Lottie W. Flowers - February 23, 2002

On February 23, 2002 Winnebago County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to 730 Newport for a medical assist call.  Upon arrival they found the victim, Lottie Flowers, 71 years old in the living room on the home with multiple stab wounds.  Mrs. Flowers was transported to the hospital where she later died.

Mrs. Flowers was very active in her church and also delivered newspapers at Rockford Memorial Hospital.  She had been at the hospital earlier that morning.

Mrs. Flowers lived in the house with her husband, son and grandson.  She was very well know and loved by all who knew her.

**Update** March, 2024, charges were filed against Omarrian T. Jones (DOB - 01/04/1985) for the murder of Mrs. Flowers.