Obituaries

Angelina Aurora Beracci

Angelina Aurora Beracci

Jun 24, 2014

Angelina Aurora Beracci was born in Des Moines, Iowa on December 1, 1969 to Walter Terry Hampton and Janeen Aurora Smith. Angelina was originally named after her mother but decided to change her name as soon as she was old enough. After graduation from Ankeny High School, Angelina attended DMACC and Drake University. She also made the decision to leave...

Clymontine Bell

Clymontine Bell

Jun 17, 2014

Clymontine (Steward) Bell was born through a midwife to the lovely parents, Winford Tharp and Emma Lou Steward in Crockett County, TN on March 28, 1940. Clymontine attended grade school at Barker School, located just down the path from the local church. She graduated from Webb High School in McKenzie, TN. After graduation, Clymontine went on to college on a...

Sylvia Wease

Sylvia Wease

Jun 16, 2014

Ms. Sylvia Suzanne Wease was born October 31, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa to Thomas Joseph Frazier and Evelyn Green. Sylvia was educated in the Des Moines Public Schools where she graduated from Lincoln High School. She then went on to Grandview College where she received her AS Degree. Sylvia was a Supervisor for various insurance companies, including, Mutual of...

James D Gunn Jr

James D Gunn Jr

Jun 13, 2014

James Doway Gunn, Jr. was born January 6, 1933 in Des Moines, IA, the son of James Gunn, Sr. and Nellie (Rife) Gunn. James graduated from North High School and immediately enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served in the Korean conflict by processing returning soldiers as a Separation Specialist. After James' honorable discharge he returned to the...

Betty Parsons

Betty Parsons

Jun 12, 2014

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310 Funeral service with vistation one hour prior JUN 18. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com

Deacon Howell Henry Dameron

Deacon Howell Henry Dameron

Jun 10, 2014

Howell Henry Dameron was born September 7, 1949 in Des Moines, IA to Howell Samuel Dameron and Ollie Mae (Fleetwood) Dameron. Henry graduated from Lincoln High School in North Kansas City, MO and enlisted in the United States Army. He saw action in Viet Nam and was honorably discharged back to the States as a disabled Vet. Henry still worked...

Virginia Louise Walden

Virginia Louise Walden

Jun 7, 2014

Virginia Louise Nelson Walden was born November 12, 1952 in Ottumwa, IA to Martha Viola (Haygood) Walden and Brady Nelson, Sr.. She attended Des Moines Tech High School and also obtained an AS degree in Human Services and accounting. She was employed by the State of Iowa as a secretary before she moved to Toledo, OH. Virginia love going fishing,...

Jackie Jackson

Jackie Jackson

Jun 4, 2014

Jackie Lee Dameron- Jackson was born January 24, 1937, in Des Moines, IA to Myrtle Dameron Jackson and Harold Jackson, Sr.Jackie was the eldest of twelve children and he was educated in the Des Moines Public School system. Jackie enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955 and was stationed on the USS Saratoga. He experienced many different cultures and...

Olga Elizabeth Hill

Olga Elizabeth Hill

Jun 4, 2014

Olga Elizabeth Hill was born May 25, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the oldest of four children born to Gertrude (Wheeler) Bibbs and Thomas Jackson Bibbs. Olga was married to Kenneth M. Hill (deceased) and from that union they had one child, a daughter, Marva Gertrude (Hill) Williams Washington. Olga was a dedicated member of Burns Methodist Church...

John Eugene Bibbs

John Eugene Bibbs

May 31, 2014

Mr. John E. Bibbs, a pioneer in Iowa's Civil Rights Movement, passed away May 31, 2014 at the age of 89. Mr. Bibbs was a graduate of Des Moines Tech High School. He furthered his education at William Penn University and in Louisville, Ky. He was also a licensed TV and radio repairman. Mr. Bibbs was honorably discharged from the...

Floyd Allen Jones

Floyd Allen Jones

May 29, 2014

No obituary found for this tribute. Memorial service JUN 17. 12:00 AM Cornerstone Family Church 63rd and Park West Des Moines, IA, US

Diane 'Donna' Marie Allen-Smith

Diane 'Donna' Marie Allen-Smith

May 29, 2014

Diane Marie Smith was born October 30, 1958 to Alonzo and Louise (Law) Allen. Diane was known as Donna all her life. She attended and graduated from Des Moines Tech High. Donna furthered her education by attending DMACC where she majored in communications. Donna loved children and was employed by Tiny Tots Day Care until she became disabled. She liked...

Khalid Hakim Abdar Rashid

Khalid Hakim Abdar Rashid

May 22, 2014

Brother Khalid Hakim Abdar-Rashid passed from this life on May 23, 2014 at his home. Born Darryl Rogers on July 2, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa to Mary Rogers, Khalid came into the Faith over 20 years ago. He accepted the teachings of Islam and changed his name. Khalid initially had a hard knock life, but he straightened it out...

Ron Arthur Ramsey

Ron Arthur Ramsey

May 22, 2014

Mr. Ron Arthur Ramsey was born July 10, 1952 to John Arthur Ramsey and Margaret Ann Gorman in Des Moines, IA. Ron was educated in the Des Moines Public Schools where he graduated from North High School. Shortly after high school, Ron enlisted into The United States Army. Ron served two times and was honorably discharged each time. During his...

E'Vonnie Stallworth Patrick

E'Vonnie Stallworth Patrick

May 19, 2014

E'vonnie Denae Stallworth-Patrick, daughter of Enekeya Stallworth and Deandre Patrick entered this world on May 19, 2014. God loved her so much that He immediately wrapped his loving arms around her and lifted her to Heaven. Although we would have loved to have her here with us, God had another plan for our Princess. We will never understand God's purpose;...

Joyce Blake

Joyce Blake

May 16, 2014

No obituary found for this tribute.

Sarah Agnes Coats

Sarah Agnes Coats

May 12, 2014

Sarah Agnes (Griffin) Coats was born December 8, 1936 in Bevier, Missouri. She was one of eight children born to Everett and Annie Wells Griffin. Sarah graduated from Lincoln High School in Moberly, Missouri. After a brief time in Fort Wayne, Indiana she moved to Des Moines and began building a life for herself. She found employment with the Des...

Craig Jackson

Craig Jackson

May 9, 2014

Mr. Craig P. Jackson, 55, passed away on May 9, 2014 in San Jose, California. A private service and burial was held for the family in Des Moines, IA. Craig is preceded in death by his father, Pernel Jackson; his brother, Keith Jackson; and his grandparents. Craig will be missed by his children, Christopher and Jennifer Jackson; his grandchildren; his...

Ms. Jaleeta Rogers

Ms. Jaleeta Rogers

May 7, 2014

Ms. Jaleeta Rogers was born May 29, 1974 to Mr. Fred Moses Williams Muhammad and Mary Elizabeth Rogers in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jaleeta was educated in the Raleigh, North Carolina Public Schools where she graduated from Enloe High School in 1993. In her late 20's, Jaleeta moved to Iowa to be closer to her family. She attended Des Moines Area...

Shirley Cotton

Shirley Cotton

May 5, 2014

No obituary found for this tribute. Funeral Service MAY 15. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Morning Star Baptist Church 3200 Lincoln Avenue Des Moines, IA, US

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