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Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
Billy Ray Norman
Aug 17, 2023
Billy Ray Norman, 69, of Carlisle, was met with open arms by our mighty God on August 17, 2023, at 11:42 am. He was surrounded by family at his passing. Bill was born March 10, 1954, to Johnny and Beatrice Norman.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Norman; mother, Beatrice Gables; sister, Darla Mahoney; and nephew, Leslie...
Anabel "Sally" Sullivan Johnson
Aug 16, 2023
Anabel “Sally” Sullivan Johnson was born on Mother's Day, May 10, 1931, the third of 9 children born to Joe D. and Clara E. Sullivan. She passed away on August 16, 2023 in a room filled with her beloved family. Sally received Jesus Christ as her savior at a young age, and at the age of 15 surrendered...
Wayne B. "Tinker" Smith, Jr.
Aug 16, 2023
Wayne B."Tinker" Smith Jr. of Mayflower left his earthly body on August 16, 2023. He was born on Jan 30, 1956 in Carlisle, AR.
He is preceded in death by his parents Bettie (Royal) Kidder and Wayne B. Smith, Sr.; his grandparents, Delmar & Edna Bettis, and Buford & Verda Smith.
He is survived by his wife Jo Smith...
Shirley Ann McGraw
Aug 15, 2023
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Shirley Ann Bazarow McGraw, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Shirley was born in Possom Waller, Arkansas, to JW and Betty Jo Beam Bazarow on July 12, 1943.
She graduated from DeWitt High School in 1961. Later that year, on December 15, she married Arthur Ray McGraw. They had three children;...
Barbara Burns Melton
Aug 14, 2023
Barbara Burns Morris Melton of Lonoke, Arkansas died on August 14, 2023. Barbara was born on April 17, 1931 to Benton Burns Morris and Marguerite Leeth Morris, of England Arkansas. Barbara graduated from Gulfport Preparatory School in 1949, and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, earning a degree from UALR in 1977.
She was active in her community,...
William Lloyd Taylor
Aug 7, 2023
On August 7, 2023, with his momma by his side, William Lloyd Taylor, 62, of Cabot, Arkansas, left this world for a better one. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 30, 1960, to William F. and Patsy C. Taylor.
Lloyd lived simply, needed little, and loved his people a lot. He was funny, quirky, and full of...
Louise Faye Scott
Jul 30, 2023
Louise Faye Scott, was born February 21, 1961 to Betty Jean Givens, in Lonoke, Arkansas, and was embraced into Alberta and Paul Nellum’s family as an infant, where they found a lifetime of love and cherished moments. Louise Faye Scott was called home on July 30, 2023.
Louise’s roots can be traced back to Lonoke, Arkansas, where she...
Robert "Bud" Henderson
Jul 27, 2023
Robert Lynn “Bud” Henderson, 72, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away July 27, 2023. He was born on September 2, 1950, in Lonoke, Arkansas to the late Jesse “Hulon” and Evelyn Welch Henderson.
Bud was a 1968 Lonoke High School graduate. He was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by brother,...
Gladys Elaine Rollins
Jul 24, 2023
Gladys Elaine Rollins, born February 15, 1945, passed away July 24, 2023, at the age of 78.
She was an Avon District manager for twenty-five years.
Gladys is survived by her daughter, Michele (Randy) Null; granddaughters, Ashley (Michael) Kemp, Miranda (Jon) Farmer and Laura Null; six great grandkids, Audrey, Caspin, Hazel, James, Graham and Sophie; sister, Pat Bowlan; step-son,...
Nola Lucille Summar
Jul 21, 2023
Nola Lucille Parsley Summar departed this life July 21, 2023. She was 84 years old. Born November 18, 1938 to Ray and Ada Austin Parsley in Moro, Arkansas. She lived all her early life in this small farming community in eastern Arkansas, graduating from Moro High School in 1956.
She married John Summar in 1957 and they moved to Little...
JoAnn Porterfield
Jul 19, 2023
JoAnn Porterfield, 83, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away July 19, 2023, at her daughter’s home. She was born February 12, 1940, to the late Estel and Icy Mae Starnes.
Along with her parents and sister Jaimie Dell she is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Dale Porterfield, and daughter, Kelly Ann Porterfield Brown.
She is survived by one sister...
Mary Jean "Boody" Pack
Jul 18, 2023
Mary Jean "Boody" Pack, 73, passed away peacefully with family at Hickory Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. There, she was blessed with many new friends and taken care of with love and compassion.
Boody was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Samuel Eugene Pack and Mary Pierce Pack. She grew up and spent most of...
Debra Janice Petty
Jul 18, 2023
Debra “Debbie” Janice Petty, 68, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away July 18, 2023. She was born October 28, 1954, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Hiram and Maudie Mae Kilmer.
Debbie was a faithful Christian with a selfless giving heart who loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandson above anything on this earth. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening...
Freddie Gibbs
Jul 13, 2023
Freddie Catherine Gibbs went to her eternal home on July 13, 2023. Born on July 6, 1936, she is survived by a large family. She had four children: Karla (Gary) Ward, Mark (Sondra Campbell) Gibbs, Paul (Karen) Gibbs, and Tonya (Tony) Beeler. They gave her nine grandchildren: Kristi (Michael) Pruitt, Tamra (J.O.) Norman, Shayne (Candace) Gibbs, Allison (Patrick) Raper, Sarah (Brian) Parks,...
Shirley Ann Brooks
Jul 7, 2023
Shirley Ann Brooks, 82, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. Ann was born in Helena, Arkansas on January 2, 1941 to Walter Marion Henderson and Ruby Elizabeth Yelvington Henderson. Ann was a devoted Christian and ordained minister. She loved to go to women’s Christian conferences and absorb the word of Jesus. She would often times witness and...
Kenneth Drake Burse
Jul 1, 2023
Kenneth Drake Burse, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away too early from this life on July 1, 2023. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 12, 2023, to Richard Burse and Alyssa Cooney.
Drake was a happy baby, he enjoyed swinging, being outside while his sister played in the yard, eating and sleeping, and cuddling with mom any...
Regina Boyles
Jun 29, 2023
Regina June Hedrick, 94, was born on October 2, 1928, to C. D. (Duke) and Mazie Hedrick on a farm south of Carlisle, AR. She was a 1946 graduate of Carlisle High School and attended Capital City Business College. She was an Eastern Star member and also a member of the Lonoke United Methodist Church for over 70 years. Regina’s back door was always...
Cheryl Kelly
Jun 25, 2023
Cheryl Marie Berry, 44, of Keo, Arkansas passed away June 25, 2023. She was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on February 23, 1979, to Troy Berry and Betty Jenkins.
Cheryl was fun and outgoing. She was a true outdoors girl who loved spending time at the river, fishing, camping, and adored her loyal dog, Harper. She liked coloring, NASCAR, and...
Charles Roberts
Jun 18, 2023
Charles G Roberts, 36, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on June 18, 2023. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 11, 1986, to Jim Thompson and Deborah Connelly.
Charles was known for many things. He was a college student and hard worker, but more than anything, he was a great friend, a family man, and...
Lloyd Robertson
Jun 7, 2023
Lloyd Bain Robertson, age 101, passed away on the 7th of June in Dallas, Texas. The son of Lloyd Silas Robertson and Veasey Bain Robertson, he was born on April 14, 1922, in Carlisle, Arkansas. He grew up in Lonoke, Arkansas and went on to attend the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill graduated Phi Beta Kappa...
Billy Ray Norman
Aug 17, 2023
Billy Ray Norman, 69, of Carlisle, was met with open arms by our mighty God on August 17, 2023, at 11:42 am. He was surrounded by family at his passing. Bill was born March 10, 1954, to Johnny and Beatrice Norman.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Norman; mother, Beatrice Gables; sister, Darla Mahoney; and nephew, Leslie...
Anabel "Sally" Sullivan Johnson
Aug 16, 2023
Anabel “Sally” Sullivan Johnson was born on Mother's Day, May 10, 1931, the third of 9 children born to Joe D. and Clara E. Sullivan. She passed away on August 16, 2023 in a room filled with her beloved family. Sally received Jesus Christ as her savior at a young age, and at the age of 15 surrendered...
Wayne B. "Tinker" Smith, Jr.
Aug 16, 2023
Wayne B."Tinker" Smith Jr. of Mayflower left his earthly body on August 16, 2023. He was born on Jan 30, 1956 in Carlisle, AR.
He is preceded in death by his parents Bettie (Royal) Kidder and Wayne B. Smith, Sr.; his grandparents, Delmar & Edna Bettis, and Buford & Verda Smith.
He is survived by his wife Jo Smith...
Shirley Ann McGraw
Aug 15, 2023
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Shirley Ann Bazarow McGraw, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Shirley was born in Possom Waller, Arkansas, to JW and Betty Jo Beam Bazarow on July 12, 1943.
She graduated from DeWitt High School in 1961. Later that year, on December 15, she married Arthur Ray McGraw. They had three children;...
Barbara Burns Melton
Aug 14, 2023
Barbara Burns Morris Melton of Lonoke, Arkansas died on August 14, 2023. Barbara was born on April 17, 1931 to Benton Burns Morris and Marguerite Leeth Morris, of England Arkansas. Barbara graduated from Gulfport Preparatory School in 1949, and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, earning a degree from UALR in 1977.
She was active in her community,...
William Lloyd Taylor
Aug 7, 2023
On August 7, 2023, with his momma by his side, William Lloyd Taylor, 62, of Cabot, Arkansas, left this world for a better one. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 30, 1960, to William F. and Patsy C. Taylor.
Lloyd lived simply, needed little, and loved his people a lot. He was funny, quirky, and full of...
Louise Faye Scott
Jul 30, 2023
Louise Faye Scott, was born February 21, 1961 to Betty Jean Givens, in Lonoke, Arkansas, and was embraced into Alberta and Paul Nellum’s family as an infant, where they found a lifetime of love and cherished moments. Louise Faye Scott was called home on July 30, 2023.
Louise’s roots can be traced back to Lonoke, Arkansas, where she...
Robert "Bud" Henderson
Jul 27, 2023
Robert Lynn “Bud” Henderson, 72, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away July 27, 2023. He was born on September 2, 1950, in Lonoke, Arkansas to the late Jesse “Hulon” and Evelyn Welch Henderson.
Bud was a 1968 Lonoke High School graduate. He was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by brother,...
Gladys Elaine Rollins
Jul 24, 2023
Gladys Elaine Rollins, born February 15, 1945, passed away July 24, 2023, at the age of 78.
She was an Avon District manager for twenty-five years.
Gladys is survived by her daughter, Michele (Randy) Null; granddaughters, Ashley (Michael) Kemp, Miranda (Jon) Farmer and Laura Null; six great grandkids, Audrey, Caspin, Hazel, James, Graham and Sophie; sister, Pat Bowlan; step-son,...
Nola Lucille Summar
Jul 21, 2023
Nola Lucille Parsley Summar departed this life July 21, 2023. She was 84 years old. Born November 18, 1938 to Ray and Ada Austin Parsley in Moro, Arkansas. She lived all her early life in this small farming community in eastern Arkansas, graduating from Moro High School in 1956.
She married John Summar in 1957 and they moved to Little...
JoAnn Porterfield
Jul 19, 2023
JoAnn Porterfield, 83, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away July 19, 2023, at her daughter’s home. She was born February 12, 1940, to the late Estel and Icy Mae Starnes.
Along with her parents and sister Jaimie Dell she is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Dale Porterfield, and daughter, Kelly Ann Porterfield Brown.
She is survived by one sister...
Mary Jean "Boody" Pack
Jul 18, 2023
Mary Jean "Boody" Pack, 73, passed away peacefully with family at Hickory Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. There, she was blessed with many new friends and taken care of with love and compassion.
Boody was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Samuel Eugene Pack and Mary Pierce Pack. She grew up and spent most of...
Debra Janice Petty
Jul 18, 2023
Debra “Debbie” Janice Petty, 68, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away July 18, 2023. She was born October 28, 1954, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Hiram and Maudie Mae Kilmer.
Debbie was a faithful Christian with a selfless giving heart who loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandson above anything on this earth. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening...
Freddie Gibbs
Jul 13, 2023
Freddie Catherine Gibbs went to her eternal home on July 13, 2023. Born on July 6, 1936, she is survived by a large family. She had four children: Karla (Gary) Ward, Mark (Sondra Campbell) Gibbs, Paul (Karen) Gibbs, and Tonya (Tony) Beeler. They gave her nine grandchildren: Kristi (Michael) Pruitt, Tamra (J.O.) Norman, Shayne (Candace) Gibbs, Allison (Patrick) Raper, Sarah (Brian) Parks,...
Shirley Ann Brooks
Jul 7, 2023
Shirley Ann Brooks, 82, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. Ann was born in Helena, Arkansas on January 2, 1941 to Walter Marion Henderson and Ruby Elizabeth Yelvington Henderson. Ann was a devoted Christian and ordained minister. She loved to go to women’s Christian conferences and absorb the word of Jesus. She would often times witness and...
Kenneth Drake Burse
Jul 1, 2023
Kenneth Drake Burse, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away too early from this life on July 1, 2023. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 12, 2023, to Richard Burse and Alyssa Cooney.
Drake was a happy baby, he enjoyed swinging, being outside while his sister played in the yard, eating and sleeping, and cuddling with mom any...
Regina Boyles
Jun 29, 2023
Regina June Hedrick, 94, was born on October 2, 1928, to C. D. (Duke) and Mazie Hedrick on a farm south of Carlisle, AR. She was a 1946 graduate of Carlisle High School and attended Capital City Business College. She was an Eastern Star member and also a member of the Lonoke United Methodist Church for over 70 years. Regina’s back door was always...
Cheryl Kelly
Jun 25, 2023
Cheryl Marie Berry, 44, of Keo, Arkansas passed away June 25, 2023. She was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on February 23, 1979, to Troy Berry and Betty Jenkins.
Cheryl was fun and outgoing. She was a true outdoors girl who loved spending time at the river, fishing, camping, and adored her loyal dog, Harper. She liked coloring, NASCAR, and...
Charles Roberts
Jun 18, 2023
Charles G Roberts, 36, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on June 18, 2023. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 11, 1986, to Jim Thompson and Deborah Connelly.
Charles was known for many things. He was a college student and hard worker, but more than anything, he was a great friend, a family man, and...
Lloyd Robertson
Jun 7, 2023
Lloyd Bain Robertson, age 101, passed away on the 7th of June in Dallas, Texas. The son of Lloyd Silas Robertson and Veasey Bain Robertson, he was born on April 14, 1922, in Carlisle, Arkansas. He grew up in Lonoke, Arkansas and went on to attend the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill graduated Phi Beta Kappa...
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