Obituaries

Patrick Henry Murphy

Patrick Henry Murphy

Jan 25, 2019

Patrick Henry Murphy, 'Murph' died at home on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the age of 54. Patrick was born in Torrance, California to George Joseph Murphy and Betty Ann (Bergman) Murphy. When he was four, his family moved to Des Moines, Iowa where he attended North High School. He enlisted in the Army at age 21 and spent his...

Bisera Music

Bisera Music

Jan 21, 2019

Bisera Music passed away on January 21, 2019. Burial was held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa, on January 24, 2019. Bisera Music je preminula 21. januara 2019. godine. Pokop je odran na groblju Ezan u Prole, Iowa, 24. januara 2019. godine.

Jackie Lee Porter

Jackie Lee Porter

Jan 19, 2019

Jackie Lee Porter was born to Carroll B. Dixson and Ione Lucinda Hall-McDade on June 16, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the Des Moines public school system, where she attended East High school. Eventually, Jackie and Michael Porter Sr. would meet, and together they would build their life. Jackie and Michael were blessed with...

Lois Lawson

Lois Lawson

Jan 19, 2019

Lois E. (Spinks) Lawson was born on November 11, 1949, to James Spinks and Lizabeth Fitzhugh,in Jackson, TN. At a young age her family relocated to Ames, IA. There, she graduated from Ames High School. She continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College where she earned her Associates Degree. Along lifes path Lois met the love of her...

Dwala Brown

Dwala Brown

Jan 15, 2019

Mrs. Dwala Whiteley Brown, 91, passed away January 15, 2019. A private memorial service is planned. Dwala was preceded in death by her husband, John and grandson James Scott. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Penny (Terry) Scott, Robin (Ken) Bennett, Linda Brown and John Brown; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grand children along with extended family and...

Bobby Jewell Dennis

Bobby Jewell Dennis

Jan 12, 2019

Bobby Jewell Dennis was born September 17, 1931 to parents, Ernest and Gertrude Dennis in Grambling, Louisiana. He was one of six children. He was born in the rural South during the Great Depression. Times were hard. Bob had to leave school at an early age to help support the family. This probably helped shape his lifelong sense of personal...

Marie 'Toni' Garcia

Marie 'Toni' Garcia

Jan 8, 2019

Marie Antoinette (Clark) Garcia was born on April 17, 1954 to Ernest and Sequoia (Miller) Clark in Des Moines, IA. She graduated from St. Josephs High School in Omaha, NE. Marie, affectionately known as "Toni", worked in the Human Services Field for most of her life. Marie had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. Shed often...

Joyce Smith

Joyce Smith

Jan 4, 2019

Ms Joyce Smith passed away January 4, 2019 at Mercy Hospital. Her body was cremated and a Memorial Service is planned for January 26, 2019 In Charlotte, NC. Her brother Zobon Taylor and husband George Woyee are in charge of arrangements there. May she rest in perfect peace.

Norman Armintrout

Norman Armintrout

Dec 31, 2018

Norman K. 'Sonny' Armintrout passed away on December 31, 2018. No formal services are planned at this time. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Miriam Armintrout; children, Delora 'Jean' Courtney, Richard (Dianne) Armintrout, Thomas (Niki) Willard; siblings, Karen (Fred) Houge, Joyce (Glenn) Nation; sister-in-law, Laurel Armintrout; 10...

Mercedes Edward Carr, Jr.

Mercedes Edward Carr, Jr.

Dec 27, 2018

Baby Mercedes Edward Carr, Jr. was born May 31, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. His mom, Seagram and dad, Mercedes Sr. were delighted that he was here. Mercedes was a happy, chunky ball of love. He would laugh and snuggle with you whenever you wanted. Those big bright eyes would follow you where ever you went. He...

Joseph Lee

Joseph Lee

Dec 22, 2018

Brother Joseph A. Lee was born November 25, 1935 to Roscoe Lee and Alice Roland, in Des Moines, IA. He was raised in Des Moines and then joined the United States Army. After discharging from the service he moved to Cedar Rapids, IA in 1962. Joe would soon after meet the love of his life Sandra. The two were joined...

Harold Flax

Harold Flax

Dec 22, 2018

Harold Flax passed away on December 22, 2018. Previously we thought Mr. Flax was all alone in the world. We were mistaken Mr. Flax was a great musician. He played the harmonica and guitar. Mr. Flax came to Des Moines from Mexico, MO. He had 2 sisters. When they were very young, both parents contracted Tuberculosis. After both parents passed...

Gertrude Naber

Gertrude Naber

Dec 22, 2018

Gertrude Genevieve Gilligan was born to Roger and Catherine (Finn) Gilligan on September 14, 1926, in Jefferson Township of Carroll County, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, attending the Jefferson County School District. On February 13, 1946, Jerome Naber and Gertrude were united in marriage. And to that union, three children were born: Dianne, Jerome (Bill) and...

Bahija Aziz

Bahija Aziz

Dec 19, 2018

Bahija passed away on December 19, 2018. A burial, according to tradition, has already taken place.

Henry Juhl

Henry Juhl

Dec 18, 2018

Baby Henry passed away on December 18, 2018. No services have been planned at this time but feel free to post a tribute or comforting message to the website.

Marcus Anthony Menton-Fleming

Marcus Anthony Menton-Fleming

Dec 14, 2018

Marcus Fleming, passed away on December 4, 2018. The family will be holding a memorial visitation at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. Marcus Anthony Menton-Fleming was born on September 27, 1992, to Dana Dean Fleming and Ramona Yvette Menton in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, and...

Charlie Carr

Charlie Carr

Dec 14, 2018

Charlie Carr Jr. was born on July 16, 1943, to Charlie Carr Sr and Retha Mae Wilson in Crowder, Mississippi. He was raised and educated in the area, attending the Panola County school district. Charlie was a jokester with a dry sense of humor who was always willing to lend a hand to his friends and family. He also was...

Shirley Ann Talbert

Shirley Ann Talbert

Dec 11, 2018

Shirley Ann Talbert passed away on December 11, 2018. A gathering of remembrance will be held on December 29, 2018 at the MLK Park shelter house from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Shirley Ann Talbert was born on May 24, 1934 to Charles and Ruth (Mays) Woodford, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Schools and graduated...

Mary Lou Riggle

Mary Lou Riggle

Dec 8, 2018

Mary Lou Riggle, 88, passed away December 8,2018. A memorial visitation will be held from 11 to 12 noon, and a service will follow from 12 noon to 1pm, Thurs. Dec.13th at Henderson's Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Mary Lou is survived by her daughters, Dianna Riggle, Suzanne Romine, Cindy Lou (Burle) Pickett; sister Vicci Blackford;...

Ruthie Ann Burrell

Ruthie Ann Burrell

Dec 5, 2018

Mrs. Ruthie Ann Burrell, 85, passed away December 5, 2018. Funeral services are scheduled for her birthday, Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11 am at King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church. Ruthie Ann (Crawford) Burrell was born December 15, 1933 in Memphis, Tennessee to Ollie Crawford and Caroline (Dandridge) Crawford. She attended Geeter High School, Shelby County Tennessee. Ruthie accepted...

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