Obituaries
Anthony Benson
Dec 19, 2024
Anthony Benson, 61, passed away on December 19, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Please keep this family in your prayers.
Peggy June Dameron
Dec 15, 2024
Peggy June Dameron
April 14, 1942 – December 15, 2024
Peggy June Dameron, 82, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. Vistiation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Corinthian Baptist Church in Des Moines. Immediately following visitation, her homegoing celebration will...
Serife Besic
Dec 13, 2024
Serife Besic, 77, passed away on December 16, 2024 at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. A traditional, family burial is taking place December 16, 2024 at Glendale Cemetery.
Dazzie Conteh
Dec 9, 2024
Dazzie Conteh, 63, passed away on December 9, 2024 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. A private family, traditional burial took place on December 10, 2024 at Story Memorial Garden in Ames, IA.
Hamad Guma Ahmed
Dec 7, 2024
Hamad Ahmed, 50, passed away on December 7, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. A traditional burial took place in Ezan Cemetery in Prole, IA.
Nicholas Manuel Peterson
Dec 7, 2024
Nicholas Manuel Peterson, also known as “Petey,” was born on August 17, 1985, in Des Moines, Iowa to Elisa and Randy Peterson. He was raised and grew up in Des Moines where he graduated from Saydel High School in 2004.
Petey gained lots of experience in different career fields. In high school, he worked in construction. Over the years, Petey was...
Reeva La Shai Neighbors
Dec 5, 2024
Reeva La Shai Neighbors, 39, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa at MercyOne Medical Center. She has reunited with her mother, Penny May, and are rejoicing in Heaven.
Memorial services are pending.
A full obituary will be posted at a later time.
Fatima Suvic
Nov 23, 2024
Fatima Suvic passed away at the age of 90. A private family burial will be held in Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.
Marvin Keith Griffin Sr.
Nov 23, 2024
Marvin Keith Griffin I, born on March 11, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on November 23, 2024, in Mahaska County. He was 64 years old. Marvin was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose love for his family, faith, and country defined his life.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Griffin and Barbara Wesley, his...
Richard Alvin Savage
Nov 23, 2024
Mr. Richard Alvin Savage went home to be with the lord on November 23rd, 2024. Service pending for a later date.
Bruce Murray
Nov 21, 2024
Mr. Bruce Murray 65, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on November 21th, 2024. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa at 3:00 p.m. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Bruce Duncan Murray was born on October 29, 1959 to Ray...
Mary Dock
Nov 20, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Mary Melissa Ann Dock who left us on Wednesday, November 20 at the age of 50.Mary was born on October 13, 1974, in Des Moines, the daughter of Rosemary Johnston and the youngest of 4 siblings. She grew up in Des Moines and attended North High School where...
Ben White Jr.
Nov 15, 2024
Ben White Jr., a cherished soul whose laughter echoed through halls and hearts, departed this world on November 15, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on April 27, 1946, in the vibrant community of Greenville, Mississippi, Ben's journey through life was crafted with the brush strokes of a talented artist and the humor of a natural-born comedian.
Ben's formative years were...
Mary JoAnn Murray
Nov 12, 2024
Mary JoAnn Murray, 85, passed away on November 12, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa.
A full obituary is pending.
Please uplift this family in prayer for the days to come.
Darrell Bethards
Nov 7, 2024
Darrell (Nick) Bethards, 67, of Eagle Grove (formerly of Des Moines), passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Townsend Community Center in Altoona, Iowa. A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Grand River Cemetery...
Matthew King
Nov 7, 2024
Matthew King, 73, passed away on November 7, 2024 at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation is taking place on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Hendersons Funeral Chapel from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A funeral service will follow on Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Bethal AME Church.
Matthew Eugene King was born in Greenville, Mississippi...
Bamie Pate
Nov 5, 2024
Bamie Pate, 70, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Services are pending.
Please keep her family in your prayers during this difficult time.
Kevin DuVall Turner
Nov 1, 2024
Kevin DuVall Turner was born on March 8th, 1967, in Des Moines, IA, to Lawrence Estelle Jacobs, Jr. and Ruthie Jefferson-Mckenzie. Kevin was educated in the Des Moines Public school system, attending Logan Elementary and graduating North High. He went on to graduate from the American College of Hairstyling in 2005, beginning a successful career as a barber at Imperial...
Jimmy Lee West
Nov 1, 2024
Jimmy Lee West, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on November1, 2024, in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Born on September 13, 1970, in Navasota, Texas, Jimmy lived a life characterized by hard work, kindness, and a deep devotion to his family.
As a very hard-working and dependable truck driver, Jimmy exemplified commitment and dedication throughout his career. His tireless...
Marijane "Jane" Y. Sherman
Oct 25, 2024
Marijane “Jane” Yvon Sherman born March 8, 1942, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines.
Jane grew up in Tracy, Iowa and was the daughter of Cecil F. and Beulah F. Sherman. She graduated from Tracy High School where she played on the basketball team. After school,...
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