Obituaries
Lois Lawson
Jan 19, 2019
Lois E. (Spinks) Lawson was born on November 11, 1949, to James Spinks and Lizabeth Fitzhugh,in Jackson, TN. At a young age her family relocated to Ames, IA. There, she graduated from Ames High School. She continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College where she earned her Associates Degree. Along lifes path Lois met the love of her...
Dwala Brown
Jan 15, 2019
Mrs. Dwala Whiteley Brown, 91, passed away January 15, 2019. A private memorial service is planned. Dwala was preceded in death by her husband, John and grandson James Scott. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Penny (Terry) Scott, Robin (Ken) Bennett, Linda Brown and John Brown; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grand children along with extended family and...
Bobby Jewell Dennis
Jan 12, 2019
Bobby Jewell Dennis was born September 17, 1931 to parents, Ernest and Gertrude Dennis in Grambling, Louisiana. He was one of six children. He was born in the rural South during the Great Depression. Times were hard. Bob had to leave school at an early age to help support the family. This probably helped shape his lifelong sense of personal...
Marie 'Toni' Garcia
Jan 8, 2019
Marie Antoinette (Clark) Garcia was born on April 17, 1954 to Ernest and Sequoia (Miller) Clark in Des Moines, IA. She graduated from St. Josephs High School in Omaha, NE. Marie, affectionately known as "Toni", worked in the Human Services Field for most of her life. Marie had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. Shed often...
Joyce Smith
Jan 4, 2019
Ms Joyce Smith passed away January 4, 2019 at Mercy Hospital. Her body was cremated and a Memorial Service is planned for January 26, 2019 In Charlotte, NC. Her brother Zobon Taylor and husband George Woyee are in charge of arrangements there. May she rest in perfect peace.
Norman Armintrout
Dec 31, 2018
Norman K. 'Sonny' Armintrout passed away on December 31, 2018. No formal services are planned at this time. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Miriam Armintrout; children, Delora 'Jean' Courtney, Richard (Dianne) Armintrout, Thomas (Niki) Willard; siblings, Karen (Fred) Houge, Joyce (Glenn) Nation; sister-in-law, Laurel Armintrout; 10...
Mercedes Edward Carr, Jr.
Dec 27, 2018
Baby Mercedes Edward Carr, Jr. was born May 31, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. His mom, Seagram and dad, Mercedes Sr. were delighted that he was here. Mercedes was a happy, chunky ball of love. He would laugh and snuggle with you whenever you wanted. Those big bright eyes would follow you where ever you went. He...
Joseph Lee
Dec 22, 2018
Brother Joseph A. Lee was born November 25, 1935 to Roscoe Lee and Alice Roland, in Des Moines, IA. He was raised in Des Moines and then joined the United States Army. After discharging from the service he moved to Cedar Rapids, IA in 1962. Joe would soon after meet the love of his life Sandra. The two were joined...
Gertrude Naber
Dec 22, 2018
Gertrude Genevieve Gilligan was born to Roger and Catherine (Finn) Gilligan on September 14, 1926, in Jefferson Township of Carroll County, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, attending the Jefferson County School District. On February 13, 1946, Jerome Naber and Gertrude were united in marriage. And to that union, three children were born: Dianne, Jerome (Bill) and...
Harold Flax
Dec 22, 2018
Harold Flax passed away on December 22, 2018. Previously we thought Mr. Flax was all alone in the world. We were mistaken Mr. Flax was a great musician. He played the harmonica and guitar. Mr. Flax came to Des Moines from Mexico, MO. He had 2 sisters. When they were very young, both parents contracted Tuberculosis. After both parents passed...
Bahija Aziz
Dec 19, 2018
Bahija passed away on December 19, 2018. A burial, according to tradition, has already taken place.
Henry Juhl
Dec 18, 2018
Baby Henry passed away on December 18, 2018. No services have been planned at this time but feel free to post a tribute or comforting message to the website.
Charlie Carr
Dec 14, 2018
Charlie Carr Jr. was born on July 16, 1943, to Charlie Carr Sr and Retha Mae Wilson in Crowder, Mississippi. He was raised and educated in the area, attending the Panola County school district. Charlie was a jokester with a dry sense of humor who was always willing to lend a hand to his friends and family. He also was...
Marcus Anthony Menton-Fleming
Dec 14, 2018
Marcus Fleming, passed away on December 4, 2018. The family will be holding a memorial visitation at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. Marcus Anthony Menton-Fleming was born on September 27, 1992, to Dana Dean Fleming and Ramona Yvette Menton in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, and...
Shirley Ann Talbert
Dec 11, 2018
Shirley Ann Talbert passed away on December 11, 2018. A gathering of remembrance will be held on December 29, 2018 at the MLK Park shelter house from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Shirley Ann Talbert was born on May 24, 1934 to Charles and Ruth (Mays) Woodford, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Schools and graduated...
Mary Lou Riggle
Dec 8, 2018
Mary Lou Riggle, 88, passed away December 8,2018. A memorial visitation will be held from 11 to 12 noon, and a service will follow from 12 noon to 1pm, Thurs. Dec.13th at Henderson's Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Mary Lou is survived by her daughters, Dianna Riggle, Suzanne Romine, Cindy Lou (Burle) Pickett; sister Vicci Blackford;...
Ruthie Ann Burrell
Dec 5, 2018
Mrs. Ruthie Ann Burrell, 85, passed away December 5, 2018. Funeral services are scheduled for her birthday, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11 am at King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church. Ruthie Ann (Crawford) Burrell was born December 15, 1933 in Memphis, Tennessee to Ollie Crawford and Caroline (Dandridge) Crawford. She attended Geeter High School, Shelby County Tennessee. Ruthie accepted...
Christina Williams
Dec 4, 2018
Mrs Christina Williams, 91, passed away December 4, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Monday, December 10th at Union Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at the church starting at 10 am the day of the service. On March 23, 1927, Susie Jones had a beautiful baby girl that she named Christina. Shortly thereafter, the family moved...
Renee Murrell
Dec 1, 2018
Renee Murrell, 54, passed away on December 1, 2018, under the care of Taylor House Hospice. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018, until 12:00 p.m. A tribute service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Preceding her in death were her father, Ray Croom; daughter, Leatha Murrell; sister, Shelia Cotton and step-father, Jonathan Brewer....
Sandra Allen
Nov 30, 2018
Sandra Irene Theresa Allen was born on October 2, 1945 to Leo Lenard Griggs and Irene Adella Griggs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the oldest of two children born to this union. She graduated from Washington Senior High School where she was very active in FBLA, Future Business Leaders if America. She went on to attend Broadlawns School of...
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