Obituaries

Feb 26, 2021

Dawn Brown was born on September 30, 1968 to Norman Morris and Francis Brown in Des Moines, IA. She attended school in the Des Moines Public School System and went on to earn a General Equivalency Diploma. Dawn continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus. Dawn developed a heart to help others at a young age....

Feb 20, 2021

Ethellena J. Headspeath was born August 2, 1941 to Dewey Fred North and Vera Marie Wade in Des Moines, IA. She attended public school in Des Moines and graduated from Tech High School. She then began her career as a Pension administrator for Principal Finance for 29 years. She has been retired for over 15 years. Ethellena was a member...

Feb 20, 2021

Besir Sabic passed away on February 20, 2021. Private Services were held in his honor at Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa.Private Services True Bible Baptist Church

Feb 19, 2021

Carl A. Sanders, Jr. passed away on February 19, 2021. Carl Alfonso Sanders, Jr. was born on February 3, 1941 to Rev. Carl Alfonso, Sr. and Melvina Keesee-Sanders in DuQuoin, Illinois. Carl, known as "Brother," was a beloved member of his family and all who met him. In 1948, when Carl was seven, the Sanders family moved from DuQuoin, Illinois...

Feb 18, 2021

D Shalonda (DeDe) Alyce Balliet was called home to be with her Lord on February 18, 2021, after fighting a very courageous six month battle from two very rare auto-immune disorders. DeDe was born August 8th, 1990, to parents Elizabeth Balliet and Billy Wayne Evans. She spent her early childhood in Des Moines, Iowa, until October 2004 when her family...

Feb 15, 2021

Johnny Ray Dock passed away on February 15, 2021. Johnny Ray Dock was on March 28, 1973 in Meridian, Mississippi, to Johnny Jones and Rosie Dianne Dock. Years later, Johnny was relocated to Des Moines, Iowa and was educated in the Des Moines public school system. He graduated from North High School, class of 1992. John was a member of...

Feb 13, 2021

Douglas W. May passed away on February 13, 2021. Douglas Warren May was born on December 10, 1941 to Melvin James May and Alise Doyle May in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended high school in the Des Moines School District and graduated from Tech High School. At a young age Doug developed a strong work ethic and entered the workforce....

Feb 13, 2021

Charles D. Hall passed away on February 13, 2021. Visitation Friday, February 19, 2021 4pm - 6pm Hendersons Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 Celebration of Life Saturday, February 20, 2021 11am True Bible Baptist Church 4101 Amherst St. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the...

Feb 10, 2021

Donald A. Cheatom, Jr. passed away on February 10, 2021. A full obituary will be available soon. Memorial Service Saturday, February 20, 2021 2pm Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church 3322 E. 25th St. - Des Moines, Iowa 50317 *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Memorial Service. Social Distancing will be strongly encouraged.Memorial Service Saturday, February 20,...

Feb 9, 2021

With his family by his side, Dr. George K. Hukill peacefully passed away at home February 9, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Francis Jones (2008). He was born November 26, 1918 in Fiatt township, Illinois; the son of Clyde and Opal Hukill. He graduated from Canton High School, Canton, Ill. and proudly...

Feb 9, 2021

Kpoo Siedoma passed on February 9, 2021. Visitation Saturday, March 27, 2021 3pm - 5pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 Celebration of Life Saturday, March 27, 2021 6pm Imani Family Church 815 8th St. - West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 *This service will be made available via Facebook Live on the Henderson's...

Feb 9, 2021

Reverend Ronald L. Tynes, 81, passed away February 9, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 2 pm from Morning Star Baptist Church; where he was an associate pastor for many years. Reverend Tynes was preceded in death by his mother, Ella Robinson; his father, Robert L. Tynes along with a host of aunts, uncles,...

Feb 8, 2021

Feb 8, 2021

Gerald C Smith, 65 passed away February 8, 2021. Gerald was educated in the Des Moines Public School system. He graduated from Des Moines East High where he ran track, played baseball and football. He was self employed as a transporter and hauler. Gerald enjoyed spending time with his family cooking and making every body he crossed paths with, laugh....

Feb 7, 2021

Willie Mae Camp passed away on February 7, 2021. Private Services have been held in her honor. A full obituary will be available soon.

Feb 3, 2021

Mr. William Burkett passed on February 3, 2021. Visitation Thursday, February 11, 2021 10am - 6pm Celebration of Life Thursday, February 11, 2021 6pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 *This service will be made available via Facebook Live on the Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home's Facebook page (@hendersonsfuneralhome) on Monday, February 15,...

Jan 28, 2021

Hamid Jakupovic passed away on January 28, 2021. Traditional Services will be held at Glendale Cemetery on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 3pm. Interment Saturday, January 30, 2021 Starts at 3:00pm Ezan Cemetery

Jan 27, 2021

Danny G. Erwin passed away on January 27, 2021. Private Services have been held in his honor. A full obituary will be available soon.

Jan 27, 2021

Steven F. Sharp passed away on January 27, 2021. As per his wish, his body was cremated and no services are planned. Steven was born May 7, 1951 to Celeste Mae Sharp. He was raised on the East of Des Moines and attended Hiatt Jr. High and East High School. In school he was a track and football player. After...

Jan 25, 2021

Rasim Catic passed away on January 24, 2021. A burial ceremony will be held on January 26, 2021, in Prole, Iowa, at Ezan Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. Rasim Catic was born to Omer Catic and Naza Salkic on July 15, 1947, in Bosnia/Herzgovina. He was raised and educated in the area, completing his formal education in Bosnia. On February, 17,...