All Obituaries

  De’Ondra Tolson was born to Phillip Mozee and Janet Tolson on April 18, 1985, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and  educated in the area, graduating from Roosevelt High School with the class of 2002. In  2003, De’Ondra and Antonio Ashby were united in marriage. Together, they made their home in Des Moines, Iowa to raise their family. De’Ondra was a quiet, soft-spoken woman who loved      spending time with her ...

Harry J. Taylor was born October 24, 1920, in Centerville, Iowa; the son of Theodore and Anna Elizabeth (Harris) Taylor. Harry was a graduate of East High School. Harry was a First     Sergeant of his company while stationed in the Army Air Force during World War II.  During his civilian employment with the Veterans Administration, he became the Chief of the Property Management Section and was the first African American elected to the Veterans Administration Credit...

Michelle Denise Hart passed away at University of Iowa Hospital on September 7, 2018.  Michelle was the daughter of Harold McFeders and Helen Francis Baker (Thompson). She was a graduate of Des Moines Tech High School.  Michelle liked to shop and sleep. She loved rummage and garage sales and got excited when she made a great find. Buying and selling turned her into an entrepreneur. She had an online business selling high end purses. She had a beautiful voice and would...

Glenn Fugate passed away on September 14, 2018. No services are planned at this time. The family is seeking contributions to help cover Glenn's final expenses. 

Fredy Cholopray passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Services are pending arrangements.

Ella Renay Bailey was born on November 5, 1962 to Frank Baily and Ella Wee Walker in Des Moines, IA.  She was educated in the Des Moines School District and graduated from North High School.  During her time at North she was a member of the Track team competing in the shot put.  She continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College.  Ella worked in the health services field as a Certified     Nursing Assistant and as a home health...

  Thomas Henderson was born March 5, 1943 in Laurel, Mississippi. He was the eldest of eight children born to Lona Mae (Shelton) Henderson and Walter Henderson. He confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of St. John Baptist Church, where his mother played the piano. Thomas had a wonderful baritone voice. All the children sang, but it was Thomas’ rendition of “Since I Met Jesus” that would tear the church up. Sadly, both his parents died at an early age and...

Levi White passed away on August 24, 2018. A public visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Glendale cemetery. 

Sheley Palmore passed away on August 26,  2018. The family will be hosting a memorial service at Faith Tabernacle on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at 1:00 p.m.  Sheley Gene Porter was born to Homer Porter Jr. and Ernestine Wheeler on July 5, 1953, in Charleston MO. She was raised and attended Buena Vista High School in Saginaw, MI. She attended and graduated from CAC as a tool and die maker.  Later in life, Sheley and Virgil Palmore were united in marriage....

Mevla Blazevic passed away peacefully today. Traditional rites were performed and she was laid to rest at El Salem Cemetery.