Obituaries
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.
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...
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...
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
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
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...
Christina Williams
Dec 4, 2018
Mrs Christina Williams, 91, passed away December 4, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Monday, December 10th at Union Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at the church starting at 10 am the day of the service. On March 23, 1927, Susie Jones had a beautiful baby girl that she named Christina. Shortly thereafter, the family moved...
Renee Murrell
Dec 1, 2018
Renee Murrell, 54, passed away on December 1, 2018, under the care of Taylor House Hospice. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018, until 12:00 p.m. A tribute service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Preceding her in death were her father, Ray Croom; daughter, Leatha Murrell; sister, Shelia Cotton and step-father, Jonathan Brewer....
Sandra Allen
Nov 30, 2018
Sandra Irene Theresa Allen was born on October 2, 1945 to Leo Lenard Griggs and Irene Adella Griggs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is the oldest of two children born to this union. She graduated from Washington Senior High School where she was very active in FBLA, Future Business Leaders if America. She went on to attend Broadlawns School of...
James Raymond Doyle
Nov 27, 2018
James Raymond Doyle passed away comfortably at home and under the care of Iowa River Hospice on November 27, 2018. No public services are planned at this time. Please check back for a complete obituary.
Harold Haygood
Nov 27, 2018
Mr. Harold Haygood passed away on November 27, 2018. A visitation was held at Henderson's Chapel. Harold Haygood was born March 13, 1943 to Willie B. and Wilda Haygood in Tallassee, AL. The family moved from the south and settled in Chicago, They would move back and forth from Chicago to Des Moines several times looking for better opportunities. Once...
Jean 'Kitty' Ferguson
Nov 26, 2018
Jean Palmeria Ferguson (Kitty) was born October 4, 1934, in Georgetown, British Guiana, South America (now the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, South America), and passed away November 24, 2018, at Des Moines Mercy Medical Center. Jean was preceded in glory by her mother, Mildred Beatrice Claxton Nelson (Mama), and her father Sydney Phoenix. Jean leaves behind to cherish their wonderful...
Oscar Johnson, Jr.
Nov 24, 2018
Oscar Eugene Johnson Jr. was born on July 20, 1946 to Oscar and Erna Mae (Greene) Johnson Sr. in Iowa City, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from North High School. In 1973 Oscar enlisted in the United States Army. During his service he earned an award for his marksman skills as well as...
Esad Guhdija
Nov 22, 2018
Mr. Esad Guhdija passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on November 22, 2018. Traditional services are being planned for Saturday, November 24th at Es Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa. Those who know that they will meet their Lord, and that to Him they will return
Beverly Wallace
Nov 20, 2018
Beverly Loretta Wallace was born July 20, 1938 in Buxton, Iowa to Warren and Alberta (Burkett) Stovall. The family relocated to Des Moines and Beverly was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. She graduated from East High School and furthered her education at DMACC. Beverly was employed by John Deere for many years. She worked with the vendors...
Velmarie Wilkerson
Nov 20, 2018
Velmarie (Johnson) Wilkerson was born on November 23, 1954 to Richard Johnson Ernestine Hughes in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Westside High School and continued her education at the University of Indiana and Upper Iowa University. Velmarie chose to work in the Human Services field. She worked in various social work related positions and retired from the American Red Cross...
George William Hill, Jr.
Nov 17, 2018
George William Hill, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 17, 2018 at his home. Services are being planned for a later date. George was born in Louisiana but migrated to Des Moines at an early age. He attended and graduated from North High School in Fort Dodge. George found his way to Des Moines and quickly found a job. He...
Zufe Rrukaj
Nov 16, 2018
Mrs. Zufe Rrukaj, 86, Passed away November 16, 2018. She was buried in the traditional manner. To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and to Allah is the ultimate return.
Eric Watson
Nov 14, 2018
Eric Jermaine Watson was born on January 4, 1972, to Aaron Carter and Mary Watson in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Roosevelt High School. Following his primary education, Eric continued his studies at DMACC focusing on a degree in business. In 1997, Eric and Tineka Greenfield were united in marriage in Des...
Mother Geneva R Hardin
Nov 14, 2018
Geneva Roberta (Martin) Hardin was born January 18, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa to John Henry Martin, Sr. and Mae "Mary" Ethel (Davis) Martin. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where she graduated from East High School. Geneva joined the world of work and was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Heather Manor Care Center....
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