Obituaries
Amelia Paye
Jun 8, 2023
Amelia Paye passed away on June 8, 2023. Check back for updates on service and full obituary.
Senad Dedic
Jun 6, 2023
Mr. Senad Dedic passed away June 6, 2023 while visiting the United States.
He will be funeralized in his home country of Bosnia/Herzegovinian.
Harry W. Stanley, Sr.
Jun 2, 2023
Deacon Harry Stanley, 80, passed away June 2, 2023.
Funeral services are scheduled at 1pm on June 12 at Imani Chuch in West Des Moines. Visitaion will be held the same day from 11 am until the hour of service.
Harry William Stanley, Sr. was born on March 14th, 1943 in Iowa to Margaret Losh and Henry William Stanley. He was educated...
Urias Gbarjolo
May 28, 2023
Urias Gbarjolo passed away on May 28, 2023.
Services were held on July 1, 2023.
Visitation was at Life Chapel Church on 821 Arthur St. Des Moines, IA from 9am to 10am. A funeral service will followed at 10am at Life Chapel Church.
Urias Gbarjolo was born to Theresa and Alexander Gbarjolo on May10, 2022 in Ivory Coast, Africa.
Urias was...
Louise Erwin
May 27, 2023
Louise Anna Erwin was born on September 5, 1924 to Mary Housh and Mr. Hoffroggee. Louise worked at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital as a Dietary Aide for many years.
Louise had an unusual ability to make plants grow. She had a green thumb when it came to her veggie garden and flowers. She tended to them everyday when the weather would...
Paula Marie Robinson
May 26, 2023
Sister Paula M. Robinson, 79, passed away May 26, 2023.
Homegoing services are planned for Saturday, June10, 2023 at 11am from East 17th Street Church of God in Christ. A visitation is planned for Friday evening at Henderson's Funeral Home from 6-8pm.
Paula Marie Robinson was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 20, 1943 to Royal Ernest Eugene Robinson and Ruth...
Trena Rochelle Williamson (Hunter)
May 23, 2023
Ms. Trena R. (Hunter) Williamson, 54, passed away May 23, 2023.
Trena was a life long Eastside legend. Born June 6, 1968 to Leland Butts Sr. and Charmaine Hunter; Trena was a graduate of East High School and later attended Mercy School of Nursing where she attained her RN license. She worked for various hospitals and nursing homes until her heatlh...

Ezekiel Ari Williams
May 23, 2023
Ezekiel Williams passed away on May 23, 2023. Services have already been held. Through organ donation, Ezekiel enriched the lives of 5 other people.
Sherrie Carter
May 13, 2023
Sherrie Carter passed away on April 12, 2023. No services are planned at this time.
Myrion Mae Graves (Stedham)
May 10, 2023
Mother Myrion Graves passed away May 10, 2023 in Omaha, NE
Homegoing servives will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the hour of 12:00 Noon at Bread of Life Church of God in Christ..
Please check with the family for a full obituary
Connie Russell
May 9, 2023
Connie Russell passed away on May 9, 2023. A Birthday Celebration will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel starting at 1 p.m. Please check the website for updates and a full obituary.
Larry Taylor
May 9, 2023
Larry Taylor passed away on May 9, 2023. Services will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel starting at 1:00pm. Please check the website for updates and a full obituary.
Vickie Daniels
May 7, 2023
Vickie Daniels passed away on May 7, 2023. Services will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel starting at 11:00pm. Please check the website for updates and a full obituary.
Robert Hamann
May 4, 2023
Robert Hamann passed away on May 4, 2023. No services are planned at this time.
Maxine Louise Henderson
May 2, 2023
Mother Maxine L Henderson passed away May 2, 2023.
Funeral services are planned for 12 Noon on Tuesday, May 9th at New Beginnings Full Gospel Family Church, 555 East Euclid Ave Des Moines. Visitation at the church will be held from 11 am until the hour of service. Interment to follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Idella Jackson
Apr 28, 2023
Idella Jackson passed away on April 28, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 1pm Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Henderson's Funeral Home Chapel.
A public visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 7 pm.
Idella "Peaches" Jackson was born to the union of John and Lola Mae Jackson on July 25,1965 in Yazoo, Ms. The family later on, moved...
Dennis Wayne Burrell
Apr 17, 2023
Dennis Wayne Burrell was born on March 8th, 1949, he passed away on April 17th, 2023.
Graveside services will be held at 2pm on Thursday July 13th at Oralabor Cemetery
Deleesa Brown
Apr 14, 2023
Deleesa Brown passed away on April 14, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Corinthian Baptist Church starting at 1:00pm.
Deleesa Denise “Sparky” Brown was born on February 26, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to George Reese and Christine Murdock. She was educated through the Chicago Public School District, graduating from Englewood High School. Deleesa attended Malcolm...
Freddie Donnell
Apr 10, 2023
Freddie Donnell Jr. passed away on April 10, 2023. A visitation is planned for Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel from 5:00-7:00pm.
Dorothy Turner
Apr 9, 2023
Dorothy Turner passed away on April 9, 2023. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel from 5:00-7:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel starting at 11:00am.
Dorothy Mae Turner was born October 31, 1934 in Iowa to Rosetta Emery Berry and Theodor Emery. Dorothy was educated...