J.W. Lucas passed away peacefully on June 15, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas. J.W. was born to Horace L Lucas and Verda Maine Lucas in Stringtown, Ok, He is survived by his wife Barbara Fought Rye Lucas; children, Pam Lucas Moore (Gene), Dixie Lucas Harder (Jerry), Jeff Lucas (Trini), Robyn Lucas Riddle (Michael), Jay Wesley Lucas: two step daughters, Darla Rye Blowers (Al) and Marta Rye Dulaney (Lenard): eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.   He joined the Marines...

Carolyn Marie Cedio, 88, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on June 3, 2021. She was born on May 2, 1933, in Ward, Arkansas to the late John and Susie Cook. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. She is survived by two nieces, Diane Herring and Ann Cooper; special friend Vandora Grimes, who will feel her loss terribly; and her beloved cat Maggie Mae. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Hicks Cemetery. A...

Melba Jean Mitchell Lilly, 94, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on May 28, 2021. She was born on April 4, 1927 in Lonoke County Arkansas to the late Barney Madison Mitchell and Alice Maneriva Beard Mitchell. She worked as an administrative assistant for Farmers Home Administration and was a lifelong member of Lonoke Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Miles Monroe Lilly; four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her two sons, Miles Ray...

Joyce Veneda Skillern, 75 years old of Carlisle, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2021. She was born January 21, 1946 to the late Ray and Bessie Castleberry of Des Arc, Arkansas. Joyce is survived by her husband of 57 years, Will “Sonny” Skillern of Carlisle, Arkansas, one daughter, Carol (Tommy) Thrift of Carlisle, Arkansas; one son, Kevin (Tracy) Skillern of Lonoke; five grandchildren, Matthew (Kelley) Thrift of Carlisle,...

Bonnie Lee Brown, 90 of Carlisle went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2021. She was a loving sister, mother and grandmother and a faithful servant to her Lord and Savior. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Earl Brown; sons, William Brown, Henry Brown, Elmer Brown and John Paul Brown; son-in-law, Danny Jones; siblings, Henry Henderson, Rudolf Henderson, Wilma George and Louise Henderson. Survivors include her children, Advada (Leon) Ward, Connie Berry, Bobbie...

Judy C. Scott, 75 of Lonoke passed away May 22, 2021. Judy was a member of Steel Bridge Baptist Church and a faithful servant of the Lord. She selflessly gave of herself to others. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Ruth Scott; sisters, Lucille Scott and Flora Duncan Johnson; brother, Clarence Scott, and nephew, Joe Scott. Survivors include sister, Bettye Krzewinski; nieces, Carolyn Butler and Sheila Ashford; nephews, Jeffrey Butler, Kenneth Scott and Carthel...

Faith Annette Jordan, 54, of Carlisle, Arkansas passed away on May 15, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1966 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Joe and Barbara Jordan. She was so many great things to so many people. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and person. She worked hard as a CNA for 22 years and made so many life-long friends along the way. Faith was a free spirit who loved to laugh and spend time with her family and friends. She was a kind, loving,...

Steven Jay Lilly, 69, of Lonoke, went to his heavenly home Thursday on May 6, 2021.  He was born February 3, 1952 to the late Joe Henry and Leara Deanne Lilly. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gabrielle Kurz Lilly, Father-in-law, Albert Kurz, and sister, Linda Buffalo.  After attending Dollarway High School, he graduated from Lonoke in 1970. Steven attended the University of Arkansas and graduated with a degree in Geography. He was a lifelong learner receiving various...

Juanita Perry Caton, 89, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed peacefully on April 29th, 2021. She was born on January 7th, 1932 to the late Brooks and Lucy Howard of Seaton. Juanita was a long-time resident of Lonoke and became a popular business-woman, well-known for her fabulous cooking skills and heartwarming personality. Her first love was God and her second was family. She was a member of Bayou Meto Baptist Church and loved her church family. She had a passion for playing bingo, fishing,...

David B. Calvert, 91, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021.  He was born on July 15, 1929, the first child of David C. and Jewel Churchwell Calvert.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 50 years, Audrey Weaver Calvert, and two sisters, Bernice Mashburn and Alice Tye. David started first grade in the Snake Island school and went through the 8th grade before leaving to start work. He joined the U.S. Army and was a corporal serving in Company B of the 185th...