Obituaries
Sarah Agnes Coats
May 12, 2014
Sarah Agnes (Griffin) Coats was born December 8, 1936 in Bevier, Missouri. She was one of eight children born to Everett and Annie Wells Griffin. Sarah graduated from Lincoln High School in Moberly, Missouri. After a brief time in Fort Wayne, Indiana she moved to Des Moines and began building a life for herself. She found employment with the Des...
Craig Jackson
May 9, 2014
Mr. Craig P. Jackson, 55, passed away on May 9, 2014 in San Jose, California. A private service and burial was held for the family in Des Moines, IA. Craig is preceded in death by his father, Pernel Jackson; his brother, Keith Jackson; and his grandparents. Craig will be missed by his children, Christopher and Jennifer Jackson; his grandchildren; his...
Ms. Jaleeta Rogers
May 7, 2014
Ms. Jaleeta Rogers was born May 29, 1974 to Mr. Fred Moses Williams Muhammad and Mary Elizabeth Rogers in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jaleeta was educated in the Raleigh, North Carolina Public Schools where she graduated from Enloe High School in 1993. In her late 20's, Jaleeta moved to Iowa to be closer to her family. She attended Des Moines Area...
Shirley Cotton
May 5, 2014
No obituary found for this tribute. Funeral Service MAY 15. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Morning Star Baptist Church 3200 Lincoln Avenue Des Moines, IA, US
Lois Vincent
Apr 30, 2014
The family will be hosting a celebratory gathering of friends on June 28, 2014 at 1345 E 15th St. from 2-5pm.
Moses Zeek Tarlue
Apr 28, 2014
No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310
Sandra Wilkins-Carter
Apr 27, 2014
I've come a long way since Jackson, Mississippi, where I was born on July 1, 1950. My family moved to Des Moines when I was youngster. I attended primary school here and graduated from Des Moines Tech High. I made a lot of friends during that time. I accepted Christ as my Savior as a child growing up at East...
Phillip Tyshawn Simmons
Apr 20, 2014
Phillip Tyshawn Simmons was born in Galveston, Texas on July 6, 1995. Phillip moved here as an infant with his parents, Owens Thompson and Heather Simmons. He graduated from high school in 2013 and was seeking to find his place in life. Even through his struggles, Phillip was always upbeat. He wore his dazzling smile and always had a joke...
Rev. Ernest White
Apr 2, 2014
Ernest Wheat White was born November 9, 1931 in Strong, Arkansas to John and Roberta Thomas White. Pastor White received his divine vocation at an early age when he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. He didn't receive a formal education, preferring to be a self made man. He learned from life and from God what he needed...
Norman Bantoe
Apr 1, 2014
No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation at the funeral home with family present starting at APR 24. 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com
Emilie Brooks
Mar 31, 2014
No obituary found for this tribute. Memorial service APR 5. 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Greater Love C.O.G.I.C. Des Moines, IA, US
Josephine Glahn
Mar 26, 2014
It was in 1943 that Josephine S. Glahn was born to Mr. Keyi Siah and Mrs. Kawo Siah of Grand Gedeh County, Liberia, West Africa. She grew up in the home and as an adult she became a farmer and a stay at home mom. Mrs. Glahn attended the Assemblies of God Church and was baptized in the A.G. Church....
Mr. Prince Wesseh
Mar 24, 2014
Prince Darlingboy Wesseh was born at the Catholic Hospital, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa on December 28, 1976 to Martha Freeman-Byrge and Eugene Byrge. He attended the Isaac Davis Elementary School in Paynesville, Liberia; Monrovia College, in Monrovia, Liberia; the A.M.E. Zion Academy, Monrovia , Liberia and then graduated from the Rock International School in Paynesville, Liberia. He also attended a...
Connie Avant- Carrillo
Mar 22, 2014
Connie Jean Avant-Carrillo, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2014, with family by her side at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. A resident of Des Moines for the past 50 years, she was born on December 23, 1939 to Eugene Frazier and Dorothea Mae Frazier (Brown). On November 25, 1958 she married Donald Avant...
Raymond R. Brown
Mar 22, 2014
Mr. Raymond R. Brown was born June 27, 1926 to Ed and Sofia Cooper Brown in St. Joseph, Missouri. He left home at the age of 13 to make his own way in the world. Raymond joined the United States Army as soon as he could. He would serve in the Korean War conflict and was honorably discharged. Raymond returned...
Ruth D. Archibald
Mar 20, 2014
Mrs. Ruth Doris Archibald was born on December 27, 1914 to Homer and Hessie Lewis (Stevenson) in Des Moines, Iowa. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School district and graduated from Des Moines East High School. Ruth worked at Iowa Methodist hospital for twenty seven years and retired as an elevator operator and receptionist for Blank and Younkers....
Waukesha Harrison- Speed
Mar 18, 2014
Waukesha Harrison-Speed was born January 27, 1978 in Laurel, MS to Jackie McGilberry and Sammy Lovette. She was educated in the Ellisville, MS public school system where she graduated from South Jones high school. She also attended Jones County Junior College, Kesha, as she was affectionately called, moved to Des Moines in 1995. She was a member of Valley Community...