Obituaries
Patricia Sims
Aug 9, 2020
Patricia Sims passed away Sunday, August 9 2020 at the age of 64. A public visitation will be held at Henderson's Funeral Home from 12-2 pm today, August 23rd. Patricia "Sista Sims (64) also known as Mz. Pat to friends passed away suddenly in the comfort of her home on August 9, 2020 in Des Moines, Iowa. Patricia was born...
Luvenia Branch-Butler
Aug 5, 2020
Luvenia Branch Butler passed away on August 5, 2020. A memorial service is planned for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. THIS IS A CHANGE OF DATE BECAUSE OF THE STORM.. Luvenia Branch was born December 21, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa to Louis Branch, Sr and Anna Mae Luckett. The family relocated...
Dennis Wayne Douglas Cornell
Aug 5, 2020
Dennis Cornell passed away on August 5, 2020. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, August 15th at 11am at True Bible Baptist Church. Dennis Wayne Douglas Cornell was born October 6, 1952 in Des Moines, IA to Hazel Dale Douglas. Bright eyed and curious , he was raised and educated in the Des Moines area. He attended Des Moines...
Gerald T Crossland
Aug 3, 2020
Gerald T Crossland passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. Services will be held in Ferguson, MO at Cotton Branch Mortuary.
Mia Celeste Holmes
Aug 3, 2020
Mia Holmes passed away August 3, 2020. A visitation was held at Henderson's Funeral Home Monday August 10th from 10 am to 2 pm. A Celebration of life at Mc Henry Park on Oak Park Avenue has been postponed to a later date because of the inclement weather. CDC recommendations for masks and social distancing will be followed at the...
Christopher Washington
Jul 31, 2020
Christopher Washington passed away on Friday July 31, 2020. Services will be held in St. Louis at Robert Jones Funeral Home.
Sara Serbro Yarlee
Jul 30, 2020
Sara Serbro Yarlee was born on January 1, 1938 to Gwah Yarlee and Jalie Tody in Liberia, West Africa. She received her formal education in Liberia and worked as a caregiver until she relocated to the United States. Sara settled in Des Moines, IA where she continued to work as a caregiver and raise her children. Sara enjoyed the solitude...
Dzinic Sefik
Jul 30, 2020
Dzinic Sefik passed away on Thursday July 30, 2020. Traditional burial was held at EZAN Cemetery.
Saadia Agane Shafath
Jul 29, 2020
Saadia Agane Shafath passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2020. Traditional burial was held at EZAN Cemetery.
Willie Lee Smith
Jul 28, 2020
Willie Lee Smith, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Ashton Court Care and Rehab Centre in Liberty, MO. A public visitation will be held at Hendersons Highland Park Funeral Home in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 1, 2020, from 11:00am -1:00pm with a short service starting at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in West...
Josefa Tapia
Jul 25, 2020
Josefa Tapia passed away on July 25, 2020. A memorial service will be held at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. Check back for a complete obituary.Memorial Service Thursday, July 30, 2020 Starts at 1:30pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home
Bethany Castro
Jul 23, 2020
Bethany Castro passed away on July 23, 2020. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Check back for a complete obituary.Visitation Friday, July 31, 2020 10:00am - 5:00pm Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Romona Beauford
Jul 20, 2020
Ramona Beauford passed away on July 20, 2020. No services are planned at this time.
John Lee Michael Fichtner
Jul 18, 2020
John Lee Michael Fichtner passed away on July 18, 2020. No services are planned at this time.
Mercedes Lalyn Arnett
Jul 12, 2020
Mercedes LaLyn Arnett was born to Russell Eugene Parkey and Denise LaLyn Arnett on October 19, 1988, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the Des Moines Public school system, where she attended Hoover High School. Mercedes would graduate from Ankeny high school. Mercedes loved braiding hair as well as babysitting everyones children. She was a member...
Christine Marie Hall
Jul 10, 2020
Christine M Hall passed away July 10, 2020. Today, July 15, would be Christine's 67th birthday. A Happy Heavenly Birthday Party will be held at Noon on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Henderson's Funeral Home with interment to follow at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Van Meter. Christine Marie (Bucklew) was born July 15, 1953 to Robert Eugene Bucklew and...
Adale Scuefield
Jul 6, 2020
Adale Scuefield passed away on Monday July 6, 2020. Please check back for full obituary.
Montrell Ruffin
Jul 4, 2020
Montrell Lilwayne Ruffin was born December 8, 2001 in Des Moines, IA. to Michael Ruffin, Jr and Natasha Speech. He was attending Roosevelt High School and was looking forward to graduation next year. He was active in the Big Brothers program for eight years. Montrell was ambitious and had started working at Marcos Pizza to save money for school. He...
Sharlotte Ruth Rutledge
Jul 4, 2020
Sharlotte Ruth Rutledge passed away on Saturday July 4, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Sharlotte was born March 16, 1937 in Lufkin Texas to James Hackney and Tempie Morrison Hackney. After completing her primary education she attended Fisk University in Tennessee where she attained her Bachelor's degree. Sharlotte then completed her Masters degree at...
Frances K Jackson
Jul 1, 2020
Frances Jackson passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Ms. Frances was born May 6, 1922 in Calhoun, Louisiana to Charlie and Gordie Shephard King. Frances was educated in the Calhoun Public Schools and furthered her education at Grambling State University. She attained a Bachelors degree and began her career as an middle...
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