Samuel James (Sammy) McKenzie, 29, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Phyllis Aaron and his great-grandparents, Laura Aaron and Arlon Aaron, Sr. Sammy is survived by his grandfather, Arlon Aaron, Jr. and special friend, Deidre Henson. A graveside service will be at Hicks Cemetery, Lonoke, Arkansas on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 12 p.m. 

Austin James Summerville, 19, of Jacksonville went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2018.  Austin was an amazing son, brother, grandson, and uncle who loved those around him.  Austin strived to bring laughter and a smile to everyone he came in contact with.  He was quick witted and funny, in his own way.  Austin had a passion and love for animals that could not be matched.  He is proceeded in death by his mother, Katrina Roedel Sturba.  He is survived by...

Delbert Franklin “Butch” Warren, 77 of Conway went to be with the Lord December 3, 2018.  Butch was born to the late Otha Warren, Sr. and Nancy Skillern Warren on September 14, 1941 in Humnoke, Arkansas. Proceeded in death by his parents, a brother, Otha Warren, Jr.  and a sister Betty Sue Bates. Butch is survived  by his wife of 18 years Ann, brother Raymond “King” Warren and wife Hester, sister-in-law Jean Warren,  niece Linda Wood (David),...

Vada Carole (Ketchum) Wheat, 80, of Lonoke, AR went to be with her Lord on November 29, 2018.  Vada Carole was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, niece, friend, colleague, and sister in Christ.  She was a member of the Lonoke Apostolic Church where she taught Sunday- School for 35 years.  Vada devoted her life’s career to Public Health working for 34 years at the Lonoke County Health Department. She served as administrator of the...

Charles Mitchell Horton, Jr. of Lonoke, AR died November 29, 2018. He was a member of Bayou Meto Baptist Church and a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife Carolyn Glover Horton; daughter Lori (Terry) Bevill; sons, Chuck (Belinda) Horton, and Russell Horton; sisters, Judy (Doyne) Carpenter, Sue (Wendall) Walker and Patsy (Ronnie) Lassiter, all of Lonoke; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by sister’s Earline Hill, Barbara Tippit and Faye...

Michael Andrew” Droopy Drawers” Ivy, 64 of Little Rock passed away on November 29, 2018. He was a master “piddler”, could fix anything and loved working in the yard. Michael had a heart as big as Texas and would help anyone in need. He is preceded in death by his father, William Ivy, Sr. and brother William Ivy, Jr. Survivors include his mother Ellen Williams Ivy; son Michael Allen Ivy; grandsons Charles “BooBoo” Ivy and Colton Ivy; granddaughter Bailey...

Ella Mae Larkan, 91, of Lonoke went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 26, 2018. She was born July 29, 1927 in Carlisle, Arkansas to the late Artie Lee Blue and Ollie Lee Staton. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Clarence Larkan; son, Clarence Lee Larkan; brother, E.C. Blue and sister, Jessie Tucker. Ella Mae dearly loved her family and loved the Lord. She also loved any and all flowers and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her children, Shirley Sanders...

Grace Ethel Cameron Raborn, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock. She was born October 16, 1935, in Lonoke County, Arkansas, to Clarence E. Cameron and Grace (Morris) Cameron. She married the love of her life, Carl Way Raborn, on June 10, 1954. The couple settled in Carlisle, Arkansas, where they raised their two children, David Rex Raborn, and Lisa Kaye Heatherly. Grace graduated from Carlisle High in 1954 and later went on to open one of the...

Bobby Gene Wilson, 81, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on November 21, 2018. He was born to Henry and Ever on June 6, 1937 in Carlisle, Arkansas. Bobby worked as a cabinet maker for many years and retired in 1999. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, and hunting. Bobby met Connie Branch in 1957. They were married on June 5, 1959. Together they raised two "Damn Boys", Dennis Keith and Douglas Bryan. Bobby is survived by Juanita Kinkead, sister; Dennis Wilson, son; Douglas Wilson...

Florence Callaway Travis, 75, of Lonoke passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born December 19, 1942 in White Hall, Arkansas to the late Joel and Gertrude Callaway. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norwood Lewis (Charlie) Travis, and two brothers, Joe Callaway and Charlie Callaway. Florence worked as a claims representative for State Farm and was a faithful member of Lonoke Baptist Church for 45 years. Florence is survived by her son, Lance Lewis Travis and wife, Stacia;...