Trumann James Deese was born on December 28, 2023 at St. Louis, Missouri the son of Jessika Matthews and Payton Deese and passed away on December 26, 2024 at Salem, Missouri.

Trumann is survived by his parents, maternal grandparents Jeff and Dawn Matthews, paternal grandparents Jennifer and Clayton Deese, brother Memphis Smothers, sisters Aspyn Smothers, Willow Smothers, and Hattie Adams. He is also survived by Aunt Julia Johnson; cousins Joann and Samuel; as well as several great aunts and uncles, great-great aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins.