Mercedes Edward Carr, Jr.
Dec 27, 2018
Baby Mercedes Edward Carr, Jr. was born May 31, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. His mom, Seagram and dad, Mercedes Sr. were delighted that he was here. Mercedes was a happy, chunky ball of love. He would laugh and snuggle with you whenever you wanted. Those big bright eyes would follow you where ever you went. He...
Joseph Lee
Dec 22, 2018
Brother Joseph A. Lee was born November 25, 1935 to Roscoe Lee and Alice Roland, in Des Moines, IA. He was raised in Des Moines and then joined the United States Army. After discharging from the service he moved to Cedar Rapids, IA in 1962. Joe would soon after meet the love of his life Sandra. The two were joined...
Gertrude Naber
Dec 22, 2018
Gertrude Genevieve Gilligan was born to Roger and Catherine (Finn) Gilligan on September 14, 1926, in Jefferson Township of Carroll County, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, attending the Jefferson County School District. On February 13, 1946, Jerome Naber and Gertrude were united in marriage. And to that union, three children were born: Dianne, Jerome (Bill) and...
Harold Flax
Dec 22, 2018
Harold Flax passed away on December 22, 2018. Previously we thought Mr. Flax was all alone in the world. We were mistaken Mr. Flax was a great musician. He played the harmonica and guitar. Mr. Flax came to Des Moines from Mexico, MO. He had 2 sisters. When they were very young, both parents contracted Tuberculosis. After both parents passed...
Bahija Aziz
Dec 19, 2018
Bahija passed away on December 19, 2018. A burial, according to tradition, has already taken place.
Henry Juhl
Dec 18, 2018
Baby Henry passed away on December 18, 2018. No services have been planned at this time but feel free to post a tribute or comforting message to the website.
Charlie Carr
Dec 14, 2018
Charlie Carr Jr. was born on July 16, 1943, to Charlie Carr Sr and Retha Mae Wilson in Crowder, Mississippi. He was raised and educated in the area, attending the Panola County school district. Charlie was a jokester with a dry sense of humor who was always willing to lend a hand to his friends and family. He also was...
Marcus Anthony Menton-Fleming
Dec 14, 2018
Marcus Fleming, passed away on December 4, 2018. The family will be holding a memorial visitation at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. Marcus Anthony Menton-Fleming was born on September 27, 1992, to Dana Dean Fleming and Ramona Yvette Menton in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area, and...
Shirley Ann Talbert
Dec 11, 2018
Shirley Ann Talbert passed away on December 11, 2018. A gathering of remembrance will be held on December 29, 2018 at the MLK Park shelter house from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Shirley Ann Talbert was born on May 24, 1934 to Charles and Ruth (Mays) Woodford, in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Schools and graduated...
Mary Lou Riggle
Dec 8, 2018
Mary Lou Riggle, 88, passed away December 8,2018. A memorial visitation will be held from 11 to 12 noon, and a service will follow from 12 noon to 1pm, Thurs. Dec.13th at Henderson's Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Mary Lou is survived by her daughters, Dianna Riggle, Suzanne Romine, Cindy Lou (Burle) Pickett; sister Vicci Blackford;...