Pedro Hayes
Dec 7, 2025
Pedro Hayes, age 71, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on December 7, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at True Bible Baptist Church in Des Moines from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by his Homegoing Celebration at 12:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery on Monday, December...
Lonnie Jordan
Dec 4, 2025
Lonnie James Jordan was born May 29, 1950 to Lonnie and Addie Jorden in Earle, Arkansas He was educated in the Chicago School District and graduated from Marshall High School in 1968. His last employer was Retrograde - A Faith based program and Sober Living Community, where he served as Intake Coordinator/Mentor for 6 years. In his 19 years of...
Ida Jo Ervin
Dec 3, 2025
Ida Jo Ervin, 57, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at MercyOne in Des Moines, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ida was born on March 21, 1968, in Trenton, MO, to Lawrence and Bonnie (Farr) Cheeney. She grew up in Tenton and Des Moines...
Saw Oo
Dec 2, 2025
Our beloved brother, Saw Oo, leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure. His friendly and humorous nature touched the hearts of everyone he met, and his presence will be deeply missed. Saw Oo is survived by his 8-year-old daughter, who was his pride and joy, and he was lovingly supported by his sister and brothers. Born in Thailand,...
Francean Clark
Dec 1, 2025
Francean Clark, 65, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Full Gospel Church (555 E. Euclid Ave) in Des Moines, Iowa. A private family burial will be held at a later...
Barbara Hogate
Nov 27, 2025
Barbara "Joyce" Hogate-Williams, 76, of Des Moines, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held on December 12th, 2025, at Birdland Park at 12:00 p.m. Joyce was born in Tracy, Iowa, on October 4, 1949, to Ellsworth and Opal Nadine (Calvert) Hogate Sr. She grew up in Tracy, Iowa and...
Donyia Weaver
Nov 22, 2025
Donyia went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Obituary to follow.
Shelvy Ann Bevel
Nov 18, 2025
Shelvy Ann (Williams) Bevel entered into eternal rest on November 18, 2025. Funeral services are pending. She was born to Walter Guy and Lucille (Stockton) Williams on July 19, 1937 in Barren County, Kentucky. She joined Queen's Chapel Baptist Church at an early age and continued to be a faithful servant until her death. As a child, she attended the...
Willie Mae James
Nov 14, 2025
Willie Mae was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, on April 13, 1924, to Arthur Walls and Darthula Hicks (both deceased). She grew up on a farm with the chickens, cows, and pigs. There were fresh fruit trees that got her in trouble sometimes. She attended school for a while but was not able to complete her education. She had to...