Obituaries
Donna Mae Jackson
Sep 10, 2021
Donna Mae was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 3, 1935. She was raised by her mother, Gladys Mae Burrell-Stubberfield and her aunts. She was the eldest of five. She attended the Des Moines Public schools and Detroit, Michigan schools. Early in life she met her husband William Holland Jackson in San Francisco while he was serving in the...
Farzana Yusuf
Sep 9, 2021
Farzana Yusuf passed away September 9, 2021. Traditional Services were held at Es-Selem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa
Gerilene Brooks Balderas
Sep 8, 2021
Gerilene was born March 29, 1954 in Texas, to Robert Ware and Margarite Brooks. She received her primary education in the Marshalltown Public school district. She also attended Marshalltown Community College. Gerilene loved going to the casino, cooking sopa's and listening to all kinds of music. She also liked to travel and do crafts. She especially like hanging out with...
Evelyn Frazier
Sep 7, 2021
Evelyn Frazier passed away September 7, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. A full obituary to follow.
James Yaguoi Gabriel
Sep 7, 2021
James Y. Gabriel passed away September 7, 2021. Visitation for Mr. Gabriel will be held Friday, November 12 at Lutheran Church of Hope from 11 am to 1 pm. Home Going services will be held on Saturday, November 13th at 1 pm from Kyles AME Zion Church. A copy of the obituary and Order of Service are attached. Visitation Friday,...
Yvon Koffi Omondele Abathan
Sep 6, 2021
Yvon Koffi Omondele Abathan was born on June 9, 1950 to Prudence Abathan and Akouavi De Souza, in the country of Togo. Though he was educated locally he continued to educate himself in various areas throughout his life. Specifically welding and tailoring. Along his lifes journey Yvon became certified as a Couturier which helped his work as an outfitter and...
Yolanda Latrice Ingram
Sep 3, 2021
Yolanda L. Ingram passed away September 3, 2021. Services will held at a later date under the direction of New McFalls Funeral Home in Detroit, Michigan.
Melvin Ray Cole
Sep 1, 2021
Melvin Ray Cole was born August 22, 1963 in Clarkston , Missouri to Lonzo Cole and Claudine (Allen) Cole. He was the fourth child of six in the family, but he wanted to be the boss! He was very protective of his younger siblings, so their mom told the them to, “follow him.” The problem with that was, the girls...
Frederick Mcculler
Aug 30, 2021
Frederick Milton McCuller passed away on August 30, 2021. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at True Bible Baptist Church at 12:30 p.m. A full obituary will follow. Check back for updates. Visitation...
Dorine Lee
Aug 30, 2021
Dorine Lee passed away August 30, 2021. Ms. Lee was a former resident of Chicago and her family elected to have services for her there.
Latice Nichole Parrish
Aug 28, 2021
LaTice Nichole Parrish was born August 4, 1988 to William “Bill” Parrish and Venetta Pauline Linton, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2006. While in high school, LaTice served as Roosevelts Varsity Basketball Team Manager. She continued her studies at Des Moines Area Community College...
Broderick Richard Daye
Aug 28, 2021
Broderick (Boo) Richard Daye's story began October 29, 1964, in Waukegan, Illinois. He was the third child of the late Supt. R.L. Daye and Missionary Carol Ann Daye. His siblings are Brian Bubba, Brenda Googies, and Breon My Dawg. For reasons known only to Boo, sometimes hed jokingly say that he was adopted or was an only child! Boo attended...
Marcia Helen Hockmuth
Aug 27, 2021
Marcia Helen (Hull) Hockmuth was born December 28, 1938 to Milton Homer and Bernadine (Reardon) Hull. Marcia was raised in Lytton, Iowa and graduated from Lytton High School. For five years, Marcia worked as a Long Distance Telephone Operator for Iowa and Illinois Bell System. Marcia confessed Christ to be her Lord and Savior at an early age. With her...
Ora Sylvester Hall
Aug 27, 2021
Ora Sylvester Hall was born on September 19, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska to Harry M. Rose and Pearl Hall. He received his primary education in the Omaha Public School System where he graduated from Omahas Technical High School. After a brief stint in the Army, Ora settled in Des Moines near his brother Harold (Gene) Rose. Ora worked various jobs...
Howneisha Michelle Nelson
Aug 25, 2021
Howneisha M. Nelson passed away August 25, 2021. Howneisha Michelle Nelson was born September 13, 1995 to Howard Earl Nelson and Jamesetta (Jamie) Collins in Des Moines, Iowa. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and completed her general studies.She worked as a restaurant worker and proved to have a great work ethic. Howneisha confessed Christ to...
Harry Wyatt Flipping, Jr.
Aug 22, 2021
Harry Wyatt Flipping, Jr. was born May 21, 1952 to Harry Wyatt Flipping, Sr. and Goldie Jones in Des Moines, Iowa. Harry was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from North High School. Harry was an employee of the City of Des Moines where he worked in the economic development department. Harry enjoyed listening to music...
Jose Florentino Rameriz Landin
Aug 21, 2021
Jose Rameriz Landin passed away August 28, 2021. Services will be held at a later date in Mexico.
Ida Belle Lockridge
Aug 20, 2021
Our mother, Ida Bell Lockridge, was born on June 20, 1923 on a farm in rural Eufaula, OK, to Joseph and Johanna (OBannon) Steward. She came to Des Moines, IA as a young lady in her late teens with her sisters and baby brother, Joe. Mom started her early years of education in Eufaula with further studies at Des Moines...
Baby Asma Ali
Aug 17, 2021
Baby Asma Ali passed away August 17, 2021. Traditional Services were held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa August 17, 2021. Interment Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Starts at 4:00pm Ezan Cemetery, Iowa, Prole
Thomas Nichols Hawkins, Sr.
Aug 16, 2021
Thomas Nichols Hawkins, Sr. was born April 22, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Marcell (Nichols) Hawkins. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System where he graduated from East High School. He later furthered his education by attending Grandview College in Des Moines. After college he became a Master Plumber. He was the 1st African...
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