Obituaries
Patricia Ann Johnson
Jan 24, 2021
Patricia Ann Johnson passed away on January 24, 2021. Interment Friday, January 29, 2021 1pm Resthaven Cemetery 801 19th St. - West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 Patricia Ann Johnson passed away on January 24, 2021. She worked for many years with Des Moines Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery. After retirement, she worked for the Des Moines police department as a school...
Mcray Love
Jan 24, 2021
McRay Love was born on March 16, 1934 to Roscoe Love and Pauline Stewart in Bonham, TX. He was educated in the area school district and graduated from high school in Paris, TX. He attended Evangelistic Missionary Church in Christ under the pastorage of Elder Euric and Mother Lucy Fountain. McRay would later relocate to Des Moines, IA where he...
Jamie Ann Clarke
Jan 22, 2021
Jamie Ann Clarke went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2021. Memorials may be made to the funeral home in Jamie's memory. Visitation Friday, February 12, 2021 10am - 7pm (Family present from 4pm until 7pm) Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 Celebration of Life Saturday, February 13, 2021 12pm...
Mary Jane Buck
Jan 21, 2021
Mary Jane Buck, 88, died January 21, 2021 at the Mitchellville Care Center. She was born in Ottumwa September 12, 1932, to Otto and Laura Muldoon Adamson. She married William Junior Buck October 10, 1950, in Ottumwa. She was a homemaker and worked at Batavia Gardens. She was preceded in death by her parents, children; William, Michael and Barbara Johnson;...
Yolanda Young
Jan 19, 2021
Yolanda Elaine Young was born to Samuel E. Jennings and Dorothy Carter on September 18, 1975, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from North High School. Following her primary education, Yolanda joined the workforce. She was an employee of Triumph in St. Joseph, Missouri, as well as Swift, Titan Tire and TPI. Yolanda...
Ernest D. Johnson
Jan 19, 2021
Ernest D. Johnson passed away on January 19, 2021. Ernest D. Johnson passed away on January 19, 2021, in Indianola, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ernest was involved in the National Negro Baseball League as a Kansas City Monarch from 1949 to 1953. Following his time as a Monarch, he later played for the...
Richard Allen Walker, Sr.
Jan 15, 2021
Richard A. Walker, Sr. passed away on January 15, 2021. Richard Alan Walker, Sr. was born on July 22, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Jessie and Effie (Murray) Walker. Richard completed his general studies at Roosevelt and Des Moines Technical High School. During his high school years, he played basketball. Years later, Richard got involved in Martial Arts; Judo...
Nesad Omerovic
Jan 11, 2021
Nesad Omerovic passed away on January 11, 2021. Traditional/ Private Services will be held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.Interment Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Starts at 8:00am Ezan Cemetery
Zacharia Warsami
Jan 11, 2021
Zacharia Warsami passed away on January 11, 2021. Traditional/ Priavate Services will be held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.
Andre Maurice Bargoiyet
Jan 8, 2021
Andre M. Bargoiyet passed away on January 8, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Andre Maurice Bargoiyet was born to Ronald Lee Jones and Lynette Diane Slaughter-Thornton on March 16, 1972, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the Des Moines public school system, graduating from North High school. Following his...
John H. Henderson
Jan 8, 2021
John H. Henderson passed away on January 8, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. A public visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31,2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with family in attendance from 3-to 5 pm, at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Laurel Hill cemetery at 10:00...
Eloise Young-Woods
Jan 5, 2021
Eloise Woods passed away on January 5, 2021. Visitation Monday, January 11, 2021 11am - 1pm Celebration of Life Monday, January 11, 2021 1pm Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church 3322 E. 25th St. - Des Moines, Iowa 50317 *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Celebration of Life service. Social Distancing will strongly be encouraged....
Pastor Larry Cooper
Jan 3, 2021
Pastor Larry Cooper went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Larry Alfred Cooper was born on January 22, 1943 to Alford Cooper and Dencie Caldwell in Des Moines, Iowa. Larry was one of seven children. Larry completed his general studies at Des Moines Technical High School. As a man of ambition, Larry enlisted in the...
Robert Allen Simmons
Jan 1, 2021
Robert A. Simmons passed away on January 1, 2021. Memorial Service Saturday, January 9, 2021 1pm True Bible Baptist Church 4101 Amherst St. - 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 Saturday, January 9, 2021 beginning at 1pm. Please 'Like' or 'Follow' our...
Monica Ann Leverette
Jan 1, 2021
Monica Leverette passed away on January 1, 2021. Visitation Saturday, January 9, 2021 10am - 12pm Celebration of Life Saturday, January 9, 2021 12pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Celebration of Life. Up to 50 individuals will be able to...
William 'Bill' Curtis Brewton
Dec 28, 2020
William 'Bill' Brewton passed away on December 28, 2020. Visitation Tuesday, January 5, 2021 10am - 12pm Celebration of Life with Military Honors Tuesday, January 5, 2021 12pm Hope+Elim 2500 University Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50311 Interment Iowa Veterans Cemetery *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Celebration of Life. Social distancing will strongly...
Charles Lee Heard
Dec 27, 2020
Charles Heard passed away on December 27, 2020. Visitation Friday, January 8, 2021 11am - 2pm True Bible Baptist Church 4101 Amherst St. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 *CDC guidelines will be followed during the Visitation with masks required. Social Distancing will strongly be encouraged. *A portion of the Visitation will be made available via Facebook Live on the Henderson's...
Debra Kaye Brooks
Dec 26, 2020
Debra K. Brooks, 66, passed away on December 26, 2020. Visitation Saturday, January 2, 2020 12pm - 2pm Celebration of Life 2 pm Maple Street Baptist Church 1552 Maple St. - Des Moines, 50316 Interment Iowa Veterans Cemetery Monday, January 4, 2021 2 pm *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Celebration of Life. Social...
Michelle Lorraine Butts
Dec 25, 2020
Michelle L. Butts, 50, wife of Emmitt Butts; passed away on Christmas Day. No services are planned at this time. A Memorial Service is planned for the spring. A full obituary will be available at a later date.
Sandra Frazier
Dec 24, 2020
Sandra Frazier passed away on December 24, 2020. Private Services will be held in her honor at a later date. A full obituary will be available at a later date.