Obituaries

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Jun 8, 2017

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