Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

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...

Mar 28, 2016

Staci Rachelle Wright, age 49, died March 28, 2016. Survivors:  husband and soulmate Rodger Wright; her mother Tina Prince; three daughters, Amy Wright, Vikki Moore and Christina Aldridge; two step-children, Johnny Wilson and Larry Wilson, Jr.; three sisters Wanda Gillioun, Tricia McGee and Glenda Underwood;  brothers, Kevin Prince and Dwayne Reynolds; Nieces, Kassandra Beckham and Audrionna Ingle; numerous grand and...

Mar 23, 2016

Cheryl Ann Hester, age 54, of Mt View, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord March 23, 2016.

She is preceded in death by her parents William and Judith Hester and a grandson Davian Briggs.

Survivors are her daughters, Ami Hester (Murad) and...

Mar 20, 2016

Nina Faye DeBord, born June 7, 1940 in Lonoke, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Emmett and Elaine Jones. She entered Heaven’s gates on March 20, 2016 after a courageous battle with COPD and MS. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a former member of the Hazen Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Due...

Mar 18, 2016

Wesley “Hot” James, Sr., Lonoke, age 69, died March 18, 2016. He is survived by his wife Bridgette; his children, Stephanie ( Lide Buddy) Bowlan, Tonya (Luke) Miller, Wesley James and Bobby James; six grandchildren; three great- grandkids; one brother Clifford James; four sisters, Mary Lister, Martha Ellis, Juanita Durham and Margaret Gann.

Mar 14, 2016

John Wayne Turner Sr.

John Wayne died on Monday March 14 th, 2016 peacefully with family by his side

John Wayne was born on March 6 th , 1934 in Mabelvale, Arkansas to Marie Woodson Turner and Bogard Orin Turner. He...

Mar 13, 2016

Marie Hoover White, 93, of Lonoke, Arkansas, born February 19, 1923 to Sam and Dochia Hoover in Murfreesboro, Arkansas went to her heavenly home Sunday, March 13, 2016.

She was married on November 8, 1941 to John Henry White and was blessed with seven children.

She is preceded in death by...

Mar 13, 2016

Lorine Katherine Capleaner, 70, of Lonoke, formally of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born November 9, 1945.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Jr. and Modean Claypool, sister, Patsy Shenefield, and brother, Paul Dean Claypool. Survivors include daughter Teresa Pennock and son Dennis Hokams;...

Mar 4, 2016

John Pershing Lacy, Jr, 73, of Lonoke passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. He was born in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, to the late John and Ruby Lacy. John was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by wife, Betsy Lacy; son, Russell Lacy (Becky) of Lonoke; daughter Carol Crain of North...

Feb 28, 2016

Emma Jean Staton, 65 of Little Rock was born on October 11, 1950 in Carlisle and passed away on February 28, 2016. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Little Rock and a retired Contract Supervisor for the State of Arkansas. Emma was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Simpson Staton and Florance May Rice Staton,...