Obituaries

Helen Bothwell

Helen Bothwell

Jun 14, 2024

Helen was greeted by our Lord at the Gates of Heaven on Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born the third child to the union of Estelle and Luther Bothwell on September 23, 1946 in Attalla, Alabama. 

 Helen’s education began at Attalla Junior High School and Norris High School in Attalla, Alabama. After moving to Iowa, she attended and graduated from...

Nafiz Hodzic

Nafiz Hodzic

Jun 11, 2024

Nafiz Hodzic passed away at the age of 64.  A priviate burial was taken place at Glendale Cementery

Elzubeir Abdelmagid

Elzubeir Abdelmagid

Jun 11, 2024

Elzubeir Abdelmagid passed away at the age of 19.  A private family burial was taken place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole Iowa

Deacon Leon Bradley

Deacon Leon Bradley

Jun 9, 2024

Deacon Leon Bradley, age 72 passed away June 9th, 2024 surrounding by his family.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. His funeral service will immediately follow and begin at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Bobby Young officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. 

Leon...

Virginia Camp

Virginia Camp

Jun 8, 2024

Virginia Camp, age 61, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on 6/8/2024. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Elpis Christian Fellowship. Immediately following her visitation her funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Overseer Tammy Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.

 

Virginia Louise Camp was born on...

Aisha Feryal Zafar

Aisha Feryal Zafar

Jun 6, 2024

Aisha Zafar, age 60, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 6, 2024. On June 8, 2024, a prayer will take place at the Islamic Center of Des Moines at 1:30 pm, with interment following at Jordan Cemetery in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Jonathan Lamont Morning

Jonathan Lamont Morning

Jun 3, 2024

Jonathan Lamont Morning,  45 of Des Moines, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024.Jonathan Lamont Morning was born August 24, 1978, to John and Bobbie (Ford) Morning in Davenport,Iowa. He began his education in the Davenport School System. He loved to research and self-study. Hewas always eager to learn more and improve himself. Those ambitions led him to Des Moines,...

Tarez Williams

Tarez Williams

May 31, 2024

Tarez Lee Matthew Williams, 18 years old of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. 

Tarez was born on April 22, 2006, in Des Moines, Iowa to his father, Samuel Washington and mother, Latice Williams. He grew up in Des Moines, where he attended North...

Cainyona Gates-Thomas

Cainyona Gates-Thomas

May 31, 2024

Cainyona Gates-Thomas, 21 of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 31, 2024. 

Cainyona—Nevon Ikeshia Gates-Thomas was born on June 18, 2002 to Jeree’ Thomas and Cainan Gates III in Davenport, IA. She was educated and working towards getting her General Education Diploma. 

 Yonna was a beautiful child. She was always full of love, life and laughter. Yonna was a protector and...

Wayne Slayden Sr.

Wayne Slayden Sr.

May 23, 2024

Wayne Slayden Sr., 87, of Rochester, MN, and formerly of Des Moines, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Blair Chapel Cemetery in St. Charles, Iowa, at 3:00 p.m.

He was born in Iowa on October 30, 1938, to Ammon and Grace (Wright) Slayden. Wayne grew up in...

Jamarion Jackson

Jamarion Jackson

May 22, 2024

Jamarion Jackson, 18, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Des Moines. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Corinthian Baptist Church. His funeral service will follow visitation and begin at 1:00 p.m. at Corinthian Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines. Jamarion...

Helen Bangs

Helen Bangs

May 21, 2024

Helen Jane Bangs, 72, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Visitation will be June 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. here at Henderson's Chapel in Des Moines. 

Benefice Nisumbavyose

Benefice Nisumbavyose

May 20, 2024

Benefice Nisumbavyose, 23, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, in Burundi, Africa. Visitation will be Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church, 720 E 30th St, Des Moines.  Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. to follow.Full obituary is pending. 

Tymiya Murray

Tymiya Murray

May 14, 2024

Tymiya Shondale Murray, 45, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. No services are planned at this time.

She was born in Des Moines on August 19, 1978, to Robert and Audisteen (Morris) Murray Jr. Tymiya grew up in Des Moines and attended Roosevelt High School where she graduated...

Nancy Shiner

Nancy Shiner

May 14, 2024

Nancy Ann Shiner peacefully passed away on May 14, 2024, in Baxter, Iowa, at the age of 67, in her home surrounded by all her loved ones. A memorial visitation will be held at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care in Des Moines. Immediately following her visitation her memorial service will...

Elias Tembe

Elias Tembe

May 13, 2024

Elias Ogutu Azariah Tembe, 72, of Des Moines, Iowa, and formerly of Kenya, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.   Born to Azariah Tembe Otiwa and Kerina Ombaka Ochuonyo, Elias eventually married Roseline Ngare and was blessed with many children where he found a passion as being a loving father.Elais spent many...

Hasan Ikeljic

Hasan Ikeljic

May 13, 2024

Hason Ikeljic, 69, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on May 13, 2024. A private family burial will be held. 

Osama Abbasy

Osama Abbasy

May 13, 2024

Osama Al Abbasy, 22, of Urbandale, Iowa passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.  A private family burial will be held at a later date. 

Mona Hasan

Mona Hasan

May 13, 2024

Mona Hasan, 59, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. A private family burial will take place at the Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa. 

Malachi Meri

Malachi Meri

May 12, 2024

Malachi "Marcus" Meri, 23, of Rippey, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the Dallas County Hospital. A private family burial will be held. 

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