Evelyn Hinman
Oct 25, 2016
Evelyn (Phelan) Hinman was born on June 25, 1946 to William and Pamela (Lyons) Phelan, in Geneseo, IL. Her family relocated to Maxwell, IA, where she graduated from Maxwell High School in 1964. Evelyn continued her education at Northern Iowa Area Community College and Iowa State University where she earned a degree in Agronomy. Evelyn chose to work in the...
Ryola Amea Dunbar
Oct 24, 2016
Today we are celebrating the life of a true princess. A miracle baby, Ryola, was born on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014. She was born to Ryan Dunbar and Chassidy Frazier in Des Moines, IA. Since the day she was born Ryan and Chassidy knew she was Heaven sent. As young, first time parents, they were put to the test...
Jerald 'Jay' Woods Jr
Oct 7, 2016
Jerald Jay Woods, Jr,, born December 31, 1970, was the first born son of Jerald and Phyllis (Robinson) Woods. Jay was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. He attended Valley High School in West Des Moines. He graduated in 1989 after earing letters in Football, Wrestling and Track. As a youngster, Jay also played baseball and excelled in Kung Foo...
Ralph Sells
Oct 3, 2016
Ralph Sells was born to Jesse Sells and Verdi Carter on August 11, 1941 in Johnson City, TN. He was a carpenter most of his occupation. He was a quiet loving man who spoke nothing but good about anyone he ever known. He also had a soft spot for his grandson Trevor Reinier. Ralph had only one son Gale, who...
Peggy D. Mitton
Sep 26, 2016
Peggy (Doner) Mitton was born on January 6, 1948 to Glenn and Frances (Dunn) Doner, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School. She continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College, where she studied computer programming. Peggy worked in the communications field for the majority of...
Reverend Ernest Williams
Sep 26, 2016
Reverend Ernest Williams,79, went home to be with the Lord September 26, 2016, after a courageous fight against cancer. Born on a county road in Texas to Lena Mae Williams and Mac Donahue, Ernest was the youngest of 28 children. His parents were among the last persons born into slavery. Ernest grew up hard in the south. To make a...
Latonya Verrell Edwards
Sep 13, 2016
LaTonya Verrell Edwards was born on September 6, 1970 in Des Moines, IA to Charles Edwards and Veronica Turner. LaTonya had two beautiful children, LuSarah and Jonathan, whom she loved dearly. She raised her children with strict values, but was always fair. She had a great sense of humor, and loved being around family and friends. Latonya loved hanging out...
Bertha Mae Kellogg
Sep 12, 2016
Bertha Mae (Bundles) Kellogg was born on February 16, 1940 to Albert Lewis and Bessie Bundles, in Glasgow, MO. She was educated in the local school district and graduated from Glasgow High School. Later in life she would continue her education at Des Moines Area Community College. Early in life, Bertha was blessed with two children, Billy and Sheila. Along...
Johnny Lee Ollie Jackson
Sep 5, 2016
Johnny Lee Ollie Jackson was born on December 20, 1987 to Iwonna Joann Jackson and Johnny Lee Ollie, in Des Moines, IA. At an early age he met the Lord and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Johnny received his education through the Des Moines Public School District and later on in life earned his G.E.D. He continued his education at...