All Obituaries

Hubert L. Clinton was born on January 22, 1949 to Jessie and Viola (Creer) Clinton in Meridian, Mississippi. He was the 12th of 13 children born to this union. Hubert, of Davenport, also known as Kong, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Per his wishes, cremation rites were accorded. The family will have a Memorial Service for him on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Davenport Friends Church, 1915 Ridgeview Drive, Davenport, Iowa at...

Louise (Simmons) Bryant was born May 31, 1928 in Memphis, TN to James & Bessie Simmons. She married Emmite Lee Bryant on December 16, 1946 in Marion, AR up under the “Big Tree”. They were happily married until his death on January 15, 1985. She enjoyed cooking for the ones she loved. Her enthusiasm for music and dancing was immeasurable, if the song hit her. “Hey, what you say now”, “Somebody better come here, I ‘spect” are some of her most...

A memorial service for Walter Charles Lomax,  Jr., 67, of East Moline will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Orr’s Mortuary, Rock Island.  He departed this life Thursday at the Aperion Care Moline in East Moline.  Burial will be later.  He was born September 12, 1951 in Sacramento, CA the son of Walter and Louise Mary (Peters) Lomax, Sr. Orr’s Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

The Home-Going Ceremony for Clarence William (Billy) Huff, III will be Saturday, January 5, 2019. Visitation 11:00 a.m. and the  service at 12:00 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 919 6th Avenue, Rock Island with Rev. Joseph D. Williamson, III officiating. Clarence was born on June 12, 1950 to Clarence William Huff, Jr. and Betty Austin Huff, in Moline, IL.  Billy was the eldest of eight (8) children, four (4) girls and four (4) boys.  He was educated in the Rock Island Public...

Home going celebration for August (Augie) D. Overton will be 11:00 a.m. Friday January 4, 2019 at Bethel AME Church 323- W. 11th St Davenport, IA. with Pastor Steve Perkins officiating. Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal.  Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time Friday at the Church. Orr’s Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. August (Augie) D. Overton born November 25, 1928 in Rock Island, IL, to Samuel and Pauline (Golden)...

Funeral services for Mary Jean Robinson, 65, of Davenport will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 3, at Third Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Rogers Kirk Officiating.  She departed this life on Wednesday, December 23 at Unity Point Health, Bettendorf.   Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. She was born December 24, 1952 in Memphis, TN the daughter of Jimmy and Louise (Wilson) Hollingshed.  She married James Robinson.  He preceded her in...

Calvin Lee Morrow 64 Born 05/18/1954 Died 12/4/2018 Born in Memphis Tennessee to Emanuel Morrow and Lillie Bell Taylor Attended Rock Island High School and Graduated from Blackhawk Community College in 1975 United in marriage with Dorothy Thomas on 3/31/1973 for 25 years and married Gennett (Nicholson) 12/5/2009   Calvin was previously employed by International Harvester, Blackhawk Foundry, as well as being an independent contractor. He enjoyed sports especially watching the...

Home going service for Mildred Morgan, 87,  originally from Tunica, MS and longtime resident (43 years) of Davenport will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Higher Heights Missionary Baptist Church, 4221 North Brady Street, Davenport, Rev. Jimmy Reed officiating.  She departed this life on November 21 at her home after a brief illness with her children by her side.  Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time Thursday at the...

Betty Ray Hall, 83, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018, at her home. Funeral services for Betty will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Grace City Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Betty was born on November 21, 1934, in Louisville, MS, the daughter of Lee Earl and Christine Waldrip. She married Johnnie...