Esther Elaine Fryer-Lewis
Sep 23, 2020
Mother Esther Elaine Fryer-Lewis was born on January 27, 1938 to Manson and Margie (Shelton) James, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from North High School. Mother Lewis professed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age and made a life long commitment to serve him. She was...
Virgie Mae Carl
Sep 23, 2020
Virgie Mae Carl (82) passed away on September 23, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Glendale Cemetery. Viewing will be held prior to service at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Graveside Services. Social Distancing...
Martha Macinu
Sep 16, 2020
CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Celebration of Life Services. Social distancing is encouraged. Martha Macinu was born on May 13, 1997 to Macinu Masoka and Mwauita Kipili in Congo Democratic. Martha completed her general studies at College De la Charite in Nyarugusu. Martha was employed by Katecho where she worked in production. Martha...
Deacon Benjamin Cecil Bell, Sr.
Sep 15, 2020
Homegoing Services for Deacon Ben C. Bell, Sr. are as follows: Memorial Visitation Friday, September 25, 2020 - 6pm - 7:30pm East 17st St. Church of God In Christ 1639 E University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50316 Homegoing Celebration Saturday, September 26, 2020 - 11am Elim/ Hope 2500 University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311 Parking is limited at the church....
Husni Merhi
Sep 13, 2020
Husni Merhi passed away on September 13, 2020. Traditional services were held today in Prole.
James Edward Smith, Sr.
Sep 12, 2020
James Edward Smith, Sr. was born May 1, 1927 in Anniston, AL the only child of James Edward Smith I and Myrtle Bush Smith. James completed his primary education and graduated High School before enlisting in the United States Airforce. He served during the Korean War at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma until his honorable discharge. James traveled a bit and...
Johnnie L. Woods
Sep 12, 2020
Johnnie L. Woods was born on January 12, 1935 to Joe and Eddie Lee (McGhee) Woods in Eldorado, Arkansas. Johnnie was educated in the Eldorado, Arkansas school district. Johnnie was employed at the Iowa Packing House as a meat cutter. He also worked for Continental Deli Foods (Tyson) where he retired. Preceding him in death was his wife, Doris Woods...
Joan Marie Ford
Sep 11, 2020
Joan M. Ford passed away on September 11, 2020. Celebration of Life Service arrangements are incomplete at this time. More information is soon to come.
Pastor Wayne Elvin Maclin, Sr.
Sep 8, 2020
Pastor Wayne Elvin Maclin Sr. was born on July 3, 1950 to Jesse Kinnon and Lou H. Currie, in Brownsville, TN. He was educated locally and earned his high school diploma from West High School in Jackson, TN. Pastor Maclin professed Jesus Christ as his personal savior at a young age. A long his lifes journey he was called to...
Joan C. Moon
Sep 5, 2020
Joan C. (Peddycoart) Moon was born on September 29, 1939 to Burton and Virginia (Jack) Peddycoart, in Cedar Rapids, IA. The family later moved to Des Moines, where Joan graduated from Lincoln High School. At a young age Joan developed a strong work ethic and chose the Frost Tip Drive-In to as her first job. Along lifes journey, Joan met...