Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
Betty Lakey
Apr 10, 2020
Betty Sue Lakey, (88) born January 11, 1932 walked into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday April 10, 2020. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to dote on her great-grandkids. She loved spending time with family, watching her birds, and singing gospel music. She will always be remembered by her strength...
Mammie Cannon
Apr 10, 2020
Mammie Lee Marshall Cannon 82, departed this life Friday April 10, 2020. She was born May 21, 1937 to Robert Lee Marshall and Lola Mae Ford Marshall in Lonoke, Arkansas. She was married February 28, 1989 to Mr. Willie Cannon. Mammie was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, George Marshall; two sisters, Ruby Lee Washington and Annie...
Thelma Craig
Apr 9, 2020
Thelma R. Craig, 88 of Austin passed away on April 9, 2020. She is survived by daughter, Deborah Place; grandchildren, Tyrus Place and Kenneth Place; and brothers, Eddie and Tommy Johnson. A private graveside service will be held on Monday in Brownsville Cemetery.
Marvin Castleberry
Apr 6, 2020
Marvin Danny Castleberry, 73 of De Valls Bluff passed away on April 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Diane, parents, James and Ova Lee Castleberry, grandson, Daniel Castleberry and brother J.C. Castleberry. He is survived by his children, Ricky (Gennie), Randy, James (Holly) and Joseph; two grandsons, Nathan and Justin; siblings, Jim, Kelly, Carroll and Rita....
Jacky Rice
Apr 5, 2020
Jacky Wayne Rice was born March 2, 1966 in Irving, TX. He is survived by his children, Jordan Walters (Michael) and Francis Lawler; grandchildren Bryanna, Cameryn and Micah; brother Johnny Rice; nieces and nephew Michelle Bradley, Melanie Santiago and Jeffrey Rice. He is preceded in death by his parents Iry Nelson Rice and Sylvia Kaye Rice (Crawford). He was...
Royal Burt
Apr 2, 2020
Lonoke-Royal Clinton (RC) Burt, was born in Dierks, Arkansas on July 8, 1934 and passed peacefully from this life at his home in Lonoke surrounded by much of his family on April 2, 2020. He was the son of Mack Duff and Lou Ella (McClure) Burt.
He was saved at age 10 at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist...
Linda Crawford
Apr 1, 2020
Linda Faye Tucker Crawford, 64 of Lonoke went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Jessie Blue Tucker. She is survived by her husband Roger; sister, Cathy (William) Burrow; three children, Melissa, Jessica (James) and Andrew; six grandchildren, Blane, Draven, Tyler, Abby, JT and Ashlynn; one niece,...
Thomas Thrift, Sr
Apr 1, 2020
Thomas (Tommy) Thrift, Sr. also lovingly known as Grumpy, passed away April 1, 2020 at the age of 73. Tommy was born June 26, 1946 to Joseph and Viola (Baty) Thrift of Newport, Arkansas. Tommy along with his wife Patty and their two sons, Tommy and Ronnie moved to Carlisle, where he owned and operated his own plumbing business...
Geneva Evans
Mar 31, 2020
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Geneva Lorraine Evans, departed from her temporary home on March 31, 2020 at the young age of 80. Geneva was born to Herman and Onnie (Wheatherly) Whitehurst on May 29, 1939 in Des Arc, Arkansas. She graduated from Fuller High School in Little Rock. While bowling with friends one...
Carolyn Frazier
Mar 28, 2020
Carolyn Fort Frazier, 76, was born on April 1, 1943 in Carlisle and went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2020 after a hard battle with her health. She
was proceeded in death by her husband John “J.M.” Frazier, parents: Raymond “Doc” Fort and Omelia Carter Fort, siblings Raymond Fort Jr., Linda Griswald,...
Eddie Sanders, Sr
Mar 24, 2020
Eddie Gene Sanders, Sr. 72, of Bessemer, Alabama passed away on Tuesday March 24, 2020 at his home. He was born November 6, 1947 to the late Charles and Pearl Sanders in Blytheville, Arkansas. After completing school, he served in the US Army as a Sergeant in the Vietnam War. He then pursued his career in trucking where he...
Michael Coffman, Sr.
Mar 4, 2020
Michael “Mike” Noble Coffman was born March 20, 1942 in Memphis, TN and went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2020. Mike was a man who loved to serve others, whether it was his community, church, or family. Mike was a decorated law enforcement officer, retiring in 2015 after 45 years of service in Central Arkansas. ...
James Miller, Jr
Mar 3, 2020
James "Ed" Miller, Jr. of Lonoke passed away on March 3, 2020. He was born August 4, 1950 to James and Lois Miller. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Kris) and Jacob Miller; sister, Debbie Miller; brother, Billy Wayne Miller; grandkids Riley and Lindsey Miller. Funeral Service 10...
Duil Adams
Mar 3, 2020
Duil E. “Bud” Adams, 83, of Carlisle, AR, passed away March 3, 2020.He was predeceased by his loving wife, Pam, and his son, D’Wayne Adams.He is survived by his 6 children, Diane Holt, Darrell Adams, Annette Watson, Lynette Nichols, Shawn Adams, Madison McMillan and Joey Curtright and three sisters, Doris Cook, Eva Coffman, and Dacie Rau.Bud had 23 grandchildren, 20...
Dempsey Burrow
Feb 26, 2020
Dempsey Burrow, 93 of Lonoke passed away on February 26, 2020. He is survived by two sons, Jimmy Burrow (Janie) of Pittsburg, Kansas and William Burrow (Cathy) of Lonoke, four grandchildren, Brian, Brandy, Blake and Lee (Tina) of Lonoke and great-granddaughter Madison Burrow. Dempsey was preceded in death by his wife, Nadene, parents and siblings. A funeral service will...
Ira Valure, Jr
Feb 10, 2020
Ira Valure, Jr. was born December 1, 1941 to Ira Valure, Sr. and Eula Valure in Lonoke, Arkansas.
Ira was a loving and caring person. Those who knew him, knew him well. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend.
Ira departed this life on Monday,...
Billy Whittenburg
Feb 2, 2020
Billy Ray Whittenburg, 73, of Carlisle passed away Sunday February 2, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Betty Whittenburg. His mother Ernestine. His son William. Grandchildren Justin (Rachel) and Brandon (Jessica) and his great-grandchildren Jacob and Katie Beth Whittenburg and Exzavius, Drake, Deaven, and Scotty Whittenburg. Sister Patsy Knight (Brig) and Brother Charles (Loretta) and...
Lela Platt
Feb 1, 2020
Lela Savannah Platt, 17, passed away from this life, February 1, 2020. She was born to James D. Platt of Lonoke and April Glass of El Dorado on June 7, 2002. She is survived by her parents; four sisters Courtney Platt of Lonoke, Avery Platt of Monroe, La., Alicia Leonard, and Hoda Leonard; one brother London Glass of Savannah,...
Myrtle Canada
Jan 31, 2020
Myrtle Frances Canada, 68, passed away peacefully from this life, January 31, 2020. Preceding in death, her loving husband, David Michael Canada; her parents, Walton Roach and Opal Collins Roach, 2 brothers & 3 sisters. She is survived by one brother, Roy Paul Roach of Hazen; four children, Michael(Krystal), Lisa Canada, Jeffery(Crystal), Steven(Shelley), 6 grandkids, one great-granddaughter and her...
Dwayne Smith
Jan 30, 2020
Dwayne N. Smith, 64, of Carlisle passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born November 20, 1955 to Billy Jim Smith and Lilly Rose Jarvis Smith.
He is preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Mickey and Ricky and a granddaughter, Emma Nicole Huey. He is survived by his wife of...
Betty Lakey
Apr 10, 2020
Betty Sue Lakey, (88) born January 11, 1932 walked into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday April 10, 2020. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to dote on her great-grandkids. She loved spending time with family, watching her birds, and singing gospel music. She will always be remembered by her strength...
Mammie Cannon
Apr 10, 2020
Mammie Lee Marshall Cannon 82, departed this life Friday April 10, 2020. She was born May 21, 1937 to Robert Lee Marshall and Lola Mae Ford Marshall in Lonoke, Arkansas. She was married February 28, 1989 to Mr. Willie Cannon. Mammie was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, George Marshall; two sisters, Ruby Lee Washington and Annie...
Thelma Craig
Apr 9, 2020
Thelma R. Craig, 88 of Austin passed away on April 9, 2020. She is survived by daughter, Deborah Place; grandchildren, Tyrus Place and Kenneth Place; and brothers, Eddie and Tommy Johnson. A private graveside service will be held on Monday in Brownsville Cemetery.
Marvin Castleberry
Apr 6, 2020
Marvin Danny Castleberry, 73 of De Valls Bluff passed away on April 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Diane, parents, James and Ova Lee Castleberry, grandson, Daniel Castleberry and brother J.C. Castleberry. He is survived by his children, Ricky (Gennie), Randy, James (Holly) and Joseph; two grandsons, Nathan and Justin; siblings, Jim, Kelly, Carroll and Rita....
Jacky Rice
Apr 5, 2020
Jacky Wayne Rice was born March 2, 1966 in Irving, TX. He is survived by his children, Jordan Walters (Michael) and Francis Lawler; grandchildren Bryanna, Cameryn and Micah; brother Johnny Rice; nieces and nephew Michelle Bradley, Melanie Santiago and Jeffrey Rice. He is preceded in death by his parents Iry Nelson Rice and Sylvia Kaye Rice (Crawford). He was...
Royal Burt
Apr 2, 2020
Lonoke-Royal Clinton (RC) Burt, was born in Dierks, Arkansas on July 8, 1934 and passed peacefully from this life at his home in Lonoke surrounded by much of his family on April 2, 2020. He was the son of Mack Duff and Lou Ella (McClure) Burt.
He was saved at age 10 at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist...
Linda Crawford
Apr 1, 2020
Linda Faye Tucker Crawford, 64 of Lonoke went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Jessie Blue Tucker. She is survived by her husband Roger; sister, Cathy (William) Burrow; three children, Melissa, Jessica (James) and Andrew; six grandchildren, Blane, Draven, Tyler, Abby, JT and Ashlynn; one niece,...
Thomas Thrift, Sr
Apr 1, 2020
Thomas (Tommy) Thrift, Sr. also lovingly known as Grumpy, passed away April 1, 2020 at the age of 73. Tommy was born June 26, 1946 to Joseph and Viola (Baty) Thrift of Newport, Arkansas. Tommy along with his wife Patty and their two sons, Tommy and Ronnie moved to Carlisle, where he owned and operated his own plumbing business...
Geneva Evans
Mar 31, 2020
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Geneva Lorraine Evans, departed from her temporary home on March 31, 2020 at the young age of 80. Geneva was born to Herman and Onnie (Wheatherly) Whitehurst on May 29, 1939 in Des Arc, Arkansas. She graduated from Fuller High School in Little Rock. While bowling with friends one...
Carolyn Frazier
Mar 28, 2020
Carolyn Fort Frazier, 76, was born on April 1, 1943 in Carlisle and went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2020 after a hard battle with her health. She
was proceeded in death by her husband John “J.M.” Frazier, parents: Raymond “Doc” Fort and Omelia Carter Fort, siblings Raymond Fort Jr., Linda Griswald,...
Eddie Sanders, Sr
Mar 24, 2020
Eddie Gene Sanders, Sr. 72, of Bessemer, Alabama passed away on Tuesday March 24, 2020 at his home. He was born November 6, 1947 to the late Charles and Pearl Sanders in Blytheville, Arkansas. After completing school, he served in the US Army as a Sergeant in the Vietnam War. He then pursued his career in trucking where he...
Michael Coffman, Sr.
Mar 4, 2020
Michael “Mike” Noble Coffman was born March 20, 1942 in Memphis, TN and went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2020. Mike was a man who loved to serve others, whether it was his community, church, or family. Mike was a decorated law enforcement officer, retiring in 2015 after 45 years of service in Central Arkansas. ...
James Miller, Jr
Mar 3, 2020
James "Ed" Miller, Jr. of Lonoke passed away on March 3, 2020. He was born August 4, 1950 to James and Lois Miller. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Kris) and Jacob Miller; sister, Debbie Miller; brother, Billy Wayne Miller; grandkids Riley and Lindsey Miller. Funeral Service 10...
Duil Adams
Mar 3, 2020
Duil E. “Bud” Adams, 83, of Carlisle, AR, passed away March 3, 2020.He was predeceased by his loving wife, Pam, and his son, D’Wayne Adams.He is survived by his 6 children, Diane Holt, Darrell Adams, Annette Watson, Lynette Nichols, Shawn Adams, Madison McMillan and Joey Curtright and three sisters, Doris Cook, Eva Coffman, and Dacie Rau.Bud had 23 grandchildren, 20...
Dempsey Burrow
Feb 26, 2020
Dempsey Burrow, 93 of Lonoke passed away on February 26, 2020. He is survived by two sons, Jimmy Burrow (Janie) of Pittsburg, Kansas and William Burrow (Cathy) of Lonoke, four grandchildren, Brian, Brandy, Blake and Lee (Tina) of Lonoke and great-granddaughter Madison Burrow. Dempsey was preceded in death by his wife, Nadene, parents and siblings. A funeral service will...
Ira Valure, Jr
Feb 10, 2020
Ira Valure, Jr. was born December 1, 1941 to Ira Valure, Sr. and Eula Valure in Lonoke, Arkansas.
Ira was a loving and caring person. Those who knew him, knew him well. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend.
Ira departed this life on Monday,...
Billy Whittenburg
Feb 2, 2020
Billy Ray Whittenburg, 73, of Carlisle passed away Sunday February 2, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Betty Whittenburg. His mother Ernestine. His son William. Grandchildren Justin (Rachel) and Brandon (Jessica) and his great-grandchildren Jacob and Katie Beth Whittenburg and Exzavius, Drake, Deaven, and Scotty Whittenburg. Sister Patsy Knight (Brig) and Brother Charles (Loretta) and...
Lela Platt
Feb 1, 2020
Lela Savannah Platt, 17, passed away from this life, February 1, 2020. She was born to James D. Platt of Lonoke and April Glass of El Dorado on June 7, 2002. She is survived by her parents; four sisters Courtney Platt of Lonoke, Avery Platt of Monroe, La., Alicia Leonard, and Hoda Leonard; one brother London Glass of Savannah,...
Myrtle Canada
Jan 31, 2020
Myrtle Frances Canada, 68, passed away peacefully from this life, January 31, 2020. Preceding in death, her loving husband, David Michael Canada; her parents, Walton Roach and Opal Collins Roach, 2 brothers & 3 sisters. She is survived by one brother, Roy Paul Roach of Hazen; four children, Michael(Krystal), Lisa Canada, Jeffery(Crystal), Steven(Shelley), 6 grandkids, one great-granddaughter and her...
Dwayne Smith
Jan 30, 2020
Dwayne N. Smith, 64, of Carlisle passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born November 20, 1955 to Billy Jim Smith and Lilly Rose Jarvis Smith.
He is preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Mickey and Ricky and a granddaughter, Emma Nicole Huey. He is survived by his wife of...
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