Obituaries
Christopher Washington
Jul 31, 2020
Christopher Washington passed away on Friday July 31, 2020. Services will be held in St. Louis at Robert Jones Funeral Home.
Sara Serbro Yarlee
Jul 30, 2020
Sara Serbro Yarlee was born on January 1, 1938 to Gwah Yarlee and Jalie Tody in Liberia, West Africa. She received her formal education in Liberia and worked as a caregiver until she relocated to the United States. Sara settled in Des Moines, IA where she continued to work as a caregiver and raise her children. Sara enjoyed the solitude...
Dzinic Sefik
Jul 30, 2020
Dzinic Sefik passed away on Thursday July 30, 2020. Traditional burial was held at EZAN Cemetery.
Saadia Agane Shafath
Jul 29, 2020
Saadia Agane Shafath passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2020. Traditional burial was held at EZAN Cemetery.
Willie Lee Smith
Jul 28, 2020
Willie Lee Smith, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Ashton Court Care and Rehab Centre in Liberty, MO. A public visitation will be held at Hendersons Highland Park Funeral Home in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 1, 2020, from 11:00am -1:00pm with a short service starting at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in West...
Josefa Tapia
Jul 25, 2020
Josefa Tapia passed away on July 25, 2020. A memorial service will be held at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. Check back for a complete obituary.Memorial Service Thursday, July 30, 2020 Starts at 1:30pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home
Bethany Castro
Jul 23, 2020
Bethany Castro passed away on July 23, 2020. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Check back for a complete obituary.Visitation Friday, July 31, 2020 10:00am - 5:00pm Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Romona Beauford
Jul 20, 2020
Ramona Beauford passed away on July 20, 2020. No services are planned at this time.
John Lee Michael Fichtner
Jul 18, 2020
John Lee Michael Fichtner passed away on July 18, 2020. No services are planned at this time.
Mercedes Lalyn Arnett
Jul 12, 2020
Mercedes LaLyn Arnett was born to Russell Eugene Parkey and Denise LaLyn Arnett on October 19, 1988, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the Des Moines Public school system, where she attended Hoover High School. Mercedes would graduate from Ankeny high school. Mercedes loved braiding hair as well as babysitting everyones children. She was a member...
Christine Marie Hall
Jul 10, 2020
Christine M Hall passed away July 10, 2020. Today, July 15, would be Christine's 67th birthday. A Happy Heavenly Birthday Party will be held at Noon on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Henderson's Funeral Home with interment to follow at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Van Meter. Christine Marie (Bucklew) was born July 15, 1953 to Robert Eugene Bucklew and...
Adale Scuefield
Jul 6, 2020
Adale Scuefield passed away on Monday July 6, 2020. Please check back for full obituary.
Montrell Ruffin
Jul 4, 2020
Montrell Lilwayne Ruffin was born December 8, 2001 in Des Moines, IA. to Michael Ruffin, Jr and Natasha Speech. He was attending Roosevelt High School and was looking forward to graduation next year. He was active in the Big Brothers program for eight years. Montrell was ambitious and had started working at Marcos Pizza to save money for school. He...
Sharlotte Ruth Rutledge
Jul 4, 2020
Sharlotte Ruth Rutledge passed away on Saturday July 4, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Sharlotte was born March 16, 1937 in Lufkin Texas to James Hackney and Tempie Morrison Hackney. After completing her primary education she attended Fisk University in Tennessee where she attained her Bachelor's degree. Sharlotte then completed her Masters degree at...
Frances K Jackson
Jul 1, 2020
Frances Jackson passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Ms. Frances was born May 6, 1922 in Calhoun, Louisiana to Charlie and Gordie Shephard King. Frances was educated in the Calhoun Public Schools and furthered her education at Grambling State University. She attained a Bachelors degree and began her career as an middle...
Kathryn Henriksen
Jun 30, 2020
Katheryn Henriksen passed away on June 30, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Check back for updated information.
Sir William Deshawn Bekish
Jun 28, 2020
Sir William Bekish passed away on June 28, 2020. A public visitation will be held on Thursday July 9, 2020 from 10:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m. at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday July 10, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at the Iowa Events Center. Social distancing...
Jonna Brown
Jun 26, 2020
Jonna Brown passed away on June 26, 2020. Funeral Services for Jonna Brown will be held at 5 pm Thursday, July 9th at Elim Christian Fellowship. CDC recommendations for masks and social distancing will be followed. Check back for a full obituary.Funeral Service Thursday, July 9, 2020 Starts at 5:00pm Glendale Cemetery
Paye Blawou
Jun 23, 2020
Paye Blawou passed away on June 23, 2020. Services were held on Saturday July 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Evergreen Ave. Paye 'Jeff' Blawou was born on June 6, 1989 to Washington and Annie (Crayeah) Blawou, in Liberia, West Africa. The family relocated to the United States and settled in...
Henry Bryant
Jun 16, 2020
Henry Bryant passed away on June 16, 2020. Services are pending. Please check back for full obit.
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