All Obituaries

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...

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;...