Robert Smith, Jr.
Jul 25, 2021
Robert L. Smith, Jr. passed away July 25, 2021. Robert Louis Smith Jr. was born on August 23, 1965 to Robert and Jeannine (Freeman) Smith Sr., in Des Moines, IA. Robert was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from Tech High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted into the service and served until he was honorably discharged....
Alhaji Kemokai
Jul 22, 2021
Alhaji S. Kemokai passed away July 22, 2021. Alhaja Sheku Kemokai was born on August 10, 1996 to Munkalenud and Jebbeh Kemokai, in Sierra Leon. His family relocated to the United States and settled in Chicago, IL. There Alhaja graduated from Roosevelt High School. Alhaja and his family would then move to Des Moines, IA. After moving to Des Moines,...
Johnny Dantzler
Jul 16, 2021
Johnny B. Dantzlerpassed away July 16, 2021. Johnny Dantzler was born on August 9, 1952 toJulie (Dantzler) McCaleb and John Dock, in Mississippi. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School andlater continued his education at Iowa Central CommunityCollege where he studied mechanical engineering. In 1985, Johnny did some mechanic work for a young lady named, Robin. The two would...
Kenneth Quinn
Jul 4, 2021
Kenneth A. Quinn passed away July 4, 2021. Kenneth Aaron Quinn was born to Larry Eugene Quinn Sr. and Denise Marcel (Brooks) Quinn on May 12, 1987, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in thearea, graduating from Hoover High School. Ken excelled in athletics, and was a competitive swimmer while at Hoover. He also ran track. Following...
Baby Arman Ahmetovic
Jul 2, 2021
Baby Arman Ahmetovic passed away July 2, 2021. Interment Saturday, July 3, 2021 9am Ezan Cemetery 4814 Gear St. - Prole, Iowa 50229 Interment Saturday, July 3, 2021 Starts at 9:00am Ezan Cemetery, Iowa, Prole
Gloria Dudley
Jul 2, 2021
Gloria Dudley passed away July 2, 2021. Gloria Dean White was born to Benjamin White and Lola Mae(Marsalles) White on November 9, 1949, in Holly Knowles, Mississippi. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from East High. Later in life, she would continue her education at Des Moines Area Community College where she would receive her Associates degree....
Frederick Carter
Jul 1, 2021
Frederick D. Carter passed away July1, 2021. Frederick Darnell Carter was born November 29, 1961 to Frederick Thomas Carter and Mary Alma (Buford) Carter in Des Moines, Iowa. Fred was educated in the Des Moines Public School System, where he graduated from Des Moines Tech High School where he showed his stuff as a football player. As a youngster, Fred...
Joel Parker
Jun 26, 2021
On June 26 Joel A.Parker transitioned to from Earth to Heaven. His quiet Faith in God resonated to remind us that it is not what you say sometimes but what you dont say in which others experience the present to the Lord. In his walk to heaven my beloved husband a former Marine Corp Officer shared that God has not...
Rev. Derrick Nichols
Jun 23, 2021
Pastor R. Derrick Nichols was born January 24, 1960 to Pearline Annette and Master Sergeant Ervin Jack Nichols of Des Moines, Iowa. From the start of his young life, he was a go getter and had a mind of his own. He attended Des Moines Public School and graduated from Tech High School as an Engineer (Mascot). He played varsity...
First Lady Evelyn Thomas
Jun 23, 2021
On February 1, 1935, God blessed Hazel and Cyrus Strother with a beautiful baby girl. they named her Evelyn Clara Strother. She was anointed with a beautiful radiant smile that illuminated the lives of everyone who met her. She was one of eight siblings. Evelyn attended school in Brunswik, MO and later studied at Western Baptist Seminary College. Evelyn received...