Obituaries

Winnifred L Birts

Winnifred L Birts

Dec 3, 2014

Service information to be announced at a later date.

Grace Kirby Talley Allen

Grace Kirby Talley Allen

Nov 19, 2014

Grace Kirby (Talley) Allen, 85 went home to be with the Lord November19, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Grace was born to Arthur 'Chock' Talley and Rebecca Worley Talley in Marietta, Oklahoma. Grace's mother died on Christmas Eve,1936. so she went to stay with her big sister, Shirley Liggons Demmons in Cleburne, Texas for a few years. She returned...

Jacob York

Jacob York

Nov 18, 2014

Jacob York was born August 25, 1941 in Liberia Wes t Africa to Yuwar and Blowehn York. He received his primary education in Liberia as well as advanced studies at the Tubman-Walton Institute. Jacob was a Dentist in Liberia before coming to the United States in 2006. Jacob was married in 1967 to Nancy Gayee York. They are the parents...

Shyrome Avant Sr

Shyrome Avant Sr

Nov 18, 2014

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310 Visitation NOV 26. 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 Funeral Service NOV 28. 11:00 AM Maple Street Baptist Church 1526 Maple Street Des Moines, IA, US

Kirby Dwayne Talley Sr

Kirby Dwayne Talley Sr

Nov 16, 2014

Kirby Talley, the son of James Lewis Talley and Dorothy (Green) Talley, was born September 16, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the fourth of five sons born to that union and was named after his dad's sister, Grace Kirby Allen. Kirby, graduated from Des Moines Tech High School and enlisted in the Marine Corps. When Kirby was discharged...

Leon Creighton

Leon Creighton

Nov 9, 2014

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Garden of Memory Waterloo, IA, Visitation NOV 14. 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Waterloo, IA, US Visitation NOV 20. 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 Funeral Service NOV 21. 01:00 PM Mt. Carmel Baptist...

Marvel Deanna Wells

Marvel Deanna Wells

Nov 7, 2014

Marvel Deanna Wells was born August 14, 1959 in Quincy, Illinois to Robert lee and Rosalee Tate Wells. Marvell was educated in the Keokuk Public School System where she graduated from Keokuk High School. After graduation she moved to Des Moines. Marvel was a member of New Beginnings Family Church where she joined under Bishop E. L. Dillard over 18...

Evangeline S. Kouquoi

Evangeline S. Kouquoi

Nov 4, 2014

No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation NOV 21. 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 Funeral Service NOV 22. 10:00 AM Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 3301 Ashworth Road West Des Moines, IA, US

Paula Jane Moore

Paula Jane Moore

Nov 3, 2014

Paula Jane Moore was born on June 5, 1945 to Lehman C. Moore and Gloria (Simmons) Bumpus, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from North High School. She later continued her education at Drake University. Paula was blessed with two children, Fonda and Garry, who she loved with all of...

Ty Ellington Mcghee

Ty Ellington Mcghee

Nov 1, 2014

Ty Ellington McGhee was born on January 30, 1996, to Odell McGhee and Jacqueline Easley in Des Moines, IA. Ty was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated with the Lincoln High School Class of 2014. He was employed by Sephora. Ty was introduced to Jesus Christ at a young age and was a member of Corinthian...

Randall Cason

Randall Cason

Oct 27, 2014

Mr. Randell 'Rank' Cason was born November 24, 1938 to William and Ruth Ann (Brown) Cason in Sedalia, Missouri. Randell graduated from Lincoln High School in Kansas City. He moved to Des Moines in the early 60's. Randell was employed by Wilson Packing House for many years. He attended Cornerstone Family Church. Randell loved to smoke meats and professed to...

Charles V. Slaughter

Charles V. Slaughter

Oct 25, 2014

Charles V. Slaughter was born July 27, 1952 to James and Juanita (Cobb) Slaughter in Des Moines, Iowa. Charles attended Rufus King Primary School in Milwaukee and graduated from North Division High School in 1970. After living in Milwaukee and Los Angeles, Charles settled in Des Moines. He attended DMACC and obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was also...

Perry Allen Horton

Perry Allen Horton

Oct 25, 2014

Perry Allen Horton was born on September 21, 1958, in Akron, OH to Eddie Lee and Thelma Horton. He was the first twin son of Eddie and Thelma and was a special young man from his birth. He was quick witted and could always bring laughter in to the room. No matter what happened, Perry was always calm and able...

James Curtis Jackson

James Curtis Jackson

Oct 22, 2014

James Curtis Jackson was born (with a twin brother, Joseph) October 3, 1951 to Arthur Depriest Jackson and Wilma Janet Cochran in Yankton, South Dakota. He moved to Des Moines as a youngster and graduated from North High School. He later attended DMACC.. James liked model airplanes, target shooting, fishing and football and baseball. He was asked to try out...

Vanessa D Wright

Vanessa D Wright

Oct 22, 2014

A full obituary will be published next week. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310 Visitation OCT 31. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Tribute Service OCT 31. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Mt. Olive Baptist Church 3100 -2nd Avenue Des Moines, IA,...

Donald Morton Lee

Donald Morton Lee

Oct 15, 2014

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Iowa Veteran's Cemetery Van Meter, IA, Visitation OCT 18. 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Funeral Service OCT 18. 04:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Interment with...

Jayda Ahmaia Renee Canada

Jayda Ahmaia Renee Canada

Oct 7, 2014

.Jayda Ahmaia Renee Canada was born in Des Moines, Iowa on September 30, 2009 to Tionne Bloodsaw and Raylon Canada. She just had a birthday party at Chuckie Cheeze with about 14 friends. Jayda never met a stranger. She was so friendly and out-going. She had a big personality for such a little girl; and she was the biggest Daddy's...

Michelle 'Miki' Johnson-Burkett

Michelle 'Miki' Johnson-Burkett

Oct 6, 2014

Obituary to follow Visitation at the funeral home with family present starting at OCT 12. 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Funeral Service OCT 13. 11:00 AM Mt. Olive Baptist Church 3100 -2nd Avenue Des Moines, IA, US

Tina Mayberry

Tina Mayberry

Oct 3, 2014

Tina Marie Mayberry was born November 25, 1957 in Des Moines Iowa to Donald and Van Esther (Hayes) Mayberry. Tina was educated in the Des Moines Public School system and graduated from Des Moines Tech High School. Not long after graduation Tina enrolled in AIB where she became proficient in Computer Science and Computer Programming. Her education and training landed...

Elco Patton Jr

Elco Patton Jr

Oct 1, 2014

Elco Patton Jr. was born on July 15, 1953 in Como, Mississippi, to Elco Patton Sr. and Joe Carrie Lockhart. Elco was educated in the local school district in Como and graduated from North Panola High School. Shortly after graduation, Elco moved to Des Moines, IA. It was in Des Moines, Elco met the love of his life, Debra Dawson....