Shawneesha Dimery

Aug 17, 2024

Ms. Shawneesha Dimery went home to be with the Lord on, August 17, 2024. She will greatly be missed.

Service details are pending for a later date.

Theodore "Teddy" Burkett

Aug 15, 2024

Theodore "Teddy" Burkett Sr. was born on September 3, 1945, to John Sr. and Leona (Rumley) Burkett in Des Moines, IA. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. 

 

Teddy was blessed with six children, Kim, Pokie, Shawna, Ted Jr., Rico and Chooy. He married Michelle Burkett and together they raised their children together in Des Moines. Through his...

Denise Rae Sigars

Aug 13, 2024

Denise Rae Sigars, 65, of Des Moines, IA passed away on August 13, 2024. 

Please continue to lift this family in prayer. 

Deacon Desi Woods

Aug 6, 2024

Deacon Desi Woods, 69, of Des Moines IA. passed away on August 6, 2024. Visitation will be on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care. His homegoing funeral celebration will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Des Moines at 12:00 p.m. 

Deacon Desi Woods Sr., 69,...

Christopher Lee Robinson Sr.

Jul 30, 2024

Christopher Lee Robinson Sr., 62 passed away in the loving presence of his family on July 30, 2024. Funeral Services will be held August 9, 2024  at 9:00 A.M. at King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church.  

Earthol Duncan Jr.

Jul 19, 2024

Earthol Duncan Jr., 86, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at MercyOne in Des Moines. A memorial visitation will be held at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Immediately following visitation, his memorial service will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Robin Duncan and Dr....

Lamine Yaya

Jul 17, 2024

Lamine Yaya, age 55, passed away on July 17, 2024. He was buried in a tradition manner at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, IA. 

Ali Bajuni

Jul 17, 2024

Ali Bajuni, 59, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2024, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. A private family burial will be held at the Es-Salam Cemetery in Granger, Iowa. 

Margie M. Long

Jul 14, 2024

Margie M. Long was born on March ,1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2024, the same city where her life began. Her visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Kyles AME Zion Church, in Des Moines, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Immediately following visitation, her funeral service will be at 1:00...

Jerry Cooper

Jul 14, 2024

Jerry Fonzo Cooper, 77, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa, the same city where he was born on January 30, 1947. A private family burial will be held at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. 

Jerry graduated from Des Moines Technical High School, which set the foundation for his lifelog dedication to practical skills and problem-solving....