Danny Dwight Sims
May 29, 2022
Danny Dwight Sims was born September 13, 1954 to Darwin Sims and Ellen Marquerite (Beebe) Sims in Jefferson, Iowa. He graduated from Paton- Churdan High School then went on to Iowa Lakes Community College where he majored in Criminal Justice. After college, Danny went into the Army where he served from 1972 to 1977 before being honorably discharged. Following his...
William Lewis Kinney
May 27, 2022
On September 10, 1980 Classie (Bradley) Kinney gave birth to a bouncing, baby boy she named after his Dad. William Lewis Kinney, IV William Lewis Kinney, III was over the moon because there were so many girls in the house. As he grew his nickname changed a few times, Lil Kinney, Kinney, Rabbit, Walker Red, Junior Bibs, Lil Bro, Eddie...
Adnand Qylafi
May 27, 2022
Mr. Adnand Qylafi passed away peacefully at his home May 27, 2022. Adnand Qylafi was born May 13, 1958 in Korce, Albania to Avni Qylafi and Naxnije (Gorari ) Qyalfi. He completed his primary school studies and compulsory military duties in Albania. Adnand married the former Meliha Agollie and two daughters were added to this union. Adnad and Meliha spent...
Ora Austin
May 22, 2022
Ora Virginia Austin, was born March 8, 1952 to Tommie Austin and Lattie Nevels in Cotton Plant Arkansas. Oras family moved to Des Moines Iowa in 1958 where she was educated and graduated from Tech High School. Ora worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. In September of 1984 Ora was blessed with the birth of her son Terrance Irvin. Ora...
Willie Soward Jr.
May 21, 2022
Willie Soward, Jr. passed away May 21, 2022. Celebration of Life Services Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Visitation - 1pm Homegoing Celebration - 2pm Leak and Sons Funeral Home 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave. - Chicago, IL 60619
George Price Jr.
May 21, 2022
George Talmadge Price, Jr. - also lovingly known as "The Crusher", "Crush", "Big Daddy" and "Big G" was born September 3, 1959 to George Talmadge Price, Sr. and Bessie Elmae Warren-Price. He went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May, 21, 2022. George was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in...
Robert Watson
May 20, 2022
Robert Lee Watson Jr. was born May 12, 1944 to Robert Lee Watson and Elizabeth (Thompson) Watson in Sardis, Mississippi. He attended Macedonian High School in Mississippi and moved to Des Moines shortly after graduation. He was employed by Economy Forms as a material handler for most of his career. Robert had many hobbies. He liked to watch basketball, especially...
Donald Lee Cheatom
May 15, 2022
Donald Lee Cheatom, Sr. was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Arlee and Elizabeth (Gelbreath) Cheatom February 12, 1937. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. After graduating his enlisted in the Air Force. Donald spent most of his career as a custodian and auto body detailer. He liked to fish, hunt and was a good cook....
Anthony Williams
May 15, 2022
Anthony Lee Williams was born September 19, 1955 to Edward Willie Williams, Sr. and Eloise (Green) Williams in Omaha, Nebraska. Anthony enlisted in the Job Corp in Omaha to complete his high school education. He later married the love of his life, Martha Canada, and they built a life together for almost 40 years. Anthony was employed for many years...
Dzemal Dautovic
May 7, 2022
Dzemal Dautovic passed away May 7,2022. Traditional Services were held at Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa.