Obituaries
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
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
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
Dec 30, 2021
Osman Libak passed away December 30, 2021. Traditional Services were held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa
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
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
Dec 24, 2021
Besima Alagic passed away December 24, 2021. Traditional Services were held at Glendale Cemetery.
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
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
Dec 21, 2021
Melita Jakupovic passed away December 21, 2021. Traditional services were held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....