Obituaries

Tarez Williams

Tarez Williams

May 31, 2024

Tarez Lee Matthew Williams, 18 years old of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. 

Tarez was born on April 22, 2006, in Des Moines, Iowa to his father, Samuel Washington and mother, Latice Williams. He grew up in Des Moines, where he attended North...

Cainyona Gates-Thomas

Cainyona Gates-Thomas

May 31, 2024

Cainyona Gates-Thomas, 21 of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on May 31, 2024. 

Cainyona—Nevon Ikeshia Gates-Thomas was born on June 18, 2002 to Jeree’ Thomas and Cainan Gates III in Davenport, IA. She was educated and working towards getting her General Education Diploma. 

 Yonna was a beautiful child. She was always full of love, life and laughter. Yonna was a protector and...

Wayne Slayden Sr.

Wayne Slayden Sr.

May 23, 2024

Wayne Slayden Sr., 87, of Rochester, MN, and formerly of Des Moines, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Blair Chapel Cemetery in St. Charles, Iowa, at 3:00 p.m.

He was born in Iowa on October 30, 1938, to Ammon and Grace (Wright) Slayden. Wayne grew up in...

Jamarion Jackson

Jamarion Jackson

May 22, 2024

Jamarion Jackson, 18, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Des Moines. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Corinthian Baptist Church. His funeral service will follow visitation and begin at 1:00 p.m. at Corinthian Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines. Jamarion...

Helen Bangs

Helen Bangs

May 21, 2024

Helen Jane Bangs, 72, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Visitation will be June 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. here at Henderson's Chapel in Des Moines. 

Benefice Nisumbavyose

Benefice Nisumbavyose

May 20, 2024

Benefice Nisumbavyose, 23, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, in Burundi, Africa. Visitation will be Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church, 720 E 30th St, Des Moines.  Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. to follow.Full obituary is pending. 

Tymiya Murray

Tymiya Murray

May 14, 2024

Tymiya Shondale Murray, 45, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. No services are planned at this time.

She was born in Des Moines on August 19, 1978, to Robert and Audisteen (Morris) Murray Jr. Tymiya grew up in Des Moines and attended Roosevelt High School where she graduated...

Nancy Shiner

Nancy Shiner

May 14, 2024

Nancy Ann Shiner peacefully passed away on May 14, 2024, in Baxter, Iowa, at the age of 67, in her home surrounded by all her loved ones. A memorial visitation will be held at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care in Des Moines. Immediately following her visitation her memorial service will...

Elias Tembe

Elias Tembe

May 13, 2024

Elias Ogutu Azariah Tembe, 72, of Des Moines, Iowa, and formerly of Kenya, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.   Born to Azariah Tembe Otiwa and Kerina Ombaka Ochuonyo, Elias eventually married Roseline Ngare and was blessed with many children where he found a passion as being a loving father.Elais spent many...

Hasan Ikeljic

Hasan Ikeljic

May 13, 2024

Hason Ikeljic, 69, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on May 13, 2024. A private family burial will be held. 

Osama Abbasy

Osama Abbasy

May 13, 2024

Osama Al Abbasy, 22, of Urbandale, Iowa passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.  A private family burial will be held at a later date. 

Mona Hasan

Mona Hasan

May 13, 2024

Mona Hasan, 59, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. A private family burial will take place at the Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa. 

Malachi Meri

Malachi Meri

May 12, 2024

Malachi "Marcus" Meri, 23, of Rippey, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the Dallas County Hospital. A private family burial will be held. 

Nehemiah Hellems

Nehemiah Hellems

May 10, 2024

 Nehemiah Martin Hellems, 41, of Durant, Oklahoma, passed away on May 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be prior from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Nehemiah was born on June 10, 1982, in Liberal, Kansas, to parents Arnold and Pinney(Beer) Hellems. Nehemiah grew up...

Patee Jones

Patee Jones

May 9, 2024

Patee Jones was born on December 11, 1953 to Henry and Myrtle (Ferrow) Gipson. She spent her early years obtaining an education in the Mississippi School System. Patee had moved to Des Moines afterwards. She married her love and was blessed with children throughout the years. Patee established a career in safety as School Crossing Guard with the City of...

Deaconess Helen Young

Deaconess Helen Young

May 9, 2024

Services are being held at Corinthian Baptist Church on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. with the funeral service following at 6 p.m.Live streaming will be taking place for those who are unavailable to attend on the Henderson's Funeral & Cremation Facebook page.

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Christian Louis

Christian Louis

May 3, 2024

Christian Louis, a vibrant soul, bid farewell to this world on May 3, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born on June 28, 2004, in the bustling city of Houston, Texas, bringing joy and laughter to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.Christian's journey was one defined by passion and determination. From his early days at Centennial High...

Ione Lucinda Hall

Ione Lucinda Hall

Apr 27, 2024

Ione Lucinda Hall passed away on April 27, 2024. A visitation from 10 a.m. will be held at True Bible Baptist Church on May 3, 2024. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will take place following services at Glendale Cemetery. A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Martinez Goode

Martinez Goode

Apr 25, 2024

Martinez “Marty” Goode, 68, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, in Atlantic, Iowa, joining his parents and sister in heaven.Marty was born on October 4th, 1955  in Baltimore, Maryland to parents Theodore “Teddy" Goode an Army Veteran and Purple Heart medal recipient and Melba Harp a mother of 4 and college attendant of The University of Iowa and Kaplan...

Roger Freel

Roger Freel

Apr 24, 2024

Roger Freel, 78, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on April 24, 2024. He was born on January 24, 1946 to James and Norma Stewart (Collins) in Des Moines, Iowa. Roger was loving, caring and very stubborn and set in his own ways, but he would help anyone. He was a wonderful dad, husband, grandpa and great-grandpa. He loved his...

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