Obituaries
Lolita Sutton
Nov 7, 2017
Lolita Sutton passed away on November 7, 2017. Homegoing Services are scheduled to be held in Birmingham, AL at a later date.Services are to be announced Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home
Larry Lavon Bailey
Nov 6, 2017
Larry LaVon Bailey was born to Burton Crockett Bailey Sr. and Rowena Mae (Fields) Bailey on August 21 1961, in Des Moines, Iowa. Larry was obviously spoiled from birth. He was raised and educated in the area, graduating from East high school. After his graduation, Larry would eventually work in the transportation field as a car porter; giving Stivers Lincoln...
Hazel Marie Buster
Nov 3, 2017
Hazel Marie Buster was born April 24, 1920 to John and Hannah (Larson) Olson at the family farm in Polk City, Iowa. She was the second daughter in the family of 7 children. Hazel received her primary education in the Ankeny School district where she graduated from Ankeny High School. Hazel was a natural caregiver and nurturer. She loved raising...
Ernnell Harper
Oct 31, 2017
Ernnell Harper passed away on October 31, 2017. Celebration of Life Services have not been planned as of yet. A full obituary will be available at a later date.Services are to be announced Elpis Christian Fellowship
Jerald 'J.B.' Cevin Brantley
Oct 23, 2017
'This young man here...Jerald Brantley...one of a kind! The real deal. A veteran. Solid-upstanding-trailblazer-advocate-servant leader. Des Moines lost a giant when they lost Jerald Brantley. Gone too soon. Des Moines and the entire state are better because Jerald Brantley came our way." Teree Caldwell Johnson Jerald Cevin Brantley, Sr. of Des Moines, IA, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017...
Roger Carl Horton
Oct 21, 2017
Roger Carl Horton was born to Evans and Lida (Smith) Horton on September 9, 1952, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Walnut Hill Highs School. Following graduation, Roger set out to see the world and eventually settled in Des Moines. He met his life partner, Cherie Walker and the two loved and cared...
Alfred Gaye Cheyard
Oct 19, 2017
Alfred Gaye Cheyards Story "I was born in the city of Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, Liberia, West Africa. I graduated in 1970 from Gboveh High School in the city of Gbarnga, Bong County. In 1980 I moved to the capital city of Monrovia and found a part time job as a laborer at the Freeport of Monrovia. I worked unloading...
Gearldine Williams
Oct 14, 2017
Geraldine Betty Williams was born on January 26, 1920 to William Edward Jewett and Margaret Ampy. She began her childhood years in Buxton, Iowa; and her family relocated to Des Moines when she was nine years old. Geraldine completed her general studies at East High School. With the intentions of continuing her education on a collegiate level she attended Des...
Mehmed Kantarevic
Oct 12, 2017
Mehmed Kantarevic passed away on October 12, 2017. Private services were held in his honor.Private Services Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
Junior Lowe
Oct 11, 2017
Junior Lowe was born April 1, 1939 to Richard Small and Mary E. Lowe. He passed away October 11, 2017 at the age of 78. Funeral services are pending at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Please return to the website for further details as to date and time.
Junior Lowe
Oct 11, 2017
Junior Lee Lowe was born April 1, 1939, in Springfield, MO, the only child of Mary Lowe and Richard Small. Junior received his primary education while serving in the United States Army. After his discharge he obtained employment at John Deere where he worked for over 30 years. Junior married the love of his life, Marjorie Marie Harris on January...
Charles 'Bubba' Thomas Botts
Oct 7, 2017
Charles Thomas Botts was born September 28, 1950 in Des Moines, IA to Leonard and Tereca (Hickman) Botts. Bubba, as he was affectionately called, graduated from North High School and found employment with John Deere. He worked there for many years before his retirement. Retirement meant more time for FISHING! Bubba loved to fish. He would bow fish or ice...
Eddie 'Tree' Deno Collier
Oct 7, 2017
Eddie D. Collier was born June 14, 1937 in Durant, Mississippi to Roosevelt and Louise (Horton) Collier. He was one of the first African American children to own his own goat in Durant. He also went on to own his own pony. That was a big thing in Durant, and it made him one of the richest kids in town!...
Mona Jean Hayes
Oct 7, 2017
Mona Jean Hayes was born to Donald and Van Esther (Hayes) Mayberry on October 2, 1952 in Waterloo, Iowa. The family would eventually relocate to Des Moines, Iowa to raise their family. Mona was educated and graduated from Washington school district and began studies at the University of Northern Iowa. She would go on to join The United States Army...
Armin Rizvic
Oct 6, 2017
Armin Rizvic passed away on October 6, 2017. Private Services will he held in her honor at a later date.Private Services Iowa Veteran's Cemetery
James Clay
Sep 30, 2017
James A Clay, Sr, 86, passed away September 30, 2017. James was a life long resident of Des Moines. IA. He was born March 23, 1931 to Thomas Newton Clay and Helen Josephine (Cross) Clay. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School system before his enlistment in the United States Army. After discharge from the service, James found...
Pearlene Annette Burke
Sep 28, 2017
Pearlene Annetta Burke, the daughter of Willie and Rosetta Saunders, was born on February 23, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa. Pearlene began her education in the Des Moines Public School system. She left school early to work and help the family with expenses. She would eventually obtain her GED. At an early age, Pearlene confessed Christ and became a dedicated...
Joyce C Fant
Sep 26, 2017
Joyce Carmon (Smith) Fant was born May 22, 1935 to Marshall and Lucille (Martin) Smith in Des Moines, Iowa. Joyce was Educated in the Des Moines Public School System where she graduated from Des Moines East High. She attained her BA from Drake University, and her Masters in Education from the University of Iowa. She was an Education Specialist at...
Haga Suliman
Sep 25, 2017
Haga Suliman passed away on September 25, 2017 surrounded by family and close friends. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Private services will be held in her honor.Private Services Glendale Cemetery
Patricia Canada
Sep 24, 2017
Patricia Canada was born on June 29, 1945 to E. F. and Ruth Wollman in Huron, South Dakota. She was one of five children and she enjoyed her time spent with her immediate family. Patricia spent her growing up years in Paris, Texas. She completed her general studies at Huron High School in Huron, South Dakota. As she grew up...
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