Obituaries

Grace Ryerson

Grace Ryerson

Jul 4, 2017

Grace Ryerson passed away on July 4, 2017. Private services were held in her honor.Private Services Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

Royalty Moore

Royalty Moore

Jul 3, 2017

Royalty Moore was born June 29, 2017. Too perfect for Earth, she returned to Heaven July 2, 2017. Funeral services are planned for 4 pm, July 10, 2017 at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Pastor Michael D. Cameron, Sr. is officiating. Royalty is survived by her mom, JaKayla; her siblings and grandparents and a host of extended family and friends...

Margaret 'Tresa' Davis Talton

Margaret 'Tresa' Davis Talton

Jul 2, 2017

Margaret Tresa Davis Talton came into the world on September 21, 1947, the daughter of Howell Samuel Dameron and Ollie Mae (Fleetwood) Dameron. She was born in Des Moines and attended Des Moines public schools where she graduated from Des Moines Tech High School. Tresa worked for the Des Moines public school system bus for many years. She loved working...

Olivea Aniya Bekish

Olivea Aniya Bekish

Jun 29, 2017

Olivlea Aniya Bekish (thats me) was born June 29, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. My parents Alexandria Harris and Wesley Bekish were anxiously awaiting my birth. They saw the ultrasound and knew just how I looked. For months Mom has been putting the headphones on her stomach playing music. I was happiest with the Kanye West...

Fehim Bahtagic

Fehim Bahtagic

Jun 27, 2017

Fehim Bahtagic passed away on June 27, 2017. Private services were held in his honor.Private Services Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

Glenn Leroy Orr

Glenn Leroy Orr

Jun 27, 2017

Glenn Leroy Orr, 55, of Grimes, Iowa passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2017. A celebration of life with be held at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home, 3500 6th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, July 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Glenn was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 26th, 1962, to Frank J. and Lucia Rose Orr....

Doretha Devine

Doretha Devine

Jun 25, 2017

Doretha (Johnson) Devine was born May 1, 1920 in Halley, Arkansas to Stanope and Leona (Vickers) Johnson. Doretha completed the 12th grade in Halley. Doretha did daywork and cared for her elderly parents until their passing. She lived in El Paso, Texas for about 42 years. Doretha fell in love with a handsome soldier named Freddie Devine. They were married...

Joseph Carson

Joseph Carson

Jun 21, 2017

Joseph Carson passed away on June 21, 2017. Private services were held in his honor.Private Services Mission Temple C.O.G.I.C.

Ria Nicole Thompson

Ria Nicole Thompson

Jun 19, 2017

Ria Nicole Thompson was born July 23, 1987 in Des Moines, Iowa to Johnny and Wilma (Neighbors) Thompson. Ria was one of three daughters born to this union. Bright and opinionated, always on the go she graduated from high school and continued her education at DMACC where she was awarded her Associate in Arts degree. She also attended the Art...

Darnell Cameron Lee

Darnell Cameron Lee

Jun 17, 2017

Darnell Cameron Lee was born on August 28, 1990 to Arthur T. Lee, Sr. and Joleen K. Johnson. Darnell was educated in the Des Moines Public School System where he completed his general studies. After graduation, he continued his education at Iowa Central Community College working toward a degree. Darnell worked as an independent contractor, waiter and remodeling homes. If...

Keith Brian Heard

Keith Brian Heard

Jun 17, 2017

Baby Keith Brian Heard came from heaven on June 12th, 2017. His mommy, Mikesha Lynn Heard, was waiting to welcome him to the family. To perfect to stay with us, Baby Keith was ushered by angels back to heaven on June 17th, 2017. He was preceded by his great-grandpa: William Arthur Quinn Sr. and great-great grandpas: Hershel Quinn and Ernest...

Njeri M. Fowler

Njeri M. Fowler

Jun 16, 2017

Njeri Fowler passed away on June 16th, 2017. A memorial service was held on Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 at 11 a.m., at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Memorial Service Thursday, June 22, 2017 Starts at 11:00am Merle Hay Cemetery

Patricia Hayter

Patricia Hayter

Jun 15, 2017

Patricia Ann Hayter was born on June 13, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa. Her parents, Luther Byron and Bertie Thurston-Hayter raised a great family with ongoing memories and values that will never be forgotten. She was one of five children. Patricia completed her general studies at the Des Moines Technical High School. Furthering her education she attended Drake University, seeking...

Anthony Vernon

Anthony Vernon

Jun 8, 2017

Final arrangements have been entrusted to Golden Gate Funeral in Dallas, TX.

Mercedez Maria Silva

Mercedez Maria Silva

Jun 4, 2017

Naci el 24 de Septiembre de 1969 en Jalisco, Mxico a Hilario Zepeda y Manuela Ocampo. Fue en Jalisco donde se cri y educ. El 3 de marzo de 2001, Mercedez se cas con Ruben Silv. Hicieron su casa en Des Moines, Iowa para criar a su familia. Mercedez era una ama de casa que amaba cuidar de su familia....

Earl Floyd Stone

Earl Floyd Stone

Jun 4, 2017

Earl Floyd Stone, 86, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2017 at Parkridge Specialty Care Center. Earl was the only remaining child of Barney and Myrtle (Proctor) Stone. he was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 6, 1930. His parents and all his siblings are now deceased. Earl was a generous person; always willing to help. He had a lawn...

Apostle Emmanuel S. Guanue

Apostle Emmanuel S. Guanue

Jun 2, 2017

Emmanuel S. Guanue, 45, was born January 15, 1972 in Saniquelleh, Liberia to Peter Guanue and Alberta Bailey Guanue. He was a quiet child with a great big smile. He carried that smile with him his whole life. Emmanuel received his primary education in Liberia and went on to the university for advanced education and certification as a Social Worker....

Etien Luna

Etien Luna

Jun 1, 2017

Etien J. Luna passed away on June 1st, 2017. A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In death, he rejoins his grandfather: Paul Martin; cousins: Paul T. Butts Jr., Alhamisi M. Butts, Ezra T. Butts; and his best-brother: Demetrias Thomas. He is survived by...

Doyle Danner

Doyle Danner

May 26, 2017

Doyle Danner passed away on May 26th, 2017. No services are planned at this time.

Christopher Landers

Christopher Landers

May 26, 2017

Christopher Landers (32) of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 26th, 2017. No services are planned at this time.

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