Clide Moore Sr.

Oct 7, 2018

Clyde Moore Sr. passed away on October 7, 2018. A private service is being planned by family for a later date. Clide Leroy Moore Sr. was born to Benjamin Moore and Juanita Taylor-Moore on January 19, 1924, in Champagne, Illinois. Following his primary education, Clide enlisted in the United States Navy. In 1945, he received an honorable discharge. Clide returned...

Deacon Milton Collin Young, Sr.

Oct 4, 2018

Deacon Milton Young received his reward in Heaven on October 4th, 2018. Celebration of Life services for Deacon Young are scheduled for 12 noon, Friday October 12, 2018, at his beloved Corinthian Baptist Church. There will be no viewing after the eulogy. Visitation at Henderson's Funeral Home will take place on Thursday from 10 am to 7 p.m. with family...

Lawrence Earl Scroggins

Oct 2, 2018

Lawrence Earl Scroggins passed away on October 2, 2018. A memorial service is planned for Lawrence at 11 am Monday, October 15th at Henderson's Funeral Home. Lawrence was born January 13, 1973 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Clarence Scroggins and Vera Fay (McDowell) Scroggins. He had a sister, LaKeisha Scroggins who predeceased him. The family relocated to Des Moines and...

Lawanda Mae Watley

Oct 1, 2018

La-Wanda Mae Watley was born May 14th ,1960 in Des Moines, Iowa, at Mercy Hospital, eighth of nine children born to Roy Watley and Ruth Ann (Henderson) Watley. La-Wandas love for family and friends was visible with all the lives she touched and the dreams she encouraged. She remained positive when many of us could not and believed the best...

Cheryl Smith

Sep 27, 2018

Our beloved Cheryl Dean Smith was born in 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to Lubertha Abraham and Charles Smith. Cheryl had six sisters and brothers: Rufus Smith (deceased), Beverly Lewis (Calvin), Connie Smith, Renda Abraham, Gregory Smith, and Vanessa Abraham (deceased). Cheryl graduated from Hayti High School in Hayti, Missouri. She received the Babe Ruth Award for her sportsmanship, leadership and...

Harry Junior Taylor

Sep 14, 2018

Harry J. Taylor was born October 24, 1920, in Centerville, Iowa; the son of Theodore and Anna Elizabeth (Harris) Taylor. Harry was a graduate of East High School. Harry was a First Sergeant of his company while stationed in the Army Air Force during World War II. During his civilian employment with the Veterans Administration, he became the Chief of...

Glenn Fugate

Sep 14, 2018

Glenn Fugate passed away on September 14, 2018. No services are planned at this time. The family is seeking contributions to help cover Glenn's final expenses.

Deondra Ashby

Sep 14, 2018

DeOndra Tolson was born to Phillip Mozee and Janet Tolson on April 18, 1985, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Roosevelt High School with the class of 2002. In 2003, DeOndra and Antonio Ashby were united in marriage. Together, they made their home in Des Moines, Iowa to raise their family. DeOndra...

Fredy Cholopray

Sep 9, 2018

Fredy Beweh Cholopray was born December 29, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the son of Leo Cholopray and Rose Youanet Bestman. Fredy was a typical boy, always running and jumping, climbing on something, and playing with the other children. He was a happy "Mamas Boy". He loved to eat, sing and dance. Fredy passed away...

Ella Renay Bailey

Sep 9, 2018

Ella Renay Bailey was born on November 5, 1962 to Frank Baily and Ella Wee Walker in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from North High School. During her time at North she was a member of the Track team competing in the shot put. She continued her education at Des Moines...