Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR
Robert Randall Barnes
Apr 2, 2024
Robert Randall “Randy” Barnes, 62, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Randy was born June 3, 1961, in Monticello, Arkansas to Robert E. and Rosie M. Baker Barnes.
Randy served 21 years in the Arkansas Army National Guard. He worked for Riviana Foods in Carlisle for 21 years. He was a pastor of...
Matthew Carl James
Apr 1, 2024
Our father, Matthew “Matt” Carl James, 53, of Tampa, Florida, suddenly passed away April 1, 2024.
Matt was born July 31, 1970, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Arthur James and Gracie (Porter) Byrd. A beloved father, grandfather, friend, and an all-around beautiful soul, his infectious smile and laugh always brought people so much joy and happiness. His passion and...
Peggy Sue Bewley
Mar 23, 2024
Peggy Sue Bewley, 79, of Scott, Arkansas, departed this world on March 23, 2024. Peggy was born August 24, 1944, in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Peggy was married to the love of her life, Eleck Bewley, for fifty eight years. She spent her time attending church as a member of Palm Street Church of Christ, listening to music, crocheting and reading.
Along with her...
Hiram Richelieu "Rich" HIll
Mar 22, 2024
Hiram Richelieu “Rich” Hill of Lonoke, passed away on March 22, 2024, at ninety three years of age. He was born on December 9, 1930, in rural Lonoke County, to the late Beulah and Ernest Hill.
Rich was raised in rural Lonoke County, where he was one of ten kids, nine boys and a girl. He attended Lonoke Public Schools where...
James Robert Mowrer
Mar 11, 2024
James Robert Mowrer (Bobby), 89, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away March 11, 2024, in Beebe, Arkansas at the Beebe Retirement Center. James was born August 15, 1934 to Curtis Dewey Mowrer and Icis Katherine Mowrer, née Heath, of Carlisle, Arkansas.
He was employed with Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery (part of AGFC) in Lonoke for thirty one years and retired December of...
Joy Leon Hill
Mar 9, 2024
Joy Leon Hill, 91, passed away March 9, 2024. He was also known as Brother to many, Mr. Leon and Uncle. Leon was born at Pettus, Lonoke County, Arkansas on October 4, 1932, to Laney and Vuel Jane Harwood Hill. After graduating from Lonoke High School in 1950, Leon attended State Teachers College in Conway and then the University of...
Edna Bradberry Floerchinger Partain
Mar 9, 2024
Edna Bradberry Floerchinger Partain, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. Edna and her twin brother, Edgar, were born November 6, 1943, to Oather Greene and Celestia Henretta Bradberry of DeWitt, Arkansas. In 1962, while working at a local diner, she met Jack K. Floerchinger, formally from Oxford, Iowa. The two were instantly smitten with each...
Mary Ella Deaton
Feb 18, 2024
Mary Ella Deaton, 65, of Lonoke, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord February 18, 2024. She lived for the Lord and loved being a Nana to her seven grandchildren. She was a loving wife and mother. Mary cared for everyone, and never met a stranger. She loved to garden and put up the vegetables she grew. She loved to...
Earline Cooney
Feb 9, 2024
Earline Cooney was born in Little Rock on March 12, 1935 to the late Alex Cooney and Gertrude (Graham) Cooney. She was raised in Wattensaw, Arkansas.
Earline accepted Christ at an early age, and was a member of Macedonia M.B. Church in Carlisle, AR. On February 9, 2024, our Heavenly Father, called her home to rest. She was 88 years blessed.
She...
Evelyn Jeannett Horne
Feb 6, 2024
Evelyn Jeanette Horne, of Scott, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents S.T. and Nadine Howard.
Evelyn is survived by her husband Robert Horne, of Scott; daughter, Mandy (Art) May of Lonoke; granddaughter, Heather Bowden of Little Rock; step grandsons, AJ, and Kristopher May; brother, Don Howard...
Rickey Daniel Lassiter
Feb 4, 2024
Rickey “Flash” Lassiter, 67, of Lonoke, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, February 4, 2024. He was a member of operating engineers local 3, Lonoke Masonic Lodge 51 and Steel Bridge Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest “Jew” Lassiter. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Macel Lassiter; siblings, brother Tim and Nancy...
Cynthia Nunez
Feb 2, 2024
Cindy Nunez, 61, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, left this world, February 2, 2024. Cynthia was born to Richard and Erlinda Ruiz in Los Angeles, California April 19, 1962.
Cindy grew up in Los Angeles with her parents and siblings, until she moved to Sacramento, California at the age of 22. There with her husband Ray, she raised her three children, and worked...
Judy Ann Bailey
Feb 2, 2024
Judy Ann Willman Bailey, of Lonoke, Arkansas, entered the gates of Heaven on February 2, 2024, at the age of 79. Judy is proceeded in death by her parents Elmer Sr. and Zana Bell Willman, infant grandson, and her husband, George Bailey all of Lonoke. Judy is survived by her daughters Shelley (Larry) Clark of Lonoke, Stacy Crain of Cabot,...
Rickey Leon Smith
Jan 28, 2024
Rickey Leon Smith, 64, of Lonoke, passed away Sunday, January 28th. Rickey served in the United States Army and later worked as an Avionics Technician for the DEA. He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Cox Baldwin. Rickey is survived by his father and step-mother Herman and Dorothy Smith of Quitman; three children Pamela Lawson (Mark), Charles Smith...
Ricky Gene Ingram
Jan 26, 2024
Ricky Gene Ingram, age 67 of Ward, Arkansas, died peacefully in his sleep on January 26th, 2024, following a battle with Leukemia. He was born to Ethel Mae Davidson and James W. Ingram on November 14th, 1956, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ricky was a handyman by trade and enjoyed to tinker and fix things, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and just...
Ruth A Riley
Jan 22, 2024
Ruth Riley, 77, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on January 22, 2024. Ruth was born to J.T. and Ollie Bell Cummings, in Trumann, Arkansas.
After years of hard work, Ruth retired from Remington Arms as a line worker. When she wasn’t working she enjoyed spending her days working in her vegetable and flower garden and attending Roberson Baptist Church. Ruth also...
Patsy Coretta Morris
Jan 20, 2024
Patsy Coretta Morris, 77, of Humnoke, passed away January, 20, 2024. She was born May 1,1946, to Thomas and Minnie Weatherly in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Patsy was married to Ronnie Gerald Morris, and had three wonderful children together. She spent time working in several kitchen restaurants including the Humnoke school cafeteria. She enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping trips and crocheting....
Lawson Finis Jacks
Jan 9, 2024
Lawson Finis Jacks, 90, of Lonoke, Arkansas, lovingly known as “L.F.” passed away peacefully in his home on January 9, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret Morgan Jacks, son Kerry (Beth), daughter Louanne (Randy), grandchildren Kara Lucas (Luke), Kaci Horn (John), Preston Jacks (Sabrina), Courtney Weaver (Nic), and great-grandchildren Stormi and Joli Horn.
L.F. was a...
Diane Marie Yancey
Jan 7, 2024
Diane M. "Sue" Yancey, 65 of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away peacefully at her home on January 7, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on September 12, 1958, to Schley O. "Bud" Ervin and Charlotte Ervin.
Sue is survived by sons, Billy F. Yancey III (Laura) of Austin, TX, Chris D. Yancey (Zaineth) of Fulshear, TX; grandchildren Dylan...
Stan Warren Rochelle
Jan 4, 2024
Stan Warren Rochelle, 55, passed away peacefully in his home on January 4, 2024 after complications with diabetes and his heart.
Stan graduated from Lonoke High School in 1987 and went on to get his Bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from Baylor University in Waco, TX.
As a child, Stan was full of personality and always had...
Robert Randall Barnes
Apr 2, 2024
Robert Randall “Randy” Barnes, 62, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away in his home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Randy was born June 3, 1961, in Monticello, Arkansas to Robert E. and Rosie M. Baker Barnes.
Randy served 21 years in the Arkansas Army National Guard. He worked for Riviana Foods in Carlisle for 21 years. He was a pastor of...
Matthew Carl James
Apr 1, 2024
Our father, Matthew “Matt” Carl James, 53, of Tampa, Florida, suddenly passed away April 1, 2024.
Matt was born July 31, 1970, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Arthur James and Gracie (Porter) Byrd. A beloved father, grandfather, friend, and an all-around beautiful soul, his infectious smile and laugh always brought people so much joy and happiness. His passion and...
Peggy Sue Bewley
Mar 23, 2024
Peggy Sue Bewley, 79, of Scott, Arkansas, departed this world on March 23, 2024. Peggy was born August 24, 1944, in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Peggy was married to the love of her life, Eleck Bewley, for fifty eight years. She spent her time attending church as a member of Palm Street Church of Christ, listening to music, crocheting and reading.
Along with her...
Hiram Richelieu "Rich" HIll
Mar 22, 2024
Hiram Richelieu “Rich” Hill of Lonoke, passed away on March 22, 2024, at ninety three years of age. He was born on December 9, 1930, in rural Lonoke County, to the late Beulah and Ernest Hill.
Rich was raised in rural Lonoke County, where he was one of ten kids, nine boys and a girl. He attended Lonoke Public Schools where...
James Robert Mowrer
Mar 11, 2024
James Robert Mowrer (Bobby), 89, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away March 11, 2024, in Beebe, Arkansas at the Beebe Retirement Center. James was born August 15, 1934 to Curtis Dewey Mowrer and Icis Katherine Mowrer, née Heath, of Carlisle, Arkansas.
He was employed with Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery (part of AGFC) in Lonoke for thirty one years and retired December of...
Joy Leon Hill
Mar 9, 2024
Joy Leon Hill, 91, passed away March 9, 2024. He was also known as Brother to many, Mr. Leon and Uncle. Leon was born at Pettus, Lonoke County, Arkansas on October 4, 1932, to Laney and Vuel Jane Harwood Hill. After graduating from Lonoke High School in 1950, Leon attended State Teachers College in Conway and then the University of...
Edna Bradberry Floerchinger Partain
Mar 9, 2024
Edna Bradberry Floerchinger Partain, 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024. Edna and her twin brother, Edgar, were born November 6, 1943, to Oather Greene and Celestia Henretta Bradberry of DeWitt, Arkansas. In 1962, while working at a local diner, she met Jack K. Floerchinger, formally from Oxford, Iowa. The two were instantly smitten with each...
Mary Ella Deaton
Feb 18, 2024
Mary Ella Deaton, 65, of Lonoke, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord February 18, 2024. She lived for the Lord and loved being a Nana to her seven grandchildren. She was a loving wife and mother. Mary cared for everyone, and never met a stranger. She loved to garden and put up the vegetables she grew. She loved to...
Earline Cooney
Feb 9, 2024
Earline Cooney was born in Little Rock on March 12, 1935 to the late Alex Cooney and Gertrude (Graham) Cooney. She was raised in Wattensaw, Arkansas.
Earline accepted Christ at an early age, and was a member of Macedonia M.B. Church in Carlisle, AR. On February 9, 2024, our Heavenly Father, called her home to rest. She was 88 years blessed.
She...
Evelyn Jeannett Horne
Feb 6, 2024
Evelyn Jeanette Horne, of Scott, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents S.T. and Nadine Howard.
Evelyn is survived by her husband Robert Horne, of Scott; daughter, Mandy (Art) May of Lonoke; granddaughter, Heather Bowden of Little Rock; step grandsons, AJ, and Kristopher May; brother, Don Howard...
Rickey Daniel Lassiter
Feb 4, 2024
Rickey “Flash” Lassiter, 67, of Lonoke, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, February 4, 2024. He was a member of operating engineers local 3, Lonoke Masonic Lodge 51 and Steel Bridge Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest “Jew” Lassiter. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Macel Lassiter; siblings, brother Tim and Nancy...
Cynthia Nunez
Feb 2, 2024
Cindy Nunez, 61, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, left this world, February 2, 2024. Cynthia was born to Richard and Erlinda Ruiz in Los Angeles, California April 19, 1962.
Cindy grew up in Los Angeles with her parents and siblings, until she moved to Sacramento, California at the age of 22. There with her husband Ray, she raised her three children, and worked...
Judy Ann Bailey
Feb 2, 2024
Judy Ann Willman Bailey, of Lonoke, Arkansas, entered the gates of Heaven on February 2, 2024, at the age of 79. Judy is proceeded in death by her parents Elmer Sr. and Zana Bell Willman, infant grandson, and her husband, George Bailey all of Lonoke. Judy is survived by her daughters Shelley (Larry) Clark of Lonoke, Stacy Crain of Cabot,...
Rickey Leon Smith
Jan 28, 2024
Rickey Leon Smith, 64, of Lonoke, passed away Sunday, January 28th. Rickey served in the United States Army and later worked as an Avionics Technician for the DEA. He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Cox Baldwin. Rickey is survived by his father and step-mother Herman and Dorothy Smith of Quitman; three children Pamela Lawson (Mark), Charles Smith...
Ricky Gene Ingram
Jan 26, 2024
Ricky Gene Ingram, age 67 of Ward, Arkansas, died peacefully in his sleep on January 26th, 2024, following a battle with Leukemia. He was born to Ethel Mae Davidson and James W. Ingram on November 14th, 1956, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ricky was a handyman by trade and enjoyed to tinker and fix things, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and just...
Ruth A Riley
Jan 22, 2024
Ruth Riley, 77, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on January 22, 2024. Ruth was born to J.T. and Ollie Bell Cummings, in Trumann, Arkansas.
After years of hard work, Ruth retired from Remington Arms as a line worker. When she wasn’t working she enjoyed spending her days working in her vegetable and flower garden and attending Roberson Baptist Church. Ruth also...
Patsy Coretta Morris
Jan 20, 2024
Patsy Coretta Morris, 77, of Humnoke, passed away January, 20, 2024. She was born May 1,1946, to Thomas and Minnie Weatherly in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Patsy was married to Ronnie Gerald Morris, and had three wonderful children together. She spent time working in several kitchen restaurants including the Humnoke school cafeteria. She enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping trips and crocheting....
Lawson Finis Jacks
Jan 9, 2024
Lawson Finis Jacks, 90, of Lonoke, Arkansas, lovingly known as “L.F.” passed away peacefully in his home on January 9, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret Morgan Jacks, son Kerry (Beth), daughter Louanne (Randy), grandchildren Kara Lucas (Luke), Kaci Horn (John), Preston Jacks (Sabrina), Courtney Weaver (Nic), and great-grandchildren Stormi and Joli Horn.
L.F. was a...
Diane Marie Yancey
Jan 7, 2024
Diane M. "Sue" Yancey, 65 of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away peacefully at her home on January 7, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on September 12, 1958, to Schley O. "Bud" Ervin and Charlotte Ervin.
Sue is survived by sons, Billy F. Yancey III (Laura) of Austin, TX, Chris D. Yancey (Zaineth) of Fulshear, TX; grandchildren Dylan...
Stan Warren Rochelle
Jan 4, 2024
Stan Warren Rochelle, 55, passed away peacefully in his home on January 4, 2024 after complications with diabetes and his heart.
Stan graduated from Lonoke High School in 1987 and went on to get his Bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from Baylor University in Waco, TX.
As a child, Stan was full of personality and always had...
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