All Obituaries

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...

Scipio Thomas, 83, of Blue Grass, went to be with the Lord on April 7th, 2021. Visitation will be 5pm to 7pm, Friday, April 16th at Mount Olive Church of God in Christ, 1020 N. Ripley.   Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, 17th at Mount Olive. Arrangements by Orr’s Mortuary.  Scipio was born July 17th, 1937 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to the late Willie Thomas and Beatrice Meriweather. He married the love of his life, Lillie B. Bell January 31, 1959. ...

Frances Viers, a beautiful soul who touched so many lives was called to heaven on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 9, 1943 to Frank Starkey and Margaret Starkey.    She holds the historical distinction of being one of four African-American girls to integrate public schools in the Indianapolis school system.  Frances received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois and a Master of Science degree (plus 45 hours)...

Lougene Hickman 65yrs. old of Davenport, IA passed away on March 20, 2021 at Genesis East Hospital. Memorial services will be at the Lincoln Resource Center 318 E. 7th Street Davenport, IA  on Saturday March 27, 2021 at 11:00am. Lougene  Hickman is survived by his life long partner Shirley Miller, 3 sons LaShawn Rush of Preston, MS; Breon  and Keenyn Hickman of Davenport, IA; 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; brothers Fred, Michael, Randolph and R.L;...

Constance (Connie) Olivia Moore, 65, of Davenport, IA passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Progressive Baptist Church, Davenport, IA. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the church.  Additional visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Connie was born September 17, 1955 to Johnny and Florence Coleman in Richmond, Virginia. She married...

  Alfred Warren Jr. of Davenport, Iowa 75, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 6, 2021.  His battle with serious health issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Alfred came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Alfred was born on April 6, 1945 in Sherrill, Arkansas to Alfred and Johnnie Armentha (Smith) Warren. He proudly served in the United States Army and is a 2 Time Purple Heart Recipient having...

Maxine Johnson  was born July 29, 1940 in Taylor, MS to Will and Allie Kelly.  She accepted Christ at an early age and continued her walk in faith throughout her life.  Maxine moved to Davenport, IA in 1963 and shortly after became an active member of Third Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board for many years. Maxine and Carl Johnson wed August 16, 1969 and celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary in 2020.  She worked various jobs before...

Funeral services for Bertha Sue Couch, 77, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6 at Orr’s Mortuary, Rock Island.  Social distancing, masks and Covid-19 Guidelines will be required.  Livestreaming will be available https://my.gather.app/remember/bertha-couch. Her wake service will be held on Friday,  March 5 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Orr’s Mortuary, Rock, Island.  She went to heavenly home on February 24 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus.  She...

Donald Lee Payton, 82, of Rock Island died February 24th, 2021. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Monday March 1st, 2021 at Word of Life Church, Rock Island IL. Visitation will be from 10am-noon and services beginning at noon with luncheon to follow. Don was born June 21,1938 in Iowa City, Iowa to Donovan and Ella Williams Payton. The family moved to Rock Island in 1945 and Don remained a lifelong resident. He married the love of his life Karen Sanders in 1995. He graduated...

Funeral services for Mother Sally M. Thomas,83, of Davenport, IA will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Mount Olive Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport.   Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Church of God in Christ Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Mother Sally Thomas was called to rest from her labor at Manor Care Nursing Home, Davenport, Iowa. Mother Sally Thomas was born December 20th,1937 in Hannibal Missouri to Raymond Porter...