Rev. Harold Davis Jr
Dec 7, 2013
Reverend Harold Davis, Jr. 81 passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013. He lived in Des Moines for the past six years. Rev. Davis was Pastor of King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church, Des Moines, IA for 3 years; interim pastor at Corinthian Baptist Church for 1 year and pastor of Second Baptist Church in Fort Madison, IA for 35...
Viola Jones
Dec 6, 2013
Viola Mozella Jones was born January 11, 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa to James Williams and Mary Magdeline Allen. Viola was educated in the Des Moines Public School system where she graduated. After graduation she found employment as a guest room attendant until her retirement. Viola was a very social person who loved family gatherings. She enjoyed cooking and playing...
Herbert 'Herbie' Louis Whitfield
Dec 2, 2013
Herbert 'Herbie' Louis Whitfield was born September 16, 1954 in St. Louis, MO to Herbert Sargent and Melvina Whitfield. He was one of eighteen children. Herbie did a brief stint in the United States Navy after his graduation from North High School. He was pursuing a degree in Language Interpretation from DMACC. Herbie loved fishing and woodworking and man could...
Marva M. Harris
Dec 2, 2013
Marva Marie (Keyes) Harris was born August 24, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa to Thomas and Ada Mae (Freeman) Keyes. Marva graduated from East High School and also took some college level classes. Marva loved the Lord and was a long time member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she was the Minister of Music. Marva's contralto voice was a rich...
Ms. Lynda L. Carr
Nov 22, 2013
Lynda L. Carr, 65, went to her resting place on November 22, 2013. A memorial visitation will be held 11 a.m., November 27, 2013 at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral home. Lynda is survived by her children LaTonya Walter, Charles and Wanda Swanson; her grandchildren, Carlos Jr. ,Ashely, Reinaldo, Orlando, Adrien, R'E'onna, Lavios, Antonio, Alzavier, Teirra, and Jeziah; Her great-grandchildren; her...
Mr. Edward 'Babe' Holt Jr
Nov 22, 2013
Mr. Edward ' Babe' Holt, Jr. went to heaven on November 22, 2013. Funeral services will be held 12p.m., Monday December 2,2013 at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Edward is survived by his wife, Yolanda Holt; his children, Arichica Holt and Shi-lea Holt; step-son, Shamair Gainey; Grandmother Laverne Burrell;four grandchildren; his mother Trudy Holt; his siblings, Harold, Leesa, Arichica, and...
Pamela Renee Robinson
Nov 15, 2013
Pamela Renee Robinson was born in San Antonio, TX to Larry Brooks, Sr. and Emilie Marcia Benson. Pamela was a military dependent and lived in various cities and countries, including Germany. She moved to Des Moines, IA with her family in 1978. She attended and graduated from Roosevelt High School. After high school she continued her education and received college...
Linda Bisignano
Nov 11, 2013
Linda Bisignano, restaurateur and owner of Chuck's Restaurant in Highland Park, passed away on November 11, 2013. She was 64 years old. Linda's family opened Chuck's in 1956. After her father passed away, Linda took over as manager. Her legacy of feeding the poor, hungry, and elderly during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons will go on this year as planned....
Raoulyn Francine Perry
Nov 2, 2013
Raoulyn Francine Perry was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 28, 1952 to the late Ralph F. Parker and Mary F. (Villanueva) Parker. Raoulyn was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and a graduate of Des Moines Technical High School. Raoulyn was employed by Qwest for over 30 years before her retirement. Raoulyn had several "loves" in her life....
Madelyn Mae Delaney
Oct 28, 2013
Madelyn Mae (Smith) Delaney was born the youngest of three children to Morris Ivus Smith, Sr. and Thelma Joan Graves on December 18, 1941. Madelyn gave birth to four children: Dianna Lynn, Bryan Kenneth, Roxanna Darlene and Darrell Ray. Madelyn set an example of family to all her children. She was an exceptional mother and close friend. Madelyn's commitment to...