Obituaries

Zayd Abdikadir

Zayd Abdikadir

Jan 3, 2022

Baby Zayd Abdikadir passed away January 3, 2022. Traditional Services were held January 3, 2022 at Es-Selam Cemetery in Granger, Iowa.

Bazirake Kariya

Bazirake Kariya

Dec 31, 2021

Bazirake Kariya passed away on December 31, 2021. Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at Shalom Covenant Church at 10am. Interment at Oralabor Cemetery will take place at 1:30 pm and a reception will be held at 5;30 at the church. A full obituary will follow.

Bernie Faye Brown

Bernie Faye Brown

Dec 30, 2021

Ms. Bernie Brown passed away December 30, 2021. A private funeral service, for immediate family, is planned for 12 noon Tuesday, January 4th at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. A public visitation will be held from 10 am to Noon. Masks will be REQUIRED for all attendee's. Interment will follow at Glendale Cemetery. This service will be made available on the...

Osman Libak

Osman Libak

Dec 30, 2021

Osman Libak passed away December 30, 2021. Traditional Services were held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa

Michael Lee

Michael Lee

Dec 30, 2021

Michael Lee passed away on December 30,2021. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday May 7, 2022 at 11am.Memorial Service Saturday, May 7, 2022 Starts at 11:00am (Central time) Corinthian Baptist Church

Jesse Edward Heard

Jesse Edward Heard

Dec 27, 2021

Jesse Edward Heard was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 9, 1961. Jesse was educated in the Des Moines public school system where he graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. He furthered his education by attending Sioux Empire College in Sioux City, Iowa. and 2 years in Hawarden, Iowa on a basketball scholarship. Jesse was a child of...

Besima Alagic

Besima Alagic

Dec 24, 2021

Besima Alagic passed away December 24, 2021. Traditional Services were held at Glendale Cemetery.

Emsuda Kahteran

Emsuda Kahteran

Dec 23, 2021

Emsuda Kahteran passed away December 23, 2021. Traditional Service were held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.

Exie Lena Marshall

Exie Lena Marshall

Dec 21, 2021

Mrs. Exie Lena Marshall (Reese Cooper) passed away December 21, 2022. A Homegoing service is planned for 1 pm Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Maple Street Baptist Church with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery. A full obit will follow shortly. Masks are required for service and social distancing for non family groups is strongly recommended. Exie Lena (Cooper) Marshall...

Melita Jakupovic

Melita Jakupovic

Dec 21, 2021

Melita Jakupovic passed away December 21, 2021. Traditional services were held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.

Jabre' Tyrone Norwood

Jabre' Tyrone Norwood

Dec 20, 2021

Jabre' T. Norwood passed away Dec. 20, 2021. Services are being planned for 11 am Friday, January 7, 2022 at Revival Center COGIC. Interment with military honors will follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel. A full obituary to follow.

Stanford Harrison Lamay, Sr.

Stanford Harrison Lamay, Sr.

Dec 19, 2021

Standford Harrison LaMay, Sr. was born October 4,1931 in St. Joseph Missouri, the son of Robert LaMay Sr. and Marjorie Gains. Mr. LaMay was a major player in the shoe game in Des Moines. He learned to shine shoes at the age of 12 and perfected his craft by working at the old Strand Shoe Repair Shop. He serviced customers...

Cloteal Marie Carr

Cloteal Marie Carr

Dec 18, 2021

Cloteal M. Carr passed away on December 18, 2021. Funeral Services are being planned for 11am, January 11, 2021 at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. A full obituary will be posted soon. In lieu of flowers a donation to Ms Carr's funeral may be made directly to the funeral home. Thank you....

Baby Endiya Genesis Lovejoy

Baby Endiya Genesis Lovejoy

Dec 16, 2021

My name is Endiya Genesis Lovejoy. I made my appearance into this world on December 15, 2021, but I was too early for the party, so I went to Heaven on an Angels wings. My mother, Elexis and father, Cedrick loved me dearly. As did my brothers, Cedrick, Jr. and Carter and my sister Jean, my grandparents, Francine & Michael...

Ray Michael Lee, Jr.

Ray Michael Lee, Jr.

Dec 15, 2021

Mr. Ray M. Lee Jr. was born April 3, 1944 to Ray Lee Sr. and Inez McGee Lee in Washington, DC. He attended and graduated from East High School before entering military service. Ray was an Air Force and Army retiree. He attended Corinthian Baptist Church and sang with the Male Chorus, until his health began to fail. He had...

Byron Stewart

Byron Stewart

Dec 13, 2021

Byron Stewart passed away December 13, 2021. A full obituary to follow. Celebration of Life Thursday, December 30, 2021 2pm - 7pm Grandview Enclosed Shelter House 3230 Easton Blvd. - Des Moines, Iowa 50317 Byron Stewart was born May 30, 1954 in Clinton MO, to Ralph Stewart and Velma Avery Stewart. Byron enjoyed spending time with his friends and family....

Lawrence Zelnolia Grady

Lawrence Zelnolia Grady

Dec 11, 2021

Lawrence Z. Grady passed away December 11, 2021. Visitation Thursday, December 30, 2021 10am - 11am Homegoing Celebration 11am with visitation one hour prior to service Christ Apostolic Temple 1230 E. 17th St. - Des Moines, Iowa 50316 *Masks are suggested for all attendees. Social Distancing will be strongly encouraged. *This service will be made available via Facebook Live on...

Rev. Oreatha Shears

Rev. Oreatha Shears

Dec 9, 2021

Oreatha (McCoy) Shears was born in New Jersey on November 30, 1926 to William McCoy and Tressia Veasley. After graduation, from Orange High School, Oreatha obtained employment as a telephone operator. Oreathas distinctive voice could be heard at New Jersey Bell and Ohio Bell Telephone Companies. She also worked for University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She married the late Deacon...

Kevin Miles Bolden

Kevin Miles Bolden

Dec 4, 2021

Kevin Miles Bolden, 67, March 4, 1954 - November 21, 2021 Kevin Bolden transitioned from his mortal life on November 21, 2021 after a long battle with several health issues. Kevin grew up in and was educated in Des Moines, IA. He graduated with a degree in Journalism from Drake University. Kevin worked hard to achieve his goals and leave...

Terri Rae Smith

Terri Rae Smith

Dec 3, 2021

Terri Rae Smith peacefully passed away December 3, 2021 at her home. A Memorial service will be held at a later time. Terri was born February 3, 1952 to Jack and Helen (Baker) Clegg in Rock Island, IL. She attended and graduated from East Moline High School. She was employed as an accounting and billing specialist at a doctor's office....