Obituaries

Aug 6, 2017

Timothy Lee Sr. passed away on August 6, 2017 at home in Des Moines, Iowa. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 until 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 17th, 2017, at Hendersons Chapel. Funeral services will take place at Union Baptist Church on August 18th, 2017, at 1:00 pm. The family requests that donations be made to help bridge...

Aug 5, 2017

Jessie Donnelly passed away on August 5, 2017 at Taylor Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home assisted the family with simple cremation services. A memorial service is planned for August 12, 2017 at True Bible Baptist Church at 11 a.m. The obituary is pending. Memorial Service Saturday, August 12, 2017 Starts at 11:00am Morning Star Missionary...

Jul 31, 2017

Bulah Cain Marshall was born November 5,1929 in Weston, Mississippi to Eddie "Jack" and Ethel (Hedges) Cain. It was a hard life. Bulahs first jobs were working in the fields. She barely had time to go to school. But there was always church on Sunday. Bulah attended New Zion Grove Baptist Church in Chicago, IL Bulah was married in June...

Jul 30, 2017

Lucille Jamison was born December 16, 1934 To Arlillian Forte (Burton) and Clifton Colvin in Marshalltown, Iowa. As a young woman, Lucille moved to Des Moines with the intention of furthering her education. She was a graduate of Drake University with a bachelors degree in Social Work. She worked over 30 years at Broadlawns Medical Center. She could handle the...

Jul 28, 2017

Leonard Walter Rife passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was 93 years of age.A public visitation will be held at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home in Des Moines on Thursday August 3rd, 2017, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday August 4th, 2017, at the...

Jul 28, 2017

Robert Steven Winfrey was born on June 28, 1954 to Albert and Mary Frances (Quinn) Winfrey in Iowa. He was educated in the Des Moines Public Schools. He received a degree in drug therapy. He particularly focused on his passion to help youth but he helped many individuals that were incarcerated as well. He received many different certifications throughout his...

Jul 23, 2017

Mary Francis McMillian was born on April 29, 1944 in Meridian, Mississippi to Fannie Bell (Hill) and Monroe Larkin. Mary Lee Smith later raised Mary after her mother's passing. She was raised and educated in Mississippi. In the 50's, the family moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa then migrated to Des Moines. She was a Certified Nurse Aide for various nursing...

Jul 22, 2017

Donnalee Jewel Thompson was born February 1, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Ruth Slaten and D. Earl King. She was a life long resident of Des Moines. After high school, Donnalee joined the United States military as a WAC. She was honorably discharged in 1956. Donnalee was a 'Jill of all trades'. She was a magazine sales...

Jul 21, 2017

Mujo Bektic passed away on July 21, 2017. Henderson's Funeral Home and staff assisted the family with an immediate burial. There will be no other services. Please contact the family for additional information.

Jul 19, 2017

Troy Franklin Jones, 53, passed away on July 19, 2017 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. A public visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Hendersons Highland Park Funeral Home on Friday, July 28th, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 29th, 2017, at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Des Moines, Iowa, with...

Jul 18, 2017

William Frank Holder better known as "Chuck", the son of Sheila Holder, was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 31st, 1976. At an early age he was baptized at Christ Apostolic Temple under the pastorate of Bishop Jeremiah Reed. Chuck was educated in the Des Moines Public School Systems, completing his studies at Roosevelt High School. Art was always...

Jul 16, 2017

James Lester Wardlow, Jr. was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 21, 1956 to Faylee (Griffin) Wardlow and James Lester Wardlow, Sr. He was educated in the Des Moines School system where he graduated from Valley High School. After graduation, James went to work for various firms as a custodian and maintenance worker. He was very good with his hands...

Jul 15, 2017

Theresa Webb-Bey passed away on July 15th, 2017. Private services were held in her honor. Theresa Linn Vance was born August 5, 1953 to Wallace Lynn Vance and Betty Jo (Larson) Vance, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School System where she graduated from Des Moines Tech High. She met her future husband, Robert...

Jul 15, 2017

DeVelma Eubanks passed away on July 15th, 2017. A full obituary will be published soon. DeVelma loved bowling,and bingo. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with family. She loved attending church and previously served as an usher.Visitation Saturday, July 22, 2017 10:00am - 12:00pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home Celebration of Life Saturday, July 22, 2017 Starts...

Jul 14, 2017

Reginold Craig Hunter passed away on July 14, 2017 in Pheonix, AZ. A memorial service in Des Moines, Iowa is pending arrangements with the family. Please check back to the website for updates. Services are to be announced Iowa Veteran's Cemetery

Jul 13, 2017

Laverne Leo Meredith passed away on July 13th, 2017. LaVerne was a quiet, solitary man who liked nothing better than to sit home and watch Westerns on TV. LaVerne was born July 5, 1933 to Leo William Meredith and Agnes Marie (Carol) Meredith. He was a life long resident of the Highland Park area of Des Moines. After graduation from...

Jul 13, 2017

Pamela Kay (Friedel) Anderson was born February 20, 1959 in Sac City, Iowa to George and Venieta E.(Sircoloumb - Myers) Friedel. She was raised in Des Moines and attended Des Moines Tech High School. After graduation Pamela worked as a cashier for several firms. Pamela loved playing Bingo and crocheting things for her family. She was a country music fan...

Jul 11, 2017

Cecil Burrell passed away on Tuesday, July 11th, 2017. A public visitation will be held at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home on Sunday, July 16th, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 17th, 2017, at the Bread of Life Church of God in Christ, in Des Moines, Iowa at 11:00 a.m. Burial...

Jul 7, 2017

Bonnie Ammons made her life transition on July 7, 2017. Private services were held in her honor.

Jul 6, 2017