Obituaries
Dedric Armon Roland
May 30, 2016
Dedric Armon Roland was born August 1, 1970 to Kenneth and Cheryl (Brown) Roland in Des Moines, Ia. Dedric was an avid lover of music especially hip hop, where he sung on some of his cousins cds. He was an outgoing person, he made friends with any and everyone, he loved car shows and sports. The Golden State Warriors were...
Bryan Waterhouse
May 28, 2016
Bryan Cavanaugh Waterhouse, 45, known as "House," was born August 25, 1970 in Gary, Indiana, to parents Buford and Annie Waterhouse. Bryan's easy going and warm-hearted personality was a constant light and comforting presence to his family. He was the youngest of three sons, the little brother of Dwane & Harold, and the big brother of younger sister, Sharlonda. Bryan...
Terry Campbell
May 25, 2016
Full obit to come. Memorial service JUN 2. 06:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com
Harold 'Apache' Wright
May 22, 2016
Harold "Apache" Wright was born December 18, 1940 to Ray and Mary Coley Wright in Mystic, Iowa. Harold completed his primary and secondary education in the Rockford, Il Public School system where he graduated. Harold's sister had settled in Des Moines, so he followed her here for more job opportunities. It proved to be a good move. He found employment...
Sarah Serena Metcalf
May 15, 2016
Sarah Serena Metcalf was born on August 15, 1920 to Celie Ofield, in Tulsa, OK. Along life's path Sarah met Mr. Louis Metcalf. Louis courted Sarah until she accepted his hand in marriage. The two became on one May 29, 1939 in Ft. Smith, AR. The couple was blessed with three children: Billie, Louis and Sarah. A no nonsense mom,...
Catherine Talton
May 15, 2016
Catherine Bryson-Talton was born on August 9, 1932 to Eugene and Lora (Bryson) Carter, in Roanoke, Virginia Catherine worked several jobs throughout her lifetime. She spent the majority of her working years working as a child care provider. Catherine worked at Iowa Methodist Hospital in the housekeeping department as well. Catherine was blessed with five children, whom she loved dearly:...
Albert C. Claytor, Sr
May 13, 2016
Albert Calvin Claytor Sr. was born on April 29, 1958 to Henry and Alberta (Bullock) Claytor Sr., in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1976. At a young man, Albert learned how to drive and never stopped. He enjoyed driving so much that it...
Dorothy Hollis
May 13, 2016
Dorothy Hollis was born on Feb 23, 1938 in Colorado to Frank and Antonia Shine. Ms. Hollis became a CNA and worked at area hospitals. She is survived by her daughter Shawnee Walters and her sister Carol. Dorothy will have a private scattering in the mountains of Colorado at a later date.
Victoria Renee Lottie
Apr 28, 2016
Victoria Renee' Lottie was born on November 20, 1980 to Debra Wardlow, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from Lincoln High School. Victoria continued her education and became Certified Nursing Assistant and was studying to become a Registered Nurse. She was blessed with three children whom she loved dearly: Akeya,...
Penny Payne
Apr 27, 2016
Penny Mae Payne was born on March 6, 1964 to Billie May and Norma Heath, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School District and graduated from East High School in 1982. Penny entered the workforce after graduating from high school. She worked in several in fields throughout her career but spent most of her...
Kendall Tyrone Foster
Apr 27, 2016
Kendall T. Foster, the third oldest in a family of 12 children, was born May 14, 1998 in Chicago, IL to Kenyatta and Magan (Jackson) Foster. The family relocated to Des Moines when Kendall was a youngster. Kendall attended Callanan Jr. high and was a sophomore at North High School at the time of his death. He played basketball for...
Sarah Thompson Hightower
Apr 26, 2016
Mrs. Sarah Mae Thompson-Hightower was born on November 14, 1928 to the late Jerry and Octavia (Atkins) Thompson, in Como MS. She was educated in the Panola County School System and graduated from Pleasant Green. She was a member of St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She then joined Morris Chapel, where she was a Sunday School teacher...
Norma Charlene Clark
Apr 24, 2016
Norma Charlene (Watkins) Clark was the eldest daughter born to Charles Edward Watkins and Juanita Steward Watkins on June 22, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa. Norma was educated in the Des Moines Public School system, graduating from North High School. Norma furthered her education and eventually served as a Teacher Associate in the same school system. Norma was a life...
Bisanovic Fikret
Apr 23, 2016
Fikret was born in the city of Bijeljina, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He married Maida (Alicic) Bisanovic in July of 1979 before they emigrated to the United States. Fikret moved to Des Moines 16 years ago and found work with Titan Tires. He was a hard worker and good provider for his family. Fikret passed away April 23, 2016 at...
Lara Suzanne Foss
Apr 22, 2016
Lara Suzanne Foss was born on September 30, 1967 in Leach Lake-Native American Reservation, in Hinckley, MN. She attended school in the local school district and graduated from Hinckley High School. Years later she continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College where she studied Culinary Arts. Lara always put her leisure time to good use. She never passed...
Leona Lester
Apr 14, 2016
Leona Lester was born January 18, 1930, in Pettis County, Missouri to Richard and Erma Curd. She was the second of 12 children. She graduated from C.C. Hubbard in Sedalia, Mo., moved to Des Moines where she attended DMAAC and obtained her teaching certificate. Leona was employed with Children and Family Services for over 28 years in the area of...
Rickie Sharp
Apr 10, 2016
Rickie Sharp was born on July 23, 1954 to Harold and Mallie Sharp in Des Moines, IA. After graduation, Rickie enlisted in the United States Navy. Along life's path Rickie met Brandi. The two were joined in Holy Matrimony and would share their lives with each another for 25 years. Rickie worked several jobs throughout his life. He spent the...
Ann Aileen Short, Rn
Apr 8, 2016
Ann Aileen (Estes) Short was born in Columbia, SC to Thomas Jefferson Estes and Patricia Ann (Hirleman) Estes. After high school graduation from Aurelia High School she enrolled in Lutheran Hospitals School of Nursing. She received her Bachelors in Nursing in 1966. She went back to school and attained her Master's degree from Drake University. Always passionate about promoting the...
Patricia A Kaufman
Apr 3, 2016
Patricia Ann (Prothero) Kaufman was born February 28, 1953 to Edwin Prothero and Daisy (Roush) Groves in California. The family relocated to Des Moines where she attended Lincoln High School before joining the world of work. Patricia worked as a housekeeper before starting her most important job - being a mother. Patricia was the mother of six sons and one...
Tyraei Barber
Mar 29, 2016
Tyraei DeLawn Barber was born August 10, 1989 to Tommy Lee Gowdy, Sr and (Karen Barber) Dameron in Des Moines, Iowa. Tyraei was educated in the Des Moines Public School system. He a was a straight A student excelling in Math, and graduating near the top of his class at East High School. Intelligent, funny, caring, generous, silly, sensitive. All...
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