Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
Dan Fredrick Stowers, Jr.
Oct 30, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dan F Stowers Jr, who left us on October 30, 2026, at the age of 88. He passed away peacefully in Little Rock, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family.
Born on November 14, 1937, in Little Rock to the late Dan F and Mary Evelyn Stowers, Dan...
James Edward Campbell
Oct 29, 2026
James Edward Campbell, 76 years old, of Huntsville, passed away on October 29, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1950, in Lonoke, to parents James Earnest Campbell and Margaret Hamm Campbell.
An accomplished musician, Ed began his musical journey by playing both the piano and organ while still in high school, starting in his own First Christian Church. After receiving...
Paul Junior Baldwin
Oct 28, 2026
Paul Junior Baldwin, born October 12, 1943, in Arkansas, was a longtime resident of Carlisle, Arkansas. He was the son of Stewart Baldwin and Addie Mae Phillips Baldwin and lived a life shaped by hard work, a love for the outdoors, and a knack for fixing just about anything.
Paul proudly served two years in the United States Army before spending...
David Lee Haynes Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
David Lee Haynes Jr., of Lonoke, AR., passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026 at the age of 66. Born December 4, 2026 in Torrance, CA., he lived a life full of passion for motorcycles, riding dirtbikes in the desert, and his love of cars.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Stephanie Haynes, his children Steven Haynes, Valarie Haynes,...
Robert Edward Williams
Oct 24, 2026
Robert Edward Williams, 59, of England, Arkansas, passed away on October 24, 2026. Robert was born September 19, 1967, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Cecil Edward Williams and Judith Mae Andrews Farrar.
Robert’s grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Williams helped to raise him along with his father, Cecil. He attended Lonoke High School class of 1985 and worked for many years...
Miranda Leighanne Hollowell
Oct 21, 2026
Some people leave this world, but they leave pieces of themselves everywhere. In the memories we can’t stop replaying, in the stories we’ll tell for the rest of our lives, in the laughter that catches us off guard, and in the moments when we wish more than anything that we could pick up the phone and hear their voice one...
Lydia "Roberta" Daniels
Oct 19, 2026
Lydia "Roberta" Daniels, 88, of Sherwood, Arkansas, left for heaven on October 19, 2026.
Roberta was born in Hamilton township on August 12, 1938, to Robert and Helen Cochran.
Preceding her in death are both her parents, John Robert Cochran and Helen Louise Parnell Cochran; her husband, Jack Daniels; sister, Ester (Jimmy) Matthews; brother, Edwin Cochran; and later-in-life partner, Tommy Taylor.
Roberta is...
Mary Jane Smith
Oct 5, 2026
Mary Jane Smith, 87, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed peacefully on October 5, 2026. Mary was born on June 17, 1939, in Carlisle, Arkansas to Edgar and Essie Morrison. She was the oldest of 7 children and began helping raise her siblings at 15 after their mother became sick and then sadly passed away.
Mary enjoyed time spent with her family and...
Chancery David Coffman
Sep 28, 2026
Chancery David Coffman, 45, of Lonoke, passed away on September 28, 2026. Chance was a one-of-a-kind person whose outgoing personality and quick sense of humor could light up any room. He was always joking around, making people laugh, and never seemed to meet a stranger.
Those who knew him will remember his laughter, his stories, and the way he could turn...
Clair Bell Neighbors
Sep 27, 2026
Clair Bell Neighbors
April 29, 1951 – September 27, 2026
Clair Bell Neighbors was a beautiful woman whose presence could light up any room. She had the biggest, brightest smile and a heart that was just as beautiful as her spirit. To know Clair was to know someone who loved deeply, cared endlessly, and found joy in the people and moments that...
Shirley Jean Hester
Sep 21, 2026
It is with great sorrow, the family of Shirley Sossamon Hester announces her departure. She will be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Shirley brought warmth and compassion to all those she encountered throughout her life. She departed on September 21, 2026, after brief illness, leaving a legacy of love and kindness that...
Margaret "Gayle" Benafield Hill
Sep 20, 2026
Margaret “Gayle” Benafield Hill, born March 20, 1942, to Charles Hughes Benafield and Myrtle Dean Woosley of Scott, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Gayle was a proud graduate of Lonoke High School, Class of 1960. Shortly after graduating, she married the love of her life, Ronnie Wayne Hill, on September...
Alton Petty
Sep 18, 2026
Alton Petty of Biscoe, Arkansas passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on November 16, 1947 in Brinkley, Arkansas, to Cecil and Gene Petty of Biscoe, Arkansas, he proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1970. During his service he received the National Defense Medal and Good Conduct...
James Ellis Nix
Sep 8, 2026
James E. Nix went to his Heavenly home on September 8, 2026. He was born on October 3, 1931, to Ellis and Sarah Pauline Nix and grew up in Garland City, Arkansas. James married the love of his life, Lillian Lucille Holley, on June 22, 1952, with whom he shared 65 years of love.
He graduated from Southern State College and...
Donna Faye Martin
Aug 27, 2026
Donna Faye Martin, 85, went to be with Jesus on August 27, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1941. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 66 years, James R. Martin, her sons James Martin (Gina), Mike Martin (Shelli), Mark Martin (Melody), and Scott Martin. She also leaves behind numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Faye retired...
Nita Jean Benafield Wilson
Aug 25, 2026
Nita Benafield Wilson, 68, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on August 25, 2026. She was born July 13, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Charles and Margaret Benafield of Lonoke. Nita was a lifelong resident of Lonoke and a proud graduate of Lonoke High School, Class of 1976. She continued her education at the University of Central Arkansas, earning...
Cora Etta Billings
Aug 11, 2026
Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Cora Etta Billings, of Carlisle, Arkansas on August 11,2026 at the age of 78. She is predeceased by her parents Joe T. Isbell and Carlee Nation Isbell, brother, Marcus Isbell, Son, Mark Billings and sister, Mary Etta Pruett, and brother-in-law, Carl Pruett.
To our family, she was the...
Mary Lue Linn
Aug 10, 2026
Mary Linn, 77, of Carlisle, Arkansas passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of August 10, 2026. She was born August 3, 1949, in Lonoke, Arkansas. Mary was preceded in death by her parents A.C. and Zada Linn of Carlisle, Arkansas, sisters Shirley Wyatt and Margaret Virginia Goacher, and nephews Leon Allen Goacher, Brian Wyatt, and Seth Wyatt....
Raymond Dean Carnes
Aug 5, 2026
Raymond Dean Carnes Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026. He was born on June 12, 1945.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Dean Carnes Sr. and Ada Carnes; his sisters, Geraldine “Sissy” Talley, Carolyn Gwin, and Agnes Henson.
He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Starns; his children, Stacy Carnes, Sherry (Steve) Wise, Lisa Stivers,...
William R Holden
Aug 1, 2026
William R. Holden, age 92, of Bismarck, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026.
Bill was born in December 1933 and lived a life rooted in service, family, and the land he loved. He attended school in Snake Island and Humnoke, later graduating from Carlisle High School in 1951.
He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as...
Dan Fredrick Stowers, Jr.
Oct 30, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dan F Stowers Jr, who left us on October 30, 2026, at the age of 88. He passed away peacefully in Little Rock, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family.
Born on November 14, 1937, in Little Rock to the late Dan F and Mary Evelyn Stowers, Dan...
James Edward Campbell
Oct 29, 2026
James Edward Campbell, 76 years old, of Huntsville, passed away on October 29, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1950, in Lonoke, to parents James Earnest Campbell and Margaret Hamm Campbell.
An accomplished musician, Ed began his musical journey by playing both the piano and organ while still in high school, starting in his own First Christian Church. After receiving...
Paul Junior Baldwin
Oct 28, 2026
Paul Junior Baldwin, born October 12, 1943, in Arkansas, was a longtime resident of Carlisle, Arkansas. He was the son of Stewart Baldwin and Addie Mae Phillips Baldwin and lived a life shaped by hard work, a love for the outdoors, and a knack for fixing just about anything.
Paul proudly served two years in the United States Army before spending...
David Lee Haynes Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
David Lee Haynes Jr., of Lonoke, AR., passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026 at the age of 66. Born December 4, 2026 in Torrance, CA., he lived a life full of passion for motorcycles, riding dirtbikes in the desert, and his love of cars.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Stephanie Haynes, his children Steven Haynes, Valarie Haynes,...
Robert Edward Williams
Oct 24, 2026
Robert Edward Williams, 59, of England, Arkansas, passed away on October 24, 2026. Robert was born September 19, 1967, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Cecil Edward Williams and Judith Mae Andrews Farrar.
Robert’s grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Williams helped to raise him along with his father, Cecil. He attended Lonoke High School class of 1985 and worked for many years...
Miranda Leighanne Hollowell
Oct 21, 2026
Some people leave this world, but they leave pieces of themselves everywhere. In the memories we can’t stop replaying, in the stories we’ll tell for the rest of our lives, in the laughter that catches us off guard, and in the moments when we wish more than anything that we could pick up the phone and hear their voice one...
Lydia "Roberta" Daniels
Oct 19, 2026
Lydia "Roberta" Daniels, 88, of Sherwood, Arkansas, left for heaven on October 19, 2026.
Roberta was born in Hamilton township on August 12, 1938, to Robert and Helen Cochran.
Preceding her in death are both her parents, John Robert Cochran and Helen Louise Parnell Cochran; her husband, Jack Daniels; sister, Ester (Jimmy) Matthews; brother, Edwin Cochran; and later-in-life partner, Tommy Taylor.
Roberta is...
Mary Jane Smith
Oct 5, 2026
Mary Jane Smith, 87, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed peacefully on October 5, 2026. Mary was born on June 17, 1939, in Carlisle, Arkansas to Edgar and Essie Morrison. She was the oldest of 7 children and began helping raise her siblings at 15 after their mother became sick and then sadly passed away.
Mary enjoyed time spent with her family and...
Chancery David Coffman
Sep 28, 2026
Chancery David Coffman, 45, of Lonoke, passed away on September 28, 2026. Chance was a one-of-a-kind person whose outgoing personality and quick sense of humor could light up any room. He was always joking around, making people laugh, and never seemed to meet a stranger.
Those who knew him will remember his laughter, his stories, and the way he could turn...
Clair Bell Neighbors
Sep 27, 2026
Clair Bell Neighbors
April 29, 1951 – September 27, 2026
Clair Bell Neighbors was a beautiful woman whose presence could light up any room. She had the biggest, brightest smile and a heart that was just as beautiful as her spirit. To know Clair was to know someone who loved deeply, cared endlessly, and found joy in the people and moments that...
Shirley Jean Hester
Sep 21, 2026
It is with great sorrow, the family of Shirley Sossamon Hester announces her departure. She will be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Shirley brought warmth and compassion to all those she encountered throughout her life. She departed on September 21, 2026, after brief illness, leaving a legacy of love and kindness that...
Margaret "Gayle" Benafield Hill
Sep 20, 2026
Margaret “Gayle” Benafield Hill, born March 20, 1942, to Charles Hughes Benafield and Myrtle Dean Woosley of Scott, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Gayle was a proud graduate of Lonoke High School, Class of 1960. Shortly after graduating, she married the love of her life, Ronnie Wayne Hill, on September...
Alton Petty
Sep 18, 2026
Alton Petty of Biscoe, Arkansas passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on November 16, 1947 in Brinkley, Arkansas, to Cecil and Gene Petty of Biscoe, Arkansas, he proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1970. During his service he received the National Defense Medal and Good Conduct...
James Ellis Nix
Sep 8, 2026
James E. Nix went to his Heavenly home on September 8, 2026. He was born on October 3, 1931, to Ellis and Sarah Pauline Nix and grew up in Garland City, Arkansas. James married the love of his life, Lillian Lucille Holley, on June 22, 1952, with whom he shared 65 years of love.
He graduated from Southern State College and...
Donna Faye Martin
Aug 27, 2026
Donna Faye Martin, 85, went to be with Jesus on August 27, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1941. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 66 years, James R. Martin, her sons James Martin (Gina), Mike Martin (Shelli), Mark Martin (Melody), and Scott Martin. She also leaves behind numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Faye retired...
Nita Jean Benafield Wilson
Aug 25, 2026
Nita Benafield Wilson, 68, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on August 25, 2026. She was born July 13, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Charles and Margaret Benafield of Lonoke. Nita was a lifelong resident of Lonoke and a proud graduate of Lonoke High School, Class of 1976. She continued her education at the University of Central Arkansas, earning...
Cora Etta Billings
Aug 11, 2026
Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Cora Etta Billings, of Carlisle, Arkansas on August 11,2026 at the age of 78. She is predeceased by her parents Joe T. Isbell and Carlee Nation Isbell, brother, Marcus Isbell, Son, Mark Billings and sister, Mary Etta Pruett, and brother-in-law, Carl Pruett.
To our family, she was the...
Mary Lue Linn
Aug 10, 2026
Mary Linn, 77, of Carlisle, Arkansas passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of August 10, 2026. She was born August 3, 1949, in Lonoke, Arkansas. Mary was preceded in death by her parents A.C. and Zada Linn of Carlisle, Arkansas, sisters Shirley Wyatt and Margaret Virginia Goacher, and nephews Leon Allen Goacher, Brian Wyatt, and Seth Wyatt....
Raymond Dean Carnes
Aug 5, 2026
Raymond Dean Carnes Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026. He was born on June 12, 1945.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Dean Carnes Sr. and Ada Carnes; his sisters, Geraldine “Sissy” Talley, Carolyn Gwin, and Agnes Henson.
He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Starns; his children, Stacy Carnes, Sherry (Steve) Wise, Lisa Stivers,...
William R Holden
Aug 1, 2026
William R. Holden, age 92, of Bismarck, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026.
Bill was born in December 1933 and lived a life rooted in service, family, and the land he loved. He attended school in Snake Island and Humnoke, later graduating from Carlisle High School in 1951.
He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as...
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