Obituaries
Betty Jean Duncan
Nov 20, 2015
Mrs. Betty Jean Duncan was born on April 12, 1933 in Centerville, Iowa to Schyler and Gladiator Jones. Betty was one of four children. In 1972, Betty married the love of her life, Fredrick L. Duncan. Their union gave birth to one son, Stephen. Betty was a strong woman of faith. Every morning when she awakened she would read a...
Donald Floyd Fraser
Nov 18, 2015
Donald Floyd Fraser was born August 10, 1923 in Mason City, Iowa to Floyd and Irene (Peshak) Fraser. He was the oldest of four children. He completed his primary and secondary education in Mason City, and also graduated from Mason City Junior College. After graduation, Don enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served as a pilot during World...
Dashawn Eugene Smith
Nov 8, 2015
DaShawn Eugene Smith was born on March 12, 1995 to Danny Sr. and Tara (Mickens) Smith in Des Moines, IA. He was educated and graduated from the Des Moines Public School District. DaShawn was blessed with two children whom he loved dearly, Dequavion and DeAjah. DaShawn worked several jobs during his short career and most recently worked at Popeyes' Chicken....
Lillian Brown
Nov 5, 2015
Ms. Lillian Margarete "Queen Bee" Brown was born on February 25, 1933 in Monroe County, MO; to Marvin Hutchens and Dorothy Wilhite-McNeal. Lillian was educated in Missouri and graduated from Garfield High School in Mexico, MO. Lillian was a long time member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the Mother's Board. Lillian enjoyed spending time reading her bible....
Jonathan Ever Owens
Nov 4, 2015
Jonathan Ever Owens was born on September 9, 1964 in Des Moines, IA, to Leroy and Charline (Linton) Owens. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1982. He worked in several positions throughout his life in the mechanic and culinary fields. Most recently he worked at Culvers. Jonathan...
Denise Mcgregory
Oct 31, 2015
Denise A McGregory was born 57 years ago in Des Moines, Iowa to Otis McGregory and Grace Moore. Denise was a lifelong resident of Des Moines, attending and graduating from Des Moines Tech High school. Denise loved children and she wanted to be the best mother s to her children, Delores, Lawrence, Lance and Danielle. She was a stay at...
Edmanuel Perez
Oct 30, 2015
Arrangements are pending for a viewing prior to Mr. Perez being transported back to New York for services
Dephlan Darling
Oct 30, 2015
Dephlan Darling was born on May 30, 1960 to DeVotie and Lilyan (Vincent) Darling in Des Moines, IA. Dephlan was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. He graduated from Hoover High School, where he was also on the wrestling team. Dephlan loved his children and spent as much time as possible with them, when he wasn't on the...
Marvin Ricardo Poage
Oct 28, 2015
Marvin Ricardo Poage was born April 6, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Marvin N. Poage and Wilma (Fomby) Poage. Marvin attended High School in the Chicago area and after graduation, joined the United States Air Force. After serving his country honorably, Marvin found employment at Younkers and then AT&T. Not content to just work a job, Marvin wanted a career....
Larry L Lamar
Oct 20, 2015
Larry Lamar was born January 6, 1946 in Chicago , Il to John Lamar an Thressa Cherry. Larry and his family moved to Des Moines when he was just a youngster. He attended primary school here and graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines. Larry was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church as a child. Later in...
Yohnce Dwayne Clay
Oct 16, 2015
Yohnce Dwayne Clay was born on September 15, 1973, in Des Moines, IA to James Alfred Clay, Jr. and Mildred Louise Duke. He attended Roosevelt and Hoover High School, where he graduated. Yohnce was a life long resident of Des Moines and a childhood member of Maple Street Baptist Church. As a youngster he was the King of Terrace Roller...
Johnnie Leroy Collins
Oct 13, 2015
Mr. Johnnie L. Collins was born November 23, 1924 in Cuero, Texas. Johnnie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served honorably until his discharge in 1946. Johnnie was employed as a Probation officer and supervisor at the men and women's prison lodged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, for over 20 years. He loved music of all genres and was...
Deacon Leonard James Peavy Jr
Oct 6, 2015
Leonard James Peavy, Jr. was born June 24th, 1949 to Doris C (Thomas) and James Peavy, Sr. in Des Moines, Iowa. Leonard grew up on Des Moines' southside with his sisters, Suzanne, Sandra and Tonya and brother, Darrell. Good natured and mannerable he was always a nice guy who looked out for the younger kids. Leonard attended and graduated from...
Linda Popp
Oct 1, 2015
.Linda Joan Popp was born March 31, 1941 in Moline Illinois to Emiel and Ora Elizabeth (Churchil) Ryckaert. Linda graduated from Allemen High School in Rock Island, Illinois. She and Dennis Popp were married May 5, 1962 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Milan, Illinois. They settled in Des Moines and Linda found employment at Travelers Insurance as a claims...
Dekoven Cropp Jr
Sep 28, 2015
DeKoven Cropp, Jr was born August 20, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa to DeKoven 'Doc' Cropp and Anna Mae Cropp. He was the eldest of four boys. Most people called him by his last name, but family called him 'Junior'. DeKoven was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where he graduated from North High School. He obtained employment...
Anthony Stewart
Sep 24, 2015
Anthony Stewart was born October 19, 1949 in Clinton, Missouri to Ralph and Velma (Avery) Stewart. He received his primary education in Missouri but left school early to see the world. Anthony settled in Des Moines and worked several janitorial jobs in area restaurant's before retiring. Anthony found his soul mate in Connie White. They loved and cared for each...
Deacon Lloyd Austin Rose
Sep 19, 2015
Lloyd Austin Rose was born on March 4, 1946 to Percival and Elaine (Scott) Rose, in Bush Lot Guyana, South America. He emigrated to the United States in 1968, after graduation from Ridgeway High School and enlisted in the United States Army. Lloyd served during the Viet Nam era and was stationed in Germany. After his honorable discharge from service...
Frederick Douglas Ware Jr
Sep 19, 2015
Frederick D. Ware Jr. was born on December 19, 1947 to Frederick and Poccollia (Larkin) Ware in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the local school district and graduated from Dowling Catholic High School. Frederick worked as a self employed salesmen for many years until he retired. In his free-time Frederick enjoyed playing bass guitar, fishing, and singing. He...
Demetrius Thomas
Sep 11, 2015
Demetrius Louis Thomas was born January 10,1995 to Todd Little and Lirea Jean (Thomas) Ary in Des Moines, Iowa. Demetrius 'aka' D-Man and Whopper was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where he attended Meredith Middle School and Hoover High School. His 'playful' nature soon landed him in Clarinda Academy where he graduated. He loved music and was...
Roxanne Claytor
Sep 5, 2015
Roxanne (Patton) Claytor was born on October 4, 1960 to James Wade Patton and Margo Bradley, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. Along life's path Roxanne met Albert Claytor. Albert would date and court Roxanne until she accepted his hand in marriage on February...
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