Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

May 18, 2016

Maynard Eugene McDonald, age 69, died May 18, 2016. He is survived by his wife Edith McDonald, daughter Brandy McDonald, step-sons, William Marshall and Joseph Yarberry and two grandchildren, Joseph Yarberry, Jr. and Bakari Thompson. He is preceded in death by his parents Claud Eugene and Syble McNeily McDonald, and granddaughter Sabrina Yarberry.

The family will receive...

May 18, 2016

After 100 years, Evelyn Verser Mitchell Hauk’s life ended peacefully on May 18, 2016 at Lonoke Health and Rehab Center. She was born April 28, 1916 in the Fairview Community in Lonoke County to Earl and Maggie Verser, where she was raised in an extraordinary loving family. She attended school in Fairview and met and married Eulan Guy Mitchell....

May 16, 2016

Betty L. Stine passed away May 15 th , 2016 at her home in Des Arc. Born July 27th, 1943, she was a lifelong resident, attended Des Arc schools, and worked at local area factories. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Frances Stine, and three brothers. She is survived...

May 11, 2016

Roy Vernon Henderson, age 74, of Cabot passed away May 11, 2016. He was born on January 17, 1942 in Lonoke, Arkansas to Walter and Nora Smith Henderson.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Nellie Ergles of Rushville, Illinois, infant sister Erlene of Lonoke and Alva...

May 7, 2016

Maymie Ferguson Lassiter went to be with her Lord on May 7, 2016. She was 101 years old, born on September 8, 1914.

Maymie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Lonoke United Methodist Church and in her younger days was very active...

May 5, 2016

William Thomas Davis, 81 of Carlisle, formally of Stuttgart passed away May 5, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife Jane, father Bruce Davis, mother Mary Irene McGhee and half-sister Sue Davis. Survivors include sons Phillip, Larry and Michael Davis of California, half-brothers Carl (Mignon) Cunningham, Carrol (Pat) Cunningham, and Mickey Davis, half-sister...

May 3, 2016

Charlene May Dunn, 62, of Carlisle passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. She is survived by daughters Mandy (Todd) Ferguson of Carlisle and Rhonda (Joe) Wilbourn of Madison, Alabama; two sisters, Earline Hall of Batesville and Patty Dunn of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Katlyn Stock and Jada Ferguson, both...

Apr 28, 2016

Gladys Willman Holmes, age 90, of Lonoke passed away Thursday, April 28. She was born July 9, 1925 to the late Ed and Amelia Willman, she is survived by her husband of 70 years, Dr. Byron E. Holmes, three children, Byron E. Holmes, Jr. (Brenda) of Forrest City, Amelia Muse (Dick) of Lonoke, and Lee Holmes (Kim) of Fayetteville, six...

Apr 25, 2016

Larry James Goode, age 68, died April 25, 2016. He is survived by his wife Gloria Goode; children, Joaquina, Jason and Amanda; grandchildren, Nick, Xavier, Veronica, Sophia, Skylar, Josh, Carlie, and Kaiden; sisters, Louise and Linda; daughter-in-law Becky; and son-in-law Mike.

A family and friends visitation will be held...

Apr 25, 2016

Demetrious (Dee) Qualls, 68, died peacefully on April, 25 2016 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Little Rock Arkansas.  Demetrious was born December 14, 1947 in Hazen, Arkansas to Ruth Qualls and Robert Dortch, who preceded him in death. He served in the US Army from1967-1969, including a tour in Vietnam.  Demetrious is survived by his...

Apr 14, 2016

Sherylon Chivers Mason passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. She was born on September 20, 1936, and married the love of her life, Woodard, in 1954. Together they owned and operated Woody’s Hardware in Lonoke for more than 20 years. After selling the business, she went on to work...

Apr 13, 2016

Anna Belle Gentry, age 90, passed away April 13 2016. She was a member of Lonoke Baptist Church and was retired from Remington.

Preceding her in death are husband Charles E. Gentry and one brother, R.C. Bramlett.

She is survived by her daughter Brenda (Carroll) Canteberry and a son Charles “Bubba” (Linda) Gentry, all of...

Apr 13, 2016

Muriel Jeannine Dixon, age 87, passed away April 13, 2016. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a retired Elementary School Teacher of 35 years from the North Little Rock School District.

She loved to sew and dance and she loved flowers but she loved her...

Apr 9, 2016

Martha Jean Rockwell Andrews, age 81,  born in England, Arkansas September 20, 1934, departed this earth Saturday, April 9, 2016 while in Hospice care in the home of Danny and Tracy in Little Rock.

She is survived by Clyde C. Andrews whom she married in Wickenburg, Arizona on July 18, 1953;

three children,...

Apr 4, 2016

William Henry Ray, Jr., age 45, died April 4, 2016. Preceding him in death are his father William Ray, Sr. Tony Ray, David Williams, Rose King, and stepfather Gerald Williams.  He is survived by his mother Carol Williams; his wife Karenda Ray; son Cody Ray; stepchildren, Dustin Samaniego,  and Jessica Healey; siblings Patty Meredith (Harold Jeffrey), Belinda Ray, Donna...

Apr 1, 2016

Mrs. Frances Lucille Ivey (Heigle) died peacefully on April 1st, 2016 in Cabot, AR at the age of 91.

The sunrise of her life began on November 11, 1924, in Tumbling Shoals, AR when she was born to Tom and Annie Heigle. She...

Apr 1, 2016

Nadean “Dean” Watson, 78, of Lonoke went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday April 1, 2016.  She was born in Rector, AR to the late Matt and Bessie Spencer of Austin, AR.  Dean was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Watson; sister, Jewel Dean Douglas; and brothers, Don, James, Glenn and Billy Spencer.

She...

Mar 31, 2016

Brandyn Dewayne Chance, born April 22, 2014, died March 31, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Cody Chance and Tammy Hamm; sisters, Hannah Hamm and Alexis Fleming; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Creppel, Mr. & Mrs. Chance and Mr. & Mrs. Ezell; great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation, 6-8...

Mar 29, 2016

Jerry Dale Lock, 71, passed away March 29, 2016.  He served active duty in the US Army for six years and was an Arkansas National Guard Recruiter for 26 years, before retiring in 1997.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Dewey and Mary Lock, and a brother, J.W. Lock.

Survivors include his siblings,...

Mar 29, 2016

Thomas J. Stewart, age 90 of Lonoke, AR passed away March 30, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Lois Stewart and son Tommy Stewart.  Survivors include son Don (Jan) Stewart of Lonoke, Grandchildren Danny (Susan) Stewart, Amanda (Matt) Barber, Stephanie (Shane) Hamilton, Fancy Nicole Donovan and 7 great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends Friday...