Obituaries
Tommy Williams
Jun 16, 2015
On a hot August morning in 1941, Tommy Parker Williams and Lyda May (Gaines) Williams welcomed a baby boy into their family. They would name him Tommy Patrick Williams. Tommy was educated in the Des Moines Public school system, where he graduated from North High in 1959. In 1965 he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Tommy served in Viet...
Mary Mcquerry
Jun 14, 2015
Mary Etta McQuerry was born on March 17, 1915 to Jesse and Mayme Goldie (Black) Bundy, in Hannibal MO. She was educated in the local school district and graduated from Douglas High School. Mary briefly lived in Denver, CO but would eventually make Des Moines, IA her home. She worked in a variety of career fields throughout her life. She...
Kevin Weber
Jun 13, 2015
Kevin Michael Jackson was born on December 28, 1972 to Stephen Weber and Jackie Jackson in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Lincoln High School. He continued his education at Des Moines Area Community College where he studied Liberal Arts. Kevin worked a variety of labor jobs throughout his time...
Samuel Phillip Palmer
Jun 10, 2015
Obituary Samuel Phillip Palmer Sr. was born on December 2, 1982 to Samuel Boone and Sonja Palmer in Des Moines, IA. Samuel grew up in Des Moines and was educated in the Des Moines public school system. He later received a Business Clerical Certification from the Woman's Center at the Evelyn Davis Center. Samuel was an aspiring rapper and spent...
Arleatha Emma Martin
Jun 8, 2015
Arleatha Emma Martin, daughter of John Albert Knox, Sr. and Kathleen Woods Knox, passed away June 8, 2015 at Mercy Hospital. Arleatha graduated from Bernard High School in McMinnville, TN. She lived in Marshalltown, Minneapolis and Cleveland before settling in Des Moines over 30 years ago. A quiet woman with a smile that would light up a room, Arleatha was...
Agnes Williams
Jun 1, 2015
Agnes Louise Williams was born July 4th, 1931 to Richard Williams and Pearl McClain Dudley. Agnes was raised by her mother and step- father, Sexton Dudley, in Des Moines, Iowa where she graduated from Tech High School. She furthered her education by attending DMACC. Agnes was employed by MIDAC. She was a drug and alcohol counselor and was also a...
James King
May 29, 2015
James Edward "Babe" King Sr. was born on January 17, 1952 to John King Sr. and Geraldine (Coats) King-Gordon, in Columbia, MO. Early in life, Babe served in the US. Navy where he was a Golden Glove Champion. After his service in the military, he would plant his roots in Des Moines, IA. Babe attended Des Moines Area Community College...
Bessie Lee Green
May 28, 2015
Bessie Lee Greene was born on September 23, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Herbert and Lucille Austin. Bessie was a homebody and enjoyed watching TV. She was a card player, her favorites were pitty pat and deuces wild. She worked at various restaurants including Hasty Tasty. Bessie had an easy going spirit and loved to entertain her family and friends....
Terry Brassell
May 27, 2015
Terry Gean Brassell was born on January 13, 1968 to Robert and Hattie (Dean) Brassell in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. Terry was blessed with five children: Tannal, Ariole, Ashley, Tory and Kiyon. Along life's journey he would meet Wala Al-Hameed. The two would...
Edgar Edwards
May 25, 2015
Edgar Charles Edwards was born October 2, 1950 in Louisville, Mississippi. Edgar was educated in the Louisville public school system. After graduation, Edgar struck out to see the world and make a place for himself. After a brief time in Davenport, Iowa, Edgar settled in Des Moines and found employment at Eagle Iron Works. Edgar worked as an iron worker...
Maurice Eubanks Jr
May 25, 2015
Maurice (Moe) Eubanks, Jr., the son of the Maurice Sr. and DeVelma (Hall) Eubanks, was born on December 7, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa. He departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2015. Moe was educated in the Des Moines school district graduating from Roosevelt High School and then receiving a degree from American Institute of Business in 1984. He...
Vivian Barber
May 23, 2015
Vivian C. Barber was born on November 9, 1946 to William and Constance Oseles in Minot, N.D. She was educated in the local school district and graduated from Minot High School. Vivian gave her life to the Lord at a young age and was a member of King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church. Vivian was blessed with five children, Angela,...
Kingston Ware-Boutchee
May 20, 2015
Baby Kingston Kai Ware Boutchee was born on March 6, 2015 to Demaclean Ware and Tonya Boutchee. He was born a solid boy at 7 pounds and 14 ounces. Kingston was a very sweet baby. He had an inquisitive look with a big smile and he loved car rides. Baby Kingston went peacefully to heaven on May 20, 2015. There...
Michael Andrew Woods
May 13, 2015
Michael Andrew Woods was born March 6, 1949 in Shelbyville, Missouri to Delbert and Pearl Elizabeth (Howard) Woods. He was the 13th of 14 children born to this union. Michael was educated in the Shelbyville Public School System. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he was assigned to the infantry. Michael did an overseas tour...
Kevin Tyrone Harris
May 12, 2015
Kevin Tyrone Harris was born July 27, 1985 in Des Moines, Iowa to Kevin Thomas Mayberry and Lisa D. Harris. Kevin was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where he attended Lincoln High School. Kevin was self employed much of his life and enjoyed being a homemaker. He was a real 'Mr. Mom' spending most of his time...
Elmer Carter
May 10, 2015
Elmer Joseph Carter was born August 2, 1942 at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines, IA. He was the fourth child born to Aaron Bathel Carter Sr. and Alene Naomi Warren Carter. The oldest child born was Patricia Ann, followed by Barbara Ann, Aaron Jr., Carolyn Naomi, JoAnn Marie, Leslie Henry, Linda Pearl, James Webster, Clarence Richard, Michael Kerry and Steven...
Regena Austin
May 3, 2015
Regena (Beebe) Sue Austin was born on January 1, 1958 in Rock Island, IL. She was the oldest daughter of James E. Sr. and Doris (Marshall) Taylor. Regena was educated in the Rock Island Public School District and graduated from Rocky High School. She would continue her education at Black Hawk College in Moline, IL and Kingsway Bible College. Regena...
Ronald Carris
Apr 29, 2015
Ron Carris was a quiet, hardworking man who loved his family. He was a generous person and would help anyone he could if you were in need. Ron was married to the former Gwen Davis. Ron was honorably discharged from the US Army where he served as a corrections officer. Ron passed away April 29, 2015 from injuries suffered during...
Darrell Edwards
Apr 21, 2015
Darrell Eugene Edwards was born on October 16, 1953 to Raymond Edwards and Thresser Johnson, in Des Moines, IA. He attended school in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. Along life's journey, Darrell met the love of his life, Cindy. Darrell dates and courted her until she accepted his hand in marriage....
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