Michael Andrew Woods
May 13, 2015
Michael Andrew Woods was born March 6, 1949 in Shelbyville, Missouri to Delbert and Pearl Elizabeth (Howard) Woods. He was the 13th of 14 children born to this union. Michael was educated in the Shelbyville Public School System. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he was assigned to the infantry. Michael did an overseas tour...
Kevin Tyrone Harris
May 12, 2015
Kevin Tyrone Harris was born July 27, 1985 in Des Moines, Iowa to Kevin Thomas Mayberry and Lisa D. Harris. Kevin was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where he attended Lincoln High School. Kevin was self employed much of his life and enjoyed being a homemaker. He was a real 'Mr. Mom' spending most of his time...
Elmer Carter
May 10, 2015
Elmer Joseph Carter was born August 2, 1942 at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines, IA. He was the fourth child born to Aaron Bathel Carter Sr. and Alene Naomi Warren Carter. The oldest child born was Patricia Ann, followed by Barbara Ann, Aaron Jr., Carolyn Naomi, JoAnn Marie, Leslie Henry, Linda Pearl, James Webster, Clarence Richard, Michael Kerry and Steven...
Regena Austin
May 3, 2015
Regena (Beebe) Sue Austin was born on January 1, 1958 in Rock Island, IL. She was the oldest daughter of James E. Sr. and Doris (Marshall) Taylor. Regena was educated in the Rock Island Public School District and graduated from Rocky High School. She would continue her education at Black Hawk College in Moline, IL and Kingsway Bible College. Regena...
Ronald Carris
Apr 29, 2015
Ron Carris was a quiet, hardworking man who loved his family. He was a generous person and would help anyone he could if you were in need. Ron was married to the former Gwen Davis. Ron was honorably discharged from the US Army where he served as a corrections officer. Ron passed away April 29, 2015 from injuries suffered during...
Darrell Edwards
Apr 21, 2015
Darrell Eugene Edwards was born on October 16, 1953 to Raymond Edwards and Thresser Johnson, in Des Moines, IA. He attended school in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. Along life's journey, Darrell met the love of his life, Cindy. Darrell dates and courted her until she accepted his hand in marriage....
Shirley Gettemy
Apr 17, 2015
Shirley Ann (Clark) Gettemy was born October 21, 1960 in Clarendon, Arkansas to Littleton William Clark and Lillie Mae (Burns) Clark. Her family moved to Des Moines while she was still a youngster where she attended and graduated from North High School. Shirley was a homemaker all her adult life. She was married to Jeffrey Gettemy for 34 years, and...
Bobby Palimore
Apr 13, 2015
Bobby Glenn Palimore was born on May 29, 1947 to George Palimore and Helen (Steele) Robinson, in Carrollton, AL. He was educated in the local school district and graduated from the Pickens County Training School. In 1986, Bobby was joined in holy matrimony with his dear Norma Jean. Between the two of them, they were blessed with eight children: Bobby...
Asberry Oakley, Jr
Apr 12, 2015
Asberry Oakley, Jr. was born March 9, 1930 in Oktaha, Oklahoma to Asberry Oakley, Sr. and Edna Love Oakley. Asberry attended New Hope Elementary and later Summit High School. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended new Hope Baptist Church. This began a life of service for Asberry. Asberry moved to Des Moines in the 1940's looking for...
