Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
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...
William Howard Stoddard
Jul 28, 2026
William Howard “Tub” Stoddard, 87, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed peacefully on July 28, 2026. He was born April 19, 1939, in Lonoke, Arkansas to Otis Merton Stoddard and Mattie Tabitha Johnson Stoddard.
“Tub” was a lifelong resident of Lonoke and was in the Arkansas National Guard where he was honorably discharged after his service. He later worked for and retired from...
Patricia Ann Burns
Jul 27, 2026
Patricia Ann Thurgood Burns
Patricia Ann Thurgood Burns, age 86, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. She was born on December 11, 1939, and was raised in Brewer Bottoms, Arkansas.
Patricia will be remembered for her unwavering love of family and the warmth she shared with everyone who knew her. She cherished the relationships she built throughout her...
Robert Preston Ball
Jul 25, 2026
Robert “Preston” Ball, of England, Arkansas passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 33. He was born to Shannon Ball and Ally Skinner on September 1, 1992, in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He lived a life with a passion for his family, hunting, fishing, sports and country music.
Preston was a hardworking, dependable landscaper employed by Nick Brown Lawn Care.
Preston...
Carolyn Sue Williams
Jul 13, 2026
The world feels a little less bright with the passing of Carolyn Sue Williams. of Lonoke ,Arkansas, on July 13,2026 at the age of 72. Born on February 25,1954 in Woodson, Arkansas to Houston and Reba Taylor, her life was a testament to the power of love for her family, friends, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She shared a deep and abiding...
Ava Rose Shylynn Dillon
Jul 2, 2026
Ava Rose Shylynn Dillon, infant daughter of Sumer Rain Glasco and Preston Leon Dillon, passed away on July 2,2026 at 5 months old. Born on February 1,2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ava brought immense light, joy, and smiles into our lives. She loved being held close. Though her time with us was heartbreakingly short, she taught us the true meaning...
Robert Jerry "Burr" Cordell
Jul 2, 2026
Robert Jerry “Burr” Cordell, 84, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on July 2, 2026, at Baptist Springhill Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
He was born on November 16, 1941, in Lonoke, Arkansas to James and Lula Mae Cordell. He attended Lonoke High School and graduated with the class of 1959.
Burr was a...
Johnnie W Kelley, Jr.
Jul 1, 2026
Johnnie W. Kelley Jr., 67, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away July 1, 2026, with his loving family by his side.
He was born to Johnnie W Kelley, Sr., and Dolores Watson Kelley Matthews on November 28, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Johnnie worked for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette for 42 years and served in the Air Force Reserves for 8 years. Johnnie...
James Edward Shavers
Jun 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Edward Shavers
James Edward Shavers, age 77, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life in his sleep on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
His passing was gentle and serene, and he entered into eternal rest surrounded by the love of God. James confessed his faith in Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of Progressive Church...
Lester Turner
Jun 20, 2026
Lester “Shorty” Turner gained his wings Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born January 19, 1932, in Gregory, Arkansas to Girdley and Laura Belle Turner. Shorty lived a life defined by service, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones. A proud veteran of the Korean War, he carried the values of discipline...
Stanley Joseph Todd
Jun 20, 2026
Stanley Joseph Todd, 74, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away into the arms of his Lord on June 20, 2026. Stan was born on November 12, 1951, in Jefferson City, Missouri to James Joseph Todd Sr. and Ellen Marie McClusky Todd.
Stan grew up in Lonoke, Arkansas and graduated from Lonoke High School. He then went on to be drafted by...
Stephen William Smith
Jun 16, 2026
Stephen William Smith, 35, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savor on June 16, 2026. Stephen was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 19, 1990, to Ivan Smith and Catherine Harris.
Stephen grew up in Lonoke, Arkansas and graduated from Lonoke High School in 2008. He was also an attendee at Building Bridges and was...
Charles Edward Kirtley
Jun 12, 2026
Charles Edward Kirtley, 66, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on June 12, 2026. Charles was born into a large family on December 12, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Gerald and Marian Kirtley.
Charles loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and camping with his family as often as possible. He was an extremely...
Sharron Lorene Havens
May 17, 2026
Sharron Lorene Ballard Havens, age 77, went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2026. She was born in Beebe, Arkansas to Faye and James (Bill) Ballard on August 30, 1948.
She grew up in the Oak Grove community where she enjoyed riding her horse “Babe”, spending time with cousins at their grandparents’ farm, and involvement in 4-H and church....
Johnny Robert Garrison
May 12, 2026
Johnny Robert Garrison, of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away 05/12/2026 at the age of 22. Born 01/03/2004 in Stuttgart, Arkansas, He lived a life with a passion for hunting, video games, and football. He was an assembly operator 2 at White River Energetics.
Johnny is survived by his Dad, Joe (Shannon) Garrison of Ward, Mother, Mary May of Dewitt, brother, Jacob Garrison...
Dorothy Elaine Varnell
May 9, 2026
Dorothy Elaine Varnell, 72, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home into the arms of her Lord on May 9, 2026. Dorothy was born May 21,1953, at Mitchel Field Air Force Base in Hempstead, New York to James and Ora Creech.
Dorothy loved animals, especially her kitty cats. She never met a stranger and really loved to chat with just...
Loyce Marie Stoddard
May 3, 2026
Loyce Marie Stoddard, 82, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away peacefully May 3, 2026. Loyce was born in Parkin, Arkansas on April 15, 1944, to Henry G Thompson and Delta Mae Morris Thompson.
Loyce was a fun-loving person and a joy to be around. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and always loved playing games such as bingo and dominos.
Preceeding...
Audra "Pat" Ellen Lane
Apr 11, 2026
Audra ’Pat’ Vinson Lane, 87 of Cabot, AR passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome on April 11, 2026.
She was born in Hickory Ridge, AR to Sarah Jane Boone Betts and William McKinley Betts on June 20, 1938. She was the oldest of eight children. Pat was raised on a farm where she learned the value...
Kyla Michelle Counts
Apr 8, 2026
Kyla Michelle Counts, 44, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on April 8, 2026. Kyla was born on March 18, 1982, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Anthony Stephens Sr. and Vera Ingle Bright.
Kyla enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her children and nieces and nephews. She had a love of going to Bible Study and going to eat...
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...
William Howard Stoddard
Jul 28, 2026
William Howard “Tub” Stoddard, 87, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed peacefully on July 28, 2026. He was born April 19, 1939, in Lonoke, Arkansas to Otis Merton Stoddard and Mattie Tabitha Johnson Stoddard.
“Tub” was a lifelong resident of Lonoke and was in the Arkansas National Guard where he was honorably discharged after his service. He later worked for and retired from...
Patricia Ann Burns
Jul 27, 2026
Patricia Ann Thurgood Burns
Patricia Ann Thurgood Burns, age 86, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. She was born on December 11, 1939, and was raised in Brewer Bottoms, Arkansas.
Patricia will be remembered for her unwavering love of family and the warmth she shared with everyone who knew her. She cherished the relationships she built throughout her...
Robert Preston Ball
Jul 25, 2026
Robert “Preston” Ball, of England, Arkansas passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 33. He was born to Shannon Ball and Ally Skinner on September 1, 1992, in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He lived a life with a passion for his family, hunting, fishing, sports and country music.
Preston was a hardworking, dependable landscaper employed by Nick Brown Lawn Care.
Preston...
Carolyn Sue Williams
Jul 13, 2026
The world feels a little less bright with the passing of Carolyn Sue Williams. of Lonoke ,Arkansas, on July 13,2026 at the age of 72. Born on February 25,1954 in Woodson, Arkansas to Houston and Reba Taylor, her life was a testament to the power of love for her family, friends, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She shared a deep and abiding...
Ava Rose Shylynn Dillon
Jul 2, 2026
Ava Rose Shylynn Dillon, infant daughter of Sumer Rain Glasco and Preston Leon Dillon, passed away on July 2,2026 at 5 months old. Born on February 1,2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ava brought immense light, joy, and smiles into our lives. She loved being held close. Though her time with us was heartbreakingly short, she taught us the true meaning...
Robert Jerry "Burr" Cordell
Jul 2, 2026
Robert Jerry “Burr” Cordell, 84, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on July 2, 2026, at Baptist Springhill Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
He was born on November 16, 1941, in Lonoke, Arkansas to James and Lula Mae Cordell. He attended Lonoke High School and graduated with the class of 1959.
Burr was a...
Johnnie W Kelley, Jr.
Jul 1, 2026
Johnnie W. Kelley Jr., 67, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away July 1, 2026, with his loving family by his side.
He was born to Johnnie W Kelley, Sr., and Dolores Watson Kelley Matthews on November 28, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Johnnie worked for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette for 42 years and served in the Air Force Reserves for 8 years. Johnnie...
James Edward Shavers
Jun 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Edward Shavers
James Edward Shavers, age 77, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life in his sleep on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
His passing was gentle and serene, and he entered into eternal rest surrounded by the love of God. James confessed his faith in Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of Progressive Church...
Lester Turner
Jun 20, 2026
Lester “Shorty” Turner gained his wings Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born January 19, 1932, in Gregory, Arkansas to Girdley and Laura Belle Turner. Shorty lived a life defined by service, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones. A proud veteran of the Korean War, he carried the values of discipline...
Stanley Joseph Todd
Jun 20, 2026
Stanley Joseph Todd, 74, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away into the arms of his Lord on June 20, 2026. Stan was born on November 12, 1951, in Jefferson City, Missouri to James Joseph Todd Sr. and Ellen Marie McClusky Todd.
Stan grew up in Lonoke, Arkansas and graduated from Lonoke High School. He then went on to be drafted by...
Stephen William Smith
Jun 16, 2026
Stephen William Smith, 35, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savor on June 16, 2026. Stephen was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 19, 1990, to Ivan Smith and Catherine Harris.
Stephen grew up in Lonoke, Arkansas and graduated from Lonoke High School in 2008. He was also an attendee at Building Bridges and was...
Charles Edward Kirtley
Jun 12, 2026
Charles Edward Kirtley, 66, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on June 12, 2026. Charles was born into a large family on December 12, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Gerald and Marian Kirtley.
Charles loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and camping with his family as often as possible. He was an extremely...
Sharron Lorene Havens
May 17, 2026
Sharron Lorene Ballard Havens, age 77, went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2026. She was born in Beebe, Arkansas to Faye and James (Bill) Ballard on August 30, 1948.
She grew up in the Oak Grove community where she enjoyed riding her horse “Babe”, spending time with cousins at their grandparents’ farm, and involvement in 4-H and church....
Johnny Robert Garrison
May 12, 2026
Johnny Robert Garrison, of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away 05/12/2026 at the age of 22. Born 01/03/2004 in Stuttgart, Arkansas, He lived a life with a passion for hunting, video games, and football. He was an assembly operator 2 at White River Energetics.
Johnny is survived by his Dad, Joe (Shannon) Garrison of Ward, Mother, Mary May of Dewitt, brother, Jacob Garrison...
Dorothy Elaine Varnell
May 9, 2026
Dorothy Elaine Varnell, 72, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home into the arms of her Lord on May 9, 2026. Dorothy was born May 21,1953, at Mitchel Field Air Force Base in Hempstead, New York to James and Ora Creech.
Dorothy loved animals, especially her kitty cats. She never met a stranger and really loved to chat with just...
Loyce Marie Stoddard
May 3, 2026
Loyce Marie Stoddard, 82, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away peacefully May 3, 2026. Loyce was born in Parkin, Arkansas on April 15, 1944, to Henry G Thompson and Delta Mae Morris Thompson.
Loyce was a fun-loving person and a joy to be around. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and always loved playing games such as bingo and dominos.
Preceeding...
Audra "Pat" Ellen Lane
Apr 11, 2026
Audra ’Pat’ Vinson Lane, 87 of Cabot, AR passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome on April 11, 2026.
She was born in Hickory Ridge, AR to Sarah Jane Boone Betts and William McKinley Betts on June 20, 1938. She was the oldest of eight children. Pat was raised on a farm where she learned the value...
Kyla Michelle Counts
Apr 8, 2026
Kyla Michelle Counts, 44, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on April 8, 2026. Kyla was born on March 18, 1982, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Anthony Stephens Sr. and Vera Ingle Bright.
Kyla enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her children and nieces and nephews. She had a love of going to Bible Study and going to eat...
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