Anita Burrell
Mar 8, 2021
Anita Burrell was born June 8, 1952 to Howard Burrell and Ethel Dawson in Keokuk, Iowa. She grew up in Des Moines and went on to live in Sioux City for nine years, Denver for ten years, and California for three years. Anita was an intelligent and independent woman, working as a data entry and file clerk for over 40...
Walter Franklin Cortez, Jr.
Mar 6, 2021
Walter F. Cortez, Jr. passed away March 6, 2021. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Walter Franklin Cortez, Jr. was born July 16, 1973 to Walter franklin Cortez, Sr. and Patricia Ann Hawkins in Des Moines, Iowa. He was educated in the Des Moines Public School System and graduated from North High School. While...
Daud Ali
Mar 3, 2021
Daud Ali passed away on March 3, 2021. Traditional Services have been held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.Private Services Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church
Deacon Donald Mayberry
Mar 3, 2021
On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the Almighty Father called home one of his most loyal, dedicated, and faithful followers. Deacon Donald Milton Mayberry entered this life on March 25, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the youngest of five children born to Earla Lockett and Thomas Mayberry, Sr (both of Greensboro, Texas). Donald was raised in the greater Des...
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...