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...
Kevin Lee Hall Jr
Sep 5, 2016
Kevin Lee Hall Jr. was born on September 2, 1971 to Scott Jenkins Jr. and Jamie Simmons, in Des Moines, IA. During Kevin's childhood, Fred Simmons Jr. joined with Jamie in raising Kevin to be the man of integrity that he grew to become. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Roosevelt High. After...
James Lewis Childs
Sep 1, 2016
James Lewis Childs was born on March 12, 1949 to Willie James and Julia Mae (Hamilton) Childs in Starkville, MS. James learned about the Lord at an early age and attended New Prairie Grove Baptist Church in Starkville. James attended Henderson High School where he graduated in 1967. He moved to Des Moines, IA as a young man and worked...
Phillip Kent Horn
Aug 30, 2016
Phillip K. Horn, 59, passed away August 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. Phillip was born in Ft. Dodge , Iowa to Melvin and Mary (Schlief) Horn on January 1, 1957. He attended South East Polk High School and then enlisted in the Air Force. Phillip was employed for many years as part of the maintenance staff at Glacier Prop...
George Zean
Aug 27, 2016
George Zean was born on January 1, 1920 in Dorwulu, Liberia to Garee Zian and Blanyonnah Zonjah. Along life's path George met Annie. George courted Annie until she accepted his hand in marriage. The two were joined in holy matrimony and were blessed with five children. George was a music aficionado. He was a skilled guitarist and singer. He also...
Marjory A Little
Aug 23, 2016
Marjory Ann Little was born August 2, 1923 to William David Polk and Daisy Moss Polk in Hutchinson, KS. She completed her primary education in Hutchison where she graduated High School in 1941. Marjory furthered her education at the University of Kansas, attaining her BA in Education. Her love for learning led her to Des Moines where she completed requirements...
Robson Mushambi
Aug 18, 2016
Dr. Robson Mushambi, 68, passed away at his residence on August 15, 2016. Born in Umtali, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Dr. Mushambi completed his primary education in Zimbabwe and furthered his education by attending Umatali Teacher Training College in Mutare, Zimbabwe. After obtaining his teaching certification he attended the University College of Swaziland before his immigration to the United States. He transferred...