James Clay
Sep 30, 2017
James A Clay, Sr, 86, passed away September 30, 2017. James was a life long resident of Des Moines. IA. He was born March 23, 1931 to Thomas Newton Clay and Helen Josephine (Cross) Clay. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School system before his enlistment in the United States Army. After discharge from the service, James found...
Pearlene Annette Burke
Sep 28, 2017
Pearlene Annetta Burke, the daughter of Willie and Rosetta Saunders, was born on February 23, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pearlene began her education in the Des Moines Public School system. She left school early to work and help the family with expenses. She would eventually obtain her GED. At an early age, Pearlene confessed Christ and became a dedicated...
Joyce C Fant
Sep 26, 2017
Joyce Carmon (Smith) Fant was born May 22, 1935 to Marshall and Lucille (Martin) Smith in Des Moines, Iowa. Joyce was Educated in the Des Moines Public School System where she graduated from Des Moines East High. She attained her BA from Drake University, and her Masters in Education from the University of Iowa. She was an Education Specialist at...
Haga Suliman
Sep 25, 2017
Haga Suliman passed away on September 25, 2017 surrounded by family and close friends. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Private services will be held in her honor.Private Services Glendale Cemetery
Patricia Canada
Sep 24, 2017
Patricia Canada was born on June 29, 1945 to E. F. and Ruth Wollman in Huron, South Dakota. She was one of five children and she enjoyed her time spent with her immediate family. Patricia spent her growing up years in Paris, Texas. She completed her general studies at Huron High School in Huron, South Dakota. As she grew up...
Jason 'J-5' Allen Strode
Sep 23, 2017
Jason Allen Strode was born to Archie Simmons and Toyia Strode Sr. on May 4, 1973. He was raised and educated in the Des Moines area, graduating from Hoover High School. He was known to his family and friends as a super dad who was loving, supportive and instructive. Jason was also known as a comedian. He loved to tell...
Dr. Paul G. Williams
Sep 22, 2017
Dr. Paul Godfrey Williams was born June 9, 1921, in Des Moines, Iowa, the youngest child of Godfrey and Ethel O. (Wells) Williams. Paul was educated in the Des Moines Public school system where he graduated from North High School. He attained his BA from Drake University and then attended Meharry Medical School in Nashville, Tennessee he completed training as...
Jesse Earl Hayes, Sr.
Sep 19, 2017
Jesse Earl Hayes Sr. was born to John Sallis and VanEsther (Mayberry) Hayes on January 18, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa. Together they would relocate to Des Moines, to raise their family. Jesse received his general education at North High. After his graduation, Jesse enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Armorer and Unit Supply Specialist until his...
Mary 'Mae' Smith
Sep 14, 2017
Mary Smith was born in Portageville, Missouri to Walter Smith and Mary Catherine (Whitfield) Smith on June 10, 1951. Mary was part of a family of ten children. She received her primary education in Missouri before her family relocated to Des Moines. Mary graduated from North High School and went on to further her education at Des Moines Area Community...
Calvin Lamar Edwards
Sep 12, 2017
Calvin LaMar Edwards was born on August 2, 1977 to Al Garrett and Mary Ann Edwards. Calvin was born and raised in Des Moines, IA. With his personality, he was a friend to many. After graduating from East High School, He was employed through various jobs. Calvins desire to be great was shown in his daily actions, through the good...