Ella Wee Walker
Oct 28, 2016
Ella Wee Walker was born on January 12, 1936 to John and Ella Walker, in Sardis, MS. Later on in life she relocated to Des Moines, IA where she was a devoted citizen for 54 years. Ella was a devoted stay-at-home mother that not only cared for her own children but the others as well. She was a firm believer...
Wallace Obie Sr
Oct 26, 2016
Wallace Donnell Obie Sr. was born on July 10, 1950 to Bob and Mary (Lee) Belcher in Kansas City, MO. Wallace lived the majority of his life in Kansas City, MO before moving to Des Moines, IA two years ago. Wallace was a life long humanitarian. He volunteered for various agencies around the Des Moines area including Hope Ministries and...
Patience Wolee
Oct 26, 2016
Patience Wolee was born on January 1, 1976 to Youboty and Mary (Deh) Wolee, in Liberia West Africa. She lived in Liberia for the majority of her life before relocating to the United States in 2004. Patience was a beautician by trade. She was known throughout the Des Moines area for her unique braiding styles. Patience took pride in her...
Audie 'Murphy' Mobley
Oct 25, 2016
"Bless the Lord, O' my soul and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name" Psalms 103:1 This is the opening to a Scripture often quoted by Audie "Murphy" Mobley during his life. He was born September 19, 1957 the youngest of 11 children in Winston Salem NC to Robert Freedom Mobley and Viola Mobley Buford. He graduated from...
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...