Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
Nellie Burlison
May 13, 2019
Nellie Jean Burlison of Little Rock, passed away May 13, 2019. Nellie was born June 2, 1930 in Humnoke, AR. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clea and Margaret Jones; husband, Jesse; son, Kenneth; brothers, Charlie, Rudon, Billy (tee-to), Felix; and sisters, Mable Keys and Georgia Ray. Nellie is survived by son, Thomas; sister, Blanch Bowlen; two...
Mote Mason
May 5, 2019
Mote Woodard “Woody” Mason passed away on a beautiful, sunny Sunday morning, May 5, 2019. He was born on April 9, 1934, in Humnoke, Ark. and married the love of his life, Sherylon, in 1954. Together they owned and operated Woody’s Hardware in Lonoke for 25 years. After selling the business, he went on to be a rural mail...
Ruby Bryant
Apr 29, 2019
Ruby Louise Bryant, 94 of Lonoke died April 29, 2019. Preceding her in death were husband James Cecil and daughter Marnell. Survivors include children Byron, Elton, Yana and Brandi and numerous grandchildren. A private graveside service was held on April 30, 2019.
Glenda Allison
Apr 27, 2019
Glenda Joyce (Burgess) Allison 65, born on September 25,1953 to J.S. Burgess and Ella Mae (Horton) Curry of Lonoke died peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on April 27, 2019 after fighting a brief illness. She was married to her loving husband Fred for 46 years and was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all...
Alice Kennedy
Apr 21, 2019
Alice Faye Kennedy, age 91, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away April 21, 2019. She was born August 11, 1927 to the late Roy Henry Coyle and Ida Bell (Beggs) Coyle. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Avery (WA) Kennedy Jr and children, Billy Fay Kennedy and Barbara...
Gloria Goode
Apr 18, 2019
Gloria Estrada Goode, age 69 died on April 18, 2019. She is Survived by children Joaquina and Jason; grandchildren Nick, Xavier, Skylar, Veronica, Sophia, Grace and Eva; son-in-law Mike; daughter-in-law Becky; father Robert; 7 sisters and 2 brothers. A family and friends visitation will be held 6-8 pm Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Service, 10:00 am Thursday,...
Patsy Wilson
Apr 17, 2019
Patsy Ruth Lilly Wilson went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2019.
She was born on December 17, 1932 to Clarence, Sr. and Thelma Smith Lilly of Lonoke. She was a 1951 graduate of Lonoke High School. She Married Thomas Ray Wilson on June 23, 1952. They were married for 42 years. They raised their...
Kenneth "Kenny" Turney
Apr 10, 2019
Kenneth “Kenny” Turney, 60 of Jacksonville passed away on April 10, 2019. Preceding him in death father, Earl Turney. Survivors include wife Connie; children, Wade and Crystal Turney; mother and stepfather, Carolyn and Randy Housley; sister, Marie (Tootie) Richardson; grandchildren Austin and Alyssa Cooney and Cain Turney, nieces/nephew Pamela, Haley and Eli Richardson.
Makynlee Tipton
Apr 9, 2019
Makynlee Rae Tipton, infant daughter of Ryan and Rachel Tipton passed away on April 9, 2019. Survivors include her parents; grandparents Rickey and Dana Tipton, Tim and Jan Waterman and Tiffany Parker. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with a visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Edith James
Apr 7, 2019
Edith C. James, 79, of Lonoke passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was born in Carlisle, Arkansas, May 5, 1939. She is preceded in death by her husband, William H. James. Edith and her husband, William owned and operated the Travel Mart in Lonoke for 20 years. Edith also worked for Walmart and was a member of Eastside...
George Bailey, Ii
Mar 31, 2019
George Collin Bailey, II, 76, of Lonoke went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was born July 26, 1942 in Lonoke, AR to the late Glynn C. Bailey and Vivian Burleson Bailey. George was a veteran having served in the Arkansas Air National Guard and the Air Force and a 32nd Degree Mason of...
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...
Nellie Burlison
May 13, 2019
Nellie Jean Burlison of Little Rock, passed away May 13, 2019. Nellie was born June 2, 1930 in Humnoke, AR. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clea and Margaret Jones; husband, Jesse; son, Kenneth; brothers, Charlie, Rudon, Billy (tee-to), Felix; and sisters, Mable Keys and Georgia Ray. Nellie is survived by son, Thomas; sister, Blanch Bowlen; two...
Mote Mason
May 5, 2019
Mote Woodard “Woody” Mason passed away on a beautiful, sunny Sunday morning, May 5, 2019. He was born on April 9, 1934, in Humnoke, Ark. and married the love of his life, Sherylon, in 1954. Together they owned and operated Woody’s Hardware in Lonoke for 25 years. After selling the business, he went on to be a rural mail...
Ruby Bryant
Apr 29, 2019
Ruby Louise Bryant, 94 of Lonoke died April 29, 2019. Preceding her in death were husband James Cecil and daughter Marnell. Survivors include children Byron, Elton, Yana and Brandi and numerous grandchildren. A private graveside service was held on April 30, 2019.
Glenda Allison
Apr 27, 2019
Glenda Joyce (Burgess) Allison 65, born on September 25,1953 to J.S. Burgess and Ella Mae (Horton) Curry of Lonoke died peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on April 27, 2019 after fighting a brief illness. She was married to her loving husband Fred for 46 years and was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all...
Alice Kennedy
Apr 21, 2019
Alice Faye Kennedy, age 91, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away April 21, 2019. She was born August 11, 1927 to the late Roy Henry Coyle and Ida Bell (Beggs) Coyle. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Avery (WA) Kennedy Jr and children, Billy Fay Kennedy and Barbara...
Gloria Goode
Apr 18, 2019
Gloria Estrada Goode, age 69 died on April 18, 2019. She is Survived by children Joaquina and Jason; grandchildren Nick, Xavier, Skylar, Veronica, Sophia, Grace and Eva; son-in-law Mike; daughter-in-law Becky; father Robert; 7 sisters and 2 brothers. A family and friends visitation will be held 6-8 pm Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Service, 10:00 am Thursday,...
Patsy Wilson
Apr 17, 2019
Patsy Ruth Lilly Wilson went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2019.
She was born on December 17, 1932 to Clarence, Sr. and Thelma Smith Lilly of Lonoke. She was a 1951 graduate of Lonoke High School. She Married Thomas Ray Wilson on June 23, 1952. They were married for 42 years. They raised their...
Kenneth "Kenny" Turney
Apr 10, 2019
Kenneth “Kenny” Turney, 60 of Jacksonville passed away on April 10, 2019. Preceding him in death father, Earl Turney. Survivors include wife Connie; children, Wade and Crystal Turney; mother and stepfather, Carolyn and Randy Housley; sister, Marie (Tootie) Richardson; grandchildren Austin and Alyssa Cooney and Cain Turney, nieces/nephew Pamela, Haley and Eli Richardson.
Makynlee Tipton
Apr 9, 2019
Makynlee Rae Tipton, infant daughter of Ryan and Rachel Tipton passed away on April 9, 2019. Survivors include her parents; grandparents Rickey and Dana Tipton, Tim and Jan Waterman and Tiffany Parker. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with a visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Edith James
Apr 7, 2019
Edith C. James, 79, of Lonoke passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was born in Carlisle, Arkansas, May 5, 1939. She is preceded in death by her husband, William H. James. Edith and her husband, William owned and operated the Travel Mart in Lonoke for 20 years. Edith also worked for Walmart and was a member of Eastside...
George Bailey, Ii
Mar 31, 2019
George Collin Bailey, II, 76, of Lonoke went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was born July 26, 1942 in Lonoke, AR to the late Glynn C. Bailey and Vivian Burleson Bailey. George was a veteran having served in the Arkansas Air National Guard and the Air Force and a 32nd Degree Mason of...
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...
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