Harry Frith

Jan 4, 2015

Mr. Harry Clifford Frith completed his earthly journey on January 3, 2015 in Houston, TX, where he has resided for 30 years. Harry was born in West Des Moines, IA to the late Theodore and Celia Frith. He was part of the Valley Junction Community and he graduated from Valley High School. He attended college in Milwaukee, WI. Later he...

John L . Neville

Jan 2, 2015

John L. Neville was born October 22, 1934 to the late Joe and Rachel Person Neville in Germantown, Tennessee. John was educated through the Shelby County School System. John accepted Christ at an early age at New Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. John's gift from God was to sing. He used his gift to the glory of God whenever he could....

Jahron D. Parker

Dec 31, 2014

Jahron DLon Parker was born May 7, 1980 in Des Moines, Iowa to David Pickett and Cynthia Parker. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School system, where he graduated. Jahron worked at Jacobson staffing where he had the opportunity to work several different jobs and meet many different people. He was a people person with polite manners and...

James Bolden Sr

Dec 28, 2014

James Bolden, Sr. was born June 8, 1967 in Des Moines, Iowa to Donald Eugene and Clara (Carr) Bolden. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System where he graduated. Several years ago, James moved to Kansas City, MO where he worked as a mechanic. James passed away on December 28, 2014 in Kansas City. He is survived...

David Floyd Fugate Sr

Dec 28, 2014

David Fugate Sr. was born on March 16, 1954 to Kerry Taylor and Odessa Fugate in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from North High School. David was blessed with three children; David Jr., Shalonda and John. In his free time, David enjoyed cars, old school music and movies. A self...

Neva M. Hogan

Dec 24, 2014

Neva was part of the 'Happy Quilters of All Saints Catholic Church'. she was devoted to her husband, Don and children, Dennis, Bev and Jeff. A wonderful woman, never known to gossip or say anything negative about anyone, she will be missed by us all.

Bette Jane Greene

Dec 16, 2014

Bette Jane Greene, a former Tailoring and dressmaking instructor at Des Moines Tech High School, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2014 at the age of 91. Bette is survived by her son, Paul Greene and grandsons, Jonathan, Samuel and Adam Greene. Family Greeting friends from DEC 20. 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Seventh Day Adventist Church 2317 Watrous Ave...

Nya Kouquoi

Dec 14, 2014

Mr. Nya Kouquoi was born on May 17, 1938, to Roland and Berniece (Allen) Chambers, in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia West Africa. He was educated in the local school system and graduated from the Booker T. Washington Institute. He continued his education at Technical College where earned his Bachelors Degree. He was currently working to earn a Master's Degree....

Mary Alice Johnson Coplen Cook

Dec 7, 2014

Mary Alice (Cain) Coplen Johnson Cook was born September 28, 1934 in Westminster, Mississippi to Jack and Ethel (Hedges) Cain. She was educated in the Westminster Public School system where she graduated from Westminster High School. Shortly after graduation Mary moved to Chicago and began working and raising her family. Mary did what she had to do to provide for...

Garrison L. 'Gary' Western

Dec 5, 2014

Obituary Garrison (Gary) L. Western was born on October 20, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa to Dorothy M. Turner and James L. Western. He is the beloved brother of Roxanne Broadus (BJ), Ron Williams (Julie), Jerri Williams, Earl Williams (Kay), Marce M. Turner, Dustin Williams, Diamond Turner, Alyssa Turner, and Alden J. Turner. Gary was educated in the Des Moines...