OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Lon Daniel Pool

Lon Daniel Pool

Nov 6, 2025

Lon “Papaw” Pool, age 91, of Lonoke, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He departed this life peacefully in his home, with his children by his side.

He was born on April 9, 1934, in Lonoke, Arkansas, a son of the late Reuben and Malissia Pool. A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend,...

Ricky Kirk Jr.

Ricky Kirk Jr.

Nov 5, 2025

Rick Kirk, 53, of Lonoke AR passed away on November 5, 2025. Born on June 19, 1972 in Dover Delaware. Rick loved to spend time with his wife, kids, family and friends. Rick was an extremely family oriented man and always enjoyed everyone getting together whether during holidays or a normal weekend. Rick was known for his hard working spirit,...

Charles William Stivers

Charles William Stivers

Nov 3, 2025

Charles “Charlie” William Stivers, 55, of Carlisle, passed away on November 3, 2025. Charlie was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a heart of gold and was someone you could always count on. His kindness, loyalty, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew him. He was a dedicated employee of Stratton Seed in Carlisle and took pride...

Brenda Joyce Gilbert Songer

Brenda Joyce Gilbert Songer

Nov 2, 2025

Brenda Joyce Gilbert Songer, 81, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on (her birthday) Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born in Spokane, Washington in 1944 to Floyd and Minnie Williams. She was born during WWII and raised in post-war years, she knew how to work hard, love hard and fought hard when she felt it...

Vera Sue Edmondson

Vera Sue Edmondson

Oct 10, 2025

Vera Sue Edmondson, 82, of North Little Rock, AR passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 10, 2025. She was born on November 28, 1942 in Carlisle, AR, to the late Wayne and Lucille Stuart.

Vera is preceded in death by her brothers Carl Stuart and Cecil Stuart, as well as her sister Virginia Pipkin. She is...

Joe (Joey) Daniel Phillips

Joe (Joey) Daniel Phillips

Oct 8, 2025

Joe (Joey) Daniel Phillips, 78 of Carlisle passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He was at his happy place doing what he loved, tinkering on equipment.

Joey was born June 18, 1947, to Joe and Juanita (Donahue) Phillips. He was a lifelong resident of Carlisle, AR.

He was a 1967 graduate of Carlisle High School....

Patricia Ann Laster

Patricia Ann Laster

Oct 6, 2025

Patricia Ann Laster, 59, of Lonoke Arkansas, went home to be with Jesus on October 6, 2025. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. Patricia was born on December 2, 1965, to Loyce Maria Stoddard and Harold Gene Parker.

Patricia lived life to the fullest. She loved her family and loved spoiling her grandkids. She loved...

Phyllis Ann Mills

Phyllis Ann Mills

Oct 1, 2025

Phyllis Ann Warner also known as Phyllis Harris and Phyllis Mills, age 65, died October 1, 2025. Born June 15, 1960, to Taft and Bertha Warner of Lonoke, AR. She is survived by her husband Donald Mills of Orange City, FL; children Lorren, Cody (Denise), and Austin (Mari) Harris; stepchildren Jeff Wren, and Acelia Leedy; grandchildren Tyler Montgomery, Ashton and...

David Thomas Barker

David Thomas Barker

Oct 1, 2025

David Thomas Barker, 53, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away October 1, 2025. David was born on April 7, 1972, in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He graduated from Lonoke High School, the Jackrabbits in 1990. He loved music and played the trombone in the band in high school, also loved to play the piano.

He started to work in Long Term Care right out...

Geraldine "Jerri" Morgan Verbeck

Geraldine "Jerri" Morgan Verbeck

Sep 29, 2025

GERALDINE MORGAN VERBECK

Geraldine Morgan Verbeck 83 of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away September 29, 2025, in the home of her daughter Kathy Weatherford, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Fondly known as “Jerri” to her many friends working in the Real Estate Industry, she strived to provide the best outcome for her customers.

“Jerri” was preceded in death by her parents,...

Una Faye Potter Howard

Una Faye Potter Howard

Sep 27, 2025

Una Faye Howard 93 of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed from this world into the arms of Jesus, her Savior on September 27, 2025, after a long, valiant battle against numerous illnesses.

Una Faye was born in 1931, to Reedy R. Rhoads and Carrie May (Etheridge) Rhoads of Center Ridge, Arkansas, that she shared with a brother, Jim Rhoads. Faye (mom) was loved...

Logan Tyler Whaley

Logan Tyler Whaley

Sep 18, 2025

Logan Tyler Whaley, 23, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away September 18, 2025. Logan was born July 20, 2002, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Timmy Whaley and Shannon Elder. He was the first born and loved taking care of his little brother. He was a 2020 graduate of Lonoke High School. Logan loved to cook, watch movies, read and spend time...

Mary Lorraine Coleman Miller

Mary Lorraine Coleman Miller

Sep 16, 2025

Mrs. Mary Lorranine Coleman Miller was born September 2, 1962, at Little Rock University Hospital, to the late Ollie Coleman Sr. and Essie Hill. She departed life at Lakewood Health and Rehab on September 16, 2025, in Hospice.

Mary professed Christ at an early age at the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Richwood. Under the leadership of the late Reverend Julius Dodson....

Kent George Lingo Jr.

Kent George Lingo Jr.

Sep 16, 2025

Kent George Lingo, Jr., 64, from Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away suddenly September 16, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1961, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Kent George Lingo Sr, and Ruth Evelyn Bocksnick Lingo.

Kent loved boating, Rock and Roll and the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Kent is preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife, Charlotte...

Elizabeth Ann Crook

Elizabeth Ann Crook

Sep 14, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Crook, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on September 14,2025.

She was born October 24,1948 in Talladega, Alabama to Stellie Hydrick and Elise Ray Hydrick. Elizabeth was a huge Crimson Tide fan!

She is preceded in death by both her parents Stellie and Elise Hydrick and 3 sisters and 1 brother.

She is survived by her husband James R. Crook;...

Louis Villery

Louis Villery

Sep 13, 2025

Louis Villery Jr, Dies at 84, Legendary Bassist/Songwriter and Founder of the 1970s musical group “The African Music Machine”.

Louis “Douaam” Villery Jr., 84, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Carlisle, Arkansas. He was born on December 25, 1940 to the late Louis and Ella Cormier Villery in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Louis, alias Rasheed, was an accomplished bassist/songwriter musician as...

Marilyn Gail Wilson

Marilyn Gail Wilson

Sep 11, 2025

Marilyn Gail Wilson, 76, of Humnoke, Arkansas, passed away September 11, 2025, at home. Marilyn was born April 16, 1949, in Little Rock to Argle Lee Moran and Etta Jo McNew Moran.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, 5 children, Tammy Pruitt of Stuttgart, AR, Sandra Smith of Carlisle, AR, Benita Graham of Clinton, AR, Bobby Wilson of Tucker, AR,...

Ina Pearl Yates

Ina Pearl Yates

Sep 3, 2025

Ina Pearl Yates, 79, of Carlisle, Arkansas was called home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2025. Ina was born on March 18, 1946, in Des Arc, Arkansas to John Wesley Whittaker Sr. and Gladys Lock Whittaker.

Ina was a loving mother and grandmother who lived for family. She is now reunited with loved ones who are already in...

Pamela Lee Markin

Pamela Lee Markin

Sep 1, 2025

Pamela Lee Markin, 70, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away September 1, 2025.  Pam was born September 12, 1954 to Howard and Virginia Sload in Paducah, KY. She attended school in Memphis, Healy Fork, Alaska and Owensboro, KY. She then attended Western Kentucky University majoring in Performing Music and Chemistry.

In 1981 she met a Navy pilot at an airshow and the...

Mary Kathryn Zoch

Mary Kathryn Zoch

Aug 31, 2025

Mary Kathryn Perry Zoch passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 81 at her home in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on December 29, 1943, in England, Arkansas to Harvey and Gertie Mae Benafield Perry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Robin Robinson and John Morgan. She was also preceded in...

Lon Daniel Pool

Lon Daniel Pool

Nov 6, 2025

Lon “Papaw” Pool, age 91, of Lonoke, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He departed this life peacefully in his home, with his children by his side.

He was born on April 9, 1934, in Lonoke, Arkansas, a son of the late Reuben and Malissia Pool. A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend,...

Ricky Kirk Jr.

Ricky Kirk Jr.

Nov 5, 2025

Rick Kirk, 53, of Lonoke AR passed away on November 5, 2025. Born on June 19, 1972 in Dover Delaware. Rick loved to spend time with his wife, kids, family and friends. Rick was an extremely family oriented man and always enjoyed everyone getting together whether during holidays or a normal weekend. Rick was known for his hard working spirit,...

Charles William Stivers

Charles William Stivers

Nov 3, 2025

Charles “Charlie” William Stivers, 55, of Carlisle, passed away on November 3, 2025. Charlie was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a heart of gold and was someone you could always count on. His kindness, loyalty, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew him. He was a dedicated employee of Stratton Seed in Carlisle and took pride...

Brenda Joyce Gilbert Songer

Brenda Joyce Gilbert Songer

Nov 2, 2025

Brenda Joyce Gilbert Songer, 81, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on (her birthday) Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born in Spokane, Washington in 1944 to Floyd and Minnie Williams. She was born during WWII and raised in post-war years, she knew how to work hard, love hard and fought hard when she felt it...

Vera Sue Edmondson

Vera Sue Edmondson

Oct 10, 2025

Vera Sue Edmondson, 82, of North Little Rock, AR passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 10, 2025. She was born on November 28, 1942 in Carlisle, AR, to the late Wayne and Lucille Stuart.

Vera is preceded in death by her brothers Carl Stuart and Cecil Stuart, as well as her sister Virginia Pipkin. She is...

Joe (Joey) Daniel Phillips

Joe (Joey) Daniel Phillips

Oct 8, 2025

Joe (Joey) Daniel Phillips, 78 of Carlisle passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He was at his happy place doing what he loved, tinkering on equipment.

Joey was born June 18, 1947, to Joe and Juanita (Donahue) Phillips. He was a lifelong resident of Carlisle, AR.

He was a 1967 graduate of Carlisle High School....

Patricia Ann Laster

Patricia Ann Laster

Oct 6, 2025

Patricia Ann Laster, 59, of Lonoke Arkansas, went home to be with Jesus on October 6, 2025. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. Patricia was born on December 2, 1965, to Loyce Maria Stoddard and Harold Gene Parker.

Patricia lived life to the fullest. She loved her family and loved spoiling her grandkids. She loved...

Phyllis Ann Mills

Phyllis Ann Mills

Oct 1, 2025

Phyllis Ann Warner also known as Phyllis Harris and Phyllis Mills, age 65, died October 1, 2025. Born June 15, 1960, to Taft and Bertha Warner of Lonoke, AR. She is survived by her husband Donald Mills of Orange City, FL; children Lorren, Cody (Denise), and Austin (Mari) Harris; stepchildren Jeff Wren, and Acelia Leedy; grandchildren Tyler Montgomery, Ashton and...

David Thomas Barker

David Thomas Barker

Oct 1, 2025

David Thomas Barker, 53, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away October 1, 2025. David was born on April 7, 1972, in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He graduated from Lonoke High School, the Jackrabbits in 1990. He loved music and played the trombone in the band in high school, also loved to play the piano.

He started to work in Long Term Care right out...

Geraldine "Jerri" Morgan Verbeck

Geraldine "Jerri" Morgan Verbeck

Sep 29, 2025

GERALDINE MORGAN VERBECK

Geraldine Morgan Verbeck 83 of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away September 29, 2025, in the home of her daughter Kathy Weatherford, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Fondly known as “Jerri” to her many friends working in the Real Estate Industry, she strived to provide the best outcome for her customers.

“Jerri” was preceded in death by her parents,...

Una Faye Potter Howard

Una Faye Potter Howard

Sep 27, 2025

Una Faye Howard 93 of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed from this world into the arms of Jesus, her Savior on September 27, 2025, after a long, valiant battle against numerous illnesses.

Una Faye was born in 1931, to Reedy R. Rhoads and Carrie May (Etheridge) Rhoads of Center Ridge, Arkansas, that she shared with a brother, Jim Rhoads. Faye (mom) was loved...

Logan Tyler Whaley

Logan Tyler Whaley

Sep 18, 2025

Logan Tyler Whaley, 23, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away September 18, 2025. Logan was born July 20, 2002, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Timmy Whaley and Shannon Elder. He was the first born and loved taking care of his little brother. He was a 2020 graduate of Lonoke High School. Logan loved to cook, watch movies, read and spend time...

Mary Lorraine Coleman Miller

Mary Lorraine Coleman Miller

Sep 16, 2025

Mrs. Mary Lorranine Coleman Miller was born September 2, 1962, at Little Rock University Hospital, to the late Ollie Coleman Sr. and Essie Hill. She departed life at Lakewood Health and Rehab on September 16, 2025, in Hospice.

Mary professed Christ at an early age at the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Richwood. Under the leadership of the late Reverend Julius Dodson....

Kent George Lingo Jr.

Kent George Lingo Jr.

Sep 16, 2025

Kent George Lingo, Jr., 64, from Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away suddenly September 16, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1961, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Kent George Lingo Sr, and Ruth Evelyn Bocksnick Lingo.

Kent loved boating, Rock and Roll and the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Kent is preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife, Charlotte...

Elizabeth Ann Crook

Elizabeth Ann Crook

Sep 14, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Crook, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on September 14,2025.

She was born October 24,1948 in Talladega, Alabama to Stellie Hydrick and Elise Ray Hydrick. Elizabeth was a huge Crimson Tide fan!

She is preceded in death by both her parents Stellie and Elise Hydrick and 3 sisters and 1 brother.

She is survived by her husband James R. Crook;...

Louis Villery

Louis Villery

Sep 13, 2025

Louis Villery Jr, Dies at 84, Legendary Bassist/Songwriter and Founder of the 1970s musical group “The African Music Machine”.

Louis “Douaam” Villery Jr., 84, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Carlisle, Arkansas. He was born on December 25, 1940 to the late Louis and Ella Cormier Villery in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Louis, alias Rasheed, was an accomplished bassist/songwriter musician as...

Marilyn Gail Wilson

Marilyn Gail Wilson

Sep 11, 2025

Marilyn Gail Wilson, 76, of Humnoke, Arkansas, passed away September 11, 2025, at home. Marilyn was born April 16, 1949, in Little Rock to Argle Lee Moran and Etta Jo McNew Moran.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, 5 children, Tammy Pruitt of Stuttgart, AR, Sandra Smith of Carlisle, AR, Benita Graham of Clinton, AR, Bobby Wilson of Tucker, AR,...

Ina Pearl Yates

Ina Pearl Yates

Sep 3, 2025

Ina Pearl Yates, 79, of Carlisle, Arkansas was called home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2025. Ina was born on March 18, 1946, in Des Arc, Arkansas to John Wesley Whittaker Sr. and Gladys Lock Whittaker.

Ina was a loving mother and grandmother who lived for family. She is now reunited with loved ones who are already in...

Pamela Lee Markin

Pamela Lee Markin

Sep 1, 2025

Pamela Lee Markin, 70, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away September 1, 2025.  Pam was born September 12, 1954 to Howard and Virginia Sload in Paducah, KY. She attended school in Memphis, Healy Fork, Alaska and Owensboro, KY. She then attended Western Kentucky University majoring in Performing Music and Chemistry.

In 1981 she met a Navy pilot at an airshow and the...

Mary Kathryn Zoch

Mary Kathryn Zoch

Aug 31, 2025

Mary Kathryn Perry Zoch passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 81 at her home in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on December 29, 1943, in England, Arkansas to Harvey and Gertie Mae Benafield Perry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Robin Robinson and John Morgan. She was also preceded in...

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