News The oldest person in the US, Bessie Hendricks, dies at 115 in Iowa nursing home January 5, 2023January 6, 2023Francesca Block, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on The oldest person in the US, Bessie Hendricks, dies at 115 in Iowa nursing home At age 115, Bessie Hendricks was believed to be the oldest person in the U.S. when she died Tuesday at a senior living facility in Lake City, Iowa.