Local Obituaries for Lonoke County, AR

Nov 14, 2015

Jerry Duane Schafer, 78, passed away November 14, 2015.  He was the son of the late Raymond and Nadine Schafer, also preceding him in death was his son, Mark Schafer, a brother, Bennie Ray Schafer, and mother-in-law, Bertha White.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nellie Ann Schafer; son, Neil Schafer (Carol); grandson, Dereck...

Nov 12, 2015

Barbara Ann Alberson, formerly of Lonoke, age 68, joined her Lord on November 12, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents Myrtle Lamb and Gervase Lamb; brother Jerry D. Lamb; her sons, Gervase Ray Alberson and James Raymond Alberson, Jr. Survivors include daughter, Billie Rae Willis; granddaughters Jade Robertson and Laine Willis; great-grandson...

Nov 10, 2015

Phillip Ray Stringfellow transitioned to heaven to be with his sweet Jesus on November 10, 2015. He was born on November 20, 1946. He was a retired science teacher and he built houses.

He was preceded in death by his parents Madelyn and Ray Stringfellow. He is survived by...

Nov 9, 2015

Elisa Rose Beard, infant daughter of Jesse Beard, Jr. and Jare’ Baker passed from this life on November 9, 2015.  She is survived by her parents , siblings, Gunner Wells, Schatzi, Aurora and Thomas Beard, her grandparents, Kenneth and Ruth Baker, aunts and uncles, Brigitte (Eric) Baker and Andrew Baker. We would like to thank Patsy Gibson for her...

Nov 7, 2015

Ramona Sue Bryant Thompson, 76, of Lonoke, went to see her Sweet Jesus peacefully in her sleep with her little dog Zoie by her side on November 7, 2015. She was born June 25 th , 1939 in Oak Grove, Arkansas to Charlie Bryant and Minnie Plummer Bryant. Ramona retired from Maybelline after...

Nov 3, 2015

Lauren Elizabeth Papasan, age 18, died November 3, 2015. She is survived by mother, Karen (Jason) Cook of Lonoke; her father, Clint Papasan of Lamar; siblings Kennedy Cook and Mitch Cook,  of Lonoke; grandparents, Linder Roper of Russellville, Charlene Papasan of Lamar, and Jim and Shirley Cook of Lonoke; aunt and uncle Kellie (Kevin) Vanes of Pottsville and several...

Nov 2, 2015

Kelly Elaine Litton, age 46, died November 2, 2015. She is survived by her mother, Joan Litton; daughter Chelsea Jenkins; brothers, Joe Litton and Peter Spediacci, a sister Laura Spediacci, and two grandchildren Caleb and Emma.

A visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 6 with funeral services...

Oct 30, 2015

Pamela Joyce Pledger Lewellyn, 54, of Lonoke, born April 20, 1961, entered Heaven October 30, 2015.

She is preceded in death by her beloved father, Johnny H. Pledger. She is survived by her mother, Joyce Pledger; two daughters, Jeribeth (Matt) Edwards, and Stephanie Lewellyn; step-daughter Kristy (John) Franks; three...

Oct 18, 2015

Anita C. Spurlock, 86 of North Little Rock, formerly of Lonoke passed away on October 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, John O. Spurlock. Survivors include her sons, Keith Spurlock (Kim) of Texas, Terry Spurlock of Little Rock, and Bruce Spurlock (Shirley) of Hot Springs Village, 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and siblings Rosemary...

Oct 17, 2015

Clarice Edna DePriest, 92, passed away October 17, 2015. She was born March 7, 1923 in Malvern to the late Edward Steven and Clarice Webster Boyle. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Robert I. ‘Joe’ DePriest,Jr., sister, Bessie J. Montgomery, and brother, Edward Boyle.

Mrs. DePriest retired after 30 years with the Agricultural...

Oct 16, 2015

Margaret Jane Maronay, 69, of Lonoke passed away October 16, 2015.  She was born January 12, 1946 in Lonoke to the late James Clee Mashburn and Mary Ella DeVinney.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Thomas Lee Mashburn, and one sister, Myra Lois Mashburn; a grandson and one great-granddaughter.

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Oct 8, 2015

Delton Jackson Ashley, 80, of Lonoke passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at home. He was born April 8, 1935 in Little Rock to Ganard and Lessie Ashley.  He was a graduate of Fuller High School where he was an all-around athlete. He thoroughly enjoyed his Fuller Boys Reunion each year. He played American Legion baseball with the Doughboys...

Oct 8, 2015

Gracie Parnell Cochran, 90, a lifelong resident of the Hamilton Community near Carlisle entered her eternal home on October 8, 2015.

She was born October 6, 1925 to John Ed and Daisy (Brown) Parnell.

She married Eddie Beliew and to that union a daughter Frances Beliew Cheek was born. ...

Oct 4, 2015

Roy Jr. Bates of North Little Rock laid down his guitar and walked through Heaven’s gates to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2015.

Roy was born March 28, 1941 to Roy and Pearlie Bates of England. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Lindsey and Carroll Bates, sisters Dorothy Willis and...

Oct 1, 2015

Bonnie Kay Fynn Ferguson was called home by the Lord in the early hours of October 1, 2015. She is preceded in death by her father Alton McCoy Flynn; her mother Rebecca Williams Flynn and her sister Sandra Blue Swain of Festus, MO. She is survived by her husband of 48 years William M. Ferguson,...

Sep 30, 2015

Virginia Sue Bowden, age 79, of Lonoke passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Virginia was born August 21, 1936 to Robert and Susie Horton in the old Bayou Meto Community south of Lonoke.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bowden, of Russellville, and the joy of her life, her son, Tony Robert Brainard of Melbourne, Florida....

Sep 29, 2015

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Sep 26, 2015

Dennis Earl Mahoney, born January 29, 1946, died September 26, 2015. He is survived by his wife Margie and his two girls Denise and Tammy; five grandchildren, Kevin, Felicia, Brandon, Joshua and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Ryleigh and Jaxon;  siblings, Gene, Charlie, Robert, Paul, Ricky, Mary Hattie, Joyce Ann and Charline. He is preceded in death by James Dennis, Mable, J.T.,...

Sep 19, 2015

Hazel D. Lyons, 82, of Lonoke went to be with her heavenly Father Saturday, September 19, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 7, 1933, to J.O. and Audrey Cardin of Stuttgart.

She was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church and rocked her many...

Sep 12, 2015

Lillie Mae Mask Gibbins, age 80, died September 12, 2015. She is survived by her devoted and loving  husband of 66 years,  Earl “Buddy” Gibbins; five children, Joyce (Sonny) Hill, Catherine Gibbins, Phyllis (David) Park, Earline (Jeff) Mowrer, all of Lonoke and Kimberly Gibbins of Bauxite; seven grandchildren, Lim, Brenda, Kenny, Dusty, Leslie, Josh and Alex; 11 great-grandchildren, Brady,...