Aaron Rice
Jul 23, 2016
Minister Aaron Mitchell Rice was born on September 28, 1978 to Ira Luther Rice Jr. and Alesia Denese Teasley, in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Riverview Gardens High School with honors. He earned a B.A. Degree in Psychology and a minor in Religious Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2001. Aaron met the love of his life at...
James Patton
Jul 21, 2016
James Jerome Patton was born on February 9, 1975 to James Patton and Doris Mielak in Des Moines, IA. James, affectionately known as Tuffy, was a talented artist. He could draw anything! He also was self taught auto body repair specialist. He also enjoyed spending time with family and close friends. James passed away on July 21, 2016. He was...
Shawn Dae
Jul 20, 2016
Shawn Donnelle Dae was born on July 9, 1975 to Clarence Steele and Patricia Morgan, in New York City, NY. Along life's journey Shawn met Myka Rollen. He wooed her until he asked for her hand and marriage and she accepted. Shawn was blessed with six children whom he loved dearly, Shawneisha, Zhane', Kiana, Shawn Jr., Xzander and Xzavier. He...
Bertha Jenkins
Jul 17, 2016
Evangelist Bertha Jenkins, affectionately known as "Mother Jenkins", was born July 30, 1927 to the late Dwight and Opal (Mulkey) Webb in Eldon, Miller County, Missouri. She was the ninth of ten children who all preceded her in death. During the Great Depression, her mother started the Sunset Caf restaurant where she worked as a waitress and dishwasher while attending...
Mary H Harris
Jul 15, 2016
Mary was the fifth born of ten children to the late Thomas and Eliza Hill. She was born March 24, 1926 in DeWitt, Arkansas. Mary excelled academically, the schools in the neighborhood were not challenging enough. Mary attended boarding school in another city. After completion of high school, she attended AM&N College (now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff)and...
Willie Lee Carr, Sr
Jul 9, 2016
Willie Lee Carr, the son of E.J. and Cora Carr, was born on April 2, 1950 in Batesville, Mississippi. At the age of 16, he moved with his family to Des Moines, Iowa. Upon settling, Willie continued his education at North High School. During his younger years, he confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and also became a...
Rosetta Sims
Jun 12, 2016
Rosetta Sims was born July 3, 1951 to Henry and Ida Leona (Johnson) Sims, in Keokuk, IA. At an early age she accepted the Lord and loved church. Her favorite thing to do was sing old traditional hymns and teach children about the Lord. Rosetta attended Des Moines Tech High school, graduating in 1970. She then earned A.A. in Nursing...
Tyresse Rayshawn Washington
Jun 11, 2016
Tyresse Rayshawn Washington, son of Bridget Washington and Lance Williams Sr., was born December 15, 2015 in Des Moines, IA Tyresse was a happy, loving baby who loved to eat, smile, and sleep. He would eat until his little tummy was full, spit up, and eat some more, until he fell asleep. He enjoyed playing and spending time with his...
Esequiel Gallardo
Jun 10, 2016
Esequiel Gallardo was on February 17, 1977 to Gonzalo and Eliva Jimenes Torres Gallardo in Fresno, CA Esequiel fell in love with Tomasa Echeverria and joined in holy matrimony on April 20, 2003 and were married for 13 years. In this union two bundles of joy were born Eli and Sean T. Gallardo Esequiel loved spending time with his family...
Donald Eugene Tate, Sr
Jun 2, 2016
Donald Eugene Tate Sr, was born September 28, 1942 to Clifford and Lillie Mae Tate in Canton, Missouri. Donald worked as a pressman for many years. He was an avid bowler (who enjoyed a good tournament), golfer and fisherman. If he wasn't doing any of those activities he liked to stay home and spend time with his family and friends....