Epifanio Perez Hernandez was born April 7, 1938 to Emiliano Perez and Benigna Hernandez in Jalisco, Mexico. Epifanio left Mexico and became a US Citizen. He was a farmer and later enjoyed yard work. Epifanio loved to walk and have good conversations with his family and friends. You could always find him telling stories about the old days which included...
Chantel Marie Vaughn was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa April 25, 1975 to George Brown and Yvonne Pope. Chantel attended the Des Moines Public Schools System and graduated from North High School. She went on to further her education at Des Moines Area Community College. Chantel was a women of God, who spent time reading Gods word. She...
Jacqueline Kay Logan was born October 20, 1951 to Matthew Dawson and Mae Ella Davis in Des Moines, Iowa. Jacqueline attended and graduated from Des Moines Tech High School. For most of her life, Jacqueline was a proud mother and foster parent. She loved children and they gravitated towards her. The house and yard was always a haven for the...
Nora Louise Goodwin was born July 31, 1948 in Hannibal, Missouri to Charles Kitchen and Anna Sledd. Nora attended High School in Missouri and continued her education, earning her Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA). Nora spent most of her career working as a CNA in nursing homes. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Missouri. As an...
Lenora Mae Bradley, daughter of Virgil James Patton and Pearl Ann Vandiver was born March 27, 1949 in Marshall, Missouri. Lenora was educated in Des Moines and graduated from North High School. Shortly after graduating she married James Bradley Sr. in July 1969 and they loved and raised 4 children. Mother Lenora Bradley attended Faith Tabernacle Church of God in...
Sandra Fae Brown-Brewton was born on July 11, 1957, into the family of Daniel Brown and Jewelene Oakley Brown. Sandra, or Fae, as she was affectionately known, was the youngest of four kids. Fae attended and graduated from St Johns Catholic and Roosevelt High School. Fae furthered her education by receiving a Masters Degree in Journalism and a Doctorate Degree...
Deacon Richard L. Fisher went home to be with the Lord April 15, 2022. Private Services were held in his honor. Richard Lee Fisher was born May 16, 1960 to Orville Bell and Emma Smith in Des Moines, Iowa. Richard was a Deacon at Corinthian Baptist Church and enjoyed being with his church friends, family, and grandkids. Fourth of July...
Paula Jean Smallwood was born September 8, 1953 in Freeport, Illinois; the daughter of Tom Davis, Jr. and Arlene Houston. She graduated from Freeport Sr. High School. After graduating from high school received her training to become a CNA. She spent most of her life as a caregiver while working in many of the area nursing homes. While living in...
Morris Allen Johnson was born December 21, 1951 to Nathaniel and Naomi (Baker) Johnson in Centralia, Missouri. He graduated from Centralia High School and later obtained an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from DMACC in Des Moines, Iowa. While in high school, Morris set a record for the long jump. 20.8 3/4 feet, which was only broken a few years...