Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
Michael Chambers
Mar 30, 2019
Michael Lynn Chambers, 63, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was born on January 31, 1956 to Vera Waller and Lynn “Bud” Chambers and lovingly raised by Vera and Edward Waller. Mike was a Lonoke High School graduate and spent most of his career as a successful salesman. He...
Harvey Graham
Mar 30, 2019
Harvey Lee Graham, 46, of Lonoke was called home Saturday, March 30, 2019. Harvey was born June 22, 1972 to Billy Monroe Graham and Alice Ruth Thomas. He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Monroe Graham and brother, Billy Leon Graham. Harvey loved all things outdoors, a good adventure and living life to its fullest. He is...
Dorothy Evans
Mar 29, 2019
Dorothy Faye Evans, 84 of Lonoke, born June 30, 1934, passed away March 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by husband Johnnie Evans and daughter Doris Jean Odom. Survivors include children James (Bonnie) Evans, Martha Lee, Ricky (Sue) Evans, Bobby Evans; two grandchildren she raised Jennifer (Roger)Burke and Brett Nelson; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will...
Johnnie Bransford
Mar 25, 2019
Johnnie Carolyn Singleton Bransford was born on December 15, 1930 and died on March 25, 2019. She was born in Bigelow, Arkansas, the beloved daughter of Joe and Ruie Singleton, and adored sister of Ruth and Ellen Gene. The Singleton family moved to Lonoke early in her life and Johnnie claimed the town as her home forevermore. She was a proud...
Daniel Wakefield
Mar 24, 2019
Daniel Ray Wakefield, 64, passed away March 24, 2019. He was born November 25, 1954 to the late Richard and Lillian Wakefield. Daniel was a U.S. Marine having served in Vietnam and was a talented musician. He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Urban; two grandchildren, Charlee and Slater Urban; two sisters, Patti Thrift and Brenda Wakefield; two brothers,...
Mary Miller
Mar 16, 2019
Mary L. Miller, 84, of Lonoke passed away March 16, 2019. She was born in Little Rock, AR on November 8, 1934 to the late John Vaughn and Iva Spencer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Owen G. Miller; step-sons, Wayne Miller and David Miller; son, Bobby Miller; sisters, Louise Druyor, Edna Mae Cobb, Betty Catherine Hamilton, JoAnn...
Wayne Hoover
Mar 16, 2019
Wayne Eugene Hoover of Carlisle passed away peacefully at the age of 84 in his home Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Wayne was born November 22, 1934, to Colvin and Bessie (Frye) Hoover in Lodges Corner, Arkansas. He married his school sweetheart Bernice (Goldman) Hoover September 22, 1952, spending sixty-six wonderful years together.
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Roy Leland, Iii
Mar 15, 2019
Roy L. Leland, III, 65, of Lonoke went to be with his Father on March 15, 2019. He was born in Los Angeles, California on March 27, 1953 to the late Roy L. and Oleta Leland. Roy worked at Remington Arms for 35 plus years then at Walmart for about 7 years. Roy never met a stranger, he was...
John Hulsey
Mar 10, 2019
John Howard Hulsey, 68 of Lonoke, Arkansas died March 10, 2019. He was born February 11, 1951 to the late Andrew Howard Hulsey and M. Arvilla Fisher Hulsey. He is survived by his sister, Peggy (Ronnie) Anderson of Lonoke; brothers, Andrew (Jackie) Hulsey of Orlando, Florida; Joe Hulsey of Lonoke; and Jack (Shelia) Hulsey of McRae, as well as...
Mark Crosby
Mar 9, 2019
Mark Wayne Crosby, 59 of Little Rock passed away on March 9, 2019. Mark was born on October 31, 1959, the 10th child of the late Howard Smith and Virginia Lou Crosby in Clarendon, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patsy Dowdy and brothers, Larry, Jhery and Ronnie Crosby. Survivors include his wife, Linda Brewster;...
Calvin (Sonny) Rawding, Jr.
Mar 6, 2019
Calvin Eugene (Sonny) Rawding, Jr. 73, of Carlisle, passed away March 6, 2019. He was born in Little Rock to the late Calvin E. Rawding, Sr. and Dora Mae Rowding. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Fowler Cemetery in Paron, Arkansas.
Maxine Finch
Mar 5, 2019
Maxine McGarity Finch, born to the late Jim and Alma Cupp McGarity on January 17, 1925 died on March 5, 2019 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Bennie Finch, her parents, and sisters, Norine Colclasure, Louise Wilson, Kathryn Haury and Emma Jean Johnson. Maxine was an active member of...
Leo Wilson
Mar 4, 2019
Leo Wilson of Lonoke, 96, passed away on March 4, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Lonoke County, Arkansas to John Lafayette Wilson and Jennie Finch on January 21, 1923. A child of the Depression, he learned hard work and dedication—traits he carried through his life. After high school, he worked with the Civilian...
John Knox
Mar 4, 2019
John “Hawk” Knox of Lonoke, age 85, died Monday March 4, 2019 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Theodore and Ava Marsh Knox, sisters Opal, Ruby and Jacqueline, brothers Clifton and William H. (Billie) Knox. He is survived by his daughter Stacy Knox Taylor and granddaughter Katie Taylor, both...
Linda Thompson
Mar 3, 2019
Linda Mae SinclairThompson died on March 3, 2019. She was born on April 5, 1942 to Troy Sinclair and Ophelia Harris Sinclair in Stuttgart. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Herbert and Charles Henry Sinclair. She is survived by two children, Melinda (Terry) Carol Hodges-Crook and Troy (Amanda) Wayne Thompson; seven grandchildren, Jazmyn Rebecca Marie, Katelin...
Edna Coburn
Feb 27, 2019
Edna Joy Coburn, 76, of Lonoke went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born August 23, 1942 in England, Arkansas to Shade and Stella Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, Jerry William (Bill) Coburn, step-son, John Coburn and nephew, Michael Dillon. Edna worked at Remington and was a member...
Mary Cole
Feb 26, 2019
Mary Hazel (Welch) Cole, was born in Lonoke County, Arkansas on November 20, 1929 on the banks of Wattensaw Bayou. She was the daughter of Virgil D. Welch and Anna Lynn (Bennett) Welch. She died February 27, 2019. Her husband of 52 years, Julius Cole preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Cole von Tungeln,...
Mary Mclean
Feb 22, 2019
Mary J. McLean, 54, of Carlisle went to be with her Father, Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born November 13, 1964 in Lawton, Oklahoma to William V. and Ava B. McLean. She is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Roland (Buddy) McLean. Mary was always happy and loved everyone and everything. She especially loved her...
Kristy Kelley
Feb 9, 2019
Kristy Marie Kelley, 39 of Searcy passed away on February 9, 2019. She is survived by children Kristopher Sterling and Madison Sterling, brother Edward Kimbrell and father Scott McCollum. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 21 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net
John Burgess
Feb 8, 2019
John H. (Sonny) Burgess, III, 76, passed away peacefully February 8, 2019 in Richardson, Texas surrounded by his family. Sonny was born to J. H. (Jake) Burgess, Jr. and Anna Lou Burgess on August 4, 1942. He graduated from Lonoke High School in 1960 and attended Arkansas Polytechnical College where he studied agriculture. He returned permanently to Lonoke and...
Michael Chambers
Mar 30, 2019
Michael Lynn Chambers, 63, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was born on January 31, 1956 to Vera Waller and Lynn “Bud” Chambers and lovingly raised by Vera and Edward Waller. Mike was a Lonoke High School graduate and spent most of his career as a successful salesman. He...
Harvey Graham
Mar 30, 2019
Harvey Lee Graham, 46, of Lonoke was called home Saturday, March 30, 2019. Harvey was born June 22, 1972 to Billy Monroe Graham and Alice Ruth Thomas. He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Monroe Graham and brother, Billy Leon Graham. Harvey loved all things outdoors, a good adventure and living life to its fullest. He is...
Dorothy Evans
Mar 29, 2019
Dorothy Faye Evans, 84 of Lonoke, born June 30, 1934, passed away March 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by husband Johnnie Evans and daughter Doris Jean Odom. Survivors include children James (Bonnie) Evans, Martha Lee, Ricky (Sue) Evans, Bobby Evans; two grandchildren she raised Jennifer (Roger)Burke and Brett Nelson; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will...
Johnnie Bransford
Mar 25, 2019
Johnnie Carolyn Singleton Bransford was born on December 15, 1930 and died on March 25, 2019. She was born in Bigelow, Arkansas, the beloved daughter of Joe and Ruie Singleton, and adored sister of Ruth and Ellen Gene. The Singleton family moved to Lonoke early in her life and Johnnie claimed the town as her home forevermore. She was a proud...
Daniel Wakefield
Mar 24, 2019
Daniel Ray Wakefield, 64, passed away March 24, 2019. He was born November 25, 1954 to the late Richard and Lillian Wakefield. Daniel was a U.S. Marine having served in Vietnam and was a talented musician. He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Urban; two grandchildren, Charlee and Slater Urban; two sisters, Patti Thrift and Brenda Wakefield; two brothers,...
Mary Miller
Mar 16, 2019
Mary L. Miller, 84, of Lonoke passed away March 16, 2019. She was born in Little Rock, AR on November 8, 1934 to the late John Vaughn and Iva Spencer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Owen G. Miller; step-sons, Wayne Miller and David Miller; son, Bobby Miller; sisters, Louise Druyor, Edna Mae Cobb, Betty Catherine Hamilton, JoAnn...
Wayne Hoover
Mar 16, 2019
Wayne Eugene Hoover of Carlisle passed away peacefully at the age of 84 in his home Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Wayne was born November 22, 1934, to Colvin and Bessie (Frye) Hoover in Lodges Corner, Arkansas. He married his school sweetheart Bernice (Goldman) Hoover September 22, 1952, spending sixty-six wonderful years together.
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Roy Leland, Iii
Mar 15, 2019
Roy L. Leland, III, 65, of Lonoke went to be with his Father on March 15, 2019. He was born in Los Angeles, California on March 27, 1953 to the late Roy L. and Oleta Leland. Roy worked at Remington Arms for 35 plus years then at Walmart for about 7 years. Roy never met a stranger, he was...
John Hulsey
Mar 10, 2019
John Howard Hulsey, 68 of Lonoke, Arkansas died March 10, 2019. He was born February 11, 1951 to the late Andrew Howard Hulsey and M. Arvilla Fisher Hulsey. He is survived by his sister, Peggy (Ronnie) Anderson of Lonoke; brothers, Andrew (Jackie) Hulsey of Orlando, Florida; Joe Hulsey of Lonoke; and Jack (Shelia) Hulsey of McRae, as well as...
Mark Crosby
Mar 9, 2019
Mark Wayne Crosby, 59 of Little Rock passed away on March 9, 2019. Mark was born on October 31, 1959, the 10th child of the late Howard Smith and Virginia Lou Crosby in Clarendon, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patsy Dowdy and brothers, Larry, Jhery and Ronnie Crosby. Survivors include his wife, Linda Brewster;...
Calvin (Sonny) Rawding, Jr.
Mar 6, 2019
Calvin Eugene (Sonny) Rawding, Jr. 73, of Carlisle, passed away March 6, 2019. He was born in Little Rock to the late Calvin E. Rawding, Sr. and Dora Mae Rowding. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Fowler Cemetery in Paron, Arkansas.
Maxine Finch
Mar 5, 2019
Maxine McGarity Finch, born to the late Jim and Alma Cupp McGarity on January 17, 1925 died on March 5, 2019 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Bennie Finch, her parents, and sisters, Norine Colclasure, Louise Wilson, Kathryn Haury and Emma Jean Johnson. Maxine was an active member of...
Leo Wilson
Mar 4, 2019
Leo Wilson of Lonoke, 96, passed away on March 4, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Lonoke County, Arkansas to John Lafayette Wilson and Jennie Finch on January 21, 1923. A child of the Depression, he learned hard work and dedication—traits he carried through his life. After high school, he worked with the Civilian...
John Knox
Mar 4, 2019
John “Hawk” Knox of Lonoke, age 85, died Monday March 4, 2019 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Theodore and Ava Marsh Knox, sisters Opal, Ruby and Jacqueline, brothers Clifton and William H. (Billie) Knox. He is survived by his daughter Stacy Knox Taylor and granddaughter Katie Taylor, both...
Linda Thompson
Mar 3, 2019
Linda Mae SinclairThompson died on March 3, 2019. She was born on April 5, 1942 to Troy Sinclair and Ophelia Harris Sinclair in Stuttgart. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Herbert and Charles Henry Sinclair. She is survived by two children, Melinda (Terry) Carol Hodges-Crook and Troy (Amanda) Wayne Thompson; seven grandchildren, Jazmyn Rebecca Marie, Katelin...
Edna Coburn
Feb 27, 2019
Edna Joy Coburn, 76, of Lonoke went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born August 23, 1942 in England, Arkansas to Shade and Stella Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, Jerry William (Bill) Coburn, step-son, John Coburn and nephew, Michael Dillon. Edna worked at Remington and was a member...
Mary Cole
Feb 26, 2019
Mary Hazel (Welch) Cole, was born in Lonoke County, Arkansas on November 20, 1929 on the banks of Wattensaw Bayou. She was the daughter of Virgil D. Welch and Anna Lynn (Bennett) Welch. She died February 27, 2019. Her husband of 52 years, Julius Cole preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Cole von Tungeln,...
Mary Mclean
Feb 22, 2019
Mary J. McLean, 54, of Carlisle went to be with her Father, Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born November 13, 1964 in Lawton, Oklahoma to William V. and Ava B. McLean. She is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Roland (Buddy) McLean. Mary was always happy and loved everyone and everything. She especially loved her...
Kristy Kelley
Feb 9, 2019
Kristy Marie Kelley, 39 of Searcy passed away on February 9, 2019. She is survived by children Kristopher Sterling and Madison Sterling, brother Edward Kimbrell and father Scott McCollum. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 21 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net
John Burgess
Feb 8, 2019
John H. (Sonny) Burgess, III, 76, passed away peacefully February 8, 2019 in Richardson, Texas surrounded by his family. Sonny was born to J. H. (Jake) Burgess, Jr. and Anna Lou Burgess on August 4, 1942. He graduated from Lonoke High School in 1960 and attended Arkansas Polytechnical College where he studied agriculture. He returned permanently to Lonoke and...
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