Arleatha Emma Martin
Jun 8, 2015
Arleatha Emma Martin, daughter of John Albert Knox, Sr. and Kathleen Woods Knox, passed away June 8, 2015 at Mercy Hospital. Arleatha graduated from Bernard High School in McMinnville, TN. She lived in Marshalltown, Minneapolis and Cleveland before settling in Des Moines over 30 years ago. A quiet woman with a smile that would light up a room, Arleatha was...
Agnes Williams
Jun 1, 2015
Agnes Louise Williams was born July 4th, 1931 to Richard Williams and Pearl McClain Dudley. Agnes was raised by her mother and step- father, Sexton Dudley, in Des Moines, Iowa where she graduated from Tech High School. She furthered her education by attending DMACC. Agnes was employed by MIDAC. She was a drug and alcohol counselor and was also a...
James King
May 29, 2015
James Edward "Babe" King Sr. was born on January 17, 1952 to John King Sr. and Geraldine (Coats) King-Gordon, in Columbia, MO. Early in life, Babe served in the US. Navy where he was a Golden Glove Champion. After his service in the military, he would plant his roots in Des Moines, IA. Babe attended Des Moines Area Community College...
Bessie Lee Green
May 28, 2015
Bessie Lee Greene was born on September 23, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Herbert and Lucille Austin. Bessie was a homebody and enjoyed watching TV. She was a card player, her favorites were pitty pat and deuces wild. She worked at various restaurants including Hasty Tasty. Bessie had an easy going spirit and loved to entertain her family and friends....
Terry Brassell
May 27, 2015
Terry Gean Brassell was born on January 13, 1968 to Robert and Hattie (Dean) Brassell in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. Terry was blessed with five children: Tannal, Ariole, Ashley, Tory and Kiyon. Along life's journey he would meet Wala Al-Hameed. The two would...
Edgar Edwards
May 25, 2015
Edgar Charles Edwards was born October 2, 1950 in Louisville, Mississippi. Edgar was educated in the Louisville public school system. After graduation, Edgar struck out to see the world and make a place for himself. After a brief time in Davenport, Iowa, Edgar settled in Des Moines and found employment at Eagle Iron Works. Edgar worked as an iron worker...
Maurice Eubanks Jr
May 25, 2015
Maurice (Moe) Eubanks, Jr., the son of the Maurice Sr. and DeVelma (Hall) Eubanks, was born on December 7, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa. He departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2015. Moe was educated in the Des Moines school district graduating from Roosevelt High School and then receiving a degree from American Institute of Business in 1984. He...
Vivian Barber
May 23, 2015
Vivian C. Barber was born on November 9, 1946 to William and Constance Oseles in Minot, N.D. She was educated in the local school district and graduated from Minot High School. Vivian gave her life to the Lord at a young age and was a member of King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church. Vivian was blessed with five children, Angela,...
Kingston Ware-Boutchee
May 20, 2015
Baby Kingston Kai Ware Boutchee was born on March 6, 2015 to Demaclean Ware and Tonya Boutchee. He was born a solid boy at 7 pounds and 14 ounces. Kingston was a very sweet baby. He had an inquisitive look with a big smile and he loved car rides. Baby Kingston went peacefully to heaven on May 20, 2015. There...
