Vivian Hartence Woods
Feb 9, 2016
Mother Vivian Hartence (Williams) Barker-Woods was born on July 31, 1918 to Green Williams and Belle Givens, in Excelsior Springs, MO. Mother Woods was blessed with 10 children: Ronald, Wayne, Evelyn, George, Jerald, Sharon, Toney, Louis, David and Steven. She was a dedicated homemaker who provided a loving Christian home for her children to grow and thrive in. Mother Woods...
Tommy Patrick Williams Jr
Feb 5, 2016
Tommy Patrick Williams, Jr was born October 28, 1960 to Opal Moss and Tommy P. Williams, Sr in Des Moines, Iowa. Tommy attended and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. Tommy lived life on his own terms and kept mostly to himself. He loved the simple life and the pleasures that it gave. On February 5th, 2016, Tommy was...
Ronnetta Collier
Feb 3, 2016
Ronnetta Shirree Collier was born February 3, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa to Una Mae Perchman and Ronald LeRoy Diggs. Ronnetta lived in Des Moines with her brother Duane, and sister Donnitta. Ronnetta was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. After attending Tech High School, she moved to Minneapolis, MN after meeting her future husband Brien Collier, where...
Mary Frances Devan
Jan 31, 2016
Mary Frances (Quinn) Devan was born on January 24, 1929 to Herschel and Grace (Taylor) Quinn in Mobile, MO. Her parents relocated to Des Moines, IA where she graduated from East High School. Mary was blessed with two sons, Herschel Thomas Davis and Robert Steven Winfrey. Later in life Mary's loving heart welcomed Cynthia Fredericksen in to her family with...
Ronald O Barker
Jan 22, 2016
A wonderful Husband, great Dad, wise Grandfather, loving son and big brother has left us. Ronald O Barker, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2016. Ronnie B as he was affectionately called was born in De Moines, Iowa to Marion and Vivian (Woods) Barker on January 10, 1940. He graduated from Des Moines East High School...
Michael Kenneth Berry
Jan 20, 2016
Mike Berry passed away January 20, 2016 just 8 days shy of his 63rd birthday. Mike was born in Telluride, Colorado to Kenneth Arthur Berry and Elsie Pearl (Wilson) Berry. He graduated from high school in Telluride and set out to see the world. He settled in Des Moines and made a living as a drywall installer and carpenter until...
Jerald Lee Phenix
Jan 19, 2016
Jerald Lee Phenix was born on May 24, 1953 to Otis Phenix and Jerlean B. Thomas, in Pine Bluff, AR. His mother moved her family to Illinois where Jerald would finish his education. In 1971, he graduated from Bunker Hill High School in Bunker Hill, IL. After graduating, Jerald began his career at Monterey Coal Company in Carlinville, IL. He...
Willie John Hilson
Jan 17, 2016
Willie John Hilson was born on July 23, 1957 to James and Eddie (Moore) Hilson in Tutwiler, MS. His family would relocate to Des Moines, IA where Willie would finish his formal education and graduate from Roosevelt High School. After graduation, Willie went straight to work. He worked several jobs throughout his life, working mainly as a laborer in the...
Gary 'Buck' Robinson Sr
Jan 9, 2016
Gary Albert Robinson Sr., affectionately known as Buck, was born on April 21, 1948. He was born to Andrew and Fannie (Bright) Robinson in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School in 1966. After graduating Buck entered the work force. He worked for several jobs throughout his career,...