Obituaries

Feb 3, 2024

La Queta Murphy, 86, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away at University Park Nursing and Rehab in Des Moines on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Her visitation will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Kyles AME Zion Church from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Immediately following her visitation her funeral will begin at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow in...

Feb 2, 2024

Jan 30, 2024

Marie Antoinette Ortiz, 46, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Revival Center COGIC. Immediately following at 8:00 p.m. family and friends are invited to share loving...

Jan 24, 2024

Bertrum "Herky" Burkett, 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on February 2, 2024, at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  

Herky grew up in Des Moines where he attended East High School. He enjoyed playing sport and watching sports.

Those left to cherish his...

Jan 18, 2024

Elena Aguilar, 95, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She will be buried in Miami, Florida. Her funeral services are pending. 

Keep her family in your prayers. 

Jan 17, 2024

Jan 17, 2024

Harlene Louise Cooper (affectionately known as “Weezy”) was born on July 13, 1949 in Des Moines to Harley and Wanda Mae (Gibson) Payney. She grew up in Des Moines where she attended and graduated from Tech High School in Des Moines. Following school, she began working at American Mutual Life Company as an insurance representative. Harlene married Jerry Cooper on December...

Jan 15, 2024

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Robert “Bob” Willett Connelly, 77, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at SunnyView Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Highland Park Christian Church. His memorial service will immediately...

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.

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...

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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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...

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...

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. 

Dec 24, 2023

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

Dec 16, 2023

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

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...

Dec 11, 2023

George Johnson passed away on December 11, 2023.

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

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...

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...