Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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