All Obituaries

Josephine Rhoads (93) passed away on January 21,2020. A celebration of life service will be held at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home on April 8, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Please check back for updates and a complete obituary.

Deacon Melvern L Butts, 81, passed away February 8, 2020.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at Christ Apostolic  Temple on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the hour of 12 noon with visitation starting at 10 am. Interment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Deacon Butts is survived by his wife, Beleta A Butts; his children, Melle Renee' (Charles) Sutton, Terry (Desire') Butts, Marcus (Mary Clark) Butts, Lynette Butts, Gina Butts, Carol (RIck Noyes) Butts...

A time to be born… Ruth was born on May 31, 1927 to Daily and Magnolia (Jones) Lundy, in Jackson, Mississippi  A time to grow… Ruth was educated in the Jackson Public School district. She decided ...

Barbara Jeane Irvin was born on August 21, 1933 to Harold Lewis Sr. and Evelyn Jacobs Lewis in Des Moines, IA.  Barbara accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at a young age.  She was raised up Church of God in Christ under the tutelage of her grandfather Elder Jacobs attending Jacobs Temple as a child. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School System. Barbara was married to Franklin Irvin, Sr. in 1960.  Although years later they parted ways their love forever...

Pastor Phillip Wilson, former pastor of the Mt. Zion-Oralabor church has passed away.  A memorial gathering is planned for 1 pm on February 8, 2020 at Our Savior's Baptist Church. Memorials may be directed to the family. Phillip Leroy Wilson was born May 24, 1946 in Des Moines, IA . Phillip was the 7th of Seven Children born to Ernes and Frances Wilson. Phillip graduated from North High School in  Des Moines, IA. Shortly afterward he went to Chicago, IL where he was drafted...

Lisa Ford passed away on January 27, 2020. Visitation services will be held on Saturday, February 8th, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Hebron, with Funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Please check back for full obituary. 

Thayne Joseph Wright (TJ)  was born on July 9 2004 in Des Moines, Iowa to Courtney Wright and Ashley Partee. He was a student at Lincoln High School in Des Moines, Iowa where he cultivated an interest in Marine Biology. Thayne was the middle child, a loving and respectful young man who played video games, enjoyed music and eating! He was always on the move and liked camping and riding four-wheelers. His biggest joy in life was making people happy. Naturally, he was drawn to his...

Tanis Burnett passed away on February 1, 2020. No services are planned in Des Moines, Iowa.

Tommy "2 Bear"  Smith Jr., 64 passed away January 20, 2020. Funeral services are planned for 1 pm Monday, January 27, 2020. at Corinthian Baptist Church. Visitation with a Tribute service is planned for Sunday from 3-5 at Elim Christian Fellowship,  Check back for a full obituary.

Damiko Leemon Carr was born February 11, 1991  in Des Moines, Iowa to William Carr and Accia Parker. Damiko attended and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He  held various jobs, with HyVee being the latest. Damiko loved football! As a youngster he played all the time. As a grown up he TALKED football all the time.  He loved his Vikings. Damiko was a good cook, His chicken and rice casserole was a family favorite. He was very close to his father and loved his own children...