Elco Patton Jr
Oct 1, 2014
Elco Patton Jr. was born on July 15, 1953 in Como, Mississippi, to Elco Patton Sr. and Joe Carrie Lockhart. Elco was educated in the local school district in Como and graduated from North Panola High School. Shortly after graduation, Elco moved to Des Moines, IA. It was in Des Moines, Elco met the love of his life, Debra Dawson....
Steven Fields
Sep 28, 2014
Steven "Stevie" Fields was born on October 27, 1964 in Des Moines, IA. His parents, Margaret Fields and Grant Townsell Sr., both preceded him in death. Stevie was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Steven continued his education and graduated with his Bachelor's Degree. Stevie's strong belief in education led him to...
Joseph Kariuki
Sep 26, 2014
.Joseph M. Kariuki was born December 31, 1965 in Gathaithi Kenya to Stephen Kariuki Cichimu and Prisillah Wachuka (Macharia) Kariuki; the youngest of five children. Joseph completed his primary education at Kionjoini High School in Mranga, Kenya. He went on to obtain certification from Des Moines Area Community College. Joseph immigrated to the United States and moved to Des Moines...
Orange Allen Thomas
Sep 23, 2014
Orange Allen Thomas was born July 23, 1930 in Knob Noster, Missouri to George and Dovie Ann (Bruner) Thomas. Orange was educated in the Knob Noster School district where he graduated and soon enlisted in the United States Army. Orange served overseas in the Korean War. He was very proud of his service to his country. After his discharge he...
Sheryl Lynn Jones-Burrell
Sep 23, 2014
Sheryl Lynn Jones-Burrell was born on June 6, 1955 to William (Bill) Perry and Blossom Taylor-Jones, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School On June 7, 1972 two hearts became one when Sheryl married the love of her life, Roger Burrell. Between the two of them they...
Donna Marie Daye
Sep 20, 2014
Donna Marie (Dixon) Daye was born April 14, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa to John and Wille Mae (Dixon) Cooley. Donna was a lifelong resident of Des Moines, graduating from North High School. Donna was always a caregiver. Home and family were very important to her. She took great pride in keeping a clean and orderly home. Donna had dinner...
Juanita Sayles Brown
Sep 19, 2014
Juanita "Nita Brown" was born October 29, 1927 in Nowata County, Okla. to the union of Hayes and Eva (Rowe) Sayles. She was the last of 14 children. Juanita attended Sanders School on Big Creek in Nowata County, Okla. She professed her hope in Christ at an early age. She was married to Louis Brown and they had one son,...
Danette Burse
Sep 17, 2014
Danette (Dana) Burse, the daughter of Beverly and Charles Reese, and Lawrence Cooley, was born in Des Moines, IA, March 15, 1969. Danette enjoyed a long time relationship with Curtis Taylor Sr. From this relationship, Curtis Taylor Jr. was born. Both parents worked diligently to inspire him to be independent, proud, respectful and successful. After attending Southeast Missouri State University,...
Joan M. Loggins
Sep 10, 2014
Joan Marie Loggins was born May 3, 1934 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Benjamin L Dant and Mable Alea Ilea Alvina Buckman Dant. Joan was educated in the Ottumwa Public Schools before the family moved to Des Moines approximately 65 years ago. She received her secondary education and graduated from Des Moines Tech High. After graduation, Joan was employed by the...
Doyle Buckner
Sep 1, 2014
Doyle Leonard Buckner was born on October 21, 1991 to Antoine Buckner and Bridget Stovall. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School in 2010. He continued his education at Des Moines Area Community College. Doyle confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He was a lifelong...