Obituaries

Sep 11, 2012

Michaeya Sharay Williams was born July 25, 1985 to Clarissa Williams and Keith Morrison. Michaeya was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School system and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2003. Michaeya was employed by Urban Dreams, Inc. as a receptionist for the past five years. She was a member of...

Sep 7, 2012

Michael Lamar was born December 8, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Thressa (Cherry) Lamar. He was the second born son and the second oldest of nine siblings. Michael was raised in Chicago. The Lamar family moved to West Des Moines in the 1950's. At birth the doctors said he would probably not live beyond 14 years of age...

Sep 4, 2012

Franklin Kenneth Irvin, Sr. was born on May 3, 1936 in Sioux City, Iowa to Dorothy Louise Irvin and Lloyd Buress. Franklin was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and was a graduate of North High School with athletic achievements and records that have yet to be broken. After his retirement from John Deere, following many decades of...

Sep 4, 2012

Services are pending

Aug 30, 2012

Ellen Jewel Powell Lee was born July 18, 1950 in Ouachita County Arkansas to the late Isaiah Powell and Mother Mattie B. Powell (Mamma B). On August 30th, 2012. Ellen departed this life to go home with Jesus. She accepted Christ at an early age, she attended Antioch Baptist Church in Stephens, Arkansas. She was member of All Nations COGIC...

Aug 18, 2012

Kenneth Lee Williams, Sr. was born February 16, 1947 to Henry B. and Christina Jones Williams in Des Moines, Iowa. Ken was educated in the Des Moines Public School system, where he graduated from Des Moines Tech High. Ken was active in all sports while in high school. He was part of the historic 4x4 relay team from Tech. On...

Aug 13, 2012

Mary E. Fowler, or 'Bobbie' as she was affectionatley known, was born April 14, 1947 to Travis J Fowler and Jessie (Randle) Fowler in Des Moines, Iowa. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where she graduated from Des Moines Tech High School. Mary retired from employment as a Teacher's Associate of the Des Moines school system....

Aug 8, 2012

Baby Di'Nario Troy Merrett was born on August 6, 2012. He went back to Heaven as an angel on August 8, 2012. Di'Nario leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Tionna Merrett and DeKontee Yarwaye; his grandparents Troy Merrett and Jamisha Canada along with extended family and friends. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310 Service AUG...

Aug 6, 2012

Archie Cardale Ballentine was born on October 24, 1965 to Archie and Loisteen Ballentine in Sardis, Mississippi, Although he was born in Mississippi he lived all his life in Des Moines and was educated in the Des Moines Public School System graduating from Des Moines Tech High School in 1984. Archie worked as an over the road truck driver. He...

Jul 27, 2012

Valerie V Davis was born on August 28, 1968 to Warren Ford Edwards and Margaret Louise Redd in Ft. Madison, IA. She obtained her primary education in Ft. Dodge, but graduated from Norht High School in Des Moines. Valerie worked for HyVee Food stores, and Younkers before going to work for the Federal Employees Credit Union. Her other vocation was...

Jun 30, 2012

No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation JUL 6. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Service JUL 7. 12:00 AM Morning Star Baptist Church 3200 Lincoln Avenue Des Moines, IA, US

Jun 24, 2012

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310 Service JUN 30 Mt. Olive Baptist Church 3100 -2nd Avenue Des Moines, IA, US

Jun 9, 2012

Mildred Marjorie Otis was born to James Edward and Jenny helen (McDonald) Smith on June 3, 1920 in Knoxville, Iowa. She was the second child of sixteen; six girls and ten boys. Mildred graduated from Ankeny High School and completed three years at Drake University. Her profession was sewing in factories as well as at home. She also was a...

Apr 20, 2012

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Apr 17, 2012

Mr. Richie 'Chops' Canada, 54, passed away April 17, 2012 in Atlanta. Funeral services for Mr. Canada will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Morning Star Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Interment to follow at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines. Richie, a Marriott Resort Chef, is survived by his father, Redell (Pat) Canada; brothers,...

Apr 14, 2012

Gordon Wolder, Jr Gordon Eric Wolder Jr. (Gordy) was born March 23, 1985 at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington D.C. From early on in life Gordy displayed a positive attitude for life that continued into his adult years. He had a big heart and enjoyed encouraging others and making his family and friends laugh. In his youth Gordy loved...

A Memorial service for Justine M. Mortton is planned for 12 Noon, Saturday, August 5th at Corinthian Baptist Church. 

Justine Marie Morton passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023, at the age of 71.

 Born in Des Moines, Iowa, she was the oldest daughter of Edward and Paula Morton. They both proceeded her in death. She has one sister, Wendy...

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