Lester Keith Graham
Mar 2, 2021
Lester K. Graham passed away March 2, 2021. Graveside Service Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery Saturday, March 13, 2021 2pm 1 NE 60th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Graveside Service. Up to 10 individuals will be able to gather under the tent and up to 50 people will be able...
Dawn Renee Brown
Feb 26, 2021
Dawn Brown was born on September 30, 1968 to Norman Morris and Francis Brown in Des Moines, IA. She attended school in the Des Moines Public School System and went on to earn a General Equivalency Diploma. Dawn continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus. Dawn developed a heart to help others at a young age....
Ethellena J. Headspeath
Feb 20, 2021
Ethellena J. Headspeath was born August 2, 1941 to Dewey Fred North and Vera Marie Wade in Des Moines, IA. She attended public school in Des Moines and graduated from Tech High School. She then began her career as a Pension administrator for Principal Finance for 29 years. She has been retired for over 15 years. Ethellena was a member...
Besir Sabic
Feb 20, 2021
Besir Sabic passed away on February 20, 2021. Private Services were held in his honor at Es-Salem Cemetery in Granger, Iowa.Private Services True Bible Baptist Church
Carl Alfonso Sanders, Jr.
Feb 19, 2021
Carl A. Sanders, Jr. passed away on February 19, 2021. Carl Alfonso Sanders, Jr. was born on February 3, 1941 to Rev. Carl Alfonso, Sr. and Melvina Keesee-Sanders in DuQuoin, Illinois. Carl, known as "Brother," was a beloved member of his family and all who met him. In 1948, when Carl was seven, the Sanders family moved from DuQuoin, Illinois...
Deshalonda Alyce Balliet
Feb 18, 2021
D Shalonda (DeDe) Alyce Balliet was called home to be with her Lord on February 18, 2021, after fighting a very courageous six month battle from two very rare auto-immune disorders. DeDe was born August 8th, 1990, to parents Elizabeth Balliet and Billy Wayne Evans. She spent her early childhood in Des Moines, Iowa, until October 2004 when her family...
Johnny Ray Dock
Feb 15, 2021
Johnny Ray Dock passed away on February 15, 2021. Johnny Ray Dock was on March 28, 1973 in Meridian, Mississippi, to Johnny Jones and Rosie Dianne Dock. Years later, Johnny was relocated to Des Moines, Iowa and was educated in the Des Moines public school system. He graduated from North High School, class of 1992. John was a member of...
Douglas Warren May
Feb 13, 2021
Douglas W. May passed away on February 13, 2021. Douglas Warren May was born on December 10, 1941 to Melvin James May and Alise Doyle May in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended high school in the Des Moines School District and graduated from Tech High School. At a young age Doug developed a strong work ethic and entered the workforce....
Charles D. Hall
Feb 13, 2021
Charles D. Hall passed away on February 13, 2021. Visitation Friday, February 19, 2021 4pm - 6pm Hendersons Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 Celebration of Life Saturday, February 20, 2021 11am True Bible Baptist Church 4101 Amherst St. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the...
Donald Arlee Cheatom, Jr.
Feb 10, 2021
Donald A. Cheatom, Jr. passed away on February 10, 2021. A full obituary will be available soon. Memorial Service Saturday, February 20, 2021 2pm Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church 3322 E. 25th St. - Des Moines, Iowa 50317 *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Memorial Service. Social Distancing will be strongly encouraged.Memorial Service Saturday, February 20,...