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,...
Dr. George Kimber Hukill
Feb 9, 2021
With his family by his side, Dr. George K. Hukill peacefully passed away at home February 9, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Francis Jones (2008). He was born November 26, 1918 in Fiatt township, Illinois; the son of Clyde and Opal Hukill. He graduated from Canton High School, Canton, Ill. and proudly...
Kpoo Siedoma
Feb 9, 2021
Kpoo Siedoma passed on February 9, 2021. Visitation Saturday, March 27, 2021 3pm - 5pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 Celebration of Life Saturday, March 27, 2021 6pm Imani Family Church 815 8th St. - West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 *This service will be made available via Facebook Live on the Henderson's...
Reverend Ronald Livingston Tynes
Feb 9, 2021
Reverend Ronald L. Tynes, 81, passed away February 9, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 2 pm from Morning Star Baptist Church; where he was an associate pastor for many years. Reverend Tynes was preceded in death by his mother, Ella Robinson; his father, Robert L. Tynes along with a host of aunts, uncles,...
