All Obituaries

Diane L. Sawvell (Fama), age 69, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday August 24, 2020 at UnityPoint Rock Island. At the time of her death she was a resident at St Anthony’s Continuing Care.  Diane was born in Stoneham, MA on August 11, 1951 to Lydia and Douglas Fama. The family relocated to Bettendorf, IA in the early 1960’s and Diane graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1969. For over 20 years she worked as a dental lab technician. She enjoyed her work...

Amie L. Cole, 88, was born March 25, 1932, in Meridian Mississippi, she transitioned on Saturday August 15, 2020. She was one of 10 children born to T.B. and Mattie Hannah Benson. She married Joe Cole on December 25, 1948 and relocated to Fort Dodge, Iowa in 1955.  She worked for Iowa State University for 28 years teaching nutrition within Ft. Dodge and Davenport. A Curbside Visitation will be held August 21st at 9:30 a.m. at The Church of God, 1234 Ripley St, Dav. Orr’s Mortuary...

 Sandra Brocksieck of Rock Island passed away August 3, 2020.  Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 7 at Orr’s Mortuary, Rock Island.  Services will follow at 11:00 a.m.  Sandra was born on August 10, 1958 in Quincy, IL.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a close friend.  She is survived by four children, five siblings, fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be at the Rock Island Memorial Cemetery, Rock...

Willie Lee Smith, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Ashton Court Care and Rehab Centre in Liberty, MO. A public visitation will be held at Henderson’s Highland Park Funeral Home in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 1, 2020, from 11:00am -1:00pm with a short service starting at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines, IA. Willie was born on February 11,1932 in Marianna, AR to Will and Pearl-Lee Smith. As a young man, Willie...

Quinton "Punkin" Lashea Donelson,  57, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Mount Carmel St. Ann Hospital in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by his family. Quinton was born on January 4, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee and at a young age, he moved to the Quad Cities with his mother. Quinton was baptized at the age of twelve at Pentecostal  Church of God and accepted God (YAH) as his Lord and Savior. He had an enormous heart and loved his family, dancing, bar-b-que, watching...

Funeral services for Clifford Earl Farmer, 66, of Rock Island will be  at 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 29 at The Word of Life Church, 1804 7th Avenue, Rock Island.  He departed this life on Wednesday at Illini Genesis Hospital, Silvis.  Burial will be at a later date. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Anita Faye Farmer, two daughters,  Angelia Farmer (Dexter) Simmons, Grenada MS, Arletha Farmer (Casey) Westerfield,  Rock Island, IL, two sons,  Robert A....

Krist Dean Adams, 67, of Rock Island departed this life on Tuesday at Unity Point Health Trinity, Rock Island. A brief graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Chippiannock Cemetery. A mask is required if you plan on getting out of your car at the cemetery.  He absolutely loved music. His hobbies included fishing, cookouts with friends, the casino, playing cards, and watching sports.  Furthermore, he enjoyed church worship and many...

Private funeral services for Pearlie D. Cooper, 86, of Davenport will be held at Orr’s Mortuary, Rock Island.  Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. She departed this life on May 14 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law , Mrs. Willie Ann (J. B) Riley.  She was born March 1, 1934 the daughter of Sola and Olivia (Moore) King.   She married Willie Cooper on August 27, 1951 in Louisville, MS.  He preceded her in death.   She was a faithful...

Bobby Joe Hickman, 64, of Rock Island departed this life on Tuesday, April 21 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.  Private services will be held at Orr’s Mortuary with Pastor Willie E. Jones Officiating.  Private burial will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery.    Bobby was born June 24, 1955 in Louisville, MS the son of Louis and Rosie Lee (McDuffy) Hickman.  He retired from French & Hecht where he was employed as an assembly worker.  He was a...

A memorial service will be held at a later date.