Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
Evelyn Rebecca Lenard
Jun 12, 2025
Evelyn Rebeca Lenard, 78, of Austin Arkansas, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, with family members by her side. She was born February 3, 1947, in Searcy, Arkansas, the first child of five to Virginia (Brown) Roe and Jimmie Lewis Johnson, raised by Edward R Roe.
Evelyn and husband Oran Lenard Jr. were married on April 25, 1964. They were married...
Jemima Sue Parnell
Jun 6, 2025
Jemima Sue Hicks Parnell, 89, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, into the arms of her Lord on June 6, 2025. She was born in Scott, Arkansas on January 1, 1936, to Loyd Henry and Bethel Varnell Hicks.
Sue had been a member of the Lonoke Baptist Church since she was a little girl. She loved the...
Robert John Murtha
May 28, 2025
Robert John “Bob” Murtha, 77, of Lonoke, Arkansas, died on May 28, 2025, after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. His family is heartbroken that his time came so quickly, but deeply grateful for the strength and determination he showed until the end.
Bob was born on March 9, 1948, in Huron, South Dakota, to Lucille and Jerome Murtha. He...
Raymond "King" Gerald Warren
May 26, 2025
Raymond “King” Gerald Warren, 86, of Conway, Arkansas passed peacefully Monday, May 26, 2025, at home with his family. Raymond was born on July 15, 1938, in Carlisle, Arkansas to Nancy and Otha Warren.
From the age of 11, Raymond has loved to play his guitar and did so almost daily. He has collected many over the years. Raymond enjoyed sharing...
Christine Ruth Hunter
May 22, 2025
Christine Ruth Zarlingo-Mathews-Hunter, of Little Rock, Arkansas, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on May 22, 2025. She was born on September 12, 1937, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Tony and Ruth Zarlingo. Christine graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1956. In 1957, she married Harold Mathews, and together they raised two children, Deborah Mathews Yarbrough and Bruce Wayne Mathews....
John Marvin Brumett
May 18, 2025
John “Johnny” Marvin Brumett, 64, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1960, in Tipton, Oklahoma, to Donald Ray “P.O.” Brumett, Sr. and Shirley (Glover) Lewis.
Johnny graduated from Lonoke High School in 1979 and was a proud Jackrabbit alumni. He spent most of his life on the road as a truck...
Margaret Louise Uzzell
May 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Margaret Louise Uzzell July 26th, 1939 – May 13th, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Margaret Louise Uzzell of Cabot, Arkansas, who departed this life on May 13th, 2025, at the age of 85 after a courageous and unwavering 13-year battle with cancer. Margaret was an extraordinary wife, mother, and woman of strength, compassion,...
Benjamin Gerald Waddell Sr.
May 7, 2025
Benjamin Gerald Waddell Sr., 85, of Cabot, Arkansas, moved to his heavenly home on May 7, 2025. Born on August 30, 1939, to William T. Waddell and Jewell Estelle Waddell.
Ben was a lifelong resident of Lonoke and a man whose faith, kindness, and quiet strength touched everyone who knew him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, but...
Betty Lou O'Cain
May 5, 2025
Betty Lou O’Cain, 94, of Lonoke, Arkansas, peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 5,2025. She was born on December 20, 1930, to Edward & Hazel Justice in England, Arkansas.
Betty was formally a RN at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock and later a Nursing Administer at Chambers Nursing Home and Comers Nursing Home in Carlisle.
She was one of...
Bennie Rochelle Tomlinson
May 2, 2025
Bennie Rochelle Tomlinson, 88, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 in the presence of his family while in hospice care at the VA Medical Center.
He was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. We would like to thank the Arora Organization for facilitating his organ donation and special thanks to the Veteran’s Hospital doctors, nurses and staff...
LaNan Long Loretz
Apr 26, 2025
LaNan Long Loretz aged 88, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 26, 2025 surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy rooted in love, resilience, and hard work.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard. They were high school sweethearts while attending Des Arc High School and were married when she was just 17....
William H Ketchum
Apr 18, 2025
Bill Ketchum, 92, of Heber Springs, Arkansas died Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Heber Springs, Arkansas. He will be remembered for the love of his country, quick sense of humor and persistent drive to be the coordinator (the “Captain”) of any gathering or event.
A small graveside service will be held on Tuesday, 29 April...
Michael Wade Staton
Apr 12, 2025
In loving Memory of Mike Staton
August 26, 1954 – April 12, 2025
It is with an immeasurable sense of peace that we announce the passing of our beloved Mike. After a long and courageous health battle, he is finally free from the weight of his suffering. We find comfort in knowing that he is now breathing in the fresh and profound air surrounding...
Jack Humphrey Fitzhugh, Sr.
Apr 4, 2025
Jack was born August 11, 1928, to James Obert Fitzhugh and Edna Ophelia Brown Fitzhugh. At the age of 96, Jack moved to his Heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Fitzhugh; siblings,Walter Fitzhugh, Virginia Schneider and Bert Fitzhugh; son-in-law, George McLean Sr.; son, Jack Fitzhugh Jr.; daughters, Lucy Six and Jenni Raines; grandson, Jack Fitzhugh...
Nellia Mae Nelson
Mar 30, 2025
Nellia Mae Nelson, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed into the arms of the Lord Sunday, March 30, 2025, she was 83 years old. Nellia was born November 9, 1941, in Kermit, West Virginia to Colbert and Ruby (Jarrell) Stepp. Nellia was one of 5 children and sadly lost her father early on in WWII at the age of 30. Nellia married...
Charlene Castleberry
Mar 29, 2025
Charlene (Matlock) Harrison Castleberry, age 83, of De Valls Bluff, left this earth on March 29, 2025. She was greeted into her Heavenly home by her late husband of 53 years, Willard Harrison; her sister, Judy Harrison; her granddaughter, Ashley and Ashley’s father, Randy Whittenburg.
Charlene leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 9 years, Brooks Castleberry; daughter, Jody (Ben)...
Britty Dell Dooms
Mar 28, 2025
Britty Dell Dooms, 94, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord, March 28, 2025. Britty was born on June 3, 1930, in England, Arkansas, to John Britz Beaver and Gracie Dell Beaver. She met the love of her life Marvin "Bo" Lee Dooms and on July 16, 1948, they were married.
In her earlier years, Britty was...
Mary Jo Taylor
Mar 24, 2025
Mary Jo Taylor passed away at home on March 24, 2025. Mary was born on November 27, 1928 to Vollie and Ruby Brown. She had no children, only 4 sisters that loved her dearly. She was a second Mother to them. She worked at and retired from Timex with her Husband Cecil. She loved working outside and with her hands....
Robert Lee "Bobby" Glover
Mar 16, 2025
Robert Lee (Bobby) Glover 93 years of age, born April 20, 1931 from Lonoke Arkansas passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025. He was welcomed with open arms in to heaven to a joyous celebration by so many dear family members & loved ones which had passed before him. Bobby previously resided at StoneBridge Assisted Living in Heber Springs AR....
Evelyn Rebecca Lenard
Jun 12, 2025
Evelyn Rebeca Lenard, 78, of Austin Arkansas, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, with family members by her side. She was born February 3, 1947, in Searcy, Arkansas, the first child of five to Virginia (Brown) Roe and Jimmie Lewis Johnson, raised by Edward R Roe.
Evelyn and husband Oran Lenard Jr. were married on April 25, 1964. They were married...
Jemima Sue Parnell
Jun 6, 2025
Jemima Sue Hicks Parnell, 89, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, into the arms of her Lord on June 6, 2025. She was born in Scott, Arkansas on January 1, 1936, to Loyd Henry and Bethel Varnell Hicks.
Sue had been a member of the Lonoke Baptist Church since she was a little girl. She loved the...
Robert John Murtha
May 28, 2025
Robert John “Bob” Murtha, 77, of Lonoke, Arkansas, died on May 28, 2025, after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. His family is heartbroken that his time came so quickly, but deeply grateful for the strength and determination he showed until the end.
Bob was born on March 9, 1948, in Huron, South Dakota, to Lucille and Jerome Murtha. He...
Raymond "King" Gerald Warren
May 26, 2025
Raymond “King” Gerald Warren, 86, of Conway, Arkansas passed peacefully Monday, May 26, 2025, at home with his family. Raymond was born on July 15, 1938, in Carlisle, Arkansas to Nancy and Otha Warren.
From the age of 11, Raymond has loved to play his guitar and did so almost daily. He has collected many over the years. Raymond enjoyed sharing...
Christine Ruth Hunter
May 22, 2025
Christine Ruth Zarlingo-Mathews-Hunter, of Little Rock, Arkansas, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on May 22, 2025. She was born on September 12, 1937, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Tony and Ruth Zarlingo. Christine graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1956. In 1957, she married Harold Mathews, and together they raised two children, Deborah Mathews Yarbrough and Bruce Wayne Mathews....
John Marvin Brumett
May 18, 2025
John “Johnny” Marvin Brumett, 64, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1960, in Tipton, Oklahoma, to Donald Ray “P.O.” Brumett, Sr. and Shirley (Glover) Lewis.
Johnny graduated from Lonoke High School in 1979 and was a proud Jackrabbit alumni. He spent most of his life on the road as a truck...
Margaret Louise Uzzell
May 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Margaret Louise Uzzell July 26th, 1939 – May 13th, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Margaret Louise Uzzell of Cabot, Arkansas, who departed this life on May 13th, 2025, at the age of 85 after a courageous and unwavering 13-year battle with cancer. Margaret was an extraordinary wife, mother, and woman of strength, compassion,...
Benjamin Gerald Waddell Sr.
May 7, 2025
Benjamin Gerald Waddell Sr., 85, of Cabot, Arkansas, moved to his heavenly home on May 7, 2025. Born on August 30, 1939, to William T. Waddell and Jewell Estelle Waddell.
Ben was a lifelong resident of Lonoke and a man whose faith, kindness, and quiet strength touched everyone who knew him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, but...
Betty Lou O'Cain
May 5, 2025
Betty Lou O’Cain, 94, of Lonoke, Arkansas, peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 5,2025. She was born on December 20, 1930, to Edward & Hazel Justice in England, Arkansas.
Betty was formally a RN at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock and later a Nursing Administer at Chambers Nursing Home and Comers Nursing Home in Carlisle.
She was one of...
Bennie Rochelle Tomlinson
May 2, 2025
Bennie Rochelle Tomlinson, 88, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 in the presence of his family while in hospice care at the VA Medical Center.
He was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. We would like to thank the Arora Organization for facilitating his organ donation and special thanks to the Veteran’s Hospital doctors, nurses and staff...
LaNan Long Loretz
Apr 26, 2025
LaNan Long Loretz aged 88, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 26, 2025 surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy rooted in love, resilience, and hard work.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard. They were high school sweethearts while attending Des Arc High School and were married when she was just 17....
William H Ketchum
Apr 18, 2025
Bill Ketchum, 92, of Heber Springs, Arkansas died Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Heber Springs, Arkansas. He will be remembered for the love of his country, quick sense of humor and persistent drive to be the coordinator (the “Captain”) of any gathering or event.
A small graveside service will be held on Tuesday, 29 April...
Michael Wade Staton
Apr 12, 2025
In loving Memory of Mike Staton
August 26, 1954 – April 12, 2025
It is with an immeasurable sense of peace that we announce the passing of our beloved Mike. After a long and courageous health battle, he is finally free from the weight of his suffering. We find comfort in knowing that he is now breathing in the fresh and profound air surrounding...
Jack Humphrey Fitzhugh, Sr.
Apr 4, 2025
Jack was born August 11, 1928, to James Obert Fitzhugh and Edna Ophelia Brown Fitzhugh. At the age of 96, Jack moved to his Heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Fitzhugh; siblings,Walter Fitzhugh, Virginia Schneider and Bert Fitzhugh; son-in-law, George McLean Sr.; son, Jack Fitzhugh Jr.; daughters, Lucy Six and Jenni Raines; grandson, Jack Fitzhugh...
Nellia Mae Nelson
Mar 30, 2025
Nellia Mae Nelson, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed into the arms of the Lord Sunday, March 30, 2025, she was 83 years old. Nellia was born November 9, 1941, in Kermit, West Virginia to Colbert and Ruby (Jarrell) Stepp. Nellia was one of 5 children and sadly lost her father early on in WWII at the age of 30. Nellia married...
Charlene Castleberry
Mar 29, 2025
Charlene (Matlock) Harrison Castleberry, age 83, of De Valls Bluff, left this earth on March 29, 2025. She was greeted into her Heavenly home by her late husband of 53 years, Willard Harrison; her sister, Judy Harrison; her granddaughter, Ashley and Ashley’s father, Randy Whittenburg.
Charlene leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 9 years, Brooks Castleberry; daughter, Jody (Ben)...
Britty Dell Dooms
Mar 28, 2025
Britty Dell Dooms, 94, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord, March 28, 2025. Britty was born on June 3, 1930, in England, Arkansas, to John Britz Beaver and Gracie Dell Beaver. She met the love of her life Marvin "Bo" Lee Dooms and on July 16, 1948, they were married.
In her earlier years, Britty was...
Mary Jo Taylor
Mar 24, 2025
Mary Jo Taylor passed away at home on March 24, 2025. Mary was born on November 27, 1928 to Vollie and Ruby Brown. She had no children, only 4 sisters that loved her dearly. She was a second Mother to them. She worked at and retired from Timex with her Husband Cecil. She loved working outside and with her hands....
Robert Lee "Bobby" Glover
Mar 16, 2025
Robert Lee (Bobby) Glover 93 years of age, born April 20, 1931 from Lonoke Arkansas passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025. He was welcomed with open arms in to heaven to a joyous celebration by so many dear family members & loved ones which had passed before him. Bobby previously resided at StoneBridge Assisted Living in Heber Springs AR....
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