Cheryl Smith
Sep 27, 2018
Our beloved Cheryl Dean Smith was born in 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lubertha Abraham and Charles Smith. Cheryl had six sisters and brothers: Rufus Smith (deceased), Beverly Lewis (Calvin), Connie Smith, Renda Abraham, Gregory Smith, and Vanessa Abraham (deceased). Cheryl graduated from Hayti High School in Hayti, Missouri. She received the Babe Ruth Award for her sportsmanship, leadership and...
Harry Junior Taylor
Sep 14, 2018
Harry J. Taylor was born October 24, 1920, in Centerville, Iowa; the son of Theodore and Anna Elizabeth (Harris) Taylor. Harry was a graduate of East High School. Harry was a First Sergeant of his company while stationed in the Army Air Force during World War II. During his civilian employment with the Veterans Administration, he became the Chief of...
Glenn Fugate
Sep 14, 2018
Glenn Fugate passed away on September 14, 2018. No services are planned at this time. The family is seeking contributions to help cover Glenn's final expenses.
Deondra Ashby
Sep 14, 2018
DeOndra Tolson was born to Phillip Mozee and Janet Tolson on April 18, 1985, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Roosevelt High School with the class of 2002. In 2003, DeOndra and Antonio Ashby were united in marriage. Together, they made their home in Des Moines, Iowa to raise their family. DeOndra...
Fredy Cholopray
Sep 9, 2018
Fredy Beweh Cholopray was born December 29, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the son of Leo Cholopray and Rose Youanet Bestman. Fredy was a typical boy, always running and jumping, climbing on something, and playing with the other children. He was a happy "Mamas Boy". He loved to eat, sing and dance. Fredy passed away...
Ella Renay Bailey
Sep 9, 2018
Ella Renay Bailey was born on November 5, 1962 to Frank Baily and Ella Wee Walker in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from North High School. During her time at North she was a member of the Track team competing in the shot put. She continued her education at Des Moines...
Michelle Denise Hart
Sep 7, 2018
Michelle Denise Hart passed away at University of Iowa Hospital on September 7, 2018. Michelle was the daughter of Harold McFeders and Helen Francis Baker (Thompson). She was a graduate of Des Moines Tech High School. Michelle liked to shop and sleep. She loved rummage and garage sales and got excited when she made a great find. Buying and selling...
Thomas Henderson
Aug 30, 2018
Thomas Henderson was born March 5, 1943 in Laurel, Mississippi. He was the eldest of eight children born to Lona Mae (Shelton) Henderson and Walter Henderson. He confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of St. John Baptist Church, where his mother played the piano. Thomas had a wonderful baritone voice. All the children sang, but it...
Mevla Blazevic
Aug 29, 2018
Mevla Blazevic passed away peacefully today. Traditional rites were performed and she was laid to rest at El Salem Cemetery.
Sheley Palmore
Aug 29, 2018
Sheley Palmore passed away on August 26, 2018. The family will be hosting a memorial service at Faith Tabernacle on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. Sheley Gene Porter was born to Homer Porter Jr. and Ernestine Wheeler on July 5, 1953, in Charleston MO. She was raised and attended Buena Vista High School in Saginaw, MI. She attended...