Mary Lee Smith

Feb 21, 2024

Mary Lee Smith, age 92 passed away on February 21, 2024 at UnityPoint Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.  Mary was born on November 28, 1931 to Allie Coleman and Major Hill in Meridian Mississippi.  

Mary was a part of a large family and graduated from High School in Mississippi.  She met her loving husband Charles Smith and married in...

Nydeck Lock

Feb 18, 2024

Nydeck Lock, 20, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on February 18, 2024. A private burial will be held in Ezan Cemetery in Parole, Iowa. 

Please pray for her family. 

La Queta Murphy

Feb 3, 2024

La Queta Murphy, 86, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away at University Park Nursing and Rehab in Des Moines on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Her visitation will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Kyles AME Zion Church from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Immediately following her visitation her funeral will begin at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow in...

Marie Ortiz

Jan 30, 2024

Marie Antoinette Ortiz, 46, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Revival Center COGIC. Immediately following at 8:00 p.m. family and friends are invited to share loving...

Bertrum "Herky" Burkett

Jan 24, 2024

Bertrum "Herky" Burkett, 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on February 2, 2024, at Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  

Herky grew up in Des Moines where he attended East High School. He enjoyed playing sport and watching sports.

Those left to cherish his...

Elena Aguilar

Jan 18, 2024

Elena Aguilar, 95, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She will be buried in Miami, Florida. Her funeral services are pending. 

Keep her family in your prayers. 

Harlene Cooper

Jan 17, 2024

Harlene Louise Cooper (affectionately known as “Weezy”) was born on July 13, 1949 in Des Moines to Harley and Wanda Mae (Gibson) Payney. She grew up in Des Moines where she attended and graduated from Tech High School in Des Moines. Following school, she began working at American Mutual Life Company as an insurance representative. Harlene married Jerry Cooper on December...

Robert Connelly

Jan 15, 2024

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Robert “Bob” Willett Connelly, 77, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at SunnyView Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Highland Park Christian Church. His memorial service will immediately...