Johnny Lee Smith, Jr.
May 15, 2018
Johnny L Smith, Jr. passed away on May 15, 2018. Johnny was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Carter and his father, Willis Carter; sister, Sharon Brown; brothers Richard Carter and Fredell Carter. His memories will live on through his children, Tiffany (Mario) Neely and Tasha Scott; his child's mother, Helen Robinson; his significant other, Virginia; his step children,...
Alvin Weston, Jr.
May 10, 2018
Alvin "Al" H. Weston, Jr. was born on March 22, 1957 to Alvin H. Weston, Sr. and Joy V. (Smith) Weston in Des Moines, Iowa. His family relocated to Detroit, Michigan where he completed his formal education at Southeast High School. He worked at Chrysler for some time before finding his home again back in Des Moines, Iowa. Al worked...
Patrice Nicole Singleton
May 10, 2018
Patrice Nicole Singleton was born October 3, 1991 to Glenn Ray Singleton and Lisa Gaye (Cowles) Cale in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the only girl in a sea of boys. She was educated in the Des Moines Public Schools and recently worked for Wells Fargo as a customer service representative. "Nikki" as she was affectionately called, was always smiling....
Rev. Betty Neal-Maldonado
May 9, 2018
Rev. Betty Neal-Maldonado passed away on May 9, 2018. She is survived by her daughter Rev. Robin (Anthony) Jenkins; brother, Harry Neal of Nashville, TN; three grandchildren, Chanton Smith, Erica Smith, and Troy (Selena) Jenkins of Columbia, SC; seven great grandchildren, Chanton, Jr., Faith Wortherly, Quinton Jenkins, Rontoya Jenkins, Asa, Sole and Khalid Jenkins; special nephew Alexander Neal III; god-daughter,...
Richard Anthony Jackson
May 9, 2018
Richard A. Jackson passed away on May 9, 2018. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his twin brother, Robert; sister, Debbie; brother, Jarion, Jr.; mother, Lorretta Campbell-Jackson and father, Jarion William Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jackson; sons, Tramaine (Julie), Justice, Jermaine, Anthony (Sahvannah); daughters, Yolanda, Krisandra (Alex) and Britney; sisters, Sharon (Bill), Jackie, and Renee;...
Mehmed Nebic
May 9, 2018
Mehmed Nebic passed away on May 9, 2018 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The family has arranged for an immediate burial with graveside services at the El Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa on May 9, 2018.Immediate Burial Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Starts at 5:00pm Iowa Veteran's Cemetery
Diana Marie Smith
May 6, 2018
Diana Marie Smith was born to Henry Kitchen and Helen Hall on October 25, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating with the class of 1958 from North High School. Later in life, Diana would continue her studies at Drake University. First, her Bachelors in 1968 and her Masters in 1971. For most...
Minnie Lou Harper
May 5, 2018
Minnie Lou James passed away on May 5, 2018. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Brighton Funeral Services in Bessemer, AL. 4400 9th Ave. Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 425-3577Family to do services at later date Glendale Cemetery
Lola Mae Rice
May 3, 2018
Lola Mae Rice passed away on May 3, 2018. Ms. Rice is preceded in death by her mother, Girlena Nelson; sister, Wonetah Powell; brother, Ralph Bayers; father, Alonzo Rice, Sr.; and brother, Johnny Cardine. She is survived by her daughters, Martina (Dominic) Ubochi and Lashara Rice; son, Calvin (LaMeka) Ragland, Jr.; grandchildren, Kelechi Ubochi, Essence Ubochi, Calvin Ragland III, Dijon...
Rev. Mary Bowman
May 3, 2018
Mary Gold Bowman, was born July 15, 1939, to Tolay Brown and Pinkie Bell Hopson Brown, in Lauderdale County, MS. She was the fourth of six children. Her intended name was to be "Marigold", like the flower. The mid-wife submitted the birth name in Spanish as Maria Golda which translates to English as first name: Mary, middle name: Gold. Mary...