Obituaries
Linda Harlan
Jan 29, 2015
Obituary Linda Diane Harlan-Conkrite was born on March 27, 1956 to Max and Marjorie (Norman) Harlan, in Osceola, IA. She attended Clarke Community High School and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Shortly after graduation, Linda enlisted in the United States Army. Later in life Linda would continue her education at Des Moines Area Community College. Linda was the proud mother...
Nancy Malone
Jan 22, 2015
Nancy LeAnn Malone was born October 22, 1937 to Willard Henderson and Clara Ione in Des Moines, Iowa. Nancy was educated in the Des Public School System and graduated from East High School, where she was on the basketball team. Nancy was a life long resident of Des Moines. Her children can remember spending a few summers away as a...
Florence Mae Parker-Lockett
Jan 21, 2015
Florence Mae Parker Lockett was born March 28, 1917 to Margaret (Tony) Harris and Henry Holland. Florence grew up in Des Moines, IA. In 1933, she was united in holy matrimony to Samuel Harold Parker. They built a life and cared for each other until his death in 1965. From that union, they were blessed with six children. Florence worked...
Lloyd Belt Sr
Jan 20, 2015
Lloyd Wanye Belt was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 20, 1940 to Theodore and Ezia Jan Belt. He was the twin brother of Leta Belt. Lloyd confessed a hope in a risen Savior and was a long time member of Maple Street Baptist Church. He sang in the choir as a young man and was a regular attendee until...
William Thomas
Jan 17, 2015
No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Sunset Memorial Gardens 7601 Fleur Dr. Des Monies, IA, 50321
Alexander Christopher Greenfield
Jan 12, 2015
Alexander Christopher Greenfield, the only son of Robert and Darlene Greenfield, passed away January 8, 2015 at the age of 47. Alex, a gradate of North High School, loved watching football and basketball at home on TV. he was an avid gamer and liked listening to gospel music. He was a former member of Union Baptist's Church Choir, and had...
Paul Martin
Jan 10, 2015
Paul Lawrence Martin was born to John and Mary Martin in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 20, 1929. He lived his entire life in Des Moines, graduating from Des Moines Technical High School before joining the United States Army on March 28, 1946, to defend his country. He was joined in marriage with Lue Verdia Wheaton on May 22, 1949....
John Burkett, Jr
Jan 8, 2015
John Burkett, Jr. was born July 19, 1932 in Rex Five, Iowa to John Burkett, Sr. and Leona Rumley Burkett. He attended school in that little mining town until the eighth grade. The family lived in Rex Five, Buxton and Waukee until they settled in Des Moines. John worked where he could until he was trained as a butcher. He...
Travon Epps, Jr
Jan 4, 2015
Travon Epps, Jr., the son of Myria Epps, passed away at Blank Children's Hospital from complications of the flu. He was 7 years old. Memorials may be made to the family. Cemetery Details Sunset Memorial Gardens 7601 Fleur Dr. Des Monies, IA, 50321 Family Greeting friends from JAN 12. 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Elpis Christian Fellowship 4440 College Des...
Harry Frith
Jan 4, 2015
Mr. Harry Clifford Frith completed his earthly journey on January 3, 2015 in Houston, TX, where he has resided for 30 years. Harry was born in West Des Moines, IA to the late Theodore and Celia Frith. He was part of the Valley Junction Community and he graduated from Valley High School. He attended college in Milwaukee, WI. Later he...
John L . Neville
Jan 2, 2015
John L. Neville was born October 22, 1934 to the late Joe and Rachel Person Neville in Germantown, Tennessee. John was educated through the Shelby County School System. John accepted Christ at an early age at New Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. John's gift from God was to sing. He used his gift to the glory of God whenever he could....
Jahron D. Parker
Dec 31, 2014
Jahron DLon Parker was born May 7, 1980 in Des Moines, Iowa to David Pickett and Cynthia Parker. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School system, where he graduated. Jahron worked at Jacobson staffing where he had the opportunity to work several different jobs and meet many different people. He was a people person with polite manners and...
James Bolden Sr
Dec 28, 2014
James Bolden, Sr. was born June 8, 1967 in Des Moines, Iowa to Donald Eugene and Clara (Carr) Bolden. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System where he graduated. Several years ago, James moved to Kansas City, MO where he worked as a mechanic. James passed away on December 28, 2014 in Kansas City. He is survived...
David Floyd Fugate Sr
Dec 28, 2014
David Fugate Sr. was born on March 16, 1954 to Kerry Taylor and Odessa Fugate in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from North High School. David was blessed with three children; David Jr., Shalonda and John. In his free time, David enjoyed cars, old school music and movies. A self...
Neva M. Hogan
Dec 24, 2014
Neva was part of the 'Happy Quilters of All Saints Catholic Church'. she was devoted to her husband, Don and children, Dennis, Bev and Jeff. A wonderful woman, never known to gossip or say anything negative about anyone, she will be missed by us all.
Bette Jane Greene
Dec 16, 2014
Bette Jane Greene, a former Tailoring and dressmaking instructor at Des Moines Tech High School, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2014 at the age of 91. Bette is survived by her son, Paul Greene and grandsons, Jonathan, Samuel and Adam Greene. Family Greeting friends from DEC 20. 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Seventh Day Adventist Church 2317 Watrous Ave...
Nya Kouquoi
Dec 14, 2014
Mr. Nya Kouquoi was born on May 17, 1938, to Roland and Berniece (Allen) Chambers, in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia West Africa. He was educated in the local school system and graduated from the Booker T. Washington Institute. He continued his education at Technical College where earned his Bachelors Degree. He was currently working to earn a Master's Degree....
Mary Alice Johnson Coplen Cook
Dec 7, 2014
Mary Alice (Cain) Coplen Johnson Cook was born September 28, 1934 in Westminster, Mississippi to Jack and Ethel (Hedges) Cain. She was educated in the Westminster Public School system where she graduated from Westminster High School. Shortly after graduation Mary moved to Chicago and began working and raising her family. Mary did what she had to do to provide for...
Garrison L. 'Gary' Western
Dec 5, 2014
Obituary Garrison (Gary) L. Western was born on October 20, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa to Dorothy M. Turner and James L. Western. He is the beloved brother of Roxanne Broadus (BJ), Ron Williams (Julie), Jerri Williams, Earl Williams (Kay), Marce M. Turner, Dustin Williams, Diamond Turner, Alyssa Turner, and Alden J. Turner. Gary was educated in the Des Moines...
Adriene Shaylynn Buchanan
Dec 3, 2014
A full obituary will be posted at a later date. Visitation DEC 12. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Visitation prior to service DEC 13. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Union Baptist Church East University and McCormick Des Moines, IA, US Funeral Service DEC 13. 12:00...