Dorothy Lorriane Malone
Aug 15, 2016
Dorothy Lorraine (Henderson) Malone was born on September 20, 1944 to William Henderson and Alice (Lee) Roley, in Des Moines, IA. Dorothy was married to the love of her life, Roscoe Malone Jr. in 1973. The couple was blessed with four children, William, Roberta, Christine and Sandra. Sadly, Sandra would precede her in death. Dorothy loved the Lord! She professed...
Robert Lee Pate Sr
Aug 5, 2016
Robert Lee Pate, Sr. was born on February 25, 1951 to Robert Pate and Elizabeth (Windsor) Naylor in Des Moines, IA. Robert attended North High School where he graduated and attended Job Corps soon after. While attending Job Corps he decided to join the Navy in 1970 and was honorably discharged in 1973. Once out of the military he became...
Gary Dudley Lee, Sr
Jul 28, 2016
Gary Dudley Lee, Sr. was born April 16, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was one of nine children born to Alice (Henderson) Lee and Adolph Dudley Lee. Gary completed his formal education in the Des Moines Public School system, but he was a self taught journeyman brick mason. He worked for several construction companies and did janitorial work to...
Lena Gross
Jul 26, 2016
Lena Mae Gross was born December 28, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa to Grant Townsell and Ardean Louise (Key) Gross. She was lovingly raised by her mother and step father, James Gross. Lena was educated in the Des Moines public school system where she graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. She furthered her education by attending Des Moines Area...
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...