Obituaries

Dennis "DJ" Hawkins Jr.

Dennis "DJ" Hawkins Jr.

Sep 15, 2024

Dennis "DJ" Hawkins Jr., 29, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Des Moines. Visitation will be on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. His funeral service will immediately follow the visitation and begin at 11:00 a.m.

Dennis “DJ” Hawkins Jr. entered his journey into this world on August 19, 1995 in Pascagoula,...

Steve Bayles

Steve Bayles

Sep 14, 2024

Steve Bayles, 72, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Des Moines. Services are pending. 

Keep his family in your prayers during this difficult time. 

Jamaal Clarkson

Jamaal Clarkson

Sep 13, 2024

Jamaal Clarkson, 46, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines.   A Memorial Service is taking place on Saturday, September 28,2024 at 1:00 P.M. at  East 17th Church of God In Christ.  A private burial to follow.

Celebration of Life for Jamaal Rahman Clarkson

Jamaal Rahman Clarkson was born to...

Zifad Domavet

Zifad Domavet

Sep 8, 2024

Zifad Domavet, 61, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away at Iowa Methodist Hospital on Sunday, September 8, 2024. A private family burial was held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa. 

Emmanuel Kipngetich Sang

Emmanuel Kipngetich Sang

Sep 6, 2024

Emmanuel Sang, age 43, passed away from natural causes on September 6, 2024. His final resting place will be in Kericho, Kenya. 

Emmanuel was born on January 1, 1981, in Kericho, Kenya. He grew up in Kericho and later moved to Jefferson, Iowa, U.S.A., in 2008. He was the father of two children, Charlotte and Gideon. They were his pride and...

Refik Muhamedagi

Refik Muhamedagi

Sep 6, 2024

Refik Muhamedagic, 67, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed on Friday, September 6, 2024, at MercyOne in Des Moines. A private family burial took place in Granger at Es-Salem Cemetery. 

Linda James

Linda James

Sep 4, 2024

Linda Susan James, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She fought a good fight and we’re thankful for the years God allowed us to have you in our lives. Now rest on as we keep you in our hearts.

Linda was born April 7, 1951 to Henrietta Coil and Vergil...

Tariq LeVante Reynolds

Tariq LeVante Reynolds

Sep 1, 2024

Tariq "T-Da-Realest" LeVante Reynolds was born on July 21, 2003, in St. Paul, Minnesota. A radiant light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him, departed this world too soon on September 1, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa, while selflessly protecting others—a true hero whose memory will forever echo in our hearts.

Tariq's journey began at Roosevelt...

Jariece Delarosa

Jariece Delarosa

Aug 21, 2024

Jariece Elizabeth Delarosa

Forever in our hearts

Jariece Elizabeth Delarosa came into this world with an entry that will never be forgotten. After nearly 72 hours of the induction process, an emergency c-section was performed. She came into the world swinging and kicking at Iowa Methodist Medical Center on June 19th , 2024. 

We were just beginning our adventure when she was called...

Shawneesha Dimery

Shawneesha Dimery

Aug 17, 2024

Ms. Shawneesha Dimery went home to be with the Lord on, August 17, 2024. She will greatly be missed.

Service details are pending for a later date.

Theodore "Teddy" Burkett

Theodore "Teddy" Burkett

Aug 15, 2024

Theodore "Teddy" Burkett Sr. was born on September 3, 1945, to John Sr. and Leona (Rumley) Burkett in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. 

 

Teddy was blessed with six children, Kim, Pokie, Shawna, Ted Jr., Rico and Chooy. He married Michelle Burkett and together they raised their children together in Des Moines. Through his...

Denise Rae Sigars

Denise Rae Sigars

Aug 13, 2024

Denise Rae Sigars, 65, of Des Moines, IA passed away on August 13, 2024. 

Please continue to lift this family in prayer. 

Deacon Desi Woods

Deacon Desi Woods

Aug 6, 2024

Deacon Desi Woods, 69, of Des Moines IA. passed away on August 6, 2024. Visitation will be on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care. His homegoing funeral celebration will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Des Moines at 12:00 p.m. 

Deacon Desi Woods Sr., 69,...

Christopher Lee Robinson Sr.

Christopher Lee Robinson Sr.

Jul 30, 2024

Christopher Lee Robinson Sr., 62 passed away in the loving presence of his family on July 30, 2024. Funeral Services will be held August 9, 2024  at 9:00 A.M. at King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church.  

Earthol Duncan Jr.

Earthol Duncan Jr.

Jul 19, 2024

Earthol Duncan Jr., 86, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at MercyOne in Des Moines. A memorial visitation will be held at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Immediately following visitation, his memorial service will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Robin Duncan and Dr....

Lamine Yaya

Lamine Yaya

Jul 17, 2024

Lamine Yaya, age 55, passed away on July 17, 2024. He was buried in a tradition manner at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, IA. 

Ali Bajuni

Ali Bajuni

Jul 17, 2024

Ali Bajuni, 59, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2024, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. A private family burial will be held at the Es-Salam Cemetery in Granger, Iowa. 

Margie M. Long

Margie M. Long

Jul 14, 2024

Margie M. Long was born on March ,1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2024, the same city where her life began. Her visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Kyles AME Zion Church, in Des Moines, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Immediately following visitation, her funeral service will be at 1:00...

Jerry Cooper

Jerry Cooper

Jul 14, 2024

Jerry Fonzo Cooper, 77, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa, the same city where he was born on January 30, 1947. A private family burial will be held at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. 

Jerry graduated from Des Moines Technical High School, which set the foundation for his lifelog dedication to practical skills and problem-solving....

Suleiamn Abrahim

Suleiamn Abrahim

Jul 14, 2024

Suleiamn Abrahim passed away on July 14, 2024.  A private family burial will take place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole Iowa