Obituaries

Esther Elaine Fryer-Lewis

Esther Elaine Fryer-Lewis

Sep 23, 2020

Mother Esther Elaine Fryer-Lewis was born on January 27, 1938 to Manson and Margie (Shelton) James, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from North High School. Mother Lewis professed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age and made a life long commitment to serve him. She was...

Virgie Mae Carl

Virgie Mae Carl

Sep 23, 2020

Virgie Mae Carl (82) passed away on September 23, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Glendale Cemetery. Viewing will be held prior to service at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Graveside Services. Social Distancing...

Martha Macinu

Martha Macinu

Sep 16, 2020

CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Celebration of Life Services. Social distancing is encouraged. Martha Macinu was born on May 13, 1997 to Macinu Masoka and Mwauita Kipili in Congo Democratic. Martha completed her general studies at College De la Charite in Nyarugusu. Martha was employed by Katecho where she worked in production. Martha...

Deacon Benjamin Cecil Bell, Sr.

Deacon Benjamin Cecil Bell, Sr.

Sep 15, 2020

Homegoing Services for Deacon Ben C. Bell, Sr. are as follows: Memorial Visitation Friday, September 25, 2020 - 6pm - 7:30pm East 17st St. Church of God In Christ 1639 E University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50316 Homegoing Celebration Saturday, September 26, 2020 - 11am Elim/ Hope 2500 University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311 Parking is limited at the church....

Husni Merhi

Husni Merhi

Sep 13, 2020

Husni Merhi passed away on September 13, 2020. Traditional services were held today in Prole.

James Edward Smith, Sr.

James Edward Smith, Sr.

Sep 12, 2020

James Edward Smith, Sr. was born May 1, 1927 in Anniston, AL the only child of James Edward Smith I and Myrtle Bush Smith. James completed his primary education and graduated High School before enlisting in the United States Airforce. He served during the Korean War at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma until his honorable discharge. James traveled a bit and...

Johnnie L. Woods

Johnnie L. Woods

Sep 12, 2020

Johnnie L. Woods was born on January 12, 1935 to Joe and Eddie Lee (McGhee) Woods in Eldorado, Arkansas. Johnnie was educated in the Eldorado, Arkansas school district. Johnnie was employed at the Iowa Packing House as a meat cutter. He also worked for Continental Deli Foods (Tyson) where he retired. Preceding him in death was his wife, Doris Woods...

Joan Marie Ford

Joan Marie Ford

Sep 11, 2020

Joan M. Ford passed away on September 11, 2020. Celebration of Life Service arrangements are incomplete at this time. More information is soon to come.

Pastor Wayne Elvin Maclin, Sr.

Pastor Wayne Elvin Maclin, Sr.

Sep 8, 2020

Pastor Wayne Elvin Maclin Sr. was born on July 3, 1950 to Jesse Kinnon and Lou H. Currie, in Brownsville, TN. He was educated locally and earned his high school diploma from West High School in Jackson, TN. Pastor Maclin professed Jesus Christ as his personal savior at a young age. A long his lifes journey he was called to...

Joan C. Moon

Joan C. Moon

Sep 5, 2020

Joan C. (Peddycoart) Moon was born on September 29, 1939 to Burton and Virginia (Jack) Peddycoart, in Cedar Rapids, IA. The family later moved to Des Moines, where Joan graduated from Lincoln High School. At a young age Joan developed a strong work ethic and chose the Frost Tip Drive-In to as her first job. Along lifes journey, Joan met...

Alice Virginia Western

Alice Virginia Western

Sep 4, 2020

Alice V. Western passed away on September 4, 2020. Celebration of Life services will be held at 11 am Saturday, September 19th at Kyles A.M.E. Zion Church where she served as a Deaconess. Visitation will be held on Friday at Henderson's Funeral Home from 10am to 7pm with family greeting friends from 5pm to 7pm. CDC guidelines will be followed...

Deshawn Jones

Deshawn Jones

Sep 2, 2020

Graveside Service for DeShawn Jones will be on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Garden of Memories, Good Shepherd Section, 3669 Logan Ave., Waterloo, Iowa, 50703 A memorial will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 from 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Hoing-Rice Softball Complex.1061 Josephine St., Waterloo, IA 50703. Masks are required for both events, and we will...

Sheri Diane Slayden

Sheri Diane Slayden

Sep 2, 2020

Sheri Slayden passed away on September 2, 2020. Services are being planned for her birthday in November. Check back for updated information. Sheri Diane Slayden was born to Wayne Lester Slayden Jr. and Susanne Michael on November 13, 1984, in Two Harbors, Minnesota. The family would later relocate to Des Moines, Iowa, to make their home. Sheri was raised and...

Kenad Zukic

Kenad Zukic

Aug 29, 2020

Kenad Zukic passed away on August 29, 2020. Traditional services and burial were held.

Raquel 'Kelly' Gunn

Raquel 'Kelly' Gunn

Aug 26, 2020

Raquel Gunn passed away on Wednesday August 26, 2020, in Atlanta, GA Celebration of Life Services will be held at 12 pm Friday, September 4, 2020 at True Bible Baptist Church. We will follow CDC guidelines for masks and social distancing. Raquel "Kelly" Gunn was born on August 1, 1969 to Linda Gunn Terrell and Clarence Cavil in Des Moines,...

Bruce Harrell

Bruce Harrell

Aug 16, 2020

Bruce Harrell passed away on Sunday August 16, 2020. Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Harrell were be held in Denver, CO where he was raised. Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.

Dennis Lavern Rogers

Dennis Lavern Rogers

Aug 15, 2020

Dennis LaVern Rogers passed away August 15, 2020. Per his wish no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please send donations for Dennis's favorite charity to Henderson's Highland Park Funeral C/O: Dennis Rogers. Dennis was born December 5, 1952 in Boone, Iowa to William and Betty (Brown) Rogers. He worked most of his life as a truck painter....

Cletus Marcellas Goods

Cletus Marcellas Goods

Aug 11, 2020

Cletus Marcellas Goods was born December 8th, 1975 in Des Moines, Iowa to Nellie Mae (Jeffries) and Cleophas Milton Goods. He attended East High School. Cletus was very artistic and creative. He was a wonderful tattoo artist. All of his body art was of his own doing! He was a collector of various novelties and loved fishing. Cletus listened to...

Annette Brown Cuttler

Annette Brown Cuttler

Aug 11, 2020

Annette Brown Cuttler passed away on August 11, Funeral services were held on August 22. Following cremation Annette will be buried at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery next week. Annette Brown Cuttler was born June 13, 1959 in Chicago, Il to Evans and Bulah (Cain) Marshall. She attended and graduated from Gage Park High School and went on to attend DMACC...

Juan Dela Cruz Hernandez

Juan Dela Cruz Hernandez

Aug 10, 2020

Juan Dela Cruz (Brown) Hernandez passed away August 10, 2020. A memorial visitation is planned for tomorrow, Monday, August 18, 2020 from 12 to 7pm at Henderson's Funeral Home Chapel. Service will take place Tuesday at 12 noon with burial to follow at Oralabor Cemetery. CDC guidelines for masks and social distancing will be followed at the funeral home. Mr....