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Allen G. Hendryx, age 83, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Naples, Fla. Arrangements are pending with the McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. Related LinksReader PollDo you support or oppose the permanent income tax increase for individuals and corporations that the Illinois Legislature approved over Gov. Rauner’s veto?...

WalkerPROPHETSTOWN – Chad Aaron Walker, age 48, of Prophetstown, died Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Morrison Community Hospital.Chad was born October 18, 1970, in Sterling, the son of Terry and Barbara (Munz) Walker. He was employed at Rock River Lumber and Grain as a truck driver for many years. Chad enjoyed fishing on the river, hunting and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.Survivors include his soul mate, Cheryl Sonnenberg Davis; his parents, Terry (Kathy) Walker of Prophetstown and Barbara Walker of Sterling; one daughter, Alisha (Levi Lauritzen) Walker of Polo; one sister, Kimberly (David) Proulx; two grandchildren, Devin and Hailey; one nephew, Brandon Walker; two nieces, Ashley Hall and Kaitlyn Proulx; and Cheryl’s sons, Dalton and Logan.He was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Eugene Walker.A celebration of life will take place at a later date.Arrangements were completed by the McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.Condolences may be sent to mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com. Related LinksReader PollDo you support or oppose the permanent income tax increase for individuals and corporations that the Illinois Legislature approved over Gov. Rauner’s veto?...

Upon the Deputies’ arrival, they found Lawrence County EMS providing care to Joshua C. Jones (39 yrs. old) of 118 TR 1101E South Point, Ohio 45680, who was on the ground near a vehicle toward the front of the parking lot.Witnesses told Deputies that they heard gun shots and saw a white female flee the parking lot in a grey or white older model Chevy Impala. A BOLO was sent out immediately for the vehicle for Ohio and surrounding states.Lawrence County EMS  transported Mr. Jones to the Cabell Huntington Hospital where he was later pronounced dead by attending physicians. Mr. Jones suffered multiple gunshots. Lawrence County Coroner Dr. Ben Mack went to the hospital and has requested an autopsy. Hall’s Funeral Home will transport the body to Montgomery County where the autopsy will be performed.“We are actively seeking a person of interest in this case,” states Sheriff Jeff Lawless. “Our investigation leads us to believe that this is a situation of domestic violence, possibly concerning child custody.”This investigation is actively ongoing.