Obituaries
Ora Mcqueen
Jul 3, 2023
Ora McQueen passed away on July 3, 2023
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Funeral services with military honors are planned for 12 noon
on Saturday, July 15, 2023 with visitation from 11 AM until the hour of service at Burns United Methodist Church.
Repass will follow service at 1 pm
Ora Dessia Smith McQueen was born on February 21, 1944, to the union of Theodore and Queen...
Larry Allen
Jun 20, 2023
Larry Allen Jr passed away on June 20, 2023.
Larry Wilburt Allen Jr. was born to Larry W. Allen Sr. and Joan A. Morris (Sealy) in Des Moines, Iowa on October 22, 1966.
Larry was educated through the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Hoover High School. He continued his education through Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa....
Karen Parker
Jun 20, 2023
Karen Kay McBride-Parker was born on February 9, 1950, to Wanna Dean and Arnold Ray McBride in Fulton, Missouri. Karen was the third child of four children: Phyllis, Arnold Ray, Karen, and Connie.
Karen Kay attended George Washington Carver School through eighth grade, then moved to Springfield, Illinois with her family. She graduated from Southeast High School and went on to...
Mark Fountain
Jun 19, 2023
Mark Fountain passed away on June 19, 2023. Check back for a full obituary. A memorial service is being held on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel at 1 p.m.
Mark Eugene Fountain was born on November 9, 1966, to the parentage of Euric and Norma Mae Fountain in Des Moines, Iowa. Mark attended Des Moines Public Schools...
Clara Oakley
Jun 17, 2023
Sister Clara Oakley, wife of the late Asberry Oakley; passed away June 17, 2023.
Services are being held at King of Kings Baptist Church on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Service will commence at 11 A.M.
Location details: 619 SE 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Clara Mae Oakley or “Ty” (enjoyed tying everyone’s shoes) was born in Bonham, Texas on July 18,...
Cyron Arnett
Jun 13, 2023
Cyron Arnett passed away on June 13, 2023.
Cyron Lamont Arnett was born on January 18, 1970 to Cryon Lamont Morrow and Gloria Lee Arnett in Galesburg, Illinois.
Cyron was educated through the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Ruby Van Meter.
Cyron was a valued member of Link Associates for 7 years. Cyron was able to work on...
Shirlee Mae Wilson
Jun 13, 2023
Shirlee Mae Wilson Passed away June 13, 2023
A Memorial Visitation will be held at 6 PM Thursday, June 22 at Henderson's Chapel.
Shirlee Mae Wilson was born November 28, 1939 to Jasper Dean Wilson and Oakley Mae (Farrah) in Osceola, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Osceola High.
Shirlee worked at Calvin Community as a Dietitian and took care of her patients...
Lamont Mitchell
Jun 12, 2023
Lamont Passed away on June 12, 2023. A service will be held in Indiana at a later date.
Amelia Paye
Jun 8, 2023
Amelia Paye passed away on June 8, 2023. Check back for updates on service and full obituary.
Senad Dedic
Jun 6, 2023
Mr. Senad Dedic passed away June 6, 2023 while visiting the United States.
He will be funeralized in his home country of Bosnia/Herzegovinian.
Harry W. Stanley, Sr.
Jun 2, 2023
Deacon Harry Stanley, 80, passed away June 2, 2023.
Funeral services are scheduled at 1pm on June 12 at Imani Chuch in West Des Moines. Visitaion will be held the same day from 11 am until the hour of service.
Harry William Stanley, Sr. was born on March 14th, 1943 in Iowa to Margaret Losh and Henry William Stanley. He was educated...
Urias Gbarjolo
May 28, 2023
Urias Gbarjolo passed away on May 28, 2023.
Services were held on July 1, 2023.
Visitation was at Life Chapel Church on 821 Arthur St. Des Moines, IA from 9am to 10am. A funeral service will followed at 10am at Life Chapel Church.
Urias Gbarjolo was born to Theresa and Alexander Gbarjolo on May10, 2022 in Ivory Coast, Africa.
Urias was...
Louise Erwin
May 27, 2023
Louise Anna Erwin was born on September 5, 1924 to Mary Housh and Mr. Hoffroggee. Louise worked at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital as a Dietary Aide for many years.
Louise had an unusual ability to make plants grow. She had a green thumb when it came to her veggie garden and flowers. She tended to them everyday when the weather would...
Paula Marie Robinson
May 26, 2023
Sister Paula M. Robinson, 79, passed away May 26, 2023.
Homegoing services are planned for Saturday, June10, 2023 at 11am from East 17th Street Church of God in Christ. A visitation is planned for Friday evening at Henderson's Funeral Home from 6-8pm.
Paula Marie Robinson was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 20, 1943 to Royal Ernest Eugene Robinson and Ruth...
Ezekiel Ari Williams
May 23, 2023
Ezekiel Williams passed away on May 23, 2023. Services have already been held. Through organ donation, Ezekiel enriched the lives of 5 other people.
Trena Rochelle Williamson (Hunter)
May 23, 2023
Ms. Trena R. (Hunter) Williamson, 54, passed away May 23, 2023.
Trena was a life long Eastside legend. Born June 6, 1968 to Leland Butts Sr. and Charmaine Hunter; Trena was a graduate of East High School and later attended Mercy School of Nursing where she attained her RN license. She worked for various hospitals and nursing homes until her heatlh...
Sherrie Carter
May 13, 2023
Sherrie Carter passed away on April 12, 2023. No services are planned at this time.
Myrion Mae Graves (Stedham)
May 10, 2023
Mother Myrion Graves passed away May 10, 2023 in Omaha, NE
Homegoing servives will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the hour of 12:00 Noon at Bread of Life Church of God in Christ..
Please check with the family for a full obituary
Larry Taylor
May 9, 2023
Larry Taylor passed away on May 9, 2023. Services will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel starting at 1:00pm. Please check the website for updates and a full obituary.
Connie Russell
May 9, 2023
Connie Russell passed away on May 9, 2023. A Birthday Celebration will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel starting at 1 p.m. Please check the website for updates and a full obituary.
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