Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
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
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
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...
Brandon Lloyd Waddell
Aug 29, 2025
Brandon Lloyd Waddell, age 40, of Lonoke, Arkansas, transitioned to his heavenly home on August 29, 2025. Brandon was born on July 10, 1985, to Kim and Linda Waddell of Carlisle, AR. He married the love of his life Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Wall on March 28, 2009, and together they were blessed with two children, Huck Alexander and Jude Elizabeth.
He...
Cathy Jean Whaley
Aug 29, 2025
Cathy Jean Whaley, 74, of Lonoke, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on August 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on March 5, 1951, Cathy grew up in Lonoke and worked in her family's business, Flynt's Dairy Bar, where her strong work ethic and warm heart began to shine at an early age. She later devoted her life to...
David Ellis Bryant
Aug 28, 2025
David Ellis Bryant, 79, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord on August 28, 2025. David was born on February 7, 1946, in Kern, California to Ellis Truman Bryant and Alma Dorothy Spear Bryant.
David entered the military in 1968 and over his 20-year career moved up the ranks to Major in the United States Air...
Pamela Ann Landis
Aug 23, 2025
Pamela Ann Cordell Landis, 71 of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on August 23, 2025. Pam was born on September 11, 1953, in Lonoke, Arkansas to James and Lula Mae Cordell.
Pam attended Lonoke High School and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Pam worked for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and Middleton Heat and Air, later...
Gloria Jean Palmer
Aug 22, 2025
Gloria Jean Palmer of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed peacefully on August 22, 2025, at the age of 73. Gloria was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 11, 1952, Gloria's warm and vibrant spirit touched the lives of everyone she met, and her memory will forever be cherished by her family and friends.
Gloria was the beloved daughter of Alois Banaszak and...
Sheldon Marshall Staton
Aug 20, 2025
Sheldon Marshall Staton, 23, of Lonoke, Arkansas entered into glory with our savior on August 20, 2025. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Marion & Louis Jean Staton of Carlisle, AR and Limuel & Mary Ruth Simpson of Lonoke, AR, and aunt and uncle, David and Gwen Staton of Carlisle, AR. He is survived by his parents, Dennis...
Karen Sue Coats
Aug 17, 2025
Karen Sue Coats, 66 of Carlisle, Arkansas, walked through heaven’s gates into the loving arms of her Savior on August 17, 2025. Karen was born April 2, 1959, to Delbert and Ruby Owens in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Karen was a faithful employee of Lennox in Stuttgart, having retired after many years of service. She also worked at Riceland Foods in Stuttgart...
Mary Lee Thate
Jul 31, 2025
Mary Lee Thate, 84, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed into the arms of her Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Mary was born on October 10, 1940, in Lonoke to John and Lucy Carpenter.
Mary married Ernie Thate in 1959 and remained married until his passing in 1995. She enjoyed the simple things in life. Watching western shows, reading books, and putting together...
Hester May Flores
Jul 26, 2025
Hester May Davis Campbell Flores, 78, of Austin, Arkansas passed peacefully Saturday, July 26, 2025, into the arms of her Lord. She was born on January 10, 1947, in Williamson, West Virginia to Junior and Nancy Davis. Hester enjoyed watching westerns in her spare time and spending time with her beautiful great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Clara Geneva Hassen
Jul 19, 2025
Clara Geneva Hassen, 88 of Cabot passed away July 19, 2025. She was born in Austin, Arkansas on July 7, 1937 to the late Hugh and Lillie Burnett Boyd. She was a member of Briarwood Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who loved to bake and cook for her family and friends.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death...
Douglas Norfleet Hill
Jul 19, 2025
The Friday night visitation has been postponed due to
an emergency in the family.
Douglas Norfleet Hill, 74, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed at his home Saturday, July 19, 2025. Douglas was born September 20, 1950, to Velma Ruth and Norfleet “Ted” Hill in Lonoke, Arkansas. He graduated from Dumas High School in 1968 where he still holds the record for a...
Amos Wallis Nichols
Jul 14, 2025
Amos Wallis Nichols, age 73, of Carlisle, passed away July 14, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1952 in Carlisle to Allen Nichols and Estella Thomas Nichols. Amos was part of a large loving family. He was one of eight children. Amos worked as a farm laborer during his lifetime. He worked for the Madar Farm, D&S Fertilizer and...
Larry Moran Thrift
Jul 9, 2025
Larry Moran Thrift, 65, of Lonoke, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born in Lonoke, Arkansas, on November 30, 1959, to Lloyd and Edith Thrift.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, uncle, and friend. To many, he was affectionately known as “Bubba,” but to Timmy and Emma,...
Elisa Ann Dorn
Jul 3, 2025
Elisa Ann Daniels Dorn, 65, of Vidor, TX, previously of Arkansas, departed from this earth to join with Jesus on Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
I was born on November 18, 1959 to James Oliver, “J.O.” Daniels and Dollie Geneva Munnerlyn Daniels, in Carlisle, Arkansas.
I am proceeded in death by my father, J.O. Daniels, two brothers, Leonard Roy...
Marilyn Genese Taylor
Jul 1, 2025
Marilyn Genese Taylor, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was born August 31, 1944, in Des Arc, Arkansas to Elmer Woodrow Swink and Inez Macky Swink. She was one of 9 children.
Marilyn loved puzzles, word searches, animals, and browsing around a flea market.
She is survived by her daughter Teresa Horton White and nieces, Rena Hightower...
Martin Harold Childers, Jr.
Jun 22, 2025
Martin “Harold” Childers Jr., passed away on June 22nd, 2025. He was born in El Paso, Texas, but grew up in Des Arc, Arkansas.
A few years after High School, Harold joined the United States Air Force. He served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1973. After the Air Force, he first went to Remington where he became...
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
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
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...
Brandon Lloyd Waddell
Aug 29, 2025
Brandon Lloyd Waddell, age 40, of Lonoke, Arkansas, transitioned to his heavenly home on August 29, 2025. Brandon was born on July 10, 1985, to Kim and Linda Waddell of Carlisle, AR. He married the love of his life Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Wall on March 28, 2009, and together they were blessed with two children, Huck Alexander and Jude Elizabeth.
He...
Cathy Jean Whaley
Aug 29, 2025
Cathy Jean Whaley, 74, of Lonoke, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on August 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on March 5, 1951, Cathy grew up in Lonoke and worked in her family's business, Flynt's Dairy Bar, where her strong work ethic and warm heart began to shine at an early age. She later devoted her life to...
David Ellis Bryant
Aug 28, 2025
David Ellis Bryant, 79, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord on August 28, 2025. David was born on February 7, 1946, in Kern, California to Ellis Truman Bryant and Alma Dorothy Spear Bryant.
David entered the military in 1968 and over his 20-year career moved up the ranks to Major in the United States Air...
Pamela Ann Landis
Aug 23, 2025
Pamela Ann Cordell Landis, 71 of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on August 23, 2025. Pam was born on September 11, 1953, in Lonoke, Arkansas to James and Lula Mae Cordell.
Pam attended Lonoke High School and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Pam worked for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and Middleton Heat and Air, later...
Gloria Jean Palmer
Aug 22, 2025
Gloria Jean Palmer of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed peacefully on August 22, 2025, at the age of 73. Gloria was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 11, 1952, Gloria's warm and vibrant spirit touched the lives of everyone she met, and her memory will forever be cherished by her family and friends.
Gloria was the beloved daughter of Alois Banaszak and...
Sheldon Marshall Staton
Aug 20, 2025
Sheldon Marshall Staton, 23, of Lonoke, Arkansas entered into glory with our savior on August 20, 2025. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Marion & Louis Jean Staton of Carlisle, AR and Limuel & Mary Ruth Simpson of Lonoke, AR, and aunt and uncle, David and Gwen Staton of Carlisle, AR. He is survived by his parents, Dennis...
Karen Sue Coats
Aug 17, 2025
Karen Sue Coats, 66 of Carlisle, Arkansas, walked through heaven’s gates into the loving arms of her Savior on August 17, 2025. Karen was born April 2, 1959, to Delbert and Ruby Owens in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Karen was a faithful employee of Lennox in Stuttgart, having retired after many years of service. She also worked at Riceland Foods in Stuttgart...
Mary Lee Thate
Jul 31, 2025
Mary Lee Thate, 84, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed into the arms of her Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Mary was born on October 10, 1940, in Lonoke to John and Lucy Carpenter.
Mary married Ernie Thate in 1959 and remained married until his passing in 1995. She enjoyed the simple things in life. Watching western shows, reading books, and putting together...
Hester May Flores
Jul 26, 2025
Hester May Davis Campbell Flores, 78, of Austin, Arkansas passed peacefully Saturday, July 26, 2025, into the arms of her Lord. She was born on January 10, 1947, in Williamson, West Virginia to Junior and Nancy Davis. Hester enjoyed watching westerns in her spare time and spending time with her beautiful great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Clara Geneva Hassen
Jul 19, 2025
Clara Geneva Hassen, 88 of Cabot passed away July 19, 2025. She was born in Austin, Arkansas on July 7, 1937 to the late Hugh and Lillie Burnett Boyd. She was a member of Briarwood Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who loved to bake and cook for her family and friends.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death...
Douglas Norfleet Hill
Jul 19, 2025
The Friday night visitation has been postponed due to
an emergency in the family.
Douglas Norfleet Hill, 74, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed at his home Saturday, July 19, 2025. Douglas was born September 20, 1950, to Velma Ruth and Norfleet “Ted” Hill in Lonoke, Arkansas. He graduated from Dumas High School in 1968 where he still holds the record for a...
Amos Wallis Nichols
Jul 14, 2025
Amos Wallis Nichols, age 73, of Carlisle, passed away July 14, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1952 in Carlisle to Allen Nichols and Estella Thomas Nichols. Amos was part of a large loving family. He was one of eight children. Amos worked as a farm laborer during his lifetime. He worked for the Madar Farm, D&S Fertilizer and...
Larry Moran Thrift
Jul 9, 2025
Larry Moran Thrift, 65, of Lonoke, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born in Lonoke, Arkansas, on November 30, 1959, to Lloyd and Edith Thrift.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, uncle, and friend. To many, he was affectionately known as “Bubba,” but to Timmy and Emma,...
Elisa Ann Dorn
Jul 3, 2025
Elisa Ann Daniels Dorn, 65, of Vidor, TX, previously of Arkansas, departed from this earth to join with Jesus on Thursday, July 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
I was born on November 18, 1959 to James Oliver, “J.O.” Daniels and Dollie Geneva Munnerlyn Daniels, in Carlisle, Arkansas.
I am proceeded in death by my father, J.O. Daniels, two brothers, Leonard Roy...
Marilyn Genese Taylor
Jul 1, 2025
Marilyn Genese Taylor, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was born August 31, 1944, in Des Arc, Arkansas to Elmer Woodrow Swink and Inez Macky Swink. She was one of 9 children.
Marilyn loved puzzles, word searches, animals, and browsing around a flea market.
She is survived by her daughter Teresa Horton White and nieces, Rena Hightower...
Martin Harold Childers, Jr.
Jun 22, 2025
Martin “Harold” Childers Jr., passed away on June 22nd, 2025. He was born in El Paso, Texas, but grew up in Des Arc, Arkansas.
A few years after High School, Harold joined the United States Air Force. He served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1973. After the Air Force, he first went to Remington where he became...
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