Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
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...
Brenda Gail Kee
Oct 24, 2024
Brenda Gail Cash Kee, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away October 24, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
She was born in Lonoke, Arkansas, in 1944 and went on to become a lifelong educator. Brenda attended Lonoke Public Schools, graduating from Lonoke High School in 1962 before obtaining a degree in Elementary Education at Ouachita Baptist...
Kenneth Lee Sumner
Oct 22, 2024
Kenneth Lee Sumner, 55, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed into the arms of the Lord on October 22, 2024. Kenneth was born July 2, 1969, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Richard and Mary Sumner.
Kenneth graduated from Carlisle High School and went onto college getting a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and became a certified public accountant. He was an avid outdoorsman,...
Patsy Diane Brown
Oct 10, 2024
Patsy Diane Brown departed this world and ran into the arms of Jesus on October 10, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Pat dedicated her 75 years of life to loving and serving others in every way possible. She had eyes that saw the best in everyone, a heart full of forgiveness and unconditional love, and unwavering faith in...
James "J.C." Jennings
Sep 11, 2024
James “J.C.” Casper Jennings, age 76, of North Little Rock and formerly of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1947, in Little Rock, to Basil Jennings Sr. and Jimmie Sue (Denson) Covington.
J.C. is survived by his brother, Basil Jennings Jr. (Vicki); nieces, Martha Ford (David); Sheila Marie Ball; Jeri Sue Arterburn...
Anna Jo Coffman
Sep 11, 2024
Anna Jo Brady Coffman, 90, of Lonoke Arkansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in her home.
Anna Jo was born on April 10, 1934 to the late William (Bill) Atlas Wharton and Gladys Ruth Cordell- Wharton in Pettus, Arkansas.
She was a real country girl at heart. She loved riding horses and playing her guitar....
Marjorie Teston
Sep 10, 2024
Marjorie "Margie" Alice (Keas) Teston, 89, of Furlow, passed away peacefully on September 10, after a long and fulfilling life.
She was born on July 2, 1935, to Elwood and Florence Keas of Los Angeles, California. Margie spent her early years in Los Angeles then moved to Graeagle, California, to the family-owned vacation property, Feather River Park Resort. After graduating from...
Tricia J. Lindley
Sep 6, 2024
Tricia L. Lindley, age 60, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on November 1, 1963, in Altheimer, Arkansas, to William McDaniel and Jessie Maedean McDaniel.
Tricia is survived by her husband of 35 years, Leonard Lindley; sons, Drew Lindley and Tanner Lindley; mother, Jessie Maedean McDaniel; grandson, Caden Lee Lindley; sister, Wanda Burnett; brother,...
David L Good
Sep 2, 2024
David Lavern Good, 78, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed into the arms of the Lord, after his long-fought battle with cancer on September 2, 2024. David was born July 19, 1946, in Greensboro, North Carolina to Willard & Lorraine Good. David graduated in 1965 from Waterloo East High School in Waterloo, Iowa. He joined the United States Air Force in June...
Evelyn Ford Watson
Aug 31, 2024
Evelyn Ford Watson lovingly known as “Granny” passed away August 31, 2024. She celebrated her 96th birthday being reunited with her family in Heaven.
Her Heavenly Birthday Celebration was attended by her immediate family, The Watsons: John O. John Ford, Phyllis, Johnie, Kimberly, and Van Rice.
Evelyn was born September 1, 1928, to Harold and Louise Ford. She enjoyed her youth along...
Ernestine Wolfe Nichols
Aug 29, 2024
Ernestine “Tene” Wolfe Nichols, 89, of North Litte Rock, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024. Tene was born on November 22nd, 1934, in Helena, Arkansas. Her parents were Ernest Valentine Wolfe and Helen Gray Hogue. As a true daughter of the Delta, Tene grew up on a farm in the Wabash area of Phillips County.
Tene was a beloved wife,...
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...
Brenda Gail Kee
Oct 24, 2024
Brenda Gail Cash Kee, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away October 24, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
She was born in Lonoke, Arkansas, in 1944 and went on to become a lifelong educator. Brenda attended Lonoke Public Schools, graduating from Lonoke High School in 1962 before obtaining a degree in Elementary Education at Ouachita Baptist...
Kenneth Lee Sumner
Oct 22, 2024
Kenneth Lee Sumner, 55, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed into the arms of the Lord on October 22, 2024. Kenneth was born July 2, 1969, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Richard and Mary Sumner.
Kenneth graduated from Carlisle High School and went onto college getting a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and became a certified public accountant. He was an avid outdoorsman,...
Patsy Diane Brown
Oct 10, 2024
Patsy Diane Brown departed this world and ran into the arms of Jesus on October 10, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Pat dedicated her 75 years of life to loving and serving others in every way possible. She had eyes that saw the best in everyone, a heart full of forgiveness and unconditional love, and unwavering faith in...
James "J.C." Jennings
Sep 11, 2024
James “J.C.” Casper Jennings, age 76, of North Little Rock and formerly of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born on November 10, 1947, in Little Rock, to Basil Jennings Sr. and Jimmie Sue (Denson) Covington.
J.C. is survived by his brother, Basil Jennings Jr. (Vicki); nieces, Martha Ford (David); Sheila Marie Ball; Jeri Sue Arterburn...
Anna Jo Coffman
Sep 11, 2024
Anna Jo Brady Coffman, 90, of Lonoke Arkansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in her home.
Anna Jo was born on April 10, 1934 to the late William (Bill) Atlas Wharton and Gladys Ruth Cordell- Wharton in Pettus, Arkansas.
She was a real country girl at heart. She loved riding horses and playing her guitar....
Marjorie Teston
Sep 10, 2024
Marjorie "Margie" Alice (Keas) Teston, 89, of Furlow, passed away peacefully on September 10, after a long and fulfilling life.
She was born on July 2, 1935, to Elwood and Florence Keas of Los Angeles, California. Margie spent her early years in Los Angeles then moved to Graeagle, California, to the family-owned vacation property, Feather River Park Resort. After graduating from...
Tricia J. Lindley
Sep 6, 2024
Tricia L. Lindley, age 60, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on November 1, 1963, in Altheimer, Arkansas, to William McDaniel and Jessie Maedean McDaniel.
Tricia is survived by her husband of 35 years, Leonard Lindley; sons, Drew Lindley and Tanner Lindley; mother, Jessie Maedean McDaniel; grandson, Caden Lee Lindley; sister, Wanda Burnett; brother,...
David L Good
Sep 2, 2024
David Lavern Good, 78, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed into the arms of the Lord, after his long-fought battle with cancer on September 2, 2024. David was born July 19, 1946, in Greensboro, North Carolina to Willard & Lorraine Good. David graduated in 1965 from Waterloo East High School in Waterloo, Iowa. He joined the United States Air Force in June...
Evelyn Ford Watson
Aug 31, 2024
Evelyn Ford Watson lovingly known as “Granny” passed away August 31, 2024. She celebrated her 96th birthday being reunited with her family in Heaven.
Her Heavenly Birthday Celebration was attended by her immediate family, The Watsons: John O. John Ford, Phyllis, Johnie, Kimberly, and Van Rice.
Evelyn was born September 1, 1928, to Harold and Louise Ford. She enjoyed her youth along...
Ernestine Wolfe Nichols
Aug 29, 2024
Ernestine “Tene” Wolfe Nichols, 89, of North Litte Rock, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024. Tene was born on November 22nd, 1934, in Helena, Arkansas. Her parents were Ernest Valentine Wolfe and Helen Gray Hogue. As a true daughter of the Delta, Tene grew up on a farm in the Wabash area of Phillips County.
Tene was a beloved wife,...
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