Obituaries

David Patten

David Patten

Jan 14, 2024

David Patten, 67, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines on Sunday, January 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving son. Memorial services are pending.

Please keep David's family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Janice Marie Parrish

Janice Marie Parrish

Jan 7, 2024

Janice Marie Parrish has gone home to the Lord on January 7, 2024.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 1:00pm at Maple Street Baptist Church and repast to follow.

Please lift this family up in prayer during the days to come.

 

Janice Marie Parrish was born on September 15, 1949 to Rev. George Parrish Sr. and...

Rosie Bennett

Rosie Bennett

Jan 3, 2024

Rosie Mae Bennett, 87, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on January 3, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Captial Hill Church, 3322 E. 25th, in Des Moines at 1:00 p.m.

Her full obituary is pending.

Please keep her family in your prayers during this difficult time.

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Gaynelle Narcisse

Gaynelle Narcisse

Jan 2, 2024

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Gaynelle Narcisse was born on February 4, 1934 to Frances “Mamie” Simmons and Albert “Dave” Kellogg in Des Moines, Iowa. 

 

Gaynelle was a lifelong resident of Iowa. She was educated through the Des Moines Public School System.  Gaynelle had attended Logan Elementary School, Amos Hiatt Junior High School and graduated...

Theresa Simmons

Theresa Simmons

Dec 30, 2023

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Theresa Simmons was the seventh child in a family of twelve children born to the proud parents of Archie and Erma Cooper Lucas on June 15, 1924, and ascended home at the age of 99 years old on December 30, 2023. 

 

Mother Simmons was a lifelong resident of Des Moines, Iowa where...

Wilma Lacey Galbreath

Wilma Lacey Galbreath

Dec 28, 2023

Wilma L. Galbreath, 99, of Houston, Texas and formerly of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on December 28, 2023. A private burial will be held at Sunset Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa. 

Stanley E. Crawford

Stanley E. Crawford

Dec 24, 2023

Stanley Erwin Crawford, went home to be with the lord on December 24, 2023. Service for Stanley a pending

Haris Hasojlis

Haris Hasojlis

Dec 16, 2023

Haris Hasojlic passed away on December 16, 2023. He will be buried in a traditional manner.

Arthur Jefferson

Arthur Jefferson

Dec 15, 2023

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Arthur Lloyd Jefferson, 91, of Des Moines, Iowa left to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, December 15, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. His visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Henderson’s Funeral Home. Immediately following visitation his memorial service will begin...

George Johnson

George Johnson

Dec 11, 2023

George Johnson passed away on December 11, 2023.

Service arrangements are currently pending. Please keep this family in your prayers.

Harold Thomas Sr.

Harold Thomas Sr.

Dec 11, 2023

 

Harold Thomas Sr., a beloved and cherished member of the Des Moines community, has passed away at the age of 81. Harold, known for his warm smile and kind heart, will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.Born on December 23, 1941, in Missouri, Harold grew up with a strong sense of family values...

Jailyn Aaliyah Sanders

Jailyn Aaliyah Sanders

Dec 8, 2023

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Jailyn A. Sanders, 21, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on December 8, 2023. A visitation will be held at Henderson's Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the Revival Center Church...

Vanessa Nevills

Vanessa Nevills

Dec 7, 2023

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Vanessa Nevills, 65, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Services are being held at Maplestreet Missionary Baptist on Monday, December 18th, 2023. Visitation is being held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. With a funeral service following at...

JoAnn Jones

JoAnn Jones

Nov 25, 2023

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JoAnn Jones, 83, of Ankeny, IA passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on November 25th, 2023. Visitation will be on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home with her family present from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held...

Sofia Egal

Sofia Egal

Nov 25, 2023

Ms Sofia Egal passed away November 25th, 2023. She will be buried in the traditional manner.

Tony Heath

Tony Heath

Nov 24, 2023

Tony M. Heath was born to William S. and Doloris M. Heath on May 12, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa. Tony was educated in the  Des Moines Public School System and graduated from North High School. He worked for Firestone for a number of years.

 Tony had an interest in cars, his favorite being the Royal Blue 1972 Chevy Monte...

Jacqualine Delores Williams

Jacqualine Delores Williams

Nov 23, 2023

Jacqualine Delores Williams, 95, of Des Moines, Iowa went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday.

William Martin Rogers

William Martin Rogers

Nov 23, 2023

William was born April 19,1978 to Dennis and Gayle Rogers in Waterloo IA.  William and his family relocated to Des Moines IA where is attended the Des Moines Public School and graduated from North High.  

Williams worked in the Laundry Service and was a member of Grace Fellowship.  

Williams Rogers passed away on November 23, 2023.  Preceded in...

Diana Lee Brown

Diana Lee Brown

Nov 23, 2023

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Diana L. Brown, 73, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Henderson’s Highland Park Funeral Home. Immediately following her...

Velma L Turner

Velma L Turner

Nov 17, 2023

 

Velma Lorraine Turner 

Velma was born March 3, 1937, in Des Moines Iowa to Rev. George Chance Turner and Francis A. Hobbs and went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2023.  Being bi-racial, she was subject to racism on both sides so at an early age she dropped out of school due to the hostilities of...