Mary Jane Buck
Jan 21, 2021
Mary Jane Buck, 88, died January 21, 2021 at the Mitchellville Care Center. She was born in Ottumwa September 12, 1932, to Otto and Laura Muldoon Adamson. She married William Junior Buck October 10, 1950, in Ottumwa. She was a homemaker and worked at Batavia Gardens. She was preceded in death by her parents, children; William, Michael and Barbara Johnson;...
Yolanda Young
Jan 19, 2021
Yolanda Elaine Young was born to Samuel E. Jennings and Dorothy Carter on September 18, 1975, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from North High School. Following her primary education, Yolanda joined the workforce. She was an employee of Triumph in St. Joseph, Missouri, as well as Swift, Titan Tire and TPI. Yolanda...
Ernest D. Johnson
Jan 19, 2021
Ernest D. Johnson passed away on January 19, 2021. Ernest D. Johnson passed away on January 19, 2021, in Indianola, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ernest was involved in the National Negro Baseball League as a Kansas City Monarch from 1949 to 1953. Following his time as a Monarch, he later played for the...
Richard Allen Walker, Sr.
Jan 15, 2021
Richard A. Walker, Sr. passed away on January 15, 2021. Richard Alan Walker, Sr. was born on July 22, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Jessie and Effie (Murray) Walker. Richard completed his general studies at Roosevelt and Des Moines Technical High School. During his high school years, he played basketball. Years later, Richard got involved in Martial Arts; Judo...
Nesad Omerovic
Jan 11, 2021
Nesad Omerovic passed away on January 11, 2021. Traditional/ Private Services will be held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.Interment Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Starts at 8:00am Ezan Cemetery
Zacharia Warsami
Jan 11, 2021
Zacharia Warsami passed away on January 11, 2021. Traditional/ Priavate Services will be held at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.
Andre Maurice Bargoiyet
Jan 8, 2021
Andre M. Bargoiyet passed away on January 8, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Andre Maurice Bargoiyet was born to Ronald Lee Jones and Lynette Diane Slaughter-Thornton on March 16, 1972, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the Des Moines public school system, graduating from North High school. Following his...
John H. Henderson
Jan 8, 2021
John H. Henderson passed away on January 8, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. A public visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31,2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with family in attendance from 3-to 5 pm, at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Laurel Hill cemetery at 10:00...
Eloise Young-Woods
Jan 5, 2021
Eloise Woods passed away on January 5, 2021. Visitation Monday, January 11, 2021 11am - 1pm Celebration of Life Monday, January 11, 2021 1pm Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church 3322 E. 25th St. - Des Moines, Iowa 50317 *CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Celebration of Life service. Social Distancing will strongly be encouraged....
Pastor Larry Cooper
Jan 3, 2021
Pastor Larry Cooper went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Larry Alfred Cooper was born on January 22, 1943 to Alford Cooper and Dencie Caldwell in Des Moines, Iowa. Larry was one of seven children. Larry completed his general studies at Des Moines Technical High School. As a man of ambition, Larry enlisted in the...