Obituaries
Yvette M. Lampkin
Feb 28, 2013
Yvette Marie Lampkin was born January 28, 1964 to Nathaniel and Betty (Moore) Lampkin in Des Moines, Iowa. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where she graduated from Des Moines Tech High. After graduation, Yvette moved to California where she worked for the Los Angeles Times for 13 years. While in California she gave birth to...
Sherwood Earl Brown Jr
Feb 24, 2013
Mr. Sherwood Earl Brown, Jr was born September 25, 1951 to Sherwood E. Brown Sr, and Mildred Brown in Des Moines, Iowa. He had one sister, Darlene. Sherwood was educated in the Des Moines Public Schools and attended North High where he graduated in 1969. Sherwoood was a hard worker. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail...
Lyn Marie Lighon Diggs
Feb 2, 2013
Lyn Marie Lighon Diggs was born August 11, 1960 to Sharon and Ronald Diggs, in Des Moines, Iowa. The family moved to Denver, Colorado where Lyn attended college prior to serving in theUnited States Air Force. Lyn was employed in Colorado by Empowerment, an outreach program for victims of domestic violence. Lyn was highly successful in her career. Lyn was...
Duwaine Shelton
Feb 2, 2013
Duwaine Shelton was born on January 14, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa to the proud parents Tommy James Heidleberg and Alice Shelton Morris. Duwaine attended and graduated from Central High School, He later went to work for the Department of Transportation for 17 years until he retired. Duwaine was a loving caring man who never met a stranger. His hobbies...
Lonie Mae George
Jan 30, 2013
Lonie M. George was born in Dothan, Alabama. She graduated high school in Jacksonville, Florida. Lonie moved to Des Moines in the 1960's and worked as a housekeeper and bartender while raising her only daughter, Dorothy. Lonie loved her grandsons dearly and they returned that love. She also extended that love to her great grandchildren. Lonie passed away on January...
Georgia Mae Beckton
Jan 26, 2013
Georgia Mae Becton, loving known as "Tillie", was born to the late George Bruner& Hattie Mae (Buckner) Bruner on January 3, 1934. She grew up in Fulton, MO and later moved to Jacksonville, IL where she attended school. She moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 1958 where she wed the late Roderick Becton, Sr. and to that union four children...
Sherrill James
Jan 26, 2013
Sherrill Elaine James was born January 16, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa to Lester and Mertilla Jefferson. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School System where she graduated from North High School and attended DMACC. Sherrill retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles in January of 2002. She was also employed by General Electric Company until the office...
Arbella Deloris Jeter
Jan 21, 2013
Arbella Deloris Jeter was born in Laclede, Missouri on November 6, 1932 to Carl and Francis (James) Jeter. She graduated from Centerville High School and continued her education at Drake University earning a B.A.in education. She worked as an elementary school teacher in both Omaha and Des Moines. Arbella had very eclectic tatses in art, music and life in gerneral....
Kenneth Robert Butler
Dec 29, 2012
Mr. Butler was born June 12, 1925 in North English, IA to Benjamin and Effa Carmichael Butler. Mr Butler was a WWII veteran who saw action at Omaha Beach and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge and Bayeux. He was a member of the 5th Engineers Special Brigade where he served as a demolition specialist. Kenneth owned an...
Rev. Dr. Michael C. Burton
Dec 24, 2012
Rev. Dr. Michael C. Burton, 41, Senior Pastor of the Corinthian Baptist Church, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2012. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310 Visitation JAN 2. 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM Corinthian Baptist Church 814 School Street Des Moines, IA, US, 50309 Tribute Service JAN 2. 06:30 PM -...
William Mckinley Herndon
Dec 20, 2012
No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310 Funeral Service DEC 28. 12:00 AM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Family present DEC 28. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com...
Mrs Vera Yvonne Crawford
Dec 11, 2012
No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310 Visitation DEC 17. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Tribute Service DEC 17. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Morning Star Baptist Church 3200 Lincoln Avenue Des Moines, IA, US Service...
Leonard James Peavy Sr
Dec 10, 2012
No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 4901 University Des Moines, IA, 50310 Visitation DEC 19. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Family present DEC 19. 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US,...
Samir Ezekiel Dontez Palmer
Dec 6, 2012
Samir Ezekiel Dontez Palmer was born September 25, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa to Johnetta Daye and Samuel Palmer. The Love of Samir's life was his dear Mommy Johnetta Marie Daye. Samir was an angel sent from God . . . a gift. Johnetta was baptized on June 10, 2012 her first visit to VCC, her uncle and Pastor Stephen...
Diane Marie Boagard
Dec 4, 2012
No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation DEC 10. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 info@hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com http://www.hendersonhighlandparkfuneralhome.com Service DEC 11. 01:00 PM Morning Star Baptist Church 3200 Lincoln Avenue Des Moines, IA, US
Sheron Anita Callier
Dec 3, 2012
Sheron Anita Callier was born July 18, 1961 in Los Angeles, California to Howard Callier and Gloria Dean Lewis. Sheron graduated high school in Compton and set out to see the world. She loved traveling and lived in Texas and Denver before finally settling in Des Moines twelve years ago. Sheron stayed to herself or spent her time with her...
Sherman Russell Burrell
Dec 2, 2012
Sherman Russell Burrell, was born August 7, 1926 to Warren and Effie Mae (Cavil) Burrell in Oralabor, IA. Russell (as everyone called him) attended school in the Ankeny Public School District. After graduation, Russell enlisted in the United States Navy. During WWII, Russell was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Base as Logistical Support. Following his discharge from the Navy,...
Evelyn Berniece Bailey
Nov 18, 2012
Evelyn Berniece Bailey was born on May 20, 1941 in Granger, Iowa to Joseph and Pauline Wesley. She had five beautiful sisters and three talented brothers. Evelyn, known to most as "Evie", attended and graduate from the Granger School District. She was employed at Broadlawns Medical Center, retiring after 37 years of service as a Unit Clerk. Evie married Frank...
Lashanna Marie Claytor
Nov 15, 2012
Lashanna Marie Claytor was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 5, 1975 to Freddie , Jr. and Darlene Claytor. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School System, Culminating with her graduation from North High School. After graduation from North High School. she also lived in Seattle, Omaha and California before settling back in Des Moines and starting...
Barbara Lee Jenkins
Nov 14, 2012
I was born on June, 1940 to John Burkett and Leona Emma (Rumley) Burkett in Waukee, Iowa. There were six of us; me and Pearl (Deering) were the girls and our brothers were Lewis, John Jr., William and Theodore (Teddy) Burkett. I was educated in the Des Moines Public School system. I attended East High into the 12th grade, but...
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