Obituaries

Mildred Shelton-Huff was born March 6, 1934, in Clarksville, Missouri to Henry and Dovie Shelton during the Great Depression. She married James Nelson Johnson in 1951, who died tragically in 1956 leaving behind three children. She was remarried in 1958 to Clarence Huff, a widower as well with five children. Mildred, nicknamed ‘Mimee’, began her education in a segregated local school. Her formal education culminated with a High School Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) in 1970 after...

James Earl Wilson Sr, transitioned on January 5, 2023. James was born August 12, 1947, in Oakland, Mississippi. He graduated from Davison High School in Water Valley, Mississippi. At the age of 20 he joined the US Army. He then moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan and worked for GM. He then moved to the Quad Cities and was employed by Caterpillar and Oscar Mayer.  After retirement he truly enjoyed all of the children in the Moline School District where he was a crossing guard. James enjoyed...

The Life of Bennie Sewell Born on November 9, 1929, in Natchez, MS, Bennie Sewell as the only child of Leonard Sewell and Sinah Jones-Rhone.  In his hometown, Bennie grew up attending Zion Chapel AME Church where he began his life-long religious walk.  Bennie came from humble beginnings and grew up during the Great Depression.  He was a graduate of Brumfield High School – Class of 1948.  Of his class of 45 students, he was the last surviving member.  After...

Angela Marie Rodriguez, affectionately known as Angie, was born to Annie (Helen) Rodriguez and Terry Rodriguez on September 10, 1963 in Rock Island, IL. Angie departed this earthly life on Saturday December 31, 2022. Angela received her Highschool diploma from Rocky High and went on to further her education at Black Hawk College for Welding and Business. After college, Angie went on to work at the Rock Island Arsenal, Wonder Bread, Davenport Schools, and Nichols Aluminum, which has changed...

William Alexander Glover departed this life early on the morning of December 25, 2022. He was born July 31, 1940 in Cayce, South Carolina to Heyward Glover and Rudine Reaves.  After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1962 at the age of 18. He went on to serve in Vietnam and other capacities abroad and domestic before retiring from a distinguished career. He would continue service as a civilian before ending his 37 year career. William was an avid...

Funeral services for Gloria Dean Lomas, 86, of Rock Island will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Third Missionary Baptist Church, Davenport.  She departed this life on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at UnityPoint Health, Rock Island.  Burial will be in Chippinnock Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Church.  Additional visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday until service time at the Church.  Sister Gloria Dean Lomas was born on September 10,...

Lilburn Eugene Scott was born December 16, 1946, in Monroe City, Missouri, to Quinard and Howard Robinson, Thelma and Roy Scott, Jr, who proceeded him in death. Lilburn also had two sisters, Stephanie & Marva Scott, who proceeded him in death. As a child he enjoyed attending church camp in Palmyra, Missouri. He was involved in the Cub and Boy Scouts. He was an excellent skier, Pole Vaulter, Ice Skater and knew how to play the drums. Lilburn joined the US Air Force in 1965, where he was...

Lonzo Demond Warren Thomas was born October 2, 1976 in Davenport, Iowa to Lonzo Warren Jr. and Marilyn Warren Thomas. Although he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy it never stopped him from enjoying life, such as graduating from North High School in 1998. Lonnie and his mother were inseparable; he could always depend on his mother’s love and care! They had a bond that couldn’t be put into words. Lonnie was most happy hanging out with his dad watching football, baseball, riding...

A Celebration of Life for Valarie Blasko will be held Friday, October 21, form 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Aledo United Methodist Church, 301 North College Avenue, Aledo, IL. Valarie G. Blasko, 65, departed this life on Thursday at River Crossing Moline. She was born February4, 1957, in Sherrard, IL the daughter of James and Erma (Dobbins) Johnson. She served in the US Army from 1977 – 1978. She retired from the healthcare industry. Donations may be made to animal shelters/rescues,...

Eddie Andrew Terrell was born December 25, 1932, in Oxford, Mississippi to Henry and Mary (Pettis)Terrell. He departed this life on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Eddie married Rosie (Buford) Terrell on October 3, 1953. From that union they had 16 kids and a host of grandkids, great grandkids, great-great grandkids and great-great-great grandkids..as well as a number of nieces and nephews. "I know...it's a lot".  Eddie lived...

Dwight a. Bland, 71, passed away at home on Sunday, October 2, 2022.  Dwight was one of four children born to Thomas and Flora Bland.  He had nine children and then later married Denise Nelson on September 4, 1997.  He had several jobs and eventually retired as a supervisor at R.V. Hopkins Barrel Company. Dwight was raised up in Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Davenport, Dwight loved serving the Lord and held the position of Choir Director for 30 years.  In...

Fredrick Mark Berryman was born on a USAF Base in New Mexico.  His parents were Clara L. Berryman of Rock Island, Il and Corey Bonds of St Louis, Mo.  Fred accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Westside Church of Christ, Rock Island, Il.  Fred was a graduate of Rock Island High School. Fred was also a graduate of Western University with a degree in Robotic Engineering. Fred is also a veteran of the United States Air Force. Fred was preceded in death by his mother and...

Robert A. (Bobby) Wilson was born on November 27, 1944 in Quincy, IL to Wm E., Sr. and Mary E. Wilson, the third child of six born to this union.  He spent his early childhood in Quincy, IL and graduated from Quincy Senior High, where, among other things, he exceled in Basketball. He also attended Parsons College.   Bobby confessed Christ and was baptized at an early age at Union Baptist Church in Quincy, IL. He was ordained as a deacon of the Second Baptist Church of Rock...

DAVENPORT - Memorial services for Patricia A. Taylor-Clark will be held at Word of Life, Rock Island on Saturday, September 10. Visitation is at 11 am, services at noon. Rev. Lawrence Anderson, SBC, Kewanee, IL, will officiate. Survivors include: George R. Clark; sister Brenda High; sister-in-law Robin Taylor; daughter Sharonda Clark-Gaspar; 2 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Orr's Mortuary is assisting the family.

Andre Grady, Jr., 12, of Davenport, IA passed away from a fatal car accident on Aug 22, 2022 . Services will be held at St John's United Methodist Church on September 8, 2022 at 1 pm . Visitation will be held at 12pm on that day. Andre was born on February 24, 2010 to Andre Grady, Sr and Ashley Taylor. Andre attended Hayes Elementary and was going to attend Williams Intermediate. He enjoyed being a big brother to his 3 siblings, Alanon, Dredan and Dresun . He loved playing basketball...

Ashley Taylor, 31, of Davenport, IA passed away from a fatal car accident on August 22, 2022. Services will be held at St John's United Methodist Church on September 8, 2022 at 1 pm . Visitation will be at 12pm on that day. Ashley was born December 7, 1990, to Opiyo and Tammy McNeal. She was later adopted by Felix and Sarah Taylor. Ashley worked in the healthcare field upon graduating from Central High School in 2009. She enjoyed doing hair and spending time with family and...

Derrick J. Young departed this life on August 20, 2022 in Rock Island, IL. He leaves to honor his memory aunts, Orangie Lee Harris and Joyce Madison; brothers, Bill Young, Treveras Lamont Young, Chris Young, and Wendell Young; a sister, Dee Dee Young;  a daughter Jessica L. Anderson; 5 granddaughters, A'vionce Anderson, Maryionce Anderson, Shakeada Anderson, Corneilya Laird and Kaitlyn Franklin; 4 grandsons, Terrionce Kitchen, Keevion Franklin, Javion Anderson and Kevin...

Ka-Vonte Shane Jaquan Shariff passed away on August 9, 2022, at the age of 19, in his hometown of Davenport, IA. He was an avid skateboarder and gamer. He loved his family especially, his little brother, Ka'Marion. He is survived by his parents; mother, Lana Rae Kelly, Davenport IA; father, Francios Dushawn Shivers, Baton Rouge, LA; brothers, Deshawn Shivers, Denver, CO, Isiah Gulick and Jarrett Richards, Rock Island, IL, Trevon Lee, Bettendorf, IA, Devlin Douglas, Eldridge IA, Hasan...

Etta Mae Strickland, 101, of East Moline and most recently of Rock Island, passed away peacefully at Heartland Healthcare Center in Moline, surrounded by family. Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, East Moline.   Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.  Mask are required.  Burial will be at the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Orr’s mortuary is assisting the family with...

Edith Dungey was born to Fairy and Jesse Dungey on June 3rd 1965 in St. Louis Missouri.  At the age of 57 she passed away in her sleep while residing at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and  Rehabilitation, Davenport. Her services will be celebrated on August 3rd 2022 at Orr’s Mortuary located at 1326-4th Ave. Rock Island, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 am-11:00 am the funeral to follow immediately after. Burial will be in Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport.  Edith enjoyed...

Curtis Eugene Shivers was born on July 14, 1950, at Moline Public Hospital to Charlie B. Shivers and Geneva McKinney (Shivers) Whitley. He spent his early childhood in East Moline, IL. He later moved to Rock Island, IL, and graduated from Rock Island High School in 1968. Curtis was a dedicated employee at 3M Company, he completed a four-year apprenticeship program and was certified by the Department of Labor (DOL) as a mechanic. After 40 years of service, he retired in 2012. Before working...

Ulysses S. Walker, of Davenport, IA, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (ManorCare), Utica Ridge Road, Davenport, IA. Services will be held at Progressive Baptist Church, 1302 East 12th Street, Davenport, IA on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to time of service at 11:00 a.m.  Internment will be at Pine Hill Cemetery. Orr’s Mortuary, Rock Island is assisting the family with arrangements. Ulysses (Buddy)...

Garcia David Horace, 63, of Davenport passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at ProMedica Nursing Home, Davenport.  Per his request the wake will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at Third Missionary Baptist Church, 222 West 14th Street, Davenport, IA  52803.  The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Rogers Kirk, Jr. officiating.  The service may be viewed by visiting the Third Missionary Baptist Church Facebook page. Orr’s Mortuary, Rock Island is...

Fern Sadd, of Buffalo, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m Saturday, April 16, at the Buffalo Calvary Lutheran Church. Visitation will begin at 9 am until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the family or Calvary Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be expressed at Orrsmortuary@gmail.com.  Fern was born September 3, 1922 in Brayton, NE, the...

Pastor Stanley Moore was born June 22, 1956, to Clyde and Pearlie Mae Moore. He grew up in Crawfordville (the Bottom), Arkansas and graduated from Crawfordville High School in 1973. He spent his early years learning about hard work, dedication and love for others "most importantly his family." Pastor Moore came from a musically gifted Christian family so his ability to sing was natural. He sang gospel at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church and later joined family members traveling...

Funeral services for Abe Willie Combs, 88, of Bettendorf are 12:00 noon Tuesday at Orr’s Mortuary, Rock Island. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport.  He departed this life on Tuesday at the Bettendorf Health Care Center. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the Mortuary. He was born December 6, 1933 in Monroe, LA the son of Abe W. Combs, Sr. and Jonethia Waters. He retired from John Deere Foundry. He married Dorothy J. Tolliver. She preceded...

Funeral services for Anita Farmer, 62, of East Moline will be 12 noon on Wednesday at Orr’s Mortuary, Rock Island.  Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until service time at the Mortuary.  She departed this life on Tuesday at Aspen Rehabilitation and Heath Care, Silvis, IL.  Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport. She was born June 9, 1959 in DeKalb, MS the daughter of Harvey and Ruthie (Smith) Jackson.  She married Clift Farmer on June 9, 2004 in Rock...

Annetta Yvonne Daniels “Jackie”, 75, of Rock Island departed this life on January 13, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. There will be no visitation or funeral service because of COVID.  A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held in March 2022. Jackie was the first-born child of William and Josephine (Williams) Jackson. She was born January 8, 1947 in Booneville, Missouri.  As a military brat, she traveled the world, graduating from Tooele High School...

Hubert Brown was born October 29, 1949 in Taylor, MS to Leland and Eddie (Ivy) Brown.  Hubert passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday January 5, 2022. Hubert accepted Jesus as his Lord & Savior at an early age. He found happiness in being with his children family and friends.  He loved to fish, going to cookouts and watching westerns on television. Hubert graduated from Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Ma and also attended Jackson State University in...

Dayona Cierra Yvette Lee, 26, of Rock Island was born September 25, 1995 in Moline, IL the daughter of Dawn Yvette Lee.  She was employed as a home health care provider. Survivors include a daughter, Daysire Lee and a son, Dayviontae Lee-Davis; sisters, Day’Janique Lee; brothers, Dayvion, Daybreon and DayQwan Lee; grandparents, Gwendolyn Lee and Willie Shorter, Sr.

A memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 12:00 pm for James A. Harper, better known as Lee Harper. James passed away on December 19, 2021 in Robbins, IL. James moved from Davenport to Illinois and was an avid union organizer and political organizer. He leaves to mourn him his mother Charlene Harper- Mayberry, sister Jorrie Harper,  daughters Tiffany Stolp and Jamie Lynn Harper with son Jace Wilquette, Uncle Charles Harper and a host of cousins and friends from...

Deacon Gilbert Robert Buie, 91, Died November 30, 2021, at Genesis East Hospital, Davenport, IA. Deacon Buie was Born August 25, 1930, to Jimmy Buie and Azalee Israel in Marion, South Carolina. Deacon Buie moved to Trenton, New Jersey where he worked for the State of New Jersey as a truck driver for the State. He received the baptism of the Holy Ghost at New Hope COGIC under the leadership of Pastor Edward Wolfe Sr. He Married Sis Geraldine Reid, and they formed a quartet called the New...

Patricia Ann Kirk was born to Willie Davis Jr. and Bertha (Washington) Powell on December 25, 1963 in Davenport, Iowa. She graduated from Central High School and later married Philip Kirk Sr. on August 25, 1989. From that union they raised five children and a bonus son together. Patricia was very patient and served as a domestic engineer, never working outside of the home.  She took pride in staying home raising her children and caring for her family.  It was not uncommon to see...

Gregory (Greg) Kenneth Irving Sr., age 63, passed away peacefully in his home on October 19th, 2021. He was born December 1st, 1957 in Collierville, Tennessee to Mrs. Ida Pearl Sharp. Greg married Gloria Jean Beason who proceeds him in his death.                 Gregory was a jack of all trades and possessed several skills including welding, heavy machinery and fixing cars. Getting his hands dirty was a...

Marie Hammock, 86, of Rock Island departed this life October 14, 2021 peacefully at her home. Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal.  Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Orr’s Mortuary, Rock Island.  Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the Mortuary. She was born on May 6, 1935 in Lake Village, AR  the daughter of McKinley and Mittie (Smith) Nelson.  She married Tommie Hammock, Sr. in 1956 in Rock Island....

Annie M. Hickman, 78, of Rock Island IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at her home. Bushelon Funeral Home will assist the family with the graveside burial ceremony on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11am at Zion Memorial Gardens in Birmingham, Alabama. Annie was born March 10, 1943, in Birmingham, AL. She was the daughter of Cyrus and Lillie Mae Raines. Annie and L.D. Hickman raised two children: Toney (Janice) Hickman Rock Island, IL, and Torri (Harrison) Hickman-Smith...

Funeral services for Larry Terrell, 63, of Davenport will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Third Missionary Baptist Church, Davenport.   He departed this life on Saturday at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus.  Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time at the Church. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery on Monday.  Anyone wishing to attend the burial should meet at 9:00 a.m. at Orr’s Mortuary 1326 4th Ave., Rock Island. He was born July 23, 1958 in...

Charles B. Westbrook, Jr. (aka David Israel) of Milan, IL was born on March 29, 1944 to Bishop Charles B. & Mrs. Barbara J. (Williams) Westbrook in Forrest City, Arkansas.  Affectionally called “Buddy” by his family, he grew up and received his early education in East Moline, Il. Following graduation, he enlisted and served honorably in the U.S. Army, 82nd Infantry Airborne, receiving multiple commendations. Buddy worked at the Rock Island Arsenal and launched...

Cody Dylan Mejia Brannan, 27,  of Dothan, AL passed away July 24, 2021, in Dothan, AL.  Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Christian service at Spanish Mennonite Church, 613 3rd Street, Moline, IL.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rock Island.  Cody was born May 27, 1994, in Moline, IL.  The son of Christopher and Maria Brannan.  Cody was employed as a Computer Technician.  Cody enjoyed music, reading, working on computers and being with...

Ricky Bernard Sisk, 57, of Davenport passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  Ricky was born in Iowa City on June 9, 1964 to the late Johnnie and Mary (Morgan) Sisk.   Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Third Missionary Baptist Church, 222 W 14th Street, Davenport, with the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m.  Ricky is survived by his four children; Andre Roberts, Rock...

Missionary Doris Reid 81, born April 15, 1940 to Cleo and Cora Lee  Smith,  Cotton Plant Arkansas. She attended Cotton Plant Vocational High School where she enjoyed singing opera and obtained a scholorship of music.  She also attended Sawyer Business College. State of Iowa child Care Home Certification of Registration Level 2. She married Pastor Taggart Charles Reid September 20, 1958 in Cotton Plant Arkansas.  She received Christ at an early age and continued her...

ROCK ISLAND-Robert Lee Randolph A.K.A. Big Buggs, A.K.A Bobcat Bob A.K.A Junebug, 75, died on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Rock Island, IL. Robert was born on June 3, 1946 in Memphis, TN. The only child to Ollie Mae and Robert Lee Randolph I. He was considered a "miracle child", as his parents thought that they couldn't have children. Roberts's parents later moved to East Moline. He attended Rock Island High School. There he excelled in sports including football and...

Christopher Eugene Johnson passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2021 at the University of Iowa City Hospital.  Christopher was born on February 19,1971 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Christine Roach and Willie Johnson. He was employed at Novelis in Davenport, Iowa, which he enjoyed very much. He was the most loving, giving man, with a laugh you were sure to remember. He loved the Chicago Bears, old school cars and music of all genres. Most of all he enjoyed traveling with his wife,...

Willie N. “June” Miller  was born August 16, 1958 in Friars Point, Mississippi, to the late Clarence Jones and Bennie Jean Miller. June lived in Friars Point Mississippi until the age of 12 he also attended Friars Point Elementary School, when June turned 12 years of age he moved to Davenport Iowa with his mother where he attended J.B Middle School, and Central High School. June married the love of his life Louise White on February 14, 1993. June had a beautiful heart full...

Jimmie Lee "Sonny" Bates, 79 of Davenport, Iowa, departed this life on Friday May 7th, 2021 at Genesis East Hospital.  He was born August 31, 1941 in Fulton, Tenn., the 3rd child of James and Buelah (Macklin) Bates.  He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Fred, Charlie, Frank Bates; 2 sisters Melvina "Sis" Prather-Hodge and Erma Jean Smith; daughter Carolyn Pearson and grandson Landis Bates; granddaughter Demiya Bates. Mr. Bates retired...