Kameron Elizabeth Johnson Shafer, 41, of Cabot, Arkansas passed from this life July 27, 2020 into the arms of her beloved Daddy. She is survived by her two children, Payten and McGuire Shafer; mother, Janice (Tony) Dodson; step-mother, Debbie Johnson; three brothers, Jeremy (Carrie) Jarrett, Ben (Morgan) Dodson and Shawn Dodson; nephews, Ethan, Evan and Niko; grandparents, Gail and Clova Abshier; uncles, Greg Johnson, Shelby Johnson and Mark Johnson and many beloved cousins. Kameron also...

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Curlett, 53, of Hazen Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020.  She was born August 11, 1966 to Arthur “Tippie” Curlett and Florence Allen Curlett.  Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 pm Friday, July 31 and service 11:00 am Saturday, August 1 at Boyd Chapel.  Burial at Hazen Cemetery.  Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.  Online guestbook www.boydfuneralhome.net

David Lee Gannaway, 84 of Lonoke, passed away July 22, 2020.  He was born in Pine Bluff Arkansas on July 12, 1936, to the late Thomas David and Wanda McCracken Gannaway.  David was raised by his paternal grandparents and his aunt Elizabeth Gannaway.  He graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1954 and Little Rock University in 1966.   He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 32 years of service. He is a member of the Lonoke Baptist Church.  He...

Joseph O. Wilson, Sr. (Joe), age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020.  Joe was born November 8, 1922, to C.W. and Bealie Wilson, and lived his entire life in the Lonoke community.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Gretchen, his parents, six brothers and three sisters.  Joe joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during World War II. Following the war he married the love of his life, Gretchen Groce, and farmed for 40 years.  Together they had...

Marilyn Ann Stivers Butler age 55, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 11, 2020 at home while being surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren after a long, hard battle against cancer.   Marilyn was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana. She had a vivacious personality and always made people laugh. She loved to go camping with her sisters and all of their...

Calvin Earl Scrimsher, 55 of Hazen passed away July 11, 2020.  Survivors include his wife, Tanya Scrimsher; daughter, Kara Jarrett of Hensley; son, Jeremy Jarrett(Felecia) of Benton; Grandaughter, Blakely Jarrett(Boss Lady); Mother, Geneva Scrimsher of Carlisle; sisters, Brenda Jackson(Gary) of England, Shirley Bryant(Larry) of Carlisle, Connie Jenkins(Johnny) of Lonoke; brother, Jason Scrimsher of Carlisle, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday, July...

Willie Albert Hunt, 72 of Lonoke, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was a member of the Brown Street Church of Christ where he was a long time member and Elder.  Mr. Hunt was a proud graduate of Jackson State University and a great educator and teacher for 30 years in the Lonoke School District. Many in the community had the opportunity to either be taught by or work with him and benefit from his experience. He loved all students and was a role model for them as well as his...

Frances Faye Castleberry, 75 of England Arkansas passed away July 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Louise Calvert, sister Elva Jones and brothers Albert and Ernest Calvert and granddaughter Amber Baxley. She is survived by her loving husband Gary Castleberry of England, daughter Pam Cleveland of Benton and grandson Dylan Cleveland of England. She was also blessed with two bonus children, son Wade Castleberry and wife Brandy of Manila and daughter Darlene Jackson and...

Lilly Rose Jarvis Smith, 86 of Carlisle, was of the Baptist faith and went to be with her Lord on June 30, 2020.  Rose was born on February 13, 1934 to Thomas Jefferson and Nellie Mae Gilbert Jarvis.  Rose married Billy Jim Smith and they raised four sons on the farm.  She worked many jobs during her lifetime, grain cart and rice truck driver, after a long work day she would cook wonderful meals for her family, in home care giver for the elderly, chief cook and bottle...

Catherine L. Lybrand, 85, of Lonoke, passed quietly in her home Saturday, June 27, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 1, 1935 to the late Francis Swaby and Jewel Lampkin Alberson.  She was a registered nurse for 50+ years and truly enjoyed helping others. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George Lybrand and son Stephen Lybrand.  Catherine is survived by her son, Michael & Jodye Lybrand of Texarkana, Arkansas; daughter Diana...