Apr 2, 2018

Maurice (Moe) Eubanks, Sr., the son of Frazier and Helen Ruby Eubanks, was born on March 4, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa. He departed this life on Monday, April 2, 2018. Moe was educated in the Des Moines School District graduating from Des Moines Technical High School where he lettered in softball and basketball. He was also a member of...

Mar 31, 2018

Marie (Graybill) Moreland was born September 20, 1954 in Council Bluffs, IA. Her parents were Donald and Edith (Sime) Graybill. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High in Council Bluffs. Helen made her way to the big city of Des Moines in 1979. She attended DMACC and received her CNA certification. Helen cared for some patients as a private caregiver. She...

Mar 26, 2018

James Adulphus Hughes Jr. was born on March 12, 1948 to James and Genovia (Brown) Hughes Sr. in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the West Des Moines School District and graduated from Valley High School. After graduating James entered the workforce. The majority of his working years were spent at the Iowa Packing House from which he retired....

Mar 25, 2018

John Wayne Johnson was born August 30, 1958 to Thomas Jefferson Johnson and Vernice Leverne (Clayton) Johnson in Detroit, MI. There were ten children born to this union. He was educated in the Detroit Public School system and graduated from Cooley High School. John gave his life to Christ at a young age. John lived the majority of his life...

Mar 25, 2018

Clyde Sherman Duke Sr. was born on June 11, 1947 to Arthur and Pauline (Miller) Duke, in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. After his military service Clyde returned to...

Mar 20, 2018

Barbara Ann Bell was born January 15, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Leo and Cora (Gregory) Bell. She was educated in the Chicago Public school system, where she graduated from Parker High School. Barbara lived in several cities while trying to decide where to settle down. She lived in Chicago for 21 years and St. Paul, MN for 22 years...

Mar 18, 2018

Mary Ethel Gipson was born to Johnny Torry and Annie Mae Ford on July 15, 1952, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. As a young woman, Mary would later move to Chicago, Illinois, to attend Triton college. Mary would go on to become a certified healthcare aid, working at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Later in life, she would attend to the residents at...

Mar 18, 2018

Mar 17, 2018

Vernon K. Ashford, Jr. passed away on March 17, 2018. Private services have been held in his honor. His memories will live on through his sister, Sandra Gaiter from Los Angeles, CA; devoted caretaker, Evelyn Fraizer and a host of nieces, nephews and a extended family members. Private Services Ding Darling Enclosed Shelte

Mar 16, 2018

Keith Leroy Kaiser, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, while in the company of some of his closest friends. He was 59. Keith was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, the 5th child of Carl and Sylvia Kaiser. He weighed less than five pounds at birth, but by age 18, he stood 6 3" and was...