Obituaries
Melvin Robert Lewis
Feb 17, 2023
Melvin Lewis passed away February 17, 2023, shortly after his beloved wife, Yvonne.
A joint Memorial service Celebrating their life and love will be held March 4, 2023 at 11am from New Beginnings Discipleship Ministries.
In honor of their "keeping it real" lives we would love for you to wear your jeans and white shirts.
Melvin Lewis was born on May 20,...
Edith Freeman
Feb 16, 2023
Edith passed away on February 16, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Amazing Grace Ministries starting at 1pm. A visitation will be held the day prior from 12 - 8pm at the Henderson's Chapel.
Edith Marilyn Freeman of South Carolina, was born on August 29th, in 1943 to Oliver Scott and Julia Bly Scott....
Kuar Lual
Feb 15, 2023
Kuar passed away on February 15, 2023. They were buried in the traditional Muslim way at Ezan cemetery in Prole, IA
Yuvondra Jackson
Feb 13, 2023
Yuvondra passed away on February 13, 2023.
Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Please check back for updates.
Yvonne Marie Lewis
Feb 10, 2023
Yvonne passed away on February 10, 2023. Her beloved husband followed her on February 17, 2023
A joint memorial service is planned for Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 11:00am to Celebrate their love and lives.
In their honor and keeping things real, please wear your jeans and white shirts.
Yvonne Marie Lewis was born on January 6th, 1942 in Saint Louis, Missouri to...
Corliss "Cookie" Williams
Feb 8, 2023
Corliss "Cookie" Williams, wife of the Marion Williams, passed away February 8, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 10:45 am at Burns United Methodist Church, with visitation starting at 10 am.
Interment will be at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery at 2 pm.
Corliss Gayle Johnson Williams was born in Iola, Kansas on May 4, 1934, to Reba H. Johnson, a homemaker, and...
Ruthie Carter
Feb 6, 2023
Ms. Ruthie Carter passed away February 6, 2023.
A funeral service is planned for Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Amazing Grace Church starting at 1:00pm.
Please check back for any updates and a full obituary.
Roscoe Miller
Feb 6, 2023
Mr. Roscoe Miller passed away February 6, 2023.
Arrangements are pending and a full obit will be published later.
Anita Lorraine Boston (Hawkins)
Feb 1, 2023
Ms. Anita L. Boston passed away February 1, 2023.
Funeral services are planned for 11 am, February 7, 2023 Mission Temple Church of God in Christ.. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
Our mother, Anita L. Hawkins Boston was born January 12th, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert Earl Hawkins & Marcel (Nichols) Hawkins. As the middle...
Roger Thompson
Feb 1, 2023
Roger passed away on February 1, 2023. No services are planned at this time.
Lynda Kaye Devan
Jan 26, 2023
Ms. Lynda K DeVan passed away January 26, 2023.
A Memorial Visitation is planned for 5-7 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Henderson's Funeral Home.
A full obit will follow shortly.
Loretta Dunn Green
Jan 25, 2023
Ms. Loretta Green Lee (Dunn) passed away January 25, 2023.
A memorial Funeral service is planned for 2 pm Saturday, February 4th at True Bible Baptist Church where Loretta was a Charter Member. Visitation will begin at Noon.
A full obituary will be published shortly.
Melissa Thompson
Jan 24, 2023
Melissa Thompson passed away January 24, 2023. No services are planned at this time.
Barbara (Shade) Sinnah - Yovonie
Jan 24, 2023
Barbara (Shade) Sinnah Yovonie went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2023
A tribute service is planned for Wednesday from 5-7pm at Henderson's Funeral Home
Homegoing services will be held Thursday at 11 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Barbara Jean Sinnah-Yovonie, 79, of Des Moines, IA went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2023. She was surrounded by...
Ronald Reed
Jan 21, 2023
Ronald Lawrence Reed was born on November 13, 1948 in Des Moines, IA to James Monroe Reed and Mary Ella (Banks) Reed. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School.
After high school, Ronald completed an apprenticeship and spent most of his career as a cement mason. When he was not...
Lady Charlene Brooks
Jan 20, 2023
Lady Charlene Brooks passed away January 20, 2023.
Charlene (Mills) Brooks was born on April 29, 1954 in Tennessee to Charles Emanuel Mills and Area Luegirtha Tutwiler.
Charlene was educated in the Chicago Public School system where she graduated from Jones Commercial High School. She later attended Olive Harvey College in Chicago also.
Charlene married her best friend, Dorian A. Brooks in 1974....
William B Bruce
Jan 16, 2023
William (Billy) Branch Bruce, Born on May 18, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa to his parents, the late Robert Bruce and Addie Mae Bruce.
Immediately following graduation from East High School, Billy enlisted in the Navy during World War II and was awarded the Victory Medal for his service to his country.
The United States Postal Service awarded Billy a 30-year service...
Bonnie Thomas
Jan 15, 2023
Bonnie passed away on January 15, 2023.
Services are planned for Saturday, January 28, 2023 at New Beginnings Discipleship Ministries starting at 1pm.
Bonnie Jean Thomas “Bon-Bon” was born in Winterset, Iowa on April 23, 1955, to Gloria Jean Clopton and Robert Earl Clopton. Bonnie married Michael David Thomas on August 27, 1976. They were parents to three children, Christopher, Elissa and...
Juanita Jones
Jan 14, 2023
Charlene (Mills) Brooks was born on April 29, 1954 in Tennessee to Charles Emanuel Mills and Area Luegirtha Tutwiler.
Charlene was educated in the Chicago Public School system where she graduated from Jones Commercial High School. She later attended Olive Harvey College in Chicago also.
Charlene married her best friend, Dorian A. Brooks in 1974. They were quite the pair. She loved...
James Parrish
Jan 13, 2023
Mr. James Parrish passed away Jan. 13, 2023. Service arrangements and a full obituary will be published shortly.
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