All Obituaries

Ira Johnson passed away on September 28, 2020.  A full obituary will be available soon.   Please consider making a donation to raise much needed funds to cover the funeral expenses. No donation is too small and your support would be greatly appreciated.   CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Celebration of Life Services.  Social distancing is encouraged. Celebration of Life Services are as follows: Visitation Wednesday,...

Esther Fryer-Lewis passed away September 23, 2020.  A full obituary will be available soon.     Visitation  Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 10am - 12pm Bread of Life Church of God In Christ 2727 E. Railroad Ave. Des Moines, IA 50317   Celebration of Life Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 12pm Bread of Life Church of God In Christ 2727 E. Railroad Ave. Des Moines, IA 50317 CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and...

James E. Smith passed away on September 12, 2020.  A full obituary will be available soon.   Memorial Service Friday, October 2, 2020 Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313 CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Memorial Service. Social distancing is encouraged.

David Payne passed away on September 24, 2020.  A full obituary will be available soon.   Visitation Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 3pm - 5pm Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313   Celebration of Life Friday, October 2, 2020 - 11am Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Home 3500 6th Ave. - Des Moines, Iowa 50313   CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Celebration of Life. ...

Virgie Mae Carl (82) passed away on September 23, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Glendale Cemetery. Viewing will be held prior to service at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Graveside Services.  Social Distancing is encouraged. Virgie Mae Carl, 82, of Des Moines Iowa passed away of September 23, 2020.  Born on February 17, 1938...

CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Visitation and Celebration of Life Services. Social distancing is encouraged.   Martha Macinu was born on May 13, 1997 to Macinu Masoka and Mwauita Kipili in Congo Democratic.  Martha completed her general studies at College De la Charite in Nyarugusu.  Martha was employed by Katecho where she worked in production.  Martha was a Gospel singer and a Choir Master.  She also liked to preach the...

Homegoing Services for Deacon Ben C. Bell, Sr. are as follows: Memorial Visitation Friday, September 25, 2020 - 6pm - 7:30pm East 17st St. Church of God In Christ 1639 E University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50316 Homegoing Celebration Saturday, September 26, 2020 - 11am Elim/ Hope 2500 University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311 Parking is limited at the church. You are welcome to park at the Holiday Inn in the West lot . CDC guidelines will be followed with masks required during the Memorial...

Pastor Wayne Elvin Maclin Sr. was born on July 3, 1950 to Jesse Kinnon and Lou H. Currie, in Brownsville, TN.  He was educated locally and earned his high school diploma from West High School in Jackson, TN.  Pastor Maclin professed Jesus Christ as his personal savior at a young age.  A long his life’s journey he was called to preach God’s Word to the masses so that one day they might be saved.  He began ministering under the guidance of Pastor...

Alice V. Western passed away on September 4, 2020.  Celebration of Life services will be held at 11 am Saturday, September 19th at Kyles A.M.E. Zion Church where she served as a Deaconess. Visitation will be held on Friday at Henderson's Funeral  Home from 10am to 7pm  with family greeting friends from 5pm to 7pm.   CDC guidelines will be followed and masks will be required at the funeral service and the visitation. Social distancing is recommended. Services...

Graveside Service for DeShawn Jones will be on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Garden of Memories, Good Shepherd Section, 3669 Logan Ave., Waterloo, Iowa, 50703 A memorial will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 from 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Hoing-Rice Softball Complex.1061 Josephine St., Waterloo, IA 50703. Masks are required for both events, and we will follow social distancing guidelines.  DeShawn Jones, the son of Willie Sr. and Julia...