OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

James St John

James St John

Apr 22, 2017

James Rufus St John, age 76, died April 22, 2017. He is survived by his son  Kenny St John, daughter Kemmie Smith;  siblings, LeRoy St John, Robert St John, Lorene Parker, Ruby Stivers and Billie Smith.

Memorial Service, 1:00 p.m., Saturday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke; with visitation beginning at 12:00. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

John Pannell

John Pannell

Apr 19, 2017

John Clark Pannell, age 53, gained his wings April 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Beverly Pannell; his mother Patricia Rhodes; sons, Josh (Kaci), Jordan (Anna), and Jake; grandchildren, Harper Pannell, Barrett Pannell and Bexley Pannell; sisters, Shelly Cocco and Kelly Dardis (Steven) and a host of nieces and nephews, as well as a...

Henry Lee

Henry Lee

Apr 11, 2017

Henry Fern Lee, 84 of Carlisle died on April 11, 2017. Henry and his wife Ann loved to travel. He was a Navy Veteran. Preceding him in death, parents James and Mattie Lee, wife Ann Lee, brothers Huey P. Lee and Morris Lee, sisters Myrtle Ann Hamilton, Madilyn Senn and Birtie Mae Shadwick. . Survivors include brothers Sammy Lee...

Reba Donahue

Reba Donahue

Apr 11, 2017

Reba Ann Donahue, 78, passed away April 11, 2017.  She is preceded in death by parents Durwood and Ethel Groce; sisters Juanita Watson, Judy Hill; brother John “Buddy” McIntyre.  Those remaining to cherish her memory, spouse Roger Donahue Jr; sons Roger Donahue III, David Donahue; daughters Sherri Lewis, Tanya Centofanti, Kimberly (Donald) Montgomery, Jessica Donahue; six granddaughters, five grandsons;...

Evelyn Howard

Evelyn Howard

Apr 11, 2017

Evelyn “Nadine” Howard, 91, of Lonoke formerly of Rose City, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2017. She was born January 13, 1926 to the late A.W. and Valentine “Tiny” Perryman. She is preceded in death by nine sisters and two brothers. Survivors include son Charles Donald Howard of Lonoke, daughter Evelyn (Robert) Horne of Scott,...

Jack Moore, Sr.

Jack Moore, Sr.

Apr 10, 2017

Jack L. Moore, Sr., 78, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017.  Jack was born February 7, 1939 in Furlow, Arkansas to the late Lee Roy and Jewell Moore.  He was preceded in death by sister Joyce MacFarlane and baby brother Billy Moore.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jan Moore; daughter...

Carolyn Petrus

Carolyn Petrus

Apr 7, 2017

Carolyn K. Petrus, 71, died April 7, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Wesley and Ida Kerr and one sister Wanda (Jerry) Tolbert.

Survivors include her husband Andrew W. Petrus; sons Anthony (Barbara) Petrus of Rheinfelden, Germany, Mark (Sara) Petrus of Plano, Texas, Kevin (Yvonne) Petrus of Carlisle and daughter Tonya (Rickey) Browning of...

Lucille Nix

Lucille Nix

Apr 5, 2017

Lucille Holley Nix of Lonoke entered the gates of Heaven on April 5, 2017. She was born on November 16, 1930, to John and Mabel Holley and grew up in Garland City, Arkansas. Twenty two years later, after obtaining an accounting degree from Southern State University, Lucille married the love of her life, James Ellis Nix, and they spent...

Randy Hanneman

Randy Hanneman

Mar 25, 2017

Randy Ray Hanneman, 64, formerly of Lonoke, passed away Saturday March 25, 2017.  He is preceded in death by father, Delmar Hanneman.  Randy is survived by mother, Patricia Park; sister Jolene Caldwell (Max); nephews Adam Curry (Heather) and Jonathan Curry; uncle John Kadel (Sharon) and two great-nephews and a great-niece.

Dorothy Musselwhite

Dorothy Musselwhite

Mar 21, 2017

Dorothy Musselwhite, 86, of Lonoke passed away March 21, 2017.  Preceded in death by husband William Lamar, parents Burl and Emma Bearden, son Jerry Staggs.

Survived by two daughters, two sons, three sisters, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren.

Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke. Funeral...

Bobby Baker

Bobby Baker

Mar 20, 2017

Bobby Joe Baker, age 70, died March 20, 2017.  “BJ” as many called him was a very kind and loving man. Always willing to lend a helping hand where needed. He farmed for most all of his life and his motto was “If you take care of your equipment, your equipment will take of you”. He enjoyed farming, shooting...

Mary Morris

Mary Morris

Mar 16, 2017

Mary Bell Morris passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. She is survived by her children Artie Morris and Belinda Jones; sisters Lizzie McPhearson, Burnetta Brown, Emma Jones and Bradley Pace. The viewing is March 24 from 5-7 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke, AR. The homegoing service is March 25, at 11:00 a.m. at Brown Street Church of Christ,...

Margie James

Margie James

Mar 14, 2017

Margie Fay Greenhill James, 75, of Carlisle, AR, passed away March 14, 2017 in Little Rock, AR. Margie was born June 15, 1941 in Gillette, Arkansas and resided in Lonoke County.

Margie was raised with her parents and siblings in Tichnor, AR. She married the love of her life, Kenneth “Kenny” Earl James on April 15, 1959....

Royal Kidder

Royal Kidder

Mar 8, 2017

Royal J. Kidder, 78 of Lonoke departed this life on March 8, 2017. He was born on November 19, 1938.

Roy grew up in Perryville, AR. As an early teen he went to work for Minceys Machine Shop in North Little Rock until the mid 70’s. There he became a great mechanic. He continued this work until...

Wendy Brown

Wendy Brown

Mar 5, 2017

Obit pending.

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Sylvester Harris

Sylvester Harris

Mar 5, 2017

Sylvester Harris, 87, died March 5, 2017.  He was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors; children, Reginald Harris, Connie Russey, Linda Bailey, Karen Harris, Bonnie Sillemon, Carola Harris; siblings Odell Harris, Harvey Harris, Emma Gene Harris, Eliza Mays;  a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Annie Harris

Annie Harris

Mar 1, 2017

Annie Mae Harris, 83, went peacefully to be with her Lord on March 1 st , 2017. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Elwood Harris; daughter Janice Staton; son Elwood W. Harris; four grandchildren and their families. She was preceded in death by daughter Barbara Stocks and granddaughter Heather Stocks.

Visitation is 9-10 a.m....

Carey Findley

Carey Findley

Mar 1, 2017

Carey James Findley, age 61, passed away March 1, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Marilyn Findley; son Casey (Michele) Findley; daughter Jennifer (Matt) Roberds; grandkids, Garrett Roberds, Drake and Brilynn Findley; stepfather Robert Carlson;  brother,  Joe (Charlotte) Findley; step-brothers and sisters, Robert (Pat) Carlson, Lyn (Dave) Strugnell, Wendy (Ken) Frelaka, Misty Dawn Allen.

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Sherri Taylor

Sherri Taylor

Feb 24, 2017

Sherri Lynn Turner-Taylor, 60, of Marion, AR, formerly of Carlisle, AR passed away peacefully in Batesville, AR with her best friend and daughter by her side on February 24, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Smith-Dixon; her step-father, Wallace Dixon; her 2 daughters, Jessica and Julie; and her beloved and faithful companion,...

Jimmy Ray

Jimmy Ray

Feb 17, 2017

Jimmy Glenn Ray, age 50, died February  17, 2017. Survivors include siblings, Carl Ray, Doris Reynolds, Diana Spears and Donna Webber; loving Aunt Joy McPherson, and two uncles. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 27 th at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke with visitation one hour prior to service. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

James St John

James St John

Apr 22, 2017

James Rufus St John, age 76, died April 22, 2017. He is survived by his son  Kenny St John, daughter Kemmie Smith;  siblings, LeRoy St John, Robert St John, Lorene Parker, Ruby Stivers and Billie Smith.

Memorial Service, 1:00 p.m., Saturday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke; with visitation beginning at 12:00. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

John Pannell

John Pannell

Apr 19, 2017

John Clark Pannell, age 53, gained his wings April 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Beverly Pannell; his mother Patricia Rhodes; sons, Josh (Kaci), Jordan (Anna), and Jake; grandchildren, Harper Pannell, Barrett Pannell and Bexley Pannell; sisters, Shelly Cocco and Kelly Dardis (Steven) and a host of nieces and nephews, as well as a...

Henry Lee

Henry Lee

Apr 11, 2017

Henry Fern Lee, 84 of Carlisle died on April 11, 2017. Henry and his wife Ann loved to travel. He was a Navy Veteran. Preceding him in death, parents James and Mattie Lee, wife Ann Lee, brothers Huey P. Lee and Morris Lee, sisters Myrtle Ann Hamilton, Madilyn Senn and Birtie Mae Shadwick. . Survivors include brothers Sammy Lee...

Reba Donahue

Reba Donahue

Apr 11, 2017

Reba Ann Donahue, 78, passed away April 11, 2017.  She is preceded in death by parents Durwood and Ethel Groce; sisters Juanita Watson, Judy Hill; brother John “Buddy” McIntyre.  Those remaining to cherish her memory, spouse Roger Donahue Jr; sons Roger Donahue III, David Donahue; daughters Sherri Lewis, Tanya Centofanti, Kimberly (Donald) Montgomery, Jessica Donahue; six granddaughters, five grandsons;...

Evelyn Howard

Evelyn Howard

Apr 11, 2017

Evelyn “Nadine” Howard, 91, of Lonoke formerly of Rose City, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2017. She was born January 13, 1926 to the late A.W. and Valentine “Tiny” Perryman. She is preceded in death by nine sisters and two brothers. Survivors include son Charles Donald Howard of Lonoke, daughter Evelyn (Robert) Horne of Scott,...

Jack Moore, Sr.

Jack Moore, Sr.

Apr 10, 2017

Jack L. Moore, Sr., 78, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017.  Jack was born February 7, 1939 in Furlow, Arkansas to the late Lee Roy and Jewell Moore.  He was preceded in death by sister Joyce MacFarlane and baby brother Billy Moore.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jan Moore; daughter...

Carolyn Petrus

Carolyn Petrus

Apr 7, 2017

Carolyn K. Petrus, 71, died April 7, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Wesley and Ida Kerr and one sister Wanda (Jerry) Tolbert.

Survivors include her husband Andrew W. Petrus; sons Anthony (Barbara) Petrus of Rheinfelden, Germany, Mark (Sara) Petrus of Plano, Texas, Kevin (Yvonne) Petrus of Carlisle and daughter Tonya (Rickey) Browning of...

Lucille Nix

Lucille Nix

Apr 5, 2017

Lucille Holley Nix of Lonoke entered the gates of Heaven on April 5, 2017. She was born on November 16, 1930, to John and Mabel Holley and grew up in Garland City, Arkansas. Twenty two years later, after obtaining an accounting degree from Southern State University, Lucille married the love of her life, James Ellis Nix, and they spent...

Randy Hanneman

Randy Hanneman

Mar 25, 2017

Randy Ray Hanneman, 64, formerly of Lonoke, passed away Saturday March 25, 2017.  He is preceded in death by father, Delmar Hanneman.  Randy is survived by mother, Patricia Park; sister Jolene Caldwell (Max); nephews Adam Curry (Heather) and Jonathan Curry; uncle John Kadel (Sharon) and two great-nephews and a great-niece.

Dorothy Musselwhite

Dorothy Musselwhite

Mar 21, 2017

Dorothy Musselwhite, 86, of Lonoke passed away March 21, 2017.  Preceded in death by husband William Lamar, parents Burl and Emma Bearden, son Jerry Staggs.

Survived by two daughters, two sons, three sisters, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren.

Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke. Funeral...

Bobby Baker

Bobby Baker

Mar 20, 2017

Bobby Joe Baker, age 70, died March 20, 2017.  “BJ” as many called him was a very kind and loving man. Always willing to lend a helping hand where needed. He farmed for most all of his life and his motto was “If you take care of your equipment, your equipment will take of you”. He enjoyed farming, shooting...

Mary Morris

Mary Morris

Mar 16, 2017

Mary Bell Morris passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. She is survived by her children Artie Morris and Belinda Jones; sisters Lizzie McPhearson, Burnetta Brown, Emma Jones and Bradley Pace. The viewing is March 24 from 5-7 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke, AR. The homegoing service is March 25, at 11:00 a.m. at Brown Street Church of Christ,...

Margie James

Margie James

Mar 14, 2017

Margie Fay Greenhill James, 75, of Carlisle, AR, passed away March 14, 2017 in Little Rock, AR. Margie was born June 15, 1941 in Gillette, Arkansas and resided in Lonoke County.

Margie was raised with her parents and siblings in Tichnor, AR. She married the love of her life, Kenneth “Kenny” Earl James on April 15, 1959....

Royal Kidder

Royal Kidder

Mar 8, 2017

Royal J. Kidder, 78 of Lonoke departed this life on March 8, 2017. He was born on November 19, 1938.

Roy grew up in Perryville, AR. As an early teen he went to work for Minceys Machine Shop in North Little Rock until the mid 70’s. There he became a great mechanic. He continued this work until...

Wendy Brown

Wendy Brown

Mar 5, 2017

Obit pending.

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Sylvester Harris

Sylvester Harris

Mar 5, 2017

Sylvester Harris, 87, died March 5, 2017.  He was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors; children, Reginald Harris, Connie Russey, Linda Bailey, Karen Harris, Bonnie Sillemon, Carola Harris; siblings Odell Harris, Harvey Harris, Emma Gene Harris, Eliza Mays;  a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Annie Harris

Annie Harris

Mar 1, 2017

Annie Mae Harris, 83, went peacefully to be with her Lord on March 1 st , 2017. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Elwood Harris; daughter Janice Staton; son Elwood W. Harris; four grandchildren and their families. She was preceded in death by daughter Barbara Stocks and granddaughter Heather Stocks.

Visitation is 9-10 a.m....

Carey Findley

Carey Findley

Mar 1, 2017

Carey James Findley, age 61, passed away March 1, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Marilyn Findley; son Casey (Michele) Findley; daughter Jennifer (Matt) Roberds; grandkids, Garrett Roberds, Drake and Brilynn Findley; stepfather Robert Carlson;  brother,  Joe (Charlotte) Findley; step-brothers and sisters, Robert (Pat) Carlson, Lyn (Dave) Strugnell, Wendy (Ken) Frelaka, Misty Dawn Allen.

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Sherri Taylor

Sherri Taylor

Feb 24, 2017

Sherri Lynn Turner-Taylor, 60, of Marion, AR, formerly of Carlisle, AR passed away peacefully in Batesville, AR with her best friend and daughter by her side on February 24, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Smith-Dixon; her step-father, Wallace Dixon; her 2 daughters, Jessica and Julie; and her beloved and faithful companion,...

Jimmy Ray

Jimmy Ray

Feb 17, 2017

Jimmy Glenn Ray, age 50, died February  17, 2017. Survivors include siblings, Carl Ray, Doris Reynolds, Diana Spears and Donna Webber; loving Aunt Joy McPherson, and two uncles. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 27 th at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke with visitation one hour prior to service. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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