Obituaries
Robert G Jenkins
Aug 24, 2017
Robert Jenkins Sr was born June 6, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa. to Green Jenkins and Louise Ward Jenkins. Robert was educated in the Des Moines Public school system. He completed his primary education at Amos Hiatt Middle school. Times were hard then, so Robert left school to make his way in the world. He lied about his age and...
Lavonne Young
Aug 21, 2017
LaVonne Minnie Young was born to John and Ruby (Terrill) Derrick on April 18th, 1921. She was raised and educated in the Des Moines area, graduating from East High School. Following her graduation, LaVonne pursued a career in the medical field, obtaining her certification as a Certified Nurses Aid. She would work as a CNA for over 35 years in...
Ed Mcdaniel
Aug 18, 2017
Ed McDaniel was born May 29, 1984 to Luther Rush and Queen Esther Redd in Chicago, IL. He received his primary education in Chicago where he graduated from Manley high School. In 2013, Ed followed his family to Iowa and settled into life in Des Moines. He found a job he loved at American Airlines; and his co-workers thought a...
Pamela Louise Kemp
Aug 17, 2017
Pamela Louise (Carey) Kemp was born April 22, 1946 to Edythe Joann Carey and Charles Sharp in Des Moines, Iowa. She attended and graduated from North High School. She also attained a degree in Business from AIB After graduation, Pamela joined the world of work as an Executive Administrative Assistant for Northwestern Bell. She would remain employed there for over...
Kenneth Mcgregor, Jr.
Aug 9, 2017
A committal service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, September 15, 2017, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Please meet at the administration building for the procession to the shelter house. Directions to the cemetery are posted below. To get to the Iowa Veterans Cemetery: Head west on I-235 W 4.7 mi Keep left to stay on I-235 W...
Mother Genevieve Tolson
Aug 6, 2017
Genevieve Daye was born November 30, 1930 to Charles Daye, Sr. and Alice Laverne Powell in New London, Missouri. At a young age, Genevieve and her family moved to Des Moines, Iowa where she resided until her passing. Genevieve worked most of her life as a certified nurse aide (CNA) in various nursing homes and for home health care agencies...
Timothy Durand Lee Sr.
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...
Jessie Donnelly
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...
Bulah Marshall
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...
Lucille Jamison
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...
Robert Steven Winfrey
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...
Leonard Walter Rife
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...
Mary Francis Mcmillian
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...
Donnalee Jewel Thompson
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...
Mujo Bektic
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.
Troy Franklin Jones
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...
William 'Chuck' Frank Holder, Sr.
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...
James Lester Wardlow, Jr.
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...
Develma Eubanks
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...
Theresa Webb-Bey
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...