Donald “Lee” Davis, Jr., 76, of Carlisle, passed from this life on August 9, 2019, at home after battling Alzheimer’s disease. He was born September 4, 1942, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Donald Lee Davis, Sr., and Luella Mae Schrock Davis. He was a lifelong Baptist. He began school in the Yoder community in a one-room schoolhouse, and later graduated from Stuttgart High School. He attended Arkansas State Teacher’s College (now University of Central Arkansas) in Conway,...

Dallas Rhoades, 87, of Lonoke passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. He was born October 2, 1931 in Greenbrier, Arkansas to Hettie Hendrickson and David Rhoades. Dallas is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Rhoades and brother-in-law, Sonny Hill. He is survived by a sister, Treva Rhoades Elder, a daughter, Connie Swetel, brothers-in-law, Ronnie Hill (Gayle), Larry Hill and Jerry Hill (Dorothy) and grandchildren. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Boyd...

Rev. Paul Nellum, 85 passed away peacefully on August 2, 2019.  At an early age, he became a follower of Christ and was a member of New Zion Baptist Church.  He accepted his call into the ministry at the age of 23 and served as pastor of Jerusalem, Elm Grove, Mt. Cannan and New Zion.  He loved singing and was one of the founding members of the Zion Five.  In November 1955, Paul married Alberta Coleman and in 1956 they selflessly accepted the joy of raising his late...

Vernon Wesley Strickland, Jr, 62, of Lonoke passed away Monday, July 29, 2019. He was born April 24, 1957 to the late Vernon Wesley Strickland, Sr. and Josephine Walker Strickland. He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Strickland and sisters, Bonnie Holden, Bernice Strickland and Margaret Colbert. Vernon was a member of Grace Chapel Baptist Church and was employed by the Cabot School District. He loved dancing, fishing, the Razorbacks and his grandchildren. He is survived by his...

Dawn Harper Curtis of Lonoke passed away July 27, 2019. She was born in Lonoke to the late Vivian and Lillian Frisby Harper. Dawn graduated from Lonoke High School and played on the basketball team. She also graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Johanna Curtis and her granddaughter, Casey Curtis. A graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lonoke on Wednesday, July...

Robert Lynn Nellum, born February 28, 1961 to Rev. Paul and (the late) Alberta Nellum; he was called home on July 20, 2019. Accepting Chirst early in life at New Zion Baptist Church, he later united with St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Lonoke.  He served as a member of the Mass Choir and the Brotherhood Male Chorus, he also severed as a prior Sunday School Superintendent.           In 1979, he graduated from Lonoke High School and went...

Carlus Doyle Burlison, age 95, died July 16, 2019. He is survived by his son John C. Burlison of Lonoke; one grandchild, John C. Burlison, Jr. and wife Michelle; two great-grandchildren, Summer and Grace, all of Sherwood; one sister, Clarice Smith of Stephens. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Clara Burlison; his wife of 70 years, Wilma Allene; two sons, Thomas and Royce; brother Ellis and wife Verneal Burlison. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20th at...

Shirley Ann Roland, 82, of Lonoke, went to be with her heavenly father on July 13, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Homer and Willie Cole on October 23, 1936. She was the baby sister of Clifton and Robert Cole. On October 22, 1954, Shirley married the love of her life George W. Roland and together they had four children Pam, Paula, Jimmy and Jeff. They remained happily married for 36 years until George lost his battle to cancer. Through all of the good times and bad her...

Dorothy Faye Elmore, 86, of Carlisle, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on July 13, 2019. She shared 60 years of marriage with her husband, Bill E. Elmore with whom she is now reunited. They enjoyed a life of farming as a team. Dorothy was a life-long member of the Hamilton United Methodist Church and spent decades as the treasurer. She devoted much of her time to civic work in the Carlisle area. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill E. Elmore; her parents, Charlie and Lena Parker;...

Irene Stack, age 92, of Carlisle, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Irene was born March 2, 1927 to Osher and Sophie Goldberg at 249 Broome, Manhattan, New York. She was the youngest of four siblings, Sylvia, Sam, and Lucille, yet she was the most precocious, outspoken, and born for the stage. While starring in a play at The City College of New York, she solicited the help of the editor of the college newspaper to publicize the show. That editor, Irwin “Bosh” Stack,...