Ronald "Ronnie" Dean Simmons was born on July 2, 1947 in Des Moines, IA, to Elma Tolson and Barbara Moore. A beloved figure in the Des Moines community, he passed away on August 26, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of kindness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to his neighbors. Ronnie's life was characterized by his dedication to serving others, his...
Mary Louise Ducan, 73, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. Her visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at New Beginnings Full Gospel Church, 555 E. Euclid Ave., in Des Moines, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Immediately following the visitation, her Homegoing Celebration will begin at...
Floyd Wright Sr., a lifelong resident of Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Born in Waterloo on March 28, 1956, Floyd later moved to Des Moines where he became a pillar of his community. Floyd was the embodiment of the quote, "Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself." Through his adventurous and industrious spirit, Floyd continuously...
Curtis Lee Patton, age 71, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 24, 2025. A visitation will be held in his honor on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Mt. Hebron Baptist in Des Moines from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Following the visitation, family and friends are welcome to share...
Timothy Jay Titus, 58, of Des Moines, formerly of Colfax passed away unexpectedly at home on August 24, 2025. Timothy was the son of Ray and Kathi Titus and lived the majority of his youth in Colfax. He was in the first graduating class of the Colfax Mingo Tigerhawks and, for many years following, was a member of Colfax Fire...
Brownie Willis, 69, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines. No services are planned at this time.
Kendell Mayberry, 35, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Des Moines. A memorial service is pending.
A Brief Biography of late Baridoge Bate. Saying goodbye is hard to do! Today we are gathered here to say goodbye to a son, brother, uncle, friend and colleague. Late Mr. Baridoge Bate was born on October 24th 1989 to the family of Mr Tombari Bate and Lekie both of Mogho Gokana, in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State...
Clarence Cavil was born on December 22nd, 1951, and passed away in Des Moines, Iowa on July 18th, 2025, at the age of 73. Services are pending for a later date.
DeLisa Renae McGregory, 64, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on July 15, 2025. Memorial services are pending along with a full obituary.