Obituaries

Lovrenti Curtes Thomas

Lovrenti Curtes Thomas

Mar 20, 2022

Lovrenti Curtes Lamar-Thomas was born August 4, 1967 in Iowa City, Iowa. Lovrenti or Curtes, (as he was affectionately called), was raised by his parents, Harriett and Carl Lamar along with his brother, Carl, Jr. and sister, Angelique. Curtes attended and graduated from Tech High School. He obtained his CDL license and drove trucks over the road for many years....

Senad Beganovic

Senad Beganovic

Mar 18, 2022

Senad Beganovic passed away March 18, 2022. Traditional Services were held Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa.Burial Sunday, March 20, 2022 Es-Salem Cemetery

Deacon Robert L. Parks

Deacon Robert L. Parks

Mar 17, 2022

Deacon Robert Leon Parks, of Corinthian Baptist Church, went home to be with the Lord March 17, 2022. Born in Appleton City, Missouri on April 7, 1936 as the 4th child of Lyman and Tessie Parks. He began his education in a one-room schoolhouse, and his parents later moved to the larger city of Sedalia, Missouri seeking opportunity for the...

Jason Winfrey

Jason Winfrey

Mar 12, 2022

Jason Winfrey was born July 31, 1967 in Des Moines to Johnnie Lewis and Jennie (Winfrey) Lewis. Jason graduated from high school and became a self employed carpenter. He started his own business as Able Handyman Services. As a little boy, Jason loved to take things apart to see how they worked. Sometimes he could put them back together and...

Martha Byrge

Martha Byrge

Mar 10, 2022

Martha (Freeman) Byrge passed away March 10, 2022. Martha Freeman Byrge, was born to the Union of Francis and Mary Freeman, on Aug. 6, 1948. She was born in the town of Seneh-wen, Grand Gedeh County, (back then it was the Tchen District). In the late 1950s she was sent to live with her aunt, Gertrude Pennue Graves and her...

Flora Ann Jamison

Flora Ann Jamison

Mar 7, 2022

Flora Ann "Cissy" Jamison was born on January 5, 1955 to Fred and Winifred Reece (Lowery) in Des Moines, Iowa. She had seven brothers: Harry, Anthony, and James Colbert; Lewis Frederick, Theodore (deceased) and Gregory Reece (deceased) and Frank Propps Jr. of Des Moines; three sisters: Linda Russian, Winifred Reece (deceased), and Kathy Propps (deceased). Flora Attended Wallace Elementary School...

Mother Florence Doris Mcnear

Mother Florence Doris Mcnear

Mar 6, 2022

Florence Doris McNear, was born on January 25, 1935 in Dallas County, Iowa to Florence Beatrice (Weaver) and James Henry Campbell. Florence graduated from Des Moines Tech High School and attended Drake University where she obtained her doctorate in Education. Florence was united in marriage in 1958 to Dr. James E. McNear. They loved and cared for each other until...

Terry Jean Woods-Daniels

Terry Jean Woods-Daniels

Mar 5, 2022

Terry Jean Woods-Daniels passed away March 5, 2022. A full obituary to follow. Memorial Service Friday, March 18, 2022 6pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 Terry Jean Woods-Daniels was born April 12, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa to Gilbert Charles Woods, Sr. and Alva Jean (Woolery) Daniels. She was educated in the...

Latif Jukic

Latif Jukic

Mar 3, 2022

Latif Jukic passed away March 3, 2022. Traditional Burial Services were held Es-Salem Cemetery.

Carol Sue Jacobs

Carol Sue Jacobs

Mar 1, 2022

Carol S. Jacobs passed away March 1, 2022. A full obituary to follow. Celebration of Life Services Saturday, March 12, 2022 Viewing/ Visitation - 10am - 11am Celebration of Life - 11am Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 *Masks are required for all attendees. *This service will be made available viaFacebook Liveon the...

Minnie Rollen

Minnie Rollen

Feb 28, 2022

Minnie Elizabeth Rollen was born on August 19, 1934 to Marvin Hutchins and Dorothy (Wilhite) McNeal in Mexico, Missouri. Minnie graduated high school In Missouri . She was united in marriage to Mr. Curtis Bell Rollen in 1984 and the family relocated to Des Moines in the early 90s. Minnie worked in the dietary department of the Boone County hospital....

Charlean Evelyn Nelson

Charlean Evelyn Nelson

Feb 27, 2022

Charlean Nelson passed away February 27, 2022. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 pm TODAY, March 9, 2022 at Henderson's Funeral Home Chapel. Charlean Evelyn Nelson was born February 28, 1948 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Bert and Mary Sampson Nelson. She graduated from Townsend Park High School in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Charlean moved to Minneapolis and later relocated to...

Roger Rhoads

Roger Rhoads

Feb 26, 2022

Roger Rhoads was born February 7,1925 to Vern and Freda (Garret) Rhoads in Wayne, Nebraska. Roger and his family moved to Des Moines, IA. where he attended the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Roosevelt High School. After graduating, Roger enlisted in the Army to serve in WWII where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Following...

Mickey Bumpus

Mickey Bumpus

Feb 25, 2022

Mickey Bumpus passed away on Febuary 25,2022. Services are Saturday April 16,2022 at the Henderson Chapel. When tomorrow starts without me please try to understand that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. The angel said my place was ready in heaven far above and that I would have to leave behind all those...

Lawrence Goodwin

Lawrence Goodwin

Feb 25, 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of Lawrence Goodwin. Lawrence was born March 4, 1961, and died at the age of 60 on February 25, 2022, due to a respiratory illness. Lawrence was born in Stamford, Connecticut, and was raised in Waterbury, Connecticut. Lawrence attended Crosby High School and enlisted in the US Army after receiving his diploma. Following basic training,...

Brandan Watley

Brandan Watley

Feb 19, 2022

Brandan Cortiez Watley was born July 24, 1989 to Telanda (Watley) Newsome and Tony Stanley in Des Moines, Iowa. Brandan completed his general studies in the Des Moines Public School system, graduating from North High School. During his academic years, Brandan played football and wrestled. After school, Brandan went on to be a self-employed handyman. Brandan had many hobbies. Playing...

Lloyd Daniel Tate, Jr.

Lloyd Daniel Tate, Jr.

Feb 14, 2022

Lloyd Daniel Tate, Jr. was born December 25, 1954, in Perry, Iowa to Lloyd Daniel and Mary Tindrell-Tate, Sr. He attended Des Moines Public Schools and graduated from the Des Moines Technical High School. He joined the Army during the Viet Nam War and was stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lloyd enjoyed fishing and fishing and fishing. He was a...

Myrtle Marie Jones

Myrtle Marie Jones

Feb 13, 2022

Myrtle Marie Jones was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Mr. Jackson and Ms. Billie Marie (Allen) Fishback May 17, 1940. Myrtle spent her childhood and early adult life in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Lincoln High in Kansas City and later moved to Des Moines, Iowa. Myrtle retired from Principal Financial after 28 years of services. She continued...

Pastor Phillip Henry Spivie, Sr.

Pastor Phillip Henry Spivie, Sr.

Feb 13, 2022

Pastor Phillip H. Spivie, Sr. was born July 16, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Matthew Marcel Spivie and Rebecca (Tindrell) Spivie Moore. He was a loving father to four blessed children. Upon graduating from Tech High School, Pastor Spivie, Sr. was drafted into the military where he did a tour in Korea prior to discharging. Pastor Spivie, Sr. pursued...

Rachelle Ross

Rachelle Ross

Feb 13, 2022

Rachelle Patton-Ross 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday Februrary 13, 2022 with her family by her side. Rachelle and Roxanne were born October 4, 1960 to Margo Katharine Bradley of Des Moines and James Wade Patton from Gramblin, LA. Service for Rachelle will be held Saturday February 19, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Corinthian Baptist Church. Rachelle attended and graduated...

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