Obituaries

George Leroy Bruce

George Leroy Bruce

Jun 28, 2018

George Leroy Bruce was born January 19, 1937 in the little town of Oralabor, Iowa; to Alfred Maurice and Bernice Thurstine (Cook) Bruce. He was one of the six children born to that union. George attended and graduated from Tech High School. It was there, in the food service core area, that he learned to bake. He used that knowledge...

Gregory Leroy Fields

Gregory Leroy Fields

Jun 27, 2018

Gregory Leroy Fields was born in Durant, Mississippi on November 23, 1956 to Jessie L. Fields and Stephen Delores Fields Cheatom, and was called home by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the age of 62. Gregory was educated in the Des Moines, Iowa school system, where he later graduated from North High School, and went on...

Dervis Bahic

Dervis Bahic

Jun 27, 2018

Dervis Bahic passed away on Wednesday, July 27. Private Services have been held in his honor. Graveside Service Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Starts at 8:00pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

Deaconess Dorothy M. Sheley

Deaconess Dorothy M. Sheley

Jun 20, 2018

Dorothy Marie (Crawford) Sheley was born on May 10, 1948 to Sloan Edward Taylor and Dorothy Marybell Crawford in Des Moines, Iowa. She was educated in the Des Moines Public Schools and graduated from Tech High School in 1966. Dorothy was married in 1965 to James Comer Sheley Jr. and with this union three beautiful children were born, Leon, Antonio...

Rochelle D. Abbington

Rochelle D. Abbington

Jun 20, 2018

Rochelle Deryce Abbington was born to John Richard Abbington and Ellen Delores Hamilton on April 28, 1961, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised in the area and attended Des Moines Technical High School with the class of 1979. Rochelle was a lifetime resident of Des Moines and loved arts and crafts, specifically crocheting and painting ceramics. She also enjoyed...

Connie Odessa Evans

Connie Odessa Evans

Jun 15, 2018

Connie Odessa Evans was born to Violet (Brooks) and Elmer Evans on June 18, 1946 in Des Moines. She passed away on June 15, 2018 in Killeen, Texas. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m., followed by services at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 29 at ay) at Christ Apostolic Temple, 1230 E. 17th Street, with burial in Glendale...

Deacon Bobby Eugene Cooper

Deacon Bobby Eugene Cooper

Jun 8, 2018

Deacon Bobby Cooper, age 72, went home to be with the Lord June 8, 2018. Deacon Cooper moved to Des Moines from Sioux City in 2008. He was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church and the Central District Deacons Association. He truly walked softly and carried a big stick. He collected and carved over 50 of the big staffs...

Ivan Henry Thomas Carter

Ivan Henry Thomas Carter

Jun 6, 2018

Ivan Henry Thomas Carter was born May 9, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa. He is the son of the late Walter Carter Sr. and Willetta Bibbs Carter. As a young child, Ivans father had many friends that would challenge Ivan to a game of checkers and they were amazed at how he would beat them every time. He was very...

Rebecca Anderson

Rebecca Anderson

Jun 6, 2018

Rebecca Sue (Stewart) Anderson was born on March 10, 1952 to Harold and Agnes (Garwick) Stewart, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from East High School in 1970. Rebecca worked several jobs throughout her lifetime but spent the majority of her career working for the State of Iowa Secretary of States...

Elsie Chancellor-Murrell

Elsie Chancellor-Murrell

Jun 5, 2018

Elsie Chancellor-Murrell passed away on June 5, 2018. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Cornerstone Family Church at 11:00 a.m. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Walter Chancellor, Gwendolyn Chancellor, Rodney ( Raymona) Chancellor, Marcus ( Betrina) Brewer; siblings: Mrs. Annie Ozell ( Frank) Robinson, Mr. Rudolph Parsons as well of a host...

Juanita Richardson

Juanita Richardson

Jun 1, 2018

Juanita Richardson passed away on June 1, 2018. She spent her life helping and serving others. She was a generous person who loved her family beyond measure. A repast will be held in her honor at Big Creek State Park on Saturday June 16, 2018 form 12 noon until 4 pm. We will miss you Juanita!

William Forrest

William Forrest

May 28, 2018

William Forrest passed away on May 28, 2018. No services are planned at this time. No services to be held Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

Richard Clyde Collier

Richard Clyde Collier

May 17, 2018

Richard Clyde Collier, Jr. was born in Des Moines, IA on September 24, 1954 to Richard Collier, Sr. and Jacqueline (Dixon) Collier. He was a lifelong resident of Des Moines attending and graduating from North High School. Richard loved all sports an played basketball, football and ran track while at North. Richard or 'Ricky' as he was known by friends...

Randy Allen Grimm

Randy Allen Grimm

May 16, 2018

Randy Grimm, 61, passed away on May 16, 2018. A memorial visitation will be held 3-5 PM, Saturday, May 26th at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Randy is survived by his wife, Grace; step-children, Frank, Bob and Jonn; 4 step-grandchildren; siblings, Sandra, Tony (Kimberly), Pamela and Donna (Clarence); along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation Saturday, May...

Russell Kimble Jackson, Iv

Russell Kimble Jackson, Iv

May 16, 2018

Russell Kimble Jackson IV was born on December 9, 1967 to Russell and Billie Mae Jackson III, in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Tech High School, where he specialized in tailoring. During high school and perfected his skills and baseball and earned himself a try out with the St....

Johnny Lee Smith, Jr.

Johnny Lee Smith, Jr.

May 15, 2018

Johnny L Smith, Jr. passed away on May 15, 2018. Johnny was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Carter and his father, Willis Carter; sister, Sharon Brown; brothers Richard Carter and Fredell Carter. His memories will live on through his children, Tiffany (Mario) Neely and Tasha Scott; his child's mother, Helen Robinson; his significant other, Virginia; his step children,...

Alvin Weston, Jr.

Alvin Weston, Jr.

May 10, 2018

Alvin "Al" H. Weston, Jr. was born on March 22, 1957 to Alvin H. Weston, Sr. and Joy V. (Smith) Weston in Des Moines, Iowa. His family relocated to Detroit, Michigan where he completed his formal education at Southeast High School. He worked at Chrysler for some time before finding his home again back in Des Moines, Iowa. Al worked...

Patrice Nicole Singleton

Patrice Nicole Singleton

May 10, 2018

Patrice Nicole Singleton was born October 3, 1991 to Glenn Ray Singleton and Lisa Gaye (Cowles) Cale in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the only girl in a sea of boys. She was educated in the Des Moines Public Schools and recently worked for Wells Fargo as a customer service representative. "Nikki" as she was affectionately called, was always smiling....

Rev. Betty Neal-Maldonado

Rev. Betty Neal-Maldonado

May 9, 2018

Rev. Betty Neal-Maldonado passed away on May 9, 2018. She is survived by her daughter Rev. Robin (Anthony) Jenkins; brother, Harry Neal of Nashville, TN; three grandchildren, Chanton Smith, Erica Smith, and Troy (Selena) Jenkins of Columbia, SC; seven great grandchildren, Chanton, Jr., Faith Wortherly, Quinton Jenkins, Rontoya Jenkins, Asa, Sole and Khalid Jenkins; special nephew Alexander Neal III; god-daughter,...

Richard Anthony Jackson

Richard Anthony Jackson

May 9, 2018

Richard A. Jackson passed away on May 9, 2018. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his twin brother, Robert; sister, Debbie; brother, Jarion, Jr.; mother, Lorretta Campbell-Jackson and father, Jarion William Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jackson; sons, Tramaine (Julie), Justice, Jermaine, Anthony (Sahvannah); daughters, Yolanda, Krisandra (Alex) and Britney; sisters, Sharon (Bill), Jackie, and Renee;...

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