Obituaries

Gloria Dudley

Gloria Dudley

Jul 2, 2021

Gloria Dudley passed away July 2, 2021. Gloria Dean White was born to Benjamin White and Lola Mae(Marsalles) White on November 9, 1949, in Holly Knowles, Mississippi. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from East High. Later in life, she would continue her education at Des Moines Area Community College where she would receive her Associates degree....

Frederick Carter

Frederick Carter

Jul 1, 2021

Frederick D. Carter passed away July1, 2021. Frederick Darnell Carter was born November 29, 1961 to Frederick Thomas Carter and Mary Alma (Buford) Carter in Des Moines, Iowa. Fred was educated in the Des Moines Public School System, where he graduated from Des Moines Tech High School where he showed his stuff as a football player. As a youngster, Fred...

Joel Parker

Joel Parker

Jun 26, 2021

On June 26 Joel A.Parker transitioned to from Earth to Heaven. His quiet Faith in God resonated to remind us that it is not what you say sometimes but what you dont say in which others experience the present to the Lord. In his walk to heaven my beloved husband a former Marine Corp Officer shared that God has not...

Rev. Derrick Nichols

Rev. Derrick Nichols

Jun 23, 2021

Pastor R. Derrick Nichols was born January 24, 1960 to Pearline Annette and Master Sergeant Ervin Jack Nichols of Des Moines, Iowa. From the start of his young life, he was a go getter and had a mind of his own. He attended Des Moines Public School and graduated from Tech High School as an Engineer (Mascot). He played varsity...

First Lady Evelyn Thomas

First Lady Evelyn Thomas

Jun 23, 2021

On February 1, 1935, God blessed Hazel and Cyrus Strother with a beautiful baby girl. they named her Evelyn Clara Strother. She was anointed with a beautiful radiant smile that illuminated the lives of everyone who met her. She was one of eight siblings. Evelyn attended school in Brunswik, MO and later studied at Western Baptist Seminary College. Evelyn received...

Leondre' Manuel

Leondre' Manuel

Jun 22, 2021

LeOndre Love Manuel was born on September 5, 1998 to Nikeeta Manuel and Alvin Lee, in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He later continued his education at Kirkwood Community College. At a young age, LeOndre developed a kidney disorder that would have slowed the average person but...

Algie Crowder

Algie Crowder

Jun 16, 2021

Algie J. Crowder passed away June 16, 2021. Celebration of Life Services will be rendered under the direction of Anthony Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR at a later date.

Gregory Anthony Singfield

Gregory Anthony Singfield

Jun 14, 2021

Gregory A. Singfield passed away June 14, 2021. Celebration of Life Services will be rendered under the direction of Williams Funeral Home in Hephzibah, GA at a later date.

Basan Omar Sayid

Basan Omar Sayid

Jun 11, 2021

Basan O. Sayid passed away June 11, 2021. Traditional Services were held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa June 12, 2021 at 8am.Interment Saturday, June 12, 2021 Starts at 8:00am Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

Lola Jackson

Lola Jackson

Jun 11, 2021

Lola Mae Jackson was born in Yazoo, Mississippi on July 19, 1936. Her mother, Elnora Isaac raised her and her siblings, after she moved to Chicago. Lola found love in the person of John A. Jackson. They were married in Gary, Indiana. Sadly John would precede her in death. Lola was a hard worker. She was employed by Methodist Hospital...

Stephanie Jo Hotchkiss

Stephanie Jo Hotchkiss

Jun 7, 2021

Stephanie Jo Hotchkiss, 72, passed away on June 7, 2021. Private services are planned for a later date. Stephanie led a simple uncomplicated life. She loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them. Stephanie was kind and generous and loved watching movies. She loved music and knew all the songs of the 60's and 70's and who...

Lloyd Lee Ramey

Lloyd Lee Ramey

Jun 7, 2021

Lloyd Ramey, passed away June 7, 2021. Lloyd Lee Ramey was born November 19, 1962 to Lloyd and Sylvia Ruth (Moss) Ramey in Michigan City, Indiana. Lloyd was a skilled carpenter and woodworker all his life. He could build anything and fix any thing. He was a very creative person who could also draw. His drawings were published in Woodworking...

Robert Dewayn Clark

Robert Dewayn Clark

Jun 6, 2021

Robert DeWayn Clark passed away on June 6, 2021. Robert DeWayn Clark was born to George Wayne Clark and Billy Jean Thomas on January 22, 1970, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Hoover High School with the class of 1978. (He was also an honors graduate from the school of hard knocks.)...

Ahnet Cajic

Ahnet Cajic

May 29, 2021

Ahnet Cajic passed away May 29, 2021. Traditional Services were held at Ezan Cemetery Monday, May 31, 2021 at 9am in Prole, Iowa.Interment Monday, May 31, 2021 Starts at 9:00am Ezan Cemetery

Shakila Sarvari

Shakila Sarvari

May 28, 2021

Shakila Sarvari passed away May 28, 2021. Traditional Services were May 28, 2021 at 6pm at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.Interment Friday, May 28, 2021 Starts at 6:00pm Union Park

Hope Faith Harmon-Boduo

Hope Faith Harmon-Boduo

May 26, 2021

Hope Faith Harmon-Boduo passed away on May 26, 2021. No services are planned at this time. On the day of May 5, 2021, the Lord blessed Marcia Boduo and Koffie Harmon with Hope Faith Harmon Boduo. Hope was a happy, easygoing baby and had a charming smile ready to greet anyone whod approach her. Hope was called to heaven on...

Cleora Fox

Cleora Fox

May 14, 2021

Cleora (Bouknight) Fox went home to be with the Lord May 14, 2021. A full obituary will be available soon. Visitation (With Family Present) Sunday, May 23, 2021 3pm - 5pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 Homegoing Celebration Monday, May 24, 2021 12pm Maple Street Baptist Church *CDC guidelines will be followed...

Carol Anita Scott

Carol Anita Scott

May 14, 2021

Carol A. Scott passed away May 14, 2021. Celebration of Life Sunday, May 30, 2021 1:30pm Union Park 2009 Saylor Road - Des Moines, Iowa 50313Celebration of Life Sunday, May 30, 2021 Starts at 1:30pm Maple Street Baptist Church

Ronald Leroy Howelton

Ronald Leroy Howelton

May 13, 2021

Ronald L. Howelton passed away May 13, 2021. Visitation Tuesday, May 25, 2021 11am - 1pm Celebration of Life Tuesday, May 25, 2021 1pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Celebration of Life Service. Social Distancing will strongly be encouraged. *This...

Ramza Mlivic

Ramza Mlivic

May 13, 2021

Ramza Mlvic passed away May 13, 2021. Traditional Services will be held at Ezam Cemetery in Prole, Iowa Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10am.Interment Saturday, May 15, 2021 Starts at 10:00am Kingdom Life Family Ministries International