Obituaries

Archie 'Dale' Ballentine

Archie 'Dale' Ballentine

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...

Mrs. Valerie V. Davis

Mrs. Valerie V. Davis

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...

Barbara Freeman

Barbara Freeman

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

Elnora Tolson

Elnora Tolson

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

Mildred Otis

Mildred Otis

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...

Rodney Gardner-Nickelson

Rodney Gardner-Nickelson

Apr 20, 2012

No obituary found for this tribute.

Richie Canada

Richie Canada

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,...

Gordon Wolder Jr

Gordon Wolder Jr

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...

Justine M.  Morton

Justine M. Morton

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...