Malachi Lee Raley, age 26, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was born October 4, 1995, in Flora, the son of Don C. Raley and Michelle Ann Dulaney. Malachi was a 2014 graduate of Flora High School and was an Illinois State Scholar, having appeared in the book "Who's Who of American State Scholars". He played on the football team all four years of high school, the tennis team for 3 years, and was a performer in the High School Drama Club. He later graduated from Olney Central College. He enjoyed collecting rocks and old coins, fishing, Sudoku, swords, playing chess, and video games. Malachi had a big heart and would always stop to help a turtle cross the street. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his mother: Michelle Dulaney of Flora; father: Don Raley of Rinard; twin brother: Gideon Raley of Rinard; sister: Katelynn Hilliard of Charleston; maternal grandmother: Teresa "Granny" Tolliver of Flora
SCITUATE – While life starts to return to normalcy, the top 10 students in the Scituate High School Class of 2022 reflect on the relationships formed over the years.
Together with the surrounding community, Fort Leonard Wood will provide an event focused on patriotism, music, fellowship, and community centered around the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 event.