All Obituaries

Montrell Ruffin passed away on Saturday July 4, 2020. Visitation will be held on Monday July, 13, 2020 at Henderson's from 5:00PM-7:00PM. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 14 at Christ Apostolic  Temple starting at 12:00PM.  CDC recommendations for masks and social distancing will be followed. Check back for a full obituary.

Obituary: Derek Andrew Simpson Carr A Gift from God – Manly & Courageous Sunrise: May 14, 1993 - Sunset: June 2, 2020   Heaven Blessed us with an Angel On May 14, 1993 in Des Moines, Iowa, a precious gift (Derek Andrew Simpson Carr) entered the world at 8:37 a.m. at Mercy Hospital as the first fraternal twin son, born to parents Bates and Debra A. Simpson Carr. Derek recently celebrated his twenty-seventh (27th) birthday surrounded by his loving bonus brothers and close...

Paye Blawou passed away on June 23, 2020. Services were held on Saturday July 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Evergreen Ave. Paye "Jeff" Blawou was born on June 6, 1989 to Washington and Annie (Crayeah) Blawou, in Liberia, West Africa.  The family relocated to the United States and settled in Detroit, MI to start a new life.  They would later move to Des Moines, IA where Paye spent most of his adolescent years and...

Sir William Bekish passed away on June 28, 2020. A public visitation will be held on Thursday July 9, 2020 from 10:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m. at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held on Friday July 10, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at the Iowa Events Center. Social distancing measures as well as masks will be required of all attendees. Check back for updated information.   

Jonna Brown passed away on June 26, 2020.  Funeral Services for Jonna Brown will be held at 5 pm Thursday, July 9th at Elim Christian Fellowship.  CDC recommendations for masks and social distancing will be followed. Check back for a full obituary.

Sharlotte Ruth Rutledge passed away on Saturday July 4, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Frances Jackson passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2020. No services are planned at this time.  Ms. Frances was born May 6, 1922 in Calhoun, Louisiana to Charlie and Gordie Shephard King.   Frances was educated in the Calhoun Public Schools and furthered her education at Grambling State University. She attained a Bachelors degree and began her career as an middle and  high School teacher. She taught for many years until  her retirement. Frances married John S....

Katheryn Henriksen passed away on June 30, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Check back for updated information.

Robin Edwards passed away on June 6, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at Henderson's Highland Park on Saturday June 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Robin Kay Edwards was born on August 23, 1958 to Robert and Ellan Mae (Miller) Edwards Sr., in Des Moines, IA.  She was educated in the local school district and graduated from Roosevelt High School.  After graduating Robin began her career in the hotel industry in the hospitality/cleaning department.  In her free time Robin...

Charles Stewart passed away on June 6, 2020, surrounded by his family. Private family services will be held. donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Mr. Charles E. Stewart, Sr., 69, was born on October 3, 1950 in Holly Springs, MS, the third of ten children to Moses and Everline Stewart. He departed on June 6, 2020 in Des Moines, IA, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. In his youth, Charles was known by...