near the top of his class at East High School. Intelligent, funny, caring, generous, silly, sensitive. All...

Virginia Audisteen Scott

Virginia Audisteen Scott

Mar 28, 2016

A full obit and service details to come. Memorial service APR 17. 04:00 PM St Paul AME Church 1201 Day Street Des Moines, IA, US

Miss Denian Cooper

Miss Denian Cooper

Mar 27, 2016

Denian Cooper was born on October 10, 2011 to Isaac and Patricia (Tetteh) Cooper in Des Moines, IA. A playful young lady, Denian loved to dance and sing. She also enjoyed dressing up and taking pictures as if she was a model in the making. Denian was a little princess with a strong voice and would often sing at church....

Baby Payton Renee Morrow

Baby Payton Renee Morrow

Mar 26, 2016

Too precious for this earth.

Lamont Walls

Lamont Walls

Mar 25, 2016

Lamont Marcus Walls was born on July 13, 1977 to Roy and Elthia (Johnson) Walls Jr., in Chicago, IL. He graduated from high school and continued his education at the American College of Hairstyling. A barber by trade, Lamont took pride in creating hairstyling masterpieces for all who sat in his chair. He was also a talented cook. Lamont's passions...

Baby Leonard Marcus Warden

Baby Leonard Marcus Warden

Mar 22, 2016

Infant son of Chad and Alexis Warden was too precious to stay and flew away to Heaven. Leonard will forever by loved by his parents; a sister and brother; his grandparents and friends of their family.

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