Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Jan 19, 2016

Diann Carr McKenzie Moody, 60, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016.  Diann was a loving, caring person who loved her family, friends, and her church family.  She also enjoyed cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks.  She was a Federal Technician for the US Government and had 33 years of military service...

Jan 17, 2016

Edward Eugene “Gene” Cunningham, 67, died January 17, 2016. Survivors are his wife Louise Cunningham; daughter Robin Tucker; grandson Cody Tucker; sisters, Frances Carter-Merritt and Rosie Cunningham; brothers, Terry Merritt and Bobby Cunningham; nephews, Richard and Donavan Carter; and sisters-in-law, Annie Stevenson and Kathy Grant.

Memorial Services are pending. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

Jan 3, 2016

James Lamar Jestice, age 69, passed away January 3, 2016. He is survived by his wife Maxine, and a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Shirley Jestice of Benton.

Visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel.  Burial...

Dec 27, 2015

Henry Lemmons, 79, departed this life on December 27, 2015.

Survivors include his son Pierre (Angela) Lemmons; two grandchildren, DeShauna and Angelo, all of Jacksonville; two brothers, Eldrich (Liz) and Chester Lemmons; five sisters, Juanita White, Delilah Johnson, Reta Young, Aretha (Robert) Dodson, Joan (Joseph) Larry.

Dec 25, 2015

Tanashia Nekia (Gilliam) Woodley, born to Linda Dodson-Perry and Charles Gilliam Sr., on November 25, 1978, passed away December 25, 2015. She was baptized into Christ at an early age. She was married to Mr. Jared Woodley of Prescott, AR. Nashia's infectious smile and uplifting spirit lit up any room. She...

Dec 25, 2015

Donnie Wayne Hughes, 36 of Lonoke passed away from this life December 25, 2015. Donnie was an employee of Riceland Dryers in Lonoke. He was preceded in death by his father Eddie Floyd Hughes, Sr. (1995), his mother, Nancy Faye Helms Lewis, (2008) and grandparents Elizabeth Helms and William Helms. Donnie left to cherish  his two wonderful children Frankie...

Dec 24, 2015

Raylen Barrett Cox, 36, died December 24. 2015. Survivors, parents, Raymond and Lois Fay Cox; siblings, John Clough, Glenn Clough, David Clough, Lori Cox, Beverly Thompson and Charlotte Molten, many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and Friends visitation, 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 1, 2016 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Cremation arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home. www.boydfuneralhome.net .

Dec 24, 2015

Mrs. Opal Matthews, 84 joined her loved ones in heaven on December 24, 2015.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ada Payne; husband of 42 years, Dewie Matthews; grandson, Kevin Brown; sisters, Lois Crites, Philis Jennings, Donna Johansan; brothers, Bo, Bud and Joe Payne.

Opal is survived by her beloved brother,...

Dec 23, 2015

Harold Thomas Ford, age 69, died December 23, 2015. He is survived by two children, one sister and a nephew.

He was retired from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department and was a Mason.

Friends and Family may visit from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Graveside Services will follow at 2:00...

Dec 19, 2015

Patricia Ann Martin, 74, of Cabot passed away in her sleep December 19, 2015. She is survived by her husband Keith Martin; sons, Michael Martin and wife Michelle of Pittsburg, PA and Randy Martin and fiance Ranie of Cabot; granddaughter Sofia Martin; a special step-dad Bill Freeman and his wife Gay of Oklahoma, and a...

Dec 14, 2015

Alva Lee Choate, age 93, died December 14, 2015. She was a member of First Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff.

She is preceded in death by her husband Clarence Choate; brother, Walter Henderson and a sister, Nellie Henderson.

Survivors include her children, Homer (Patricia) Choate of DeValls Bluff, Judy (Jim) Walton of Illinois, Doris (Ron)...

Dec 8, 2015

Clifton Rock “Red Man” Davis, Jr. 58, died December 8, 2015. Preceding in death; brother, Raymond Lamont Coleman. He leaves behind his wife Melanie Davis;  parents Clifton (Vickie) Davis, Sr. and Lucille Davis; siblings; Barbara Hardin, Gregory Davis, Anita Davis,  Carolyn Coleman, Kenneth Davis, Larry Cole, Kristie Springs, Brodreck Mays and Angela Mays; children, Clifton Davis, III, Krystle Walker,...

Dec 8, 2015

Reverend Frances Bernice Gales took the hand of her Savior and crossed over to glory on December 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Isaac “Ike” Gales; her parents Ora Earl and Fannie Pryor; five sisters and two brothers. She leaves behind to cherish her memory three daughters, Margaret (Wayne) Hanks, Linda...

Dec 8, 2015

Mildred “Pat” Bowen Hunt passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Pat has joined the love of her life, Percy Willbanks Hunt, her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Nelle and Albert Whitehead, her parents Mr. George E. and Ellen Dugan Bowen, sister, Mary Bowen Pettefer, and brothers Harold Bowen and Bussy Bowen...

Dec 5, 2015

Charles Samuel “Sammy” Hamm, born December 21, 1961, completed his seven year journey living with brain cancer on December 5, 2015 and is now united with his wife Marsha Faye in Heaven.

Sam was preceded in death by his wife; his father, Charles Buddy Hamm; paternal grandparents Charles “Snooks”...

Nov 27, 2015

Grace Melba (Davis) Turner went to meet her Lord Friday November 27, 2015.  Grace was born to Clyde and Pauline (Ridge) Davis March 7, 1937 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. She was one of seven children, and is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Fred Davis and Carl Davis and sisters Jimmie...

Nov 25, 2015

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Nov 23, 2015

Joe Edward Jackson, age 69, died November 23, 2015. He is survived by his wife Ann Jackson; children, Jody (Caroline) Jackson, Alan (Melissa) Vest, Kelli (John) Fields, all of Texas and Melissa (Shane) Younge of Cabot; 15 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter coming in December; three sisters and six brothers. Preceding him in death are his parents...

Nov 19, 2015

Bobby Ray Morris, of Memphis, Tennessee, died November 19, 2015 with his wife by his side. Bobby (“Bob”) was born on March 17, 1941 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Ida Ruth Morris and Floyd Morris. Bob was an honest, hardworking, humorous, and straight-forward man with a generous heart. His family was of the utmost importance to him and he...

Nov 16, 2015

William Aaron “Bill” Elmore, age 72, passed away November 16, 2015. He was born March 27, 1943 in Bethlehem, Arkansas to Aaron Orr and Pauline Ketcham Elmore who precede him in death.

He was a US Army veteran and was a retired Heat and Air Contractor.

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