Obituaries
Laura Lee Motycka (Murray) (Jirak)
Aug 1, 2023
Laura L Motycka 76, passed away August 1, 2023 in Des Moines.
Services are being held in Little Turkey, IA at St. Mary's Ascension Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on September 9, 2023.
Dorothy Anner Carter
Jul 31, 2023
To view Ms. Carter service please click the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/hendersonsfuneralhome/videos/673597331300729
https://www.facebook.com/hendersonsfuneralhome/videos/253764904260957 part 2
Dorothy A Carter passed away on July 31, 2023.
Dorothy Anner Carter was born May 10, 1946 to Sarah Lee Brassfield in Meridian, MS. Her father’ name has been lost in time, but her mother was a strong willed woman with a great work ethic that carried her far.
Dorothy attended Kinterbish...
Luther Thomas Glanton Iii
Jul 25, 2023
Luther T Glanton III passed away July 25, 2023.
It was Luther's wish to be cremated and his only child, Angela is honoring his wishes.
Luther was born was born May 25, 1956. He was preceded in death by his parents, Judge Luther T Glanton,Jr and Atty. Willie S. Glanton.He is survived by his daughter and four grandchildren.
A memorual service is...
Bryan Smith
Jul 18, 2023
Bryan Smith passed away July 18, 2023.
Bryan K. Smith Sr. was born on February 21, 1961 to George and Madelyn Mae Delaney (Smith) in Iowa. He received an education and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1979. Bryan was an All-American Quarterback in high school. He continued his education at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa....
Paul Tokpa
Jul 14, 2023
Paul Tokpa passed away on July 18, 2023.
Paul was born on January 1, 1980 to the union of Mr. & Mrs. Gweah he was raised by Mr. Flomo Tokpah and his wife Gorpu Tokpah. Paul grew up with Marie, Sarah, Henry, Oretha, Wesley, Ma. Tokpah, Peter, and Alphonso Tokpah. For education, he attended trade school in Liberia where he...
Napolun Birdsong
Jul 12, 2023
Napolun Birdsong, 83, passed away on July 12, 2023.
Graveside service took place on July 13, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Pine Hill Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa.
Pastor Stephen Kim Tindrell
Jul 8, 2023
Stephen Kim Tindrell Sr. was born on August 4, 1956, to Mildred Marie Wesley and Everett Alver Tindrell in Des Moines, Iowa. He was educated through the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Tech High School. Stephen continued his education at Des Moines Area Community College and at Open Bible Center. As a young man, Stephen also served...
Ronald Rutan
Jul 5, 2023
Ronald Rutan passed away on July 5, 2023. Please reference back for an obituary.
Ronald Lee Rutan was born on April 14, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa to Charles Rutan and Cora Rowena Clouse. Ronald was also raised by Daniel Gibson growing up. He was educated through the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Lincoln High School.
As a...
Ora Mcqueen
Jul 3, 2023
Ora McQueen passed away on July 3, 2023
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Funeral services with military honors are planned for 12 noon
on Saturday, July 15, 2023 with visitation from 11 AM until the hour of service at Burns United Methodist Church.
Repass will follow service at 1 pm
Ora Dessia Smith McQueen was born on February 21, 1944, to the union of Theodore and Queen...
Larry Allen
Jun 20, 2023
Larry Allen Jr passed away on June 20, 2023.
Larry Wilburt Allen Jr. was born to Larry W. Allen Sr. and Joan A. Morris (Sealy) in Des Moines, Iowa on October 22, 1966.
Larry was educated through the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Hoover High School. He continued his education through Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa....
Karen Parker
Jun 20, 2023
Karen Kay McBride-Parker was born on February 9, 1950, to Wanna Dean and Arnold Ray McBride in Fulton, Missouri. Karen was the third child of four children: Phyllis, Arnold Ray, Karen, and Connie.
Karen Kay attended George Washington Carver School through eighth grade, then moved to Springfield, Illinois with her family. She graduated from Southeast High School and went on to...
Mark Fountain
Jun 19, 2023
Mark Fountain passed away on June 19, 2023. Check back for a full obituary. A memorial service is being held on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Henderson's Chapel at 1 p.m.
Mark Eugene Fountain was born on November 9, 1966, to the parentage of Euric and Norma Mae Fountain in Des Moines, Iowa. Mark attended Des Moines Public Schools...
Clara Oakley
Jun 17, 2023
Sister Clara Oakley, wife of the late Asberry Oakley; passed away June 17, 2023.
Services are being held at King of Kings Baptist Church on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Service will commence at 11 A.M.
Location details: 619 SE 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Clara Mae Oakley or “Ty” (enjoyed tying everyone’s shoes) was born in Bonham, Texas on July 18,...
Cyron Arnett
Jun 13, 2023
Cyron Arnett passed away on June 13, 2023.
Cyron Lamont Arnett was born on January 18, 1970 to Cryon Lamont Morrow and Gloria Lee Arnett in Galesburg, Illinois.
Cyron was educated through the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Ruby Van Meter.
Cyron was a valued member of Link Associates for 7 years. Cyron was able to work on...
Shirlee Mae Wilson
Jun 13, 2023
Shirlee Mae Wilson Passed away June 13, 2023
A Memorial Visitation will be held at 6 PM Thursday, June 22 at Henderson's Chapel.
Shirlee Mae Wilson was born November 28, 1939 to Jasper Dean Wilson and Oakley Mae (Farrah) in Osceola, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Osceola High.
Shirlee worked at Calvin Community as a Dietitian and took care of her patients...
Lamont Mitchell
Jun 12, 2023
Lamont Passed away on June 12, 2023. A service will be held in Indiana at a later date.
Amelia Paye
Jun 8, 2023
Amelia Paye passed away on June 8, 2023. Check back for updates on service and full obituary.
Senad Dedic
Jun 6, 2023
Mr. Senad Dedic passed away June 6, 2023 while visiting the United States.
He will be funeralized in his home country of Bosnia/Herzegovinian.
Harry W. Stanley, Sr.
Jun 2, 2023
Deacon Harry Stanley, 80, passed away June 2, 2023.
Funeral services are scheduled at 1pm on June 12 at Imani Chuch in West Des Moines. Visitaion will be held the same day from 11 am until the hour of service.
Harry William Stanley, Sr. was born on March 14th, 1943 in Iowa to Margaret Losh and Henry William Stanley. He was educated...
Urias Gbarjolo
May 28, 2023
Urias Gbarjolo passed away on May 28, 2023.
Services were held on July 1, 2023.
Visitation was at Life Chapel Church on 821 Arthur St. Des Moines, IA from 9am to 10am. A funeral service will followed at 10am at Life Chapel Church.
Urias Gbarjolo was born to Theresa and Alexander Gbarjolo on May10, 2022 in Ivory Coast, Africa.
Urias was...
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