Obituaries

Minnie Rollen

Minnie Rollen

Feb 28, 2022

Minnie Elizabeth Rollen was born on August 19, 1934 to Marvin Hutchins and Dorothy (Wilhite) McNeal in Mexico, Missouri. Minnie graduated high school In Missouri . She was united in marriage to Mr. Curtis Bell Rollen in 1984 and the family relocated to Des Moines in the early 90s. Minnie worked in the dietary department of the Boone County hospital....

Charlean Evelyn Nelson

Charlean Evelyn Nelson

Feb 27, 2022

Charlean Nelson passed away February 27, 2022. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 pm TODAY, March 9, 2022 at Henderson's Funeral Home Chapel. Charlean Evelyn Nelson was born February 28, 1948 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Bert and Mary Sampson Nelson. She graduated from Townsend Park High School in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Charlean moved to Minneapolis and later relocated to...

Roger Rhoads

Roger Rhoads

Feb 26, 2022

Roger Rhoads was born February 7,1925 to Vern and Freda (Garret) Rhoads in Wayne, Nebraska. Roger and his family moved to Des Moines, IA. where he attended the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Roosevelt High School. After graduating, Roger enlisted in the Army to serve in WWII where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Following...

Lawrence Goodwin

Lawrence Goodwin

Feb 25, 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of Lawrence Goodwin. Lawrence was born March 4, 1961, and died at the age of 60 on February 25, 2022, due to a respiratory illness. Lawrence was born in Stamford, Connecticut, and was raised in Waterbury, Connecticut. Lawrence attended Crosby High School and enlisted in the US Army after receiving his diploma. Following basic training,...

Mickey Bumpus

Mickey Bumpus

Feb 25, 2022

Mickey Bumpus passed away on Febuary 25,2022. Services are Saturday April 16,2022 at the Henderson Chapel. When tomorrow starts without me please try to understand that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. The angel said my place was ready in heaven far above and that I would have to leave behind all those...

Brandan Watley

Brandan Watley

Feb 19, 2022

Brandan Cortiez Watley was born July 24, 1989 to Telanda (Watley) Newsome and Tony Stanley in Des Moines, Iowa. Brandan completed his general studies in the Des Moines Public School system, graduating from North High School. During his academic years, Brandan played football and wrestled. After school, Brandan went on to be a self-employed handyman. Brandan had many hobbies. Playing...

Lloyd Daniel Tate, Jr.

Lloyd Daniel Tate, Jr.

Feb 14, 2022

Lloyd Daniel Tate, Jr. was born December 25, 1954, in Perry, Iowa to Lloyd Daniel and Mary Tindrell-Tate, Sr. He attended Des Moines Public Schools and graduated from the Des Moines Technical High School. He joined the Army during the Viet Nam War and was stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lloyd enjoyed fishing and fishing and fishing. He was a...

Rachelle Ross

Rachelle Ross

Feb 13, 2022

Rachelle Patton-Ross 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday Februrary 13, 2022 with her family by her side. Rachelle and Roxanne were born October 4, 1960 to Margo Katharine Bradley of Des Moines and James Wade Patton from Gramblin, LA. Service for Rachelle will be held Saturday February 19, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Corinthian Baptist Church. Rachelle attended and graduated...

Pastor Phillip Henry Spivie, Sr.

Pastor Phillip Henry Spivie, Sr.

Feb 13, 2022

Pastor Phillip H. Spivie, Sr. was born July 16, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Matthew Marcel Spivie and Rebecca (Tindrell) Spivie Moore. He was a loving father to four blessed children. Upon graduating from Tech High School, Pastor Spivie, Sr. was drafted into the military where he did a tour in Korea prior to discharging. Pastor Spivie, Sr. pursued...

Myrtle Marie Jones

Myrtle Marie Jones

Feb 13, 2022

Myrtle Marie Jones was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Mr. Jackson and Ms. Billie Marie (Allen) Fishback May 17, 1940. Myrtle spent her childhood and early adult life in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Lincoln High in Kansas City and later moved to Des Moines, Iowa. Myrtle retired from Principal Financial after 28 years of services. She continued...

James Arthur Heminover

James Arthur Heminover

Feb 12, 2022

James Arthur Heminover, 77, of Wimauma, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. He has resided here for 10 years coming from Athens, AL. He was a Veterinarian, a Sunday School teacher and Deacon at numerous churches, a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Riverview, FL, Gideon's International and a US Army Reserve veteran. He is survived by his wife,...

James Cooper Nyeswah

James Cooper Nyeswah

Feb 11, 2022

James C. Nyeswah passed away February 11, 2022. A full obituary to follow. Celebration of Life Saturday, February 26, 2022 11am Faith Chapel of Des Moines 6000 Douglas Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50323 *Masks are required for all attendees. Social Distancing will strongly be encouraged. *This service will be made available viaFacebook Live on the Henderson's Highland Park Funeral...

Mikesha Heard

Mikesha Heard

Feb 7, 2022

Mikesha was born on Febuary 7, 1984. She passed on Febuary 7, 2022. Funeral services are planned for 11am at Revival Center on Sat. February 19th with viewing from 10 to 11am. A tribute service is planned for 7pm on Friday Febuary18, 2022. at Revival Center. Full obituary to follow.

Michael Kinkennon

Michael Kinkennon

Feb 6, 2022

Michael Kinkennon, 59, passed away February 6, 2022. Michael loved NASCAR racing, collecting diecast model cars, and dressing in western wear. His parents, Ervin and Rachel Kinkennon; grandparents, Ralph and Helen Albright and a sister, Hazel Albright all preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Joseph and Belinda Kinkennon and his siblings, Jan (Andy), Susanne (Shawn and...

Denise Marie Rife-Aaron

Denise Marie Rife-Aaron

Feb 6, 2022

Ms. Denise Rife Aaron was born on July 6,1955 and passed away on Febuary 6, 2022. A memorial service is being planned for February17th at Noon at Revival Center Church. A full obit will be published shortly. Memorial donations may be made to the family through the website or directly to the family.

Mayuree 'May' Bolokor

Mayuree 'May' Bolokor

Feb 4, 2022

Mayuree Bolokor passed away February 4, 2022. A memorial service is planned for 1pm Friday February 12, 2022 at New Beginings Discipleship Ministries, 530 NE Broadway.

Leroy Banks

Leroy Banks

Jan 26, 2022

Mr. LeRoy Banks died Januray 26 ,2022. Services were held February 5th at HopeElim Church. LeRoy Banks was born June 13, 1947 in Hughes, Arkansas. LeRoy and his family left Arkansas when he was a child and he was raised in Missouri. LeRoy attended and graduated from Liboum High School in Missouri. The family then moved to Chicago, where LeRoy...

Bobbie Jo Rogers

Bobbie Jo Rogers

Jan 24, 2022

Bobbie Jo Rogers passed away on Janurary 24, 2022. A memorial service is planned for 3 pm Saturday at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made directly to the church or the family.

Sonja Palmer

Sonja Palmer

Jan 17, 2022

Sonja M .Palmer-Fogelson Age 57 died peacefully at her home in Afton IA on January 17,2022 Services will be held on Tuesday January 25, 2022, 1pm at Henderson's Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her son Samuel P Palmer, daughter Porsha Kemp, mother Penelope V. Fogelson, sister Robin Trudeau and her best friend Robert Millsap. She is survived...

Keith Anthony Kennedy Sr.

Keith Anthony Kennedy Sr.

Jan 15, 2022

Keith Kennedy passed away on January 15, 2022. A Gathering of Friends will be held Friday from 1 to 2pm at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Keith Anthony Kennedy, Sr. was born October 12, 1957 in Davenport, Iowa to James Edward Kennedy and Delores Jean (Hilson) Kennedy. He graduated from Central High School in Davenport and also attended DMACC in...