Obituaries
Donna Lewis
Jul 13, 2018
Donna Jean Lewis was born to Willard Tom Lewis and Evelyn K. Davis on December 9, 1938, in Hiteman, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from the Des Moines public school system. Later in life, she would relocate to Seattle, Washington. After 15 years, Donna would come back to Iowa and make her home in Des...
Glance Yang
Jul 10, 2018
Glance Yang passed away on July 10, 2018. Services will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
E. Nathaniel Quinn
Jul 10, 2018
Edward Nathaniel Quinn was born March 22, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa to Hershel Quinn and Grace Mae (Taylor) Quinn. Nate attended Dunlap Elementary School, Amos Hiatt Middle School, and then graduated from Des Moines Tech High School. He could run like a rabbit and was on a record breaking track team. On the baseball field he excelled among the...
Dorothy Avant Taylor
Jul 8, 2018
Dorothy Avant Taylor was born January 5, 1920 in Des Moines, Iowa to Mattie (Bradshaw) Avant and Thomas Avant Sr. Dorothy graduated from North High School in Des Moines, and received a bachelors degree from Drake University, also in Des Moines, IA. In her early life, Dorothy worked in her familys tailoring business located in the historic African-American business district...
Marion Edward Williams
Jul 6, 2018
Marion E. Williams passed from this life to Gods unending realm and is chillaxing with Jesus and many family members, friends and fraternity brothers from his beloved Kappa Alpha Psi. Dad was a deeply respected community leader, a retired pharmacist, and man of great faith and social justice activism. The Des Moines Mens Ministry, which he founded, has an active...
Frances Louise Collier
Jul 1, 2018
Frances Louise (Johnson) Collier was born May 18, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa to Ralph and Juanita (Johnson). Frances was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where she graduated from East High School. She furthered her education by attending and graduating from the first class of Licensed Practical Nurses in the city. Frances spent 23 years as a...
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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