Obituaries
Monica Marie Sandoval
Feb 23, 2020
Monica Marie Sand,oval (Harkert) 30, passed away February 23, 2020. The daughter of Marion and Terri Harkert, was born February 4, 1990 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She attended East High, and graduated with the class of 2006. Monica married Jose Sandoval Loza on November 19, 2011. They had 2 children, Valerie Sandoval and Enrique Luis Sandoval....
Wilbur Eugene Cherry
Feb 19, 2020
Mr. Wilbur Eugene Cherry was the first born of Eugene Blue and Thressa Cherry, in Chicago, IL, on December 15, 1939. Thressa would later move her family to Des Moines, IA where Eugene graduated from Valley High School. He would later continue his education at Des Moines Area Community College. In 1960, Eugene enlisted into the United States Army and...
Melvern L Butts
Feb 8, 2020
Deacon Melvern L Butts, 81, passed away February 8, 2020. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Christ Apostolic Temple on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the hour of 12 noon with visitation starting at 10 am. Interment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Deacon Butts is survived by his wife, Beleta A Butts; his children, Melle Renee'...
Barbara Irvin
Feb 4, 2020
Barbara Jeane Irvin was born on August 21, 1933 to Harold Lewis Sr. and Evelyn Jacobs Lewis in Des Moines, IA. Barbara accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at a young age. She was raised up Church of God in Christ under the tutelage of her grandfather Elder Jacobs attending Jacobs Temple as a child. She was educated in...
Ruth Williams
Feb 3, 2020
A time to be born Ruth was born on May 31, 1927 to Daily and Magnolia (Jones) Lundy, in Jackson, Mississippi A time to grow Ruth was educated in the Jackson Public School district. She decided to forego her graduation to take on employment. She worked most of her adult life in school cafeteria food services. Ruth retired from the...
Tanis Burnett
Feb 1, 2020
Tanis Burnett passed away on February 1, 2020. No services are planned in Des Moines, Iowa.
Thayne Joseph Wright
Jan 30, 2020
Thayne Joseph Wright (TJ) was born on July 9 2004 in Des Moines, Iowa to Courtney Wright and Ashley Partee. He was a student at Lincoln High School in Des Moines, Iowa where he cultivated an interest in Marine Biology. Thayne was the middle child, a loving and respectful young man who played video games, enjoyed music and eating! He...
Lisa Ford
Jan 27, 2020
Lisa Ford passed away on January 27, 2020. Visitation services will be held on Saturday, February 8th, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Hebron, with Funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Please check back for full obituary. Visitation (with family present) Saturday, February 8, 2020 11:00am - 1:00pm Our Savior's Baptist Church Funeral Service Saturday, February 8, 2020 Starts at...
Pastor Phillip L Willson
Jan 25, 2020
Pastor Phillip Wilson, former pastor of the Mt. Zion-Oralabor church has passed away. A memorial gathering is planned for 1 pm on February 8, 2020 at Our Savior's Baptist Church. Memorials may be directed to the family. Phillip Leroy Wilson was born May 24, 1946 in Des Moines, IA . Phillip was the 7th of Seven Children born to Ernes...
Josephine Rhoads
Jan 21, 2020
Josephine Rhoads (93) passed away on January 21,2020. A celebration of life service will be held at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home on April 8, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Please check back for updates and a complete obituary.
Thomas '2Bear' Smith
Jan 20, 2020
Tommy '2 Bear' Smith Jr., 64 passed away January 20, 2020. Funeral services are planned for 1 pm Monday, January 27, 2020. at Corinthian Baptist Church. Visitation with a Tribute service is planned for Sunday from 3-5 at Elim Christian Fellowship, Check back for a full obituary.Visitation (with family present) Sunday, January 26, 2020 3:00 - 5:00pm Mt. Olive Missionary...
Damiko Leemon Carr
Jan 15, 2020
Damiko Leemon Carr was born February 11, 1991 in Des Moines, Iowa to William Carr and Accia Parker. Damiko attended and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He held various jobs, with HyVee being the latest. Damiko loved football! As a youngster he played all the time. As a grown up he TALKED football all the time. He loved his Vikings....
Karyree Jd Henderson
Jan 15, 2020
Karyree JD Henderson was born to Accia Parker and Lacarlton Henderson on June 12, 1998, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Roosevelt High School with the class of 2016. Karyree loved to spend time playing video games or shooting hoops with the guys. He also loved to spend time with his daughter,...
Deaconess Marjorie Marie Lowe
Jan 12, 2020
Marjorie Marie (Harris) Lowe, the daughter of John and Catherine Harris , was born March 3, 1941 in Baraga, Michigan. Marie met her husband, Junior at a friends house. It was love at first sight. They courted for about three years before thy got married. Marie left school early to get married; and Junior always wanted her to go back....
Billie Katherine Willis
Jan 9, 2020
Ms. Billie Katherine Willis (Williams), 69, passed away January 9, 2020 in Alexandria, VA. Graveside Service will take place on Friday, April 3rd 2020 at 10:00AM at Glendale Cemetery. Billie is survived by her sons, Angelo and Billie Dee Willis; brother, Greg Willis (Sandy Henderson), sister, Sandra Willis and a host of extended family and Friends.
Deacon C. S. Patton
Jan 7, 2020
Deacon C.S. Patton was born on January 19, 1928 to St. Legia and Emma (Morris) Patton, in Panda County, MS. C.S. attended school in Panola County. For sometime he worked in the cotton fields of Mississippi where he met a young lady named Christene. The two began to spend time together and would eventually unite in marriage on May 18,...
Josiah Montrill Woods
Jan 1, 2020
Josiah M. Woods, 14, passed away Jan. 1, 2020. Homegoing services are being planned for 11am, January 11, 2020 at Cornerstone Church. Visitation Friday, Jan. 10 from 12 to 5 pm at Henderson's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers visitors are asked to bring a bouquet of balloons in shades of blue and/or white.Visitation Friday, January 10, 2020 12:00 -...
Latrease Denise Porte
Jan 1, 2020
A baby girl was born August 23, 2000 and her name was LaTrease She was born in Minnesota and attended Des Moines Public Schools, graduating from Hoover High School a year early. Smart as a whip! She decided to go to college, and received several scholarships. With that great big smile, Dentistry was a natural choice. She attended Iowa State...
Pastor John W Quinn
Dec 25, 2019
Pastor John W. Quinn was born on September 1, 1934 to Herschel and Grace (Taylor) Quinn in Missouri. Later in life, the Quinn family would relocate to Des Moines, Iowa. John would go on to attend East High School. John met and married the love of his life, Betty Jean Brown, on October 19, 1953. From this union two children...
Marta Harper
Dec 23, 2019
Marta Jean Harper was born March 19, 1966 in Des Moines, Iowa; the fifth of six children born to Artie M. (Lewis) and Henry F. Harper. Marta attended the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa in 1984. Later Marta further pursued her education and obtained several certifications including Phlebotomist and...