Obituaries

Nehemiah Hellems

Nehemiah Hellems

May 10, 2024

 Nehemiah Martin Hellems, 41, of Durant, Oklahoma, passed away on May 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be prior from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Nehemiah was born on June 10, 1982, in Liberal, Kansas, to parents Arnold and Pinney(Beer) Hellems. Nehemiah grew up...

Patee Jones

Patee Jones

May 9, 2024

Patee Jones was born on December 11, 1953 to Henry and Myrtle (Ferrow) Gipson. She spent her early years obtaining an education in the Mississippi School System. Patee had moved to Des Moines afterwards. She married her love and was blessed with children throughout the years. Patee established a career in safety as School Crossing Guard with the City of...

Deaconess Helen Young

Deaconess Helen Young

May 9, 2024

Services are being held at Corinthian Baptist Church on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. with the funeral service following at 6 p.m.Live streaming will be taking place for those who are unavailable to attend on the Henderson's Funeral & Cremation Facebook page.

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Christian Louis

Christian Louis

May 3, 2024

Christian Louis, a vibrant soul, bid farewell to this world on May 3, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born on June 28, 2004, in the bustling city of Houston, Texas, bringing joy and laughter to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.Christian's journey was one defined by passion and determination. From his early days at Centennial High...

Ione Lucinda Hall

Ione Lucinda Hall

Apr 27, 2024

Ione Lucinda Hall passed away on April 27, 2024. A visitation from 10 a.m. will be held at True Bible Baptist Church on May 3, 2024. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will take place following services at Glendale Cemetery. A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Martinez Goode

Martinez Goode

Apr 25, 2024

Martinez “Marty” Goode, 68, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, in Atlantic, Iowa, joining his parents and sister in heaven.Marty was born on October 4th, 1955  in Baltimore, Maryland to parents Theodore “Teddy" Goode an Army Veteran and Purple Heart medal recipient and Melba Harp a mother of 4 and college attendant of The University of Iowa and Kaplan...

Roger Freel

Roger Freel

Apr 24, 2024

Roger Freel, 78, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on April 24, 2024. He was born on January 24, 1946 to James and Norma Stewart (Collins) in Des Moines, Iowa. Roger was loving, caring and very stubborn and set in his own ways, but he would help anyone. He was a wonderful dad, husband, grandpa and great-grandpa. He loved his...

Clarence English

Clarence English

Apr 22, 2024

Clarence Raydell English was born to Arthur and Mary Lee (Morgan) English on October 25, 1945. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System where he excelled in running track. Clarence was an exceptional auto painter and detail technician. A master in his craft, he taught his techniques to many.

Clarence was humorous and loved  making people laugh. He...

Salena Williams

Salena Williams

Apr 21, 2024

Salena Williams, born Salena Stanley on August 1, 1981, has left us on April 21, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. Salena's presence in this world touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.Salena's journey through life was marked by her dedication to her work at Mr. Bibbs and...

Norvillene Mash

Norvillene Mash

Apr 9, 2024

Norvillene Gordan Mash went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 9,2024 at the age of 95, after a short stay in Iowa Methodist Unity Point Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born in Red Oak, Iowa on August 27,1928 to her proud parents Mary Gertrude (Jones) and Norville Earl Tillman.

Norvillene moved from Perry,...

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller

Apr 7, 2024

Dorothy Miller, 92, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at MorningStar Assisted Living Community in West Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services are pending. 

Paula Clayborne

Paula Clayborne

Mar 31, 2024

Paula Clayborne was born on September 29, 1943 to Melvin and  Gertrude (James) Murray in Des Moines, Iowa.  She was  educated through the Des Moines Public School System, where she attended Willard Elementary, Amos Jr. High and graduated from North High School. 

Paula married Raymond Clayborne after high school and began to live a life of her husband. She was once...

Cecil White

Cecil White

Mar 29, 2024

Cecil Irving White was born on September 4, 1950 to Cecil G and Stella (Stadeker) White. He attended Dowling Catholic School, Des Moines Public Schools, and graduated from Tech High School. Cecil was a former member of St. John’s Parish, where he was an altar boy. As a youth, Cecil enjoyed riding his “English” bike and playing basketball. Cecil was...

Plum Lewis Jr.

Plum Lewis Jr.

Mar 28, 2024

Plum Lewis Jr., 82, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on March 28, 2024. A memorial service will be held at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. with Reverend Jordan Rabon officiating. Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery. 

Full obituary is pending. 

Izet Husidit

Izet Husidit

Mar 27, 2024

Mr. Izet Husidit, passed away March 27th, 2024. Service for Mr. Husidit will be schedule for a later date.

Nermin Omerovic

Nermin Omerovic

Mar 27, 2024

Mr. Nermin Omerovic passed away on March 27th, 2024. Service for Mr. Omerovic are currently pending for a later date. 

Sanaa Alhourani

Sanaa Alhourani

Mar 19, 2024

Sanaa Alhourani, 63, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. A private burial Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa will be held. 

Frankie Wilson Jr.

Frankie Wilson Jr.

Mar 14, 2024

Frankie Wilson Jr., passed away on March 14, 2024. No services are planned at this time. Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care has been entrusted with his cremation care.Please keep his family in your prayers at this time. 

Guestene Sillas

Guestene Sillas

Mar 13, 2024

Guestene Terry was born June 9, 1947 in Mounds, Illinois to Alice and Canary Terry. She was the older sister of Erline, Gloria and Aaron. Some would say she was a second mother to her brother Aaron. Guestene attended Cahokia Senior High School where she enjoyed being around her friends and a guy named “Bull”. Turns out, “Bull” was also called...

Virginia Dameron

Virginia Dameron

Mar 12, 2024

Virginia Dameron, 76, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Kingdom Life Family Ministries International in Des Moines. Immediately following,  her funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Apostle André Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in the Glendale...

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