Obituaries

Jul 18, 2017

William Frank Holder better known as "Chuck", the son of Sheila Holder, was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 31st, 1976. At an early age he was baptized at Christ Apostolic Temple under the pastorate of Bishop Jeremiah Reed. Chuck was educated in the Des Moines Public School Systems, completing his studies at Roosevelt High School. Art was always...

Jul 16, 2017

James Lester Wardlow, Jr. was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 21, 1956 to Faylee (Griffin) Wardlow and James Lester Wardlow, Sr. He was educated in the Des Moines School system where he graduated from Valley High School. After graduation, James went to work for various firms as a custodian and maintenance worker. He was very good with his hands...

Jul 15, 2017

DeVelma Eubanks passed away on July 15th, 2017. A full obituary will be published soon. DeVelma loved bowling,and bingo. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with family. She loved attending church and previously served as an usher.Visitation Saturday, July 22, 2017 10:00am - 12:00pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home Celebration of Life Saturday, July 22, 2017 Starts...

Jul 15, 2017

Theresa Webb-Bey passed away on July 15th, 2017. Private services were held in her honor. Theresa Linn Vance was born August 5, 1953 to Wallace Lynn Vance and Betty Jo (Larson) Vance, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School System where she graduated from Des Moines Tech High. She met her future husband, Robert...

Jul 14, 2017

Reginold Craig Hunter passed away on July 14, 2017 in Pheonix, AZ. A memorial service in Des Moines, Iowa is pending arrangements with the family. Please check back to the website for updates. Services are to be announced Iowa Veteran's Cemetery

Jul 13, 2017

Laverne Leo Meredith passed away on July 13th, 2017. LaVerne was a quiet, solitary man who liked nothing better than to sit home and watch Westerns on TV. LaVerne was born July 5, 1933 to Leo William Meredith and Agnes Marie (Carol) Meredith. He was a life long resident of the Highland Park area of Des Moines. After graduation from...

Jul 13, 2017

Pamela Kay (Friedel) Anderson was born February 20, 1959 in Sac City, Iowa to George and Venieta E.(Sircoloumb - Myers) Friedel. She was raised in Des Moines and attended Des Moines Tech High School. After graduation Pamela worked as a cashier for several firms. Pamela loved playing Bingo and crocheting things for her family. She was a country music fan...

Jul 11, 2017

Cecil Burrell passed away on Tuesday, July 11th, 2017. A public visitation will be held at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home on Sunday, July 16th, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 17th, 2017, at the Bread of Life Church of God in Christ, in Des Moines, Iowa at 11:00 a.m. Burial...

Jul 7, 2017

Bonnie Ammons made her life transition on July 7, 2017. Private services were held in her honor.

Jul 6, 2017

Jul 4, 2017

Grace Ryerson passed away on July 4, 2017. Private services were held in her honor.Private Services Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

Jul 3, 2017

Royalty Moore was born June 29, 2017. Too perfect for Earth, she returned to Heaven July 2, 2017. Funeral services are planned for 4 pm, July 10, 2017 at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Pastor Michael D. Cameron, Sr. is officiating. Royalty is survived by her mom, JaKayla; her siblings and grandparents and a host of extended family and friends...

Jul 2, 2017

Margaret Tresa Davis Talton came into the world on September 21, 1947, the daughter of Howell Samuel Dameron and Ollie Mae (Fleetwood) Dameron. She was born in Des Moines and attended Des Moines public schools where she graduated from Des Moines Tech High School. Tresa worked for the Des Moines public school system bus for many years. She loved working...

Jun 29, 2017

Olivlea Aniya Bekish (thats me) was born June 29, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. My parents Alexandria Harris and Wesley Bekish were anxiously awaiting my birth. They saw the ultrasound and knew just how I looked. For months Mom has been putting the headphones on her stomach playing music. I was happiest with the Kanye West...

Jun 27, 2017

Fehim Bahtagic passed away on June 27, 2017. Private services were held in his honor.Private Services Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

Jun 27, 2017

Glenn Leroy Orr, 55, of Grimes, Iowa passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2017. A celebration of life with be held at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home, 3500 6th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, July 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Glenn was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 26th, 1962, to Frank J. and Lucia Rose Orr....

Jun 25, 2017

Doretha (Johnson) Devine was born May 1, 1920 in Halley, Arkansas to Stanope and Leona (Vickers) Johnson. Doretha completed the 12th grade in Halley. Doretha did daywork and cared for her elderly parents until their passing. She lived in El Paso, Texas for about 42 years. Doretha fell in love with a handsome soldier named Freddie Devine. They were married...

Jun 21, 2017

Joseph Carson passed away on June 21, 2017. Private services were held in his honor.Private Services Mission Temple C.O.G.I.C.

Jun 19, 2017

Ria Nicole Thompson was born July 23, 1987 in Des Moines, Iowa to Johnny and Wilma (Neighbors) Thompson. Ria was one of three daughters born to this union. Bright and opinionated, always on the go she graduated from high school and continued her education at DMACC where she was awarded her Associate in Arts degree. She also attended the Art...

Jun 17, 2017

Baby Keith Brian Heard came from heaven on June 12th, 2017. His mommy, Mikesha Lynn Heard, was waiting to welcome him to the family. To perfect to stay with us, Baby Keith was ushered by angels back to heaven on June 17th, 2017. He was preceded by his great-grandpa: William Arthur Quinn Sr. and great-great grandpas: Hershel Quinn and Ernest...