Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Feb 27, 2023

Cecil Braxton Tucker, Jr., 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on February 27, 2023. He was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on March 15, 1942 to the late Cecil and Jinny Tucker.

Cecil grew up in the small town of Lepanto, Arkansas, where he picked cotton. He eventually moved to Little Rock, where he worked as a parking lot...

Feb 25, 2023

Tony Lee Cole, 64 of Austin born August 22, 1958 passed away suddenly on February 25, 2023.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Tony loved going to the casino and playing poker, which is exactly what he was doing when he passed.

He is survived by his wife of 20...

Feb 25, 2023

Kenneth Herald Burkett, 93, of England, Arkansas, passed away February 25, 2023. He was born in Greenbrier, Arkansas on May 1, 1929 to the late Homer and Cora Burkett.

He was a life-long member of the England Pentecostal Church of God.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Jewel Dean...

Feb 20, 2023

Mary Beth Simpson Bradshaw received her heavenly wings on February 20, 2023, after a lengthy battle with metastatic breast cancer.

She was born in Wellington, Texas on July 13, 1941, to Homer E. Simpson and Eva (Ketner) Simpson.

She never met a stranger, and welcomed her children’s friends in and claimed many of them as...

Feb 16, 2023

Freddie Glenn Evans, 90, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away surrounded by family on February 16, 2023. He was born in Des Arc, Arkansas on March 21, 1932 to the late Louis and Enner Evans.

Loving son, brother, husband, father, favorite uncle, friend to many, Air Force Veteran Retiree, enlisted during Korean War and served a year in...

Feb 12, 2023

Carroll DeWayne Evants, 77, of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas was born July 7, 1945, and passed away on February 12, 2023.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Evants; children, Darren (Stephanie) Evants, of DeValls Bluff and Paula (Tim) Fraley, of North Little Rock; grandchildren, Dylan, Brianna, Shelby, Sam, Anna, Dawson and Gracyn; great-grandchildren, Luke,...

Feb 12, 2023

Charles “Bo” Andrew Gammel, 86, of Carlisle, Arkansas passed away February 12, 2023. He was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on November 12, 1936 to the late Otis and Grace Gammel.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Billie Ruth Gammel; children, Charles Bradley Gammel and Tony Anthony Gammel.

He is...

Feb 6, 2023

Jeremy Hampton, 43, of England, Arkansas passed away February 6, 2023.

Jeremy was a man of knowledge, passion, arts, and politics. He would always keep his families’ bellies full with delicious meals, including his frequently requested corn chowder and collard greens. When he wasn’t cooking, he had many other passions. He was a devout Catholic and gifted...

Jan 31, 2023

Eric Anthony Kirk was born on January 1, 1966 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Paris and Dolores Massey Kirk.

After graduating from Carlisle High School, Eric enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years and was very proud of this accomplishment.

Eric professed his faith in Christ and was a member of Brown...

Jan 21, 2023

Pamela Kay Miller, 66, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away January 21, 2023. She was born in Star City, Arkansas on April 18, 1956 to the late Henry Lee Pertuis and Oler Irene Carr.

Pam absolutely loved the lake! Before Pam’s wreck you could find her at the lake in her free time, even after she loved...

Jan 18, 2023

Johnny Wayne Glover, 83, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away January 18, 2023. He was born in Lonoke County on August 3, 1939, to the late John Lawrence and Mildred Glover.

He is survived by his wife, Chris Glover; sons, John Miles (Samantha) Glover and Michael Wayne Glover; brother, Jack G Glover; granddaughter, Madi Lee Glover; along with...

Jan 18, 2023

Oliver Lee Brown, 80, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away January 18, 2023. He was born in Brownsville, Arkansas on November 6, 1942, to the late Chester Lee and Bessie Brown.

He retired in 2008 as a machinist and toolmaker from Remington Arms in Lonoke. He loved spending time outdoors, cutting and splitting wood, sitting around the firepit,...

Jan 14, 2023

Alice “Faye” Merice, 83, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away at home on January 14, 2023. She was born in Carlisle, Arkansas on March 21, 1939, to the late Bruce and Ollie Raborn.

Glenn Hudson and Faye began their married life in 1958, with Glenn working in the pipeline construction industry. After ten years, Glenn and Faye settled...

Jan 13, 2023

Judy Yvonne Way, 81, of Humnoke, Arkansas passed away with her family by her side on January 13, 2023. She was born in Seaton, Arkansas on August 11, 1941, to the late Darrel and Pauline Tipton.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Hutson Way. She is survived by...

Jan 11, 2023

Jean Lewis, 76, of Hazen, Arkansas, passed away January 11, 2023. She was born on February 4, 1946, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to the late Clyde and Melbaline Donahue.

Everyone called her Lil Jean, she enjoyed reading her bible, cooking and baking. Jean loved helping others, spending time with family, and listening to Elvis.

Along...

Jan 1, 2023

Wesley Monroe Kemp III, 47 of Ward Arkansas, passed away March 29, 2023.  Wesley was born on June 1, 1975 to Wesley Monroe Kemp Jr. and Delois Bradford Kemp in Forrest City, Arkansas.  He was the middle child of five, Gail, Billy Wayne, Wesley, Deanna and Tonya.   He loved motorcycles, the Razorbacks, music, playing pool, traveling with...

Dec 31, 2022

Kathryn Irene Barker, 81, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away December 31,2022. She was born January 11, 1941, to the late Jim and Maudie Phillips in Clinton, Arkansas.

Along with her parents, she was preceded by her brothers, Jimmy Phillips, Winford Phillips, Carl Phillips, Vernon Phillips, and John Phillips; sister, Rita Hubbird; son, Jimmy Barker, and grandsons, David Barker...

Dec 31, 2022

Eugene “Gene” W. Kinley Jr., 78, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away December 31, 2022.  He was born in Brinkley, Arkansas on July 24, 1944, to the late Eugene Sr., and Lucille Kinley.

Many people talk the talk of what it means to live “The Good Life”.  Others spend their days in actual study of the philosophy of...

Dec 30, 2022

Barry Albert Calva, 72, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away December 30, 2022. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas November 19, 1950 to the late Grady and Edna Calva.

Barry grew up in Lonoke his entire life. He graduated from high school in 1970 and then went on to serve his country in the US Army but...

Dec 30, 2022

John "Johnie" Ford Watson II, age 53, born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 21, 1969 to John Ford and Phyllis Watson passed away on December 30, 2022.

Even as a child, Johnie was the type of guy that everyone wanted as a friend. Many of you that grew up with Johnie know exactly what I'm referring...