Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
Billy Wayne Miller
Jan 22, 2025
Billy Wayne Miller, 67, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away January 22, 2025. Billy was born January 2, 1958 in Lonoke to the late James and Louis Miller.
Billy is survived by his wife of 25 years, Marilyn Schwedic Miller; sister, Debbie Miller; sons, Derek Miller, Chris Adams Miller, Donnie Adams; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
A visitation will be held 5:00-7:00pm...
Cordie Wayne Waggoner
Jan 20, 2025
Cordie Wayne Waggoner, of Carlisle, Arkansas left this world on January 20, 2025 at 88 years old to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born on May 3, 1936 in Norman, Arkansas to his late parents Cordie Rae Waggoner and Margaret Thelma Page. He is survived by his wife, Patty Ann Waggoner, his children, Tony Waggoner and his girlfriend...
Betty Lou May
Jan 16, 2025
Betty Lou May, 72, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in her home. She was born on June 13, 1952, in Redding, California, to Lillian Brewer and Myrtle Lloyd.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry May and his wife, Nancy, and Michael May and his wife, Sarah; sister, Lily Sanders and her husband, Ted; grandchildren, Emilea...
Christopher Wayne Bryant
Jan 8, 2025
Christopher Wayne Bryant, 47, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1977, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Larry and Shirley Bryant.
He is survived by his parents, Larry and Shirley Bryant; son, Hunter Blake Bryant; daughter, AnnaLee Gail Bryant; and granddaughter, Penelope Dixon; his Nanny, Geneva Scrimsher.
Christopher is preceded in death by his...
Mary Helen Creekmore
Jan 8, 2025
Mary Helen Creekmore, age 78, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away on January 8, 2025, at Chambers Health & Rehabilitation in Carlisle. She was born April 12, 1946, to Carl and Mary Wolfe, who preceded her death along with brother Sammy Wolfe. Loving memories are left to children, Angela Flynn and her husband Mark, David Creekmore and Randall Creekmore; grandchildren, William...
Mary Sue Tarter
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Sue (West) Tarter, 89, of Russellville (formerly Carlisle), Arkansas, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on December 11, 2024.
She was a long-time resident of Carlisle where she and the love of her life, David Gayle Tarter, raised their three daughters. She was employed many years at Carlisle Methodist Church, where she enjoyed working with six different pastors who were...
Robert Dewey McCann
Dec 9, 2024
Robert Dewey “Bubba” McCann, 76, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. He was born April 8, 1948, to James Dewey “Jake” McCann and Virginia Lanell Bumpous McCann in Lonoke, Arkansas.
Bubba graduated Lonoke High School and went into the United States Air Force. He was a communication specialist and retired after 20 years. He loved to tinker with...
Jerry F Brumett Sr.
Dec 9, 2024
Jerry F. “Jake” Brumett Sr., 93, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on October 24, 1931, Jake was a lifelong resident of Lonoke County. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and community leader. His legacy of service, kindness, and generosity touched countless lives.
Jake was a proud Navy veteran, serving...
James Lesley Childress
Dec 8, 2024
James Lesley Childress of Lonoke, better known as Jim, passed away December 8,2024 from earthly life to his heavenly home. Jim was born February 12,1945 to Raymon and Jennie Mae Childress. Jim grew up in Lonoke, AR, graduated in 1963 from Carlisle High School, Carlisle, AR. Jim attended the Arkansas A & M College, Monticello, AR.
His passion for the construction...
Alice M. Snyder
Dec 6, 2024
Alice Snyder
December 6, 1931 – December 6, 2024
Alice M. Snyder, 93, of Hazen, Arkansas, died December 6, 2024. She was twice retired from Remington Arms in 1984 and Hazen Tech in 2001.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, David and Lillian Guenther; sons, Jack M. Snyder, Larry Snyder, Ray Snyder and Paul Snyder; brothers, Donald Guenther, Joseph Guenther, Jimmy...
Barbara Ellen Case
Dec 5, 2024
Barbara Ellen Case, 70, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed into the arms of her Lord on December 5, 2024. Barbara was born in Vincennes, Indiana on July 25, 1954, to Estes Earl Peach and Betty Guess.
Barbara worked at Perry’s Restaurant here in Lonoke for 20 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, working in her garden and fishing were among some of her...
Essie Mae Johnson
Nov 30, 2024
Celebration of Life
Essie Mae Johnson, 79, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1945, in Scott, Arkansas, to Aaron and Nancy Givens. After the death of her parents, she was raised by her uncle and aunt Paul and Alberta Nellum.
She accepted Christ at an early age at New Zion Baptist Church,...
Billye Caldwell
Nov 22, 2024
Billye May Caldwell, 80, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed on Friday, November 22, 2024, into her Lord’s loving embrace. Billye was born in Columbus, Kansas, on October 25, 1944, to Noah and Bonnie Lowery.
After graduating high school in Del City, Oklahoma, she drove a big truck for several years and then worked as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed time with family and...
Ardatha Allen
Nov 21, 2024
Ardatha Allen, affectionately known as Muchie, earned her wings on November 21, 2024, at 8:55 a.m. We are grateful for the 88 years that God had given her here and all the lives that she touched. She was a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an aunt, a friend, and a woman of God. There was never a dull moment in...
Martha Ann Park
Nov 15, 2024
Martha Ann Totty Park, age 84, passed away November 15, 2024. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served her church faithfully for over 50 years as the church treasurer. She was the district secretary for the Lonoke County Conservation District for 44 years. Survivors include her children, Darrell C. (Laura) Park of Lonoke, Mark W....
Brian Keith Burrow
Nov 6, 2024
Brian Keith Burrow of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away suddenly November 6, 2024, at the age of 52. Brian was born January 26, 1972, in Little Rock, Arkansas to William and Cathy Burrow. He graduated from Lonoke High School in 1990. The oldest of three children, Brian was the protector of his younger siblings. He was very loving, caring, and sensitive...
Mary Ruth Simpson
Nov 4, 2024
Mary Ruth Hooten Simpson, age 84, of Lonoke passed away on November 4, 2024. She was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven by her parents, Ervin and Ozella Hooten; her husband, Limuel Simpson; a sister, Juanita Hoover; and a brother, Gene Hooten.
Born on April 16, 1940, Mary Ruth was known for her love for her family, her faith, and her...
John Lee Shirkey
Oct 29, 2024
John Lee Shirkey, age 61, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on October 29, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1962, in Lake City, Florida, to Lee R. Shirkey and Dorothy Ann Shirkey.
Arrangements under the care of Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke.
Linda June Moody
Oct 29, 2024
Linda June Moody, 81, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed peacefully in to the arms of the Lord, October 29, 2024. Linda was born August 13, 1943, in Carlisle, Arkansas to Edgar and Essie Morrison. She was one of 8 children, raised in the country between Lonoke and Carlisle. Right after graduating high school, she met and married the love of her...
Kenneth L. Varnell
Oct 26, 2024
Kenneth Leo Varnell, 82, was called home October 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born June 27, 1942 to Jack and Naomi Varnell in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. He was the 11th child out of 12 children raised on the family farm. They were raised in the Assembly of God church. He graduated from Mannford High School in Oklahoma. As a...
Billy Wayne Miller
Jan 22, 2025
Billy Wayne Miller, 67, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away January 22, 2025. Billy was born January 2, 1958 in Lonoke to the late James and Louis Miller.
Billy is survived by his wife of 25 years, Marilyn Schwedic Miller; sister, Debbie Miller; sons, Derek Miller, Chris Adams Miller, Donnie Adams; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
A visitation will be held 5:00-7:00pm...
Cordie Wayne Waggoner
Jan 20, 2025
Cordie Wayne Waggoner, of Carlisle, Arkansas left this world on January 20, 2025 at 88 years old to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born on May 3, 1936 in Norman, Arkansas to his late parents Cordie Rae Waggoner and Margaret Thelma Page. He is survived by his wife, Patty Ann Waggoner, his children, Tony Waggoner and his girlfriend...
Betty Lou May
Jan 16, 2025
Betty Lou May, 72, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in her home. She was born on June 13, 1952, in Redding, California, to Lillian Brewer and Myrtle Lloyd.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry May and his wife, Nancy, and Michael May and his wife, Sarah; sister, Lily Sanders and her husband, Ted; grandchildren, Emilea...
Christopher Wayne Bryant
Jan 8, 2025
Christopher Wayne Bryant, 47, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1977, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Larry and Shirley Bryant.
He is survived by his parents, Larry and Shirley Bryant; son, Hunter Blake Bryant; daughter, AnnaLee Gail Bryant; and granddaughter, Penelope Dixon; his Nanny, Geneva Scrimsher.
Christopher is preceded in death by his...
Mary Helen Creekmore
Jan 8, 2025
Mary Helen Creekmore, age 78, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away on January 8, 2025, at Chambers Health & Rehabilitation in Carlisle. She was born April 12, 1946, to Carl and Mary Wolfe, who preceded her death along with brother Sammy Wolfe. Loving memories are left to children, Angela Flynn and her husband Mark, David Creekmore and Randall Creekmore; grandchildren, William...
Mary Sue Tarter
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Sue (West) Tarter, 89, of Russellville (formerly Carlisle), Arkansas, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on December 11, 2024.
She was a long-time resident of Carlisle where she and the love of her life, David Gayle Tarter, raised their three daughters. She was employed many years at Carlisle Methodist Church, where she enjoyed working with six different pastors who were...
Robert Dewey McCann
Dec 9, 2024
Robert Dewey “Bubba” McCann, 76, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. He was born April 8, 1948, to James Dewey “Jake” McCann and Virginia Lanell Bumpous McCann in Lonoke, Arkansas.
Bubba graduated Lonoke High School and went into the United States Air Force. He was a communication specialist and retired after 20 years. He loved to tinker with...
Jerry F Brumett Sr.
Dec 9, 2024
Jerry F. “Jake” Brumett Sr., 93, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on October 24, 1931, Jake was a lifelong resident of Lonoke County. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and community leader. His legacy of service, kindness, and generosity touched countless lives.
Jake was a proud Navy veteran, serving...
James Lesley Childress
Dec 8, 2024
James Lesley Childress of Lonoke, better known as Jim, passed away December 8,2024 from earthly life to his heavenly home. Jim was born February 12,1945 to Raymon and Jennie Mae Childress. Jim grew up in Lonoke, AR, graduated in 1963 from Carlisle High School, Carlisle, AR. Jim attended the Arkansas A & M College, Monticello, AR.
His passion for the construction...
Alice M. Snyder
Dec 6, 2024
Alice Snyder
December 6, 1931 – December 6, 2024
Alice M. Snyder, 93, of Hazen, Arkansas, died December 6, 2024. She was twice retired from Remington Arms in 1984 and Hazen Tech in 2001.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, David and Lillian Guenther; sons, Jack M. Snyder, Larry Snyder, Ray Snyder and Paul Snyder; brothers, Donald Guenther, Joseph Guenther, Jimmy...
Barbara Ellen Case
Dec 5, 2024
Barbara Ellen Case, 70, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed into the arms of her Lord on December 5, 2024. Barbara was born in Vincennes, Indiana on July 25, 1954, to Estes Earl Peach and Betty Guess.
Barbara worked at Perry’s Restaurant here in Lonoke for 20 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, working in her garden and fishing were among some of her...
Essie Mae Johnson
Nov 30, 2024
Celebration of Life
Essie Mae Johnson, 79, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1945, in Scott, Arkansas, to Aaron and Nancy Givens. After the death of her parents, she was raised by her uncle and aunt Paul and Alberta Nellum.
She accepted Christ at an early age at New Zion Baptist Church,...
Billye Caldwell
Nov 22, 2024
Billye May Caldwell, 80, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed on Friday, November 22, 2024, into her Lord’s loving embrace. Billye was born in Columbus, Kansas, on October 25, 1944, to Noah and Bonnie Lowery.
After graduating high school in Del City, Oklahoma, she drove a big truck for several years and then worked as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed time with family and...
Ardatha Allen
Nov 21, 2024
Ardatha Allen, affectionately known as Muchie, earned her wings on November 21, 2024, at 8:55 a.m. We are grateful for the 88 years that God had given her here and all the lives that she touched. She was a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an aunt, a friend, and a woman of God. There was never a dull moment in...
Martha Ann Park
Nov 15, 2024
Martha Ann Totty Park, age 84, passed away November 15, 2024. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served her church faithfully for over 50 years as the church treasurer. She was the district secretary for the Lonoke County Conservation District for 44 years. Survivors include her children, Darrell C. (Laura) Park of Lonoke, Mark W....
Brian Keith Burrow
Nov 6, 2024
Brian Keith Burrow of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away suddenly November 6, 2024, at the age of 52. Brian was born January 26, 1972, in Little Rock, Arkansas to William and Cathy Burrow. He graduated from Lonoke High School in 1990. The oldest of three children, Brian was the protector of his younger siblings. He was very loving, caring, and sensitive...
Mary Ruth Simpson
Nov 4, 2024
Mary Ruth Hooten Simpson, age 84, of Lonoke passed away on November 4, 2024. She was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven by her parents, Ervin and Ozella Hooten; her husband, Limuel Simpson; a sister, Juanita Hoover; and a brother, Gene Hooten.
Born on April 16, 1940, Mary Ruth was known for her love for her family, her faith, and her...
John Lee Shirkey
Oct 29, 2024
John Lee Shirkey, age 61, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on October 29, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1962, in Lake City, Florida, to Lee R. Shirkey and Dorothy Ann Shirkey.
Arrangements under the care of Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke.
Linda June Moody
Oct 29, 2024
Linda June Moody, 81, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed peacefully in to the arms of the Lord, October 29, 2024. Linda was born August 13, 1943, in Carlisle, Arkansas to Edgar and Essie Morrison. She was one of 8 children, raised in the country between Lonoke and Carlisle. Right after graduating high school, she met and married the love of her...
Kenneth L. Varnell
Oct 26, 2024
Kenneth Leo Varnell, 82, was called home October 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born June 27, 1942 to Jack and Naomi Varnell in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. He was the 11th child out of 12 children raised on the family farm. They were raised in the Assembly of God church. He graduated from Mannford High School in Oklahoma. As a...
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