Obituaries

May 25, 2017

Rosetta Toole was born April 11, 1960 to Jim and Berle Brown in Ottumwa, Iowa. She completed her primary schooling there before moving to Des Moines. Rosetta was employed as a waitress most of her life. This is where she developed her people skills and love for people. She was a kind and compassionate person that would never turn her...

May 24, 2017

William Ernest Webster, affectionately called "Bill", was born to William and Rose Webster on August 24, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the Des Moines Public School System, graduating in the class of 1981 from Theodore Roosevelt High School. Having a passion for cutting hair, Bill pursued his Cosmetology License and worked as a hairstylist...

May 16, 2017

Mr. Jesse June Baugh passed away May 16, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan from the Grace Church of the Nazarene. An open visitation will be held at Swanson's Funeral Home in Detroit from 2-8 pm on Friday. Jesse worked for Ford Motor Company for over 20 years. Jesse is survived by...

May 13, 2017

John Alecks Moore, Jr. was born on November 27, 1956 in Camp Lejune, North Carolina to John and Billie Jean (Burrell) Moore. John, affectionately known as "Ploots" was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where he graduated from East High School. He attended Union Baptist Church with his Mom while growing up. John came from a long line...

May 10, 2017

Carnelia Jane Richardson (55), of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 10th, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 18th, 2017, at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Glendale cemetery. Carnelia Jane Richardson was born to the union of of Cecil Lee and Gloria Mae Richardson on October 24, 1961...

May 10, 2017

Choice Dion Dejour Elliston (23) passed away on May 10th, 2017. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, May 18th 2017, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Elpis Christian Fellowship with funeral service to follow. Interment will be at Glendale Cemetery. Left to cherish his memory is his Mother: Moneeco Elliston, Father: Joshua Williams, Fiance': Mia Windsor, Sister: Michealria Elliston,...

May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

Willa Nevel Jones was born July 11, 1934 in Bessemer, Alabama. She completed her primary education in the public school system of Bessemer. Willa moved to Gary, Indiana at an early age. She moved to Des Moines to be near family in 2014. She was employed at Iowa Methodist Medical Center as a Surgical Technician, a job she loved until...

May 5, 2017

Kevin Ray Hunter was born August 30, 1960 in Des Moines, Kevin passed away on May 5, 2017.Memorial Service Saturday, May 27, 2017 Starts at 2:00pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home

May 4, 2017

On May 5, 2017, Mrs. Lillie Mae Tate stepped from time at Iowa Methodist Medical Center into eternity when she answered the Lords call home to rest at 12:58 am. She was 95 years old. Mother was born December 29, 1921 in Clarksville, Missouri to William Douglas and Corinne Massey. She attended the Clarksville and Canton, Missouri Schools and was...

May 4, 2017

Lee Paul Ollie (79) of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away under the care of Unity Point Hospice on May 4th, 2017. A public visitation will be held at Henderson's Funeral Home, May 12th, 2017 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at the Revival Center, May 13th, 2017, at 12:00 pm. Visitation Friday, May 12, 2017...

May 2, 2017

Darlene Maxine Sayles made her entrance to this world on January 1, 1934. She was nurtured by her sweet mother, the late Gladys Crosswright-Toler in Atchison, Kansas. Darlene completed her general studies at Atchison High School. On August 5, 1950, Darlene was united in holy matrimony to the late Deacon Glen Sayles. She and Deacon Sayles were great foster parents...

May 2, 2017

Shaylee Danielle Brewer passed away on May 2nd, 2017. A public visitation will be held on Saturday, May 6th 2017, at the New Beginnings Discipleship Ministries Church (Located at 530 NE Broadway Ave Des Moines, Iowa) from 11:00 to 1:00 pm. A funeral service will follow the visitation. Shaylee was born to LaShara Danielle Conner and Jerome Lee Brewer on...

Apr 29, 2017

NaKyla Tyrae Gibson-Fugate came from Heaven on April 20, 2017. Her mommy and daddy, Latoshla Fugate and Samuel Gibson were waiting to welcome her to the family. Too beautiful to stay here, Nakyla flew back to Heaven on April 29, 2017 She leaves a large family to remember her; besides her parents are her siblings, Samuel Gibson, Jr, Jakhirah Fugate,...

Apr 22, 2017

Jeryl Christopher Watson, passed away April 22, 2017 at the age of 55. Jeryl was born to Carl and Whilemina Herndon Watson on September 23, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a graduate of Valley High School, and also attended Des Moines Area Community College. Jeryl was a natural caretaker. He worked as a home health aide for the...

Apr 22, 2017

Marvene Thor Ackiss was born July 20, 1951 to the parentage of Walter Ackiss and Ethel Sellers in Des Moines, IA. Marvene was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. He completed his general studies at North High School, where he lettered in wrestling. At the age of seven Marvene almost drowned as he fell from a raft, made...

Apr 21, 2017

Mrs. Betty Lampkin, 74, passed away on April 21, 2017. A public viewing will be held 10am to 5pm, Thursday, April 27th with family present 4 to 5pm at Henderson's. The funeral service will be private. Betty is survived by her husband Nathaniel; children, Nathaniel III, Theodore and Dawn; 3 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings. Marcella, Barbara, Edith and Milford...

Apr 15, 2017

Agnes Mae Yarlee (34) passed away on April 15, 2017. A service will be held 11am, Saturday, May 20th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3301 Ashworth Rd., West Des Moines, IA. Agnes is survived by her four children: Chammie, Mashach, Romoe and Morina; her mother: Sarah Yarlee and many siblings. An open visitation will be held...

Apr 15, 2017

Elfletta Smith, 82 years old, was born February 8, 1935 to Mr. Theodore and Mrs. Queen Ester (Jackson) Smith in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. She was born the 6th of 18 children. She attended Olive Branch Elementary School and later attended secondary at Mt. Pleasant in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. Elfletta professed a hope in Christ at an early age under Reverend...

Apr 12, 2017

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m., to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Henderson's Funeral Home with family present from 3 to 7 p.m. Obituary pending. The services/interment will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 24th at Columbia Cemetery in Columbia,Missouri. Visitation Thursday, April 20, 2017 10:00am - 7:00pm Glendale Cemetery Funeral Service Monday, April 24,...