Obituaries

Augustine Kouh

Augustine Kouh

Feb 7, 2017

Augustine Kouh was born May 1, 1996 to the union of Pierre and Eliza Kouh in Ivory Coast, West Africa. After the death of his father, he was taken care of by his mother and step-father, Solomon Toe. The family immigrated to the United States in 2004, living first in Erie, PA and then moving to Iowa in 2006, for...

Quai Maurice Horton

Quai Maurice Horton

Feb 7, 2017

Quai Maurice Horton was born March 21, 1999 to Iesha Shade Butts and Richard Horton in Des Moines, Iowa. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and would have graduated in June of this year. His favorite subject was graphic design. Quai was a quiet, well mannered young man. He was always eager to help and he...

Paula Marilee Duke

Paula Marilee Duke

Jan 20, 2017

Paula M. Duke was born August 18, 1943 to Arthur Lee Duke, Sr. and Pauline Margaret (Miller) Duke in Des Moines, Iowa. Paula graduated from North High School. She loved learning and that propelled her into a life of an educator. She received her under graduate degrees from Drake University. Paula went on to attain her Ph.D and Masters in...

Amina Karishe Malli

Amina Karishe Malli

Jan 18, 2017

Amina Malli, 39, passed away on January 18, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Henderson's Funeral Home assisted the family with an immediate burial. Please contact the family if you are in need of more information. Immediate Burial Thursday, January 19, 2017 Starts at 2:30pm Mission Temple C.O.G.I.C.

Abraham Donald Sommerville

Abraham Donald Sommerville

Jan 17, 2017

Abraham 'Abe' Sommerville passed away on January 17, 2017. A lifelong resident of Des Moines, Abe was born February 12, 1933. He was a graduate of East High School and could still sing the school song. He received a bachelors degree from Drake University where he also began course work for his Masters degree. He retired from Armstrong Tire and...

Charles James Maples

Charles James Maples

Jan 7, 2017

Charles 'Chuck' James Maples, 74, passed away January 7, 2017 was born on March 19, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa at to Anna (Riddle) and James Maples. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and he served on the USS Cunningham. He also attended Open Bible College. Worked most of his life in the trucking industry. Spent many...

Daisy Mae Groves

Daisy Mae Groves

Jan 5, 2017

Daisy Mae (Roush) Groves was born on January 29, 1928 to Charles and Delsy Roush, in Peru, IA. Her family relocated to Des Moines, IA where she completed her secondary education at East High School. Daisy dedicated her life to caring for her family as a homemaker. She was blessed with five children: Charles, Patricia, Margaret, Rick, Edwin and Pam....

Andre Lee Brown

Andre Lee Brown

Jan 2, 2017

Andre Lee Brown was born August 29, 1962 to Norma Brown in Chicago, IL. Ms Brown had a hard life trying to raise 13 children, so Andre and his sister Debra entered into foster care. Foster care was hard also. Andre and his sister clung to each other as best friends. They talked to each other EVERY day. Andre finished...

Anthony Dewayne Mure, Jr

Anthony Dewayne Mure, Jr

Jan 2, 2017

Anthony Dewayne Mure Jr. was born on May 23, 1998 to Anthony Mure Sr. and Copa Burse in Des Moines, IA. Anthony attended Hoover High school in the Des Moines Public School District. Anthony had an ear for music. He loved music and spent hours in the studio recording music and poems. Anthony also was very family oriented. He loved...

Randy Alan Howe

Randy Alan Howe

Jan 1, 2017

Randy Alan Howe of Des Moines, 54, passed away on January 1, 2017. Services are private and have been arranged by the family. Please contact the family for additional information. Randy was born June 5, 1962 in Iowa to Wilbur and Betty (Jones) Howe. He lived his life to the fullest. Loved his dog and best friend, Emma with all...

Farah Osman Warsame

Farah Osman Warsame

Dec 28, 2016

Farah O. Warsame, 69 passed away on December 28, 2016 at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Henderson's Funeral Home assisted the family with an immediate Islamic burial. Please contact the family for additional information.

Katherine Pauline Mccullough

Katherine Pauline Mccullough

Dec 26, 2016

Katherine (Kathy) McCullough was born December 25, 1954 to John Richard Shawhan Sr. and LaVonne Mae Shawhan. Both preceded her in death; along with her beloved husband of 40 years, David McCullough. Kathy peacefully passed away in her home on December 26, 2016. Kathy is survived by three daughters, Tina Jamez, Tawnya Swanson (Charles) and Crystal McCullough; nine grandchildren and...

Baby Kurna Kilozo

Baby Kurna Kilozo

Dec 20, 2016

Henderson's assisted the family of Baby Kilozo in a private committal and graveside service. Please contact the family for any further information.

Carletta Vernice Haygood

Carletta Vernice Haygood

Dec 20, 2016

Full obituary and service details pending.

Carletta Haygood

Carletta Haygood

Dec 18, 2016

Ms. Carletta Haygood, 57, passed away Dec. 19, 2016 at her home in Minneapolis. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Wed. Dec 28th, 2017 at Henderson's Chapel with burial to follow at Glendale. Visitation will be held Tues. Dec. 27th from 10 am to 5 pm. Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 pm. Carletta is survived...

Shiwannie Denise Woods

Shiwannie Denise Woods

Dec 17, 2016

Shiwannie Denise Woods was born November 15, 1973 in Omaha, NE to Lester Dungy and Pamela Gaines Woods. She came to Des Moines as a youngster and attended and graduated from East High School. Later in life Shiwannie went back to school and was working on her criminal justice degree from the University of Phoenix. Shiwannie was married to the...

Kevin Dale Hayter

Kevin Dale Hayter

Dec 16, 2016

Kevin Dale Hayter was born on November 7, 1950 to Byron and Bertie (Thurston) Hayter, in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from North High School. Kevin played softball as well as wrestled for the North High. He also was known to carry the harmony for several singing groups around the Des...

Clayton B Gaddy

Clayton B Gaddy

Dec 14, 2016

Clayton Bernard Gaddy was born on September 29, 1961 to Oscar and Celestia (Dunlap) Gaddy in La Grange, Georgia. His family relocated to Des Moines, IA where he completed his formal education at Tech High School. Following graduation Clayton began his career working various laborer positions including: Pomerantz, Titan Tire, Firestone, Monarch, Lomar and Dry Basement to name a few....

Kay'Cee Williams

Kay'Cee Williams

Dec 13, 2016

ObituaryTime of Remembrance Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Starts at 5:00pm Glendale Cemetery

Mildred Marie Tindrell

Mildred Marie Tindrell

Dec 10, 2016

I was born May 21, 1930, In a small mining camp called Snider; which was about 4 miles north of Granger, Iowa. My parents were Joseph and Pauline (Crowder) Wesley. They were the parents of nine living children: Ruby Irene, John Edward, Gladys Mae, Mary Louise, Joseph Walter, Jr., Marvin Daniel, Evelyn Berniece and Velma Jean and of course me,...