Obituaries
Betty L. Murray
Oct 21, 2020
Betty Murray passed away on October 21, 2020. Celebration of Life services were held today at 1 pm from the funeral home. Betty Louise Murray was born on July 19, 1927 to Mr. John Arthur Tolson and Mrs. Geraldine Conway ( Buckner), in Des Moines, IA. She was a long time member of Maple Street Baptist Church. She served as...
Henry Earl Drake, Sr.
Oct 21, 2020
Henry E. Drake, Sr. passed away on October 21, 2020. Henry Earl Drake Sr. was born October 24, 1972 to Earl Henry Drake & Birdie Mae (Bradley) Drake, in Des Moines, IA. Earl and Birdie raised Henry in the church. As a young child he professed Jesus Christ has his Savior and was baptized. As an adult, he joined Evangelistic...
Alba Mamoor Abdallah Gobora
Oct 20, 2020
Alba M. Abdallah Gobora passed away on October 20, 2020. Private Services have been held in her honor.
Mother Annie Ozell Robinson
Oct 17, 2020
Annie Ozell Robinson, 83, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2020. Annie Ozell Robinson was born June 5, 1937 in Bosco, Louisiana to Flournoy Marshall and Rosalie Johnson Marshall. Annie Ozell attended elementary at Union Baptist Church school in Bosco, LA. She attended Richwood High School in Monroe, LA and later completed her studies at Lincoln...
Marium Akhund
Oct 13, 2020
Marium Akhund passed away on October 13, 2020. Private Services have been held in her honor.
Katrina Lanisha Shontice Mead
Oct 11, 2020
Katrina Mead passed away on October 11, 2020. A full obituary will be available soon. Visitation Saturday, October 24, 2020 10am - 5pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required. Social Distancing is encouraged.Visitation Saturday, October 24, 2020 10:00am - 5:00pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home
Maurice James Collier
Oct 8, 2020
Maurice J. Collier, Sr. passed away on October 8, 2020. Celebration of Life Services are as follows: Visitation Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 11am Celebration of Life Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 12pm All services will be held at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, IA 50313 *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required....
Vera Jean Taylor
Oct 7, 2020
Vera J. Taylor passed away on October 7, 2020. Visitation Sunday, October 18, 2020 - 3pm - 5pm *Tribute Service will begin at 4pm.* Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation. Social Distancing is encouraged. Service will be live streamed via the Henderson's...
Pamela Louise Woods
Oct 3, 2020
Pamela Louise Woods passed away on October 3, 2020 . She was 70 years old. No services are planned at this time. Pamela was born September 10, 1950 to Hollis Gaines and Claudia Daye in Des Moines, Iowa. She completed her primary education, graduating from North High School. Pamela would later work for the school district as a cook. After...
William Foster, Sr.
Oct 1, 2020
William Foster, Sr. passed away on October 1, 2020. Celebration of Life Services are as follows: Visitation - Friday, October 16, 2020 10am - 7pm (Family will be present from 5pm until 7pm.) Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 Celebration of Life - Saturday, October 17, 2020 1pm True Bible Baptist Church 4101...
William Lawrence 'Larry' Carter
Sep 30, 2020
William Lawrence 'Larry' CArter III, 72, passed away peacefully at his home. No services are planned at this time. 'Larry' as he was affectionately called, was born March 1, 1948 to William Carter Jr and Evelyn Corine (Jewett) Carter. He completed his primary education with graduation at Des Moines Tech High School. Larry was a swimmer at Tech High and...
Ira Johnson
Sep 28, 2020
Ira Johnson passed away on September 28, 2020. Ira Johnson Jr. was born to Ira Johnson Sr. and Mary Cain on January 22, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised and educated in the Chicago Public School system where he received his primary education. Later in life, he relocated to Des Moines, Iowa. Ira always loved dancing! Whether you were...
Takeya Marie Hogan Camp
Sep 27, 2020
Takeya Marie Hogan Camp, 28, passed away September 27, 2020 in Waterloo, IA Funeral services have been set for Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 1pm with visitation held one hour prior to services at True Bible Baptist Church. 4101 Amherst Drive. Interment will follow at Glendale Cemetery. CDC guidelines for mandatory face masks and social distancing will be followed. On...
David Arnold Payne
Sep 24, 2020
David Arnold Payne was born September 8, 1951 in Des Moines, IA to Samuel Payne and Helen Louise (Simmons) Payne. He was educated in the Des Moines Public school system, attending North High School. He believed in Christ and his family attended Burns UMC church while he was growing up. Following High school David entered the Army. It didnt take...
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
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
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.
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
Sep 13, 2020
Husni Merhi passed away on September 13, 2020. Traditional services were held today in Prole.
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...
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